My Top 5 Deutsch Weihnachtsmärkte Wish List

Christmas Market in Heidelberg

What is a Weihnachtsmärkte? Weihnachtsmärkte meaning “Christmas Markets” are beautiful Christmas-themed markets that spring up ALL over Germany and all over the world, but since I am currently residing in Germany this wish list is for here.  Last year was a bit of a bust checking out Christmas markets in Germany.  Though yes, I did go to a very select few but this year I want to visit more… obviously.  To give an idea of WHY last year was such a “bust” I only went to FOUR … that’s IT.  Just 4 markets.  Don’t get me wrong they were amazing! Well most of them were.

My favorite Christmas was St. Wendel.  It is TWO Christmas markets in 1.  2 for 1. Can’t beat that.  There is TONS to do for your little ones including a mini sled hill! There is also a medieval market that features a LIVE Nativity scene. My second favorite is in Heidelberg.  It is a rather large and spread out market, but very beautifully decorated AND you can not miss Schloss Heidelberg! Be sure to climb up and see the town all lit up! Saarbruecken, & Kaiserslautern (MULTIPLE TIMES) were smaller Christmas markets which were nice for a quick Christmas market experience, but now I am ready for this season.

My Wish List:

1. Dresden; Why not go to one of  Germany’s oldest Christmas markets!? AND see the World’s Largest nutcracker!
2. Rothenberg ob der Tauber: EVERYONE recommends this Christmas market… so why not?
3. Nuremburg is of course on my list since it is “World Famous”
4. Cologne (Koln): Although we have visited Koln, we have not been to the Christmas market! I would LOVE to see the cathedral lite up.  I am pretty sure my daughter will think it is Elsa’s castle.
5. Berlin: I have always wanted to visit Berlin.  So why not hit 2 birds with 1 stone?

I am sure I will be checking out other Christmas markets, but these 5 are on my wish list. I am also going to be checking out the Christmas market in London at the end of this month AND I am sure I will be checking out the markets in Strasbourg & Metz, France.

Happy Christmas Market hopping!

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Posted by Kid-Friendly Europe 101 on Tuesday, November 17, 2015