19 German Christmas markets to plan a trip

While other countries have unique holiday traditions (like pinata-bashing in Mexico and lantern festivals in the Philippines), it’s a well-known fact that nowhere celebrates Christmas as well as it does in Germany (regardless of how many German Christmas markets you’ll see in the US). these days) where the festive holiday season begins at the end of November and lasts until the beginning of January. It includes traditional cookies and cakes like gingerbread and gingerbread, ornamental trees and wreaths adorning public squares, and quaint medieval towns given a fairytale treatment with twinkling lights and glowing candles in the windows of shops and homes – and mulled wine to boot contributes cheer. One of the best ways to experience the holidays in Germany is at a Christkindlmarkt (or Christmas market – or if you’re hanging out in Berlin, a Christmas market) with hundreds of stalls selling local snacks and gifts, live music from local choirs and orchestras , and carnival-worthy entertainment like Ferris wheels and even nutcracker performances on stilts. Here are, in no order, 19 German Christmas markets to have on your list.