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20 Best Christmas Market in Germany to visit in 2023-2024

November 29, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

German Christmas Markets

Christmas Market in Germany is a traditional outdoor celebration held annually throughout the country. Some of the most well-known and iconic markets include Nuremberg Christmas Market, with over 200 stalls and sights like the Frauentorturm tower, Dresden’s 615-year-old Christmas Market, Cologne’s winter wonderland across multipleRead Post

Berlin Christmas Markets 2023-2024: Dates, Location, Attractions

November 27, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

berlin christmas markets

Berlin is popular for its large Christmas markets. In 2023, the city of Berlin will once again come alive with the spirit of the holiday season, offering visitors a magical experience featuring multiple Christmas markets to choose from. The Christmas Market at Alexanderplatz is one of Berlin’s largest and most popular winter markets. It is located at the iconic Alexanderplatz square and features around 100 illuminated wooden stalls selling gifts, decorations and food. Read Post

Cologne Christmas Markets 2023: 🎅 Dates, Location, Attractions

November 27, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Village of St. Nicholas Christmas Market

The Cologne Christmas Markets are a beloved tradition that draws visitors from near and far to the city of Cologne, Germany, during the festive season. These markets are popular for their enchanting atmosphere, decorations and an abundance of unique gifts, crafts and traditional Christmas items, which offer a delightful blend of local and international flavors, showcasing the region’s rich cultural heritage. Read Post

Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations 2023: Dates, Location, Attractions

November 27, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Rüdesheim

The Rüdesheim Christmas Market of Nations is an annual Christmas market held in Rüdesheim am Rhein, Germany. The market was established in 1993 and aims to celebrate and share Christmas traditions and culture from around the world. The market features 124 stalls representing 12 nations across 6 continents, offering a range of Christmas decorations, ornaments, food and drinks. The market is open from Monday, November 20, 2023 and closes on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Read Post

Braunschweig Christmas Market 2023. 🎅 Dates, Location, Attractions

November 27, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Braunschweig Christmas Market

The Braunschweig Christmas Market is an outdoor Christmas market located in the city center of Braunschweig, Germany, surrounding the St. Blasii Cathedral. The market opens on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 and closes on Friday, December 29, 2023. The Christmas market attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually from Germany and abroad. Read Post

Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Market 2023: 🎅 Dates, Location, Attractions

November 27, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Rothenburg

The Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Market, known as the “Reiterlesmarkt”, is a traditional German Christmas market held annually in the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany. The market has roots tracing back to the 15th century, making it an integral part of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s cultural heritage. The Christmas market opens on Friday, December 01, 2023 and closes on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Read Post

Münster Christmas Market 2023-2024:🎅 Dates, Location, Attractions

November 26, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

munster market

The Munster Christmas market in Germany consists of 5 different Christmas market that each have their own look. They sell gifts, food, drinks and Christmas decorations. I had a look around, tried some Glühwein, ate some nuts and took lots of photos. Read Post

Stuttgart Christmas Market 2023-2024: Dates, Location, Attractions

November 26, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Stuttgart Christmas Market

Stuttgart Christmas Market is one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets located at Marktplatz, Downtown Stuttgart in Germany. The market opens on Sunday, November 29, 2023 and closes on Saturday, December 23, 2023. Stuttgart Christmas Market attracts over 3 million visitors each year, providing a boost to the local economy and tourism. Read Post

Leipzig Christmas Market 2023-2024:🎅 Dates, Location, Attractions

November 24, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Leipzig Christmas Market

Leipzig Christmas Market is an annual traditional holiday market held in Leipzig, Germany. It is one of Germany’s oldest and largest Christmas markets, attracting over 2 million visitors each year. The Leipzig Christmas market takes place in several squares around the city, which is the Augustusplatz Square. Read Post

Heidelberger Christmas Markets 2023-2024:🎅 Dates, Location, Attractions

November 24, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Heidelberger Christmas Market

