Visiting Christmas markets in Germany is a delightful way of celebrating the festive season. The heavy scent of sweets, fried sausage and warm wine welcome you to a variety of Christmas delicacies. If you’re feeling a little chilly, grab a warm mug of Glühwein and catch up with friends. Not only are the markets a great place to socialize, but you can also pick up unique gifts, mouth-watering Christmas cookies, and Stollen. Not to mention, you’ll be able to kit yourself out for the winter with cosy woollen gloves and beanie hats. We complied this list from our own experiences as well as the recommendations from members of our Facebook group. You are welcome to contact us if you want to add to the list When do the Chrismas markets open Generally, most Christmas markets in Germany begin at the start of Advent, which is the fourth Sunday before Christmas, typically in late November.Another common starting date is the Monday after “Totensonntag”.The markets usually run until Christmas Eve or sometimes a few days after. Where to find Christmas Markets In larger cities, you’ll often find several Christmas markets scattered across different neighbourhoods, each offering its own unique atmosphere. Smaller towns, however, typically host one main market, where the cosy charm and close-knit community spirit truly shine, making it a magical experience for visitors. Map Please note that some listings on the map only indicate the city, so be sure to confirm the exact address of the Christmas market before planning your visit. Baden-Württemberg Altensteiger Altstadt-Weihnachtsmarkt Baden-Badens Christmas market is open after Christmas till 6 January and it was pretty awesome, I found different stalls compared to other Christmas markets and last year they had a Nativity Austellung from around the world (not sure if it is an annual thing) that was pretty awesome Biberach Christkindlmarkt.  Calw Esslingen – Der Esslinger Mittelaltermarkt & Weihnachtsmarkt is a Medieval Christmas market close to Stuttgart. Watch a video here Freiburg Gengenbacher Adventsmarkt – Die Fenster des größten Adventskalenderhauses der Welt Hohenzollern Castle – as of 2021 they do not have a Christmas market but a Royal winter magic event The Christkindlmarkt in Durlach Karlsruhe is also nice Konstanzer Weihnachstmarkt direkt am Bodensee Ludwigsburg – Ludwigsburger Barock Weihnachtsmarkt. Watch a video here Ravenna Schlucht Christmas Market in the Hochschwarzwald Tubingen Market is excellent for chocolates Stuttgart – Spread over a large area around Schlossplatz Ulm is famous for having the church with the highest church tower. They have a lovely Christmas market in front of the church. Zavelsteiner Burgweihnacht Ravenna Schlucht The market is nestled beneath the towering arches of the Ravenna Viaduct, a historic railway bridge. The dramatic backdrop, surrounded by dense pine forests and snow-dusted hills, creates a fairytale-like atmosphere. More info Bayern Kuchlbauers Turmweihnacht in Abensberg,  it is one of the best I’ve ever been to. An outdoor and indoor market. The indoor one is underground and probably has a lot of SA Market-style goodies. Not often seen at Markets here. Not sure how the indoor one will work this year, but the vibe was magically around the Turm. Only an hour and a bit North of Munich. Here is an additional link The Augsburg Christmas market is very special! On the evening of the opening in November, the Mayor addresses the public from the Rathaus, and ‘angels’ blow trumpets from the Rathaus’ balconies. The music at the opening is spectacular! Also, the food and the vibe are exceptional. Dampfknödel Mohn and with warm Vanillesauce for example. Lots of gorgeous warm spiced drinks. A feast for the eyes too! Eging am See – Pullman city has a German American Christmas market –deutsch-amerikanischer-weihnachtsmarkt Kempten, Füssen and Bad Tölz also have a great Christmas market  There’s a lovely medieval Christmas market at Landsberg am Lech. Lindau – looking out on the Bodensee Munich and in particular the Münchner Christkindlmarkt with the Kripperlmarkt in front of St Michael’s Church. Nürnberg. The biggest and most famous Christmas market in Germany. A girl from Nuremberg is traditionally elected for two years to represent the Christkindlesmarkt. Watch a video here  Neu-Ulm  – Mittelalterlicher Weihnachtsmarkt Regensburg – Romantic Christmas Market at the Thurn und Taxis Castle Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Rothenburg´s Reiterlesmarkt is among the oldest Christmas markets with the tradition dating back over 500 years Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen, Brandenburg Berlin.  There are more than 80 markets in Berlin. Watch a video here  Weihnachtsmarkt am Schloss Charlottenburg Bremen Hamburg Hessen Frankfurt has a 33 meter high Christmas tree. Watch a video here Michelstadt  – Medieval Christmas Market  Rüdesheim am Rhein is nice Seligenstadt Sternschnuppen Markt Wiesbaden Sababurg Zoo Medieval Christmas Market The Sababurg Zoo is home to reindeer—making it the perfect spot for a Christmas market! Once a year, the zoo hosts a large Christmas market. In a setting where visitors can see reindeer, as well as wolves, deer, horses, turtles, and birds of prey, market stalls feature blacksmithing, pottery, and woodworking. There are also knights, medieval music, and fire shows to enjoy. More info Mecklenburg-Vorpommern  Schweriner Weihnachtsmarkt Niedersachsen Hameln  Weihnachtszauber Schloss Bückeburg, north of Bielefeld  Weihnachtswald Goslar The old town of Goslar, home to over 1,500 half-timbered houses, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the heart of it all, at Schuhhof, the Christmas Forest will return this year. Rows of fir trees from the Harz region are adorned with 160,000 lights, while visitors can enjoy handcrafted goods and a variety of sweet and savory treats.  More info Nordrhein-Westfalen Aachen is also a treat and worth picking up an extra packet of the famous biscuits from the main bakery in the old town. The Christmas market in Aachen was fantastic. Mülheim an der Ruhr had an awesome medieval market at Schloß Broich and a small “Nikolaus Markt” in their Altstadt Bochum has lovely decorations around and downtown there is a children’s area to listen to stories and then the highlight is when Santa flies across between the buildings on a cable – very cool. Bonn has various Christmas markets Cologne has various Christmas markets Dortmund has the tallest Christmas tree in Germany, a full 45 meters, and it is a fabulous experience to see when the lights are switched on. Drachenfels