Lots of vendors and food from all over! Great for adults and family! It can get crowded but its…read moredefinitely worth going! Wine, beer and gluwein . I love looking at all the different vendors items!

One of the best Christmas markets in Hessen. Great food and shopping along with little wine barrels…read morehuts that can be rented to enjoy your Glühwein. When we lived here we came all the time.

This year the festival runs from Friday Nov 7 - Monday Nov 10. There's a lot to eat and drink here…read more For the adventurous, there's of course amusement rides like the one where you pull some Gs as if you were shot through the air like a space ship. There's a lot of vendors and some take credit card and others don't. Most of the wine vendors do though. I would definitely go here again. It's definitely a stop to make if you are in the Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and Mainz areas. I had so much fun!

YES. Finally a…read moreChristmas market I like! Christmas markets rock... they really do, but I'm claustrophobic and hate being in enclosed and crowded spaces, so basically a Christmas market is hell on earth for me. This market brought the joy back into my life. I went here in a group of five people and thoroughly enjoyed myself. Not nearly as touristy or crowded as the others, I found a seat rather quick on a bench and was able to enjoy my beer in a festive environment. I drank a Carolus doppelbock and sat with friends for hours and highly suggest this market to anyone who is not looking to get hit with cameras from tourists or mediocre food and drink.

We were on a pilgrimage to visit Christmas markets in Europe and ended our four city tour in…read moreFrankfurt due to the location of our flight back yo the US and visited other markets in Vienna, Prague and Nuremberg in addition to the one in Frankfurt. Compared to the other cities, Frankfurt's market was on the larger end of the scale and extends for several blocks beginning near the river and winding its way up through the city in no real discernible pattern. Unlike other markets, it also has much more of a focus on food and drink with a broad variety of items beyond just the traditional foods of the region as was characteristic of other markets. Because of its meandering layout, it's a bit more difficult to be sure you've seen it all. Like all the markets, the centerpiece is a giant lighted Christmas tree (white lights only) and this market is set amidst a scenic square of reconstructed half-timbered houses making for a beautiful backdrop. Not my favorite market despite its scenic nature and for me not a destination I would seek out on a Christmas market vacation, but worth a visit if you happen to be in town during Christmas.

Such a BEAUTIFUL Christmas market, located at Romerburg, the traditional European town square. This…read moreis a must to visit! The Christmas market is quite expansive, going on for several city blocks. It would be difficult to not feel holiday cheer when walking along the stalls. I know the festival is focused on Christmas, but people of all religions would enjoy the this event. There are carousel rides for the kids, fun music, and the best of all, lots of food and beverages! Carnivores have a wide variety of choices, with huge grills full of sausages. I heard from several meat-eaters that the food is delicious. They have offerings for those of us who do not eat meat. Of course, lots and lots of french fries smothered in mayo, as well as sweet and savory crepes. The cheese crepes are so good, served on a big wafer cookie instead of a plate (smart idea.) The best part, though, is by far the yummy varieties of beverages. Since it super cold in the winter, the hot Gluhwein is a real winner. Mulled wine, hot enough to warm you up but not boiling to where the alcohol content is diminished. The mix of Apfelwein and Gluhwein, served with a slice of orange, is also tasty. There are also many stalls with bottled alcohol for sale. Some of the best I tried were varieties of alcohol made with honey. Rum, whiskey, even grappa! The employee gave out samples and it was easy to spend a lot of money there! Early evening is the best time to visit if you hate large crowds. Make sure you secure your valuables. There are many pick-pocketers, so men need to keep wallets in front pockets and women need to wear purses that cross their bodies. Our friends experienced some Syrian refugees literally sliding their hands in their back pockets. Just be aware of your surroundings and you will have a great time!

The market we visited was primarily located in the Marktplatz next to the Mainz Cathedral. As this…read moreis the only Weihnachtsmarkt listing I can find on Yelp for Mainz, here I am. Schillerplatz is directly down the road from the Cathedral, and the holiday markets run throughout the area as you'll read below. We visited the Mainz Christmas Market in early December. It was a super cold day, but that's just how you want it to be when at a German Christmas Market! Dress in layers and sip on hot gluhwein or cocoa. I love how lights have been run from a center pole outward over the marktplatz. It's so bright and cheerful on a winter's night. Many German Christmas Markets are located near the city Cathedral. A large open marktplatz located by Mainz Cathedral is where many vendors and a couple of rides are located. Vendors display all types of items including ornaments, pottery, metal objects d'art, wood holiday decor, lots of food. So much food and gluhwein. Nuts, schnitzel, schnapps, beer, wursts, sandwiches, so much food and drink. Continue to walk and you'll find an open area with a large wood fire burning to keep you warm, huge wine barrel shaped seating areas, wooden covered areas to stand under while you eat and drink. Walk on some more and you'll find another area of vendors. Just keep following the lights, sounds and smells. Plenty to see and do at this market and Mainz has some beautiful older buildings surrounding the pedestrian areas lending an 'old Europe' feel to the market atmosphere. Many local shops and restaurants are also open during the market so if you need them, there are places to step inside and get warm. Mainz is located close to other cities with large Christmas Markets, making this one you definitely can include on your tour of German Christmas Markets.