Heidelberger Christmas Markets are annual holiday markets held in the city of Heidelberg, Germany. The market runs from Monday, November 27, 2023 and closes on Friday, December 22, 2023. Heidelberger has other Christmas markets, namely, Marktplatz Square Market and Kornmarkt Square Market, that attract 1.5 million visitors to enjoy the festive atmosphere each year. Read Post

Dresden Christmas Market 2023-2024:🎅 Dates, Location, Attractions

November 24, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

Augustusmarkt Market in Dresden

Dresden Christmas Market, locally known as Striezelmarkt, is one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Germany. It takes place in Dresden’s old town along the Elbe River and opens from Friday, November 29, 2023, to Sunday, January 7, 2024. Dresden Christmas Market has three markets, namely, Augustusmarkt, Neumarkt and Weihnachtsmarkt. The market caters to 3 million Christmas market visitors annually and expects the same volume of visitors for the year 2023. Read Post

Is the Berlin Welcome Card worth it?

May 5, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

berlin pass price

Berlin in Germany is one of those cities where you can’t just do it all in one trip. There are so many museums, shows, and activities that it can be a bit overwhelming not just when you’re planning but to your budget too. Fear not,Read Post

Traditional German Food to Try on Your Next Trip There

March 21, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

famous german dishes

Traditional German cuisine has left its mark all over the world, being a country with a rich culinary heritage. But Germany food is not just limited to sausages, sauerkraut, and potatoes – there are so many German dishes of all different types to try. GermanRead Post

Top things to do in Dresden in 2 days: a Dresden itinerary

February 20, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

dresden one day itinerary

What to see in Dresden in 2 days? This is my itinerary, including things to do in Dresden, information on where to stay, where to eat, how to get around and what day trip from Dresden you absolutely have to make. Check it out and start planning! Read Post

4 Baden-Württemberg cities you need to visit

February 19, 2023 | Posted in: Germany

baden württemberg city

While Germany is only a border away from Belgium, my trips to the country have been fairly limited. I’ve been to Cologne as a teenager, spent time in Berlin as a student and made short trips to Dresden and Dusseldorf, but that was about it.Read Post

60 interesting facts about Germany you should know about

August 15, 2022 | Posted in: Germany

interesting things about germany

Want to dazzle your friends at a party or quiz? Knowing these German facts will definitely help. I’ve gathered 60 fun and interesting facts about Germany for you. Check them out and let me know if you knew these already. Read Post

3 Days in the Eifel Volcano Region: What to Do and See

August 8, 2022 | Posted in: Germany

eifel maar

When I was invited to visit the Eifel Volcano Region, I didn’t know what to expect. In the past few years, I’ve made quite a few trips to Germany, but I always visited cities. I went to Münster (twice), ate my way around Cologne andRead Post

Fun things to do in Münster, Germany in 3 days

July 4, 2022 | Posted in: Germany

münster what to do

You might have heard of Münster cheese, but this German city has a lot more to offer. On a three-day trip, I discovered there are three kinds of Münster catering to visitors of all ages, with all kinds of interests. There’s a Green Münster, a Historical Münster and a Modern Münster. Read Post

10 fun things to do in Cologne, Germany

January 18, 2022 | Posted in: Germany

Things to do in Cologne catedral

Planning a weekend trip to Cologne, Germany? Great idea! This list of fun things to do in Cologne offers some inspiration to plan your getaway. Also make sure to check out my list of cool urban spaces and cafes in Cologne.   10 things toRead Post

Fun Nuremberg things to do on a city trip

November 30, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

what to do in nuremberg

I met Kai, a Nuremberg local, at an event in Berlin and when he heard about Wonderful Wanderings, he immediately suggested writing an article about Nuremberg things to do. I said yes and thus came to be this list of things to do in Nuremberg.Read Post

Bauhaus NRW: Self-Guided Tour in Hagen, Krefeld, and Essen

November 17, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

bauhaus nrw

In 2019, Germany celebrated the 100th anniversary of the influential Bauhaus art and architecture style with special guided tours, exhibitions, and other events in cities and regions where Bauhaus has made a significant impact and where its foundation was built. One of those regions isRead Post

