Baroque façade of the St. Mang Monastery courtyard in Füssen illuminated with purple lights during the Christmas market festivities.
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A Fairytale Christmas in Füssen: What to Expect at the Füssen Christmas Market

There’s something extra magical about the Füssen Christmas Market. Maybe it’s the snow-dusted rooftops of the old town, the scent of mulled wine wafting through the crisp Alpine air, or the twinkle of fairy lights dancing off the cobblestones. Or maybe it’s the setting: a romantic Advent market nestled in the courtyard of the baroque…

Crowds gather around food stalls at the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt with striped red-and-white roofs, the Frauenkirche church towering in the background.
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Nuremberg Christmas Market Guide: What to Eat, Buy & Experience at the Christkindlesmarkt

Mulled wine warming your hands, the scent of bratwurst and gingerbread in the air, and stalls aglow beneath the spires of the Frauenkirche Church—there’s simply nothing like the Nuremberg Christmas Market in December. Also known as the Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt, this centuries-old tradition transforms the heart of the city’s Old Town into a festive wonderland filled…

The iconic Plönlein corner in Rothenburg ob der Tauber blanketed in snow, with timber-framed houses and the Siebers Tower in the background.
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Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Market Guide: What to Do, Eat & Buy in This Fairytale Town

There’s nowhere in the world quite like the Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Market—and I say that as someone who’s wandered through more festive stalls than I can count. Each year during Advent, this perfectly preserved medieval town in Bavaria transforms into a real-life snow globe: think half-timbered houses strung with fairy lights, the smell…

Visitors stroll through the Regensburger Christkindlmarkt during the day, with red-and-white stalls set up beneath Regensburg Cathedral’s twin spires.
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Explore Regensburg’s Best Christmas Markets: Where to Go & What to Eat

There’s something truly magical about the Regensburg Christmas Markets. Nestled in a beautifully preserved UNESCO World Heritage city, these markets blend festive cheer with medieval charm in a way few places can match. From sipping spiced mulled wine beneath a glowing Gothic cathedral to browsing handmade gifts at the artisan stalls of the Lucrezia Market,…