Great small town Christmas market, town hall decked out like an Advent calendar. Plenty to eat and…read moredrink also an pleasant old town centre to see.

The Germany Christmas Markets are just magical all around…read more What I loved about this Christmas Market was that it was not crazy crowded like the other ones, and was organized in a way there weren't bottlenecks of people. I found the greatest variety of wearable gifts at this market.

HUUUUUUUGE Christmas tree, and I believe it's the biggest one in Germany; a walk from the train…read morestation you'll find yourself among all the delicious wine and goodies. You'll prolly end up spending a few nights here if you're in Dortmund around Christmas.

The Germany Christmas Markets are just magical all around…read more What I loved about this Christmas Market was that it was not crazy crowded like the other ones, and was organized in a way there weren't bottlenecks of people. I found the greatest variety of wearable gifts at this market.

The main hook of my ten day trip to Europe was to hit up some Christmas markets. I've heard great…read morethings about them from friends - hot mulled wine, street food, seasonal gifts, a warm atmosphere - and so it was awesome to be able to visit my very first European Christmas market in Düsseldorf! This is a smaller market (the one I went to later in Strasbourg is huge) with a half dozen or so kiosks surrounding a large Christmas tree. As is the custom in modern times, there are concrete bollards around to prevent vehicles from doing something stupid. There is also a clear eingang and ausgang with security. And new for 2021, the security officers are checking COVID status. I was able to get in with my passport and CDC card, others were displaying the COVID QR code on their phones. Inside, yes, glühwein, Christmas ornaments and people having fun. What a blast! [Review 16363 overall - 170 in Germany - 1870 of 2021.]

Was lovely! Even the ugly Bochum (which i personally am in love with) looks great all dressed up…read morefor xmas. The market is decent sized and there are plenty of xmas food choices- sweet and sour, meat and vegetarian (also vegan if you'de eat a butterless hot baked potato). I particularly like the stalls that are put all over the city center. Look for the red ones to learn more about the history of Bochum and its' past Christmases. Also, watch out for the HUGE Santa right next to the central bus stop (believe me, you can't miss it).

This is one of a few "Medieval-themed" Christmas Markets in Germany. I've seen another one in…read moreDresden before (pre-COVID pandemic since all the Christmas markets are closed down in Bavaria, Saxony and many other places again this year). You may have a sense of being taken back in time (with sights and smell) for a moment or two to the Middle Ages with costumed artisans and merchants, bonfire, music, some attractions and certain foods they offer. Often times, Glühwein is served in a simple clay cup at such a Medieval Christmas market, and it was no exception here (photo). It's not a very large market, but you can really get a kick out of this place since it's really different from your ordinary ones around. After all, where else can you eat some pork from a whole pig roasted on a spit, or ride a taxidermy wild pig on a merry-go-round?? If you are in the area...or on your way to Köln, you have to stop here for an hour or two to enjoy this small but very out of ordinary weihnachtsmarkt for sure.

Very interesting middle age market. People put quite a lot of effort in reliving the old time from…read morethe clothes, music, food, bonfire, dishes, shop decoration... Even though it's quite small, it's really worth a visit! We love to drink the met there (it's a kind of honey wine) which is sweet, nice and warm!

I hesitate to write this review, because the Christmas Markets in Bonn are one of the best-kept…read moresecrets in Germany! I absolutely adored my day trip here, especially because the markets haven't been co-opted by tons of foreign tour buses. Enjoy it while it lasts, because I'm sure hordes of tourists will eventually ruin the magic. Bonn has several different markets sprinkled across the city, and all are absolutely charming. There are tons of food booths and terrific drinks, including one of the most fun things I've ever had at a Christmas market: the Schneeball! It's a hot white chocolate with spirits, served in the cutest snowman mug you've ever seen! They also served warm and cold beer, which was even more fun. The mulled wine is excellent as always (red AND white varieties, I'd never seen warm white wine before), and the food had larger portions than some of the more touristy town Christmas markets. The decorations are lovely, and I especially liked the booth that had three talking reindeer animatronincs. They'd yell at you in German to come and buy more beer and wine, LOL. There are also a few festive rides scattered around town. The drinks are good here, affordable, and the attendees are a friendly and chatty bunch! We had so much fun in Bonn.

We loved the Christmas Markets in Bonn. Cute and small, not overwhelming like the very beautiful…read moreand fun, but massive and busy, markets in nearby Cologne. Overall, prices were were significantly better than in Cologne - we found ourselves paying 1/3 to 1/4 less for drinks, foods, and any of the other items for sale too. People are kind and patient here (and at all German Christmas markets) even though things can get crowded. A highlight here was the "eierlikor" (eggnog liquor) stand... everything coming out of this place was utterly delicious. Coming back in 2026!

Nice christmas tree in the middle of the Dortmund Christmas market…read more There's not much to say about it. It's a huge tree! Actually, it's not really a tree. It's a giant cone shaped metal skeleton covered with hundreds of branches. It is quite pretty, especially at night when it's lit up. I don't understand why some of the German reviews give it 1 or 2 stars. What's not to like about a christmas tree?

The Westfälische Freilichtmuseum Hagen is located in a beautiful landscape, with a huge windmill on…read morea hill nearby. The paths are neat and you can visit the museum throughout the whole year. There are several events, like a summer festival for children, a wine festival in fall, a Christmas fair with really loveable things to buy (mostly handcrafted) and a really awesome atmosphere. You can buy fresh bread from the baker in the museum, fresh roasted coffee beans, and wine and liqueur/brandy made of fruits. All in all a wonderful opportunity for the whole family!

Conveniently located in the central tourist hub near the Kolner Dom (cathedral), this main branch…read moreof the Cologne tourist office is a wealth of information The staff speak an impressive array of languages though I didn't try out Malay or Hokkien on them. They are on hand to advise on anything you may wish to know about the city and tickets are available for purchase for city tours, either by bus or boat There is also an interesting array of literature to peruse and purchase, offering different takes on the city from traditional to cultural to alternative I was able to get some good information about the Christmas markets If you feel lost for ideas about how to spend your time in town, do pop in here

One of the best christmas markets from my trip. I don't think anything can compare to its beauty…read moreand wonder. 10/10 pleaseeee come to this market.

This is the largest Christmas market in Köln. It is located right beside Kölner Dom and almost as…read moresoon as you exit the train station. Your first stop at any Christmas market should be for some gluhwein or hot chocolate in a souvenir mug. I always keep my mugs, although you can get a deposit back if you return it. I recommend swapping it for a clean one at the counter before you leave. The market has so many stalls and a huge variety of items to buy. It is a BIG and BUSY market so after awhile, the stalls are repetitive. The market has several sections, so if you plan to visit multiple markets, don't feel like you should visit every section of this one. The gluhwein stalls are everywhere. This is the only market in Köln where I saw raclette cheese, so I recommend trying that.