GErmany is well known for its Christmas Markets like Nuremberg or Dresden. Christmas ‘Stollen’ is a culinary specialty in Germany… it is safe to say that every city in Germany prepares itsself with special Christmas events but let us introduce 3 events here and today:
The Christmas Market in the Harbor Town of Hamburg
Nov 23 – Dec 31
Discover history, tradition and Hanseatic heritage at Hamburg’s several
wonderful Christmas markets, which fill many of the city center squares.
The prettiest is set up outside the impressive town hall and hosted by
Roncalli’s Circus, with lovingly decorated stalls that are laden with
confectionery, toys, crafts and punch. Old-fashioned carousels bring a
gleam to everyone’s eyes, not just the children’s.
… More Info: Hamburg
Winter Wonderland Stuttgart
Nov 25 – Dec 23
For four weeks in the run-up to Christmas, Stuttgart is transformed into a
magical winter wonderland. More than 250 stallholders offer seasonal
wares, while concerts in the courtyard of the Old Palace set the festive
tone. The superbly decorated roofs of the traditional wooden booths add
to the overall charm. Amid the enchanting ambience of Stuttgart’s
Christmas market people from all over the world enjoy the city’s famous
Black Forest fruit loaf washed down with a mug of warming mulled wine.
… More Info: Stuttgart
“Christstollen” Festival on Germany’s oldest Christmas Market in Dresden
Dec 6
Every year on the 3rd Saturday before Christmas a Stollen festival and
grand festival parade are held in the honor of the original pastry “Dresden
Christstollen”. There are many other attractions that make a trip worth
such as the tallest Christmas pyramid in the world and traditional handcrafted
goods from Dresden and the surrounding region including
pyramids, incense burners, decorative arches, pottery and hanging stars.
… More Info: Dresden