10 fun things to do in Osnabrück, Germany

November 15, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

things to do in osnabrück

It might be a small city, but there are plenty of things to do in Osnabrück, Germany! In this post, you’ll find out how to spend a full day there, including where to have lunch and how to get there. Read Post

Traditional German crafts in the Black Forest, Germany

October 18, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

traditional german crafts

I’ve never been good at anything crafts-related. My calligraphy at school was unreadable, I was never able to color between the lines (literally), and whatever object I created turned out more a “What is it?” than anything else. Because of this, I’ve always had hugeRead Post

Visiting Hohenzollern Castle inside and out (Germany)

October 13, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

castle hohenzollern

Burg Hohenzollern is perched high upon a hill in the Swabian Alps, near the Black Forest. It offers a great view on the area and you can follow a free tour through the castle several times a day. I climbed up, looked around, and was so cold! Read Post

19 fun things to do in Saarbrucken, Germany

July 21, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

saarbrucken points of interest

Both the capital and the largest city in Saarland, Saarbrucken makes for a fun day trip destination. The center is quite compact and stretched along both sides of the river Saar. There are plenty of things to do in Saarbrucken city for which you don’tRead Post

Bauhaus in Berlin, Dessau, and Weimar Germany

July 14, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

bauhaus in dessau

If you’re into architecture, you’ve surely heard of the Bauhaus movement. In 2019, this artistic and architectural movement celebrated its 100th anniversary with exhibitions and other events all over Germany and you can still visit a lot of sighs and museums dedicated to Bauhaus inRead Post

Check out the Hackescher Markt graffiti alley in Berlin

March 16, 2021 | Posted in: Germany

hackescher markt graffiti

Hackescher Markt is a bit of a touristy area close to Alexanderplatz, but the S-Bahn station is simply beautiful, with orange brickwork and steel arches. You can do some great shopping on Rosenthaler Str. and Oranienburger Str. and there’s the coolest little street art alley. Read Post

A walk along the Rhine river in Dusseldorf, Germany + the best chocolate cafe

December 25, 2018 | Posted in: Germany

rhine river in dusseldorf germany

In June my dad and I went to Dusseldorf for a day. After a two-hour drive from Leuven (20 minutes from Brussels), we parked the car in an underground parking lot (I think we paid about €13 for 7 hours of parking) at Carlsplatz, whichRead Post

15 of the best cafes and restaurants in Cologne, Germany

December 10, 2018 | Posted in: Germany

best restaurant cologne germany

When I went on a city trip to Cologne, Germany, I was determined to find the coolest coffee bars and food places. Here’s a list of 15 foodie hotspots I tested and approved that will leave you drooling for a bite and craving for a sip. Promise :-) Read Post

5 peace exhibitions at museums in Münster, Germany

May 28, 2018 | Posted in: Germany

lwl museum munster

100 years ago, the First World War ended. The years 1914-1918 will forever be part of the collective European memory, but did you know that Europe also has another peace to celebrate in 2018? It’s been 370 years since the Peace of Westphalia was signedRead Post

9 of the best restaurants in Munster, Germany

May 8, 2018 | Posted in: Germany

restaurants in munster germany

When I was planning my trip to Münster, Germany, I turned to Instagram to find cool food spots in the city. These are the places I ended up eating at, including a little review, practical information and whether they offer free wifi.  Read Post

A fun night with the Tower Lady of Münster, Germany. A unique visit 300 steps high

June 13, 2016 | Posted in: Germany

Munster in Germany still has a tower keeper that climbs 300 steps every night to watch over the city and let it know it's safe. I got to join tower lady Martje on one of her shifts

Martje is the first female Türmerin or “Tower Lady” of Münster since the 14th century. I’m not kidding. Six nights a week she climbs the 300 steps of the tower to keep an eye on the city and this night, I got to join her. Read Post

What to see in Düsseldorf, Germany when it rains

February 17, 2016 | Posted in: Germany

What to see in Dusseldorf Rhine Tower

Planning a city trip in Europe is alway a bit of a weather risk. Germany can be particularly shaky some seasons, so what to see in Düsseldorf when it rains all day long? This post gives you some ideas to turn your trip into a success anyway. Read Post

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