The TopWe give you the top 24 Christmas Markets according to travelers’ reviews. From the most memorable and the most enchanting to the most festive and most legendary Christmas markets in the world.SnowyAnd we also look at the 8 Christmas markets most likely to have snow during December, to make your trip even more magical.Christmas marketsGet the correct names for these markets, and discover why people love them:The top 7 Christmas MarketsThe following 7 Christmas markets are named by most travelers as the best of the best to visitIn The Top 3 Position:Strasbourg, France – Known as the “Capital of Christmas,” Strasbourg boasts charming wooden chalets, a majestic cathedral backdrop,…
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How to Plan a Trip to the Christmas Markets – Vacation
How to plan a trip to Europe’s best Christmas Markets this yearPlanning a trip to the Christmas Markets in Europe can be an enchanting experience. Here’s an easy and compact guide to help you in the process.PLAN IN 7 EASY STEPS:1. Choose your DestinationStart by selecting the European cities with renowned Christmas markets. Some top choices include:Strasbourg, France: Known as the “Capital of Christmas.”Vienna, Austria: Famous for its classical Christmas markets.Cologne, Germany: Offers a variety of festive markets.Prague, Czech Republic: Known for its charming Old Town Square market.Copenhagen, Denmark: Offers a unique Scandinavian twist on Christmas.Explore what each market has to offer in terms of food, gifts, and entertainment. You…
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Recipe for German Lebkuchen Hearts
A Recipe for German Lebkuchen HeartsDelicious Christmas Treats from GermanyLebkuchen is a delicious and traditional German gingerbread spice cookie. Lebkuchen hearts is something you will always see at any German Christmas market or Weihnachtsmarkt. (Also known as Christkindlesmarkt, Christkindchesmarkt and Christkindlmarkt.)This traditional German gingerbread cookie or cake has a rich history dating back several centuries. Lebkuchen hearts, often inscribed with romantic messages, are popular gifts at festivals. You can also use them to decorate Christmas trees.Oh I love Christmas…Types of Lebkuchen: Besides the traditional round cookies, Lebkuchen is used to create various other treats, including Lebkuchen bars, Lebkuchen houses (similar to gingerbread houses), and Lebkuchen hearts.Apart from looking fabulous on…
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The Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Germany
Germany is known for its extravagant and super beautiful Christmas Markets. Fairytale experiences all over, no matter where you go. It is incredibly difficult to choose between them as they are all showered in the Christmas Magic Atmosphere. No matter which Christmas Market in Germany you go to, you will get that Magical-Christmas-in-Germany-Feeling in your heart and you will want to go back again and again.Here are a few of our favorite Christmas Markets in Germany 1. FrankfurtThis year it is taking place from 27 November – 21 December 2023.The Frankfurt Christmas market in the historic quarter of the city around Römerburg and Paulsplatz is magical. Normally the market is…
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Christmas in Austria – A Beautiful Silent Night
Discover Austria – Discover OberndorfFollowing in the footsteps of Silent Night (the famous Christmas song) and exploring the Christmas traditions of beautiful Austria: What a wonderful Christmas travel destination.Frohe WeihnachtenChristmas Traditions in AustriaBaking cookies and pastries are a favorite activity in Austria during Advent.Homes all have Advent wreaths with 4 candles, each of which is being lit every Sunday during Advent. Advent Calendars are also popular.Barbaratag is celebrated on the 4th of December – a day dedicated to Saint Barbara. People place small twigs from cherry trees or forsythias in their homes and wait to see if the twig blossoms on Christmas Eve, which will then be a sign of…
