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…

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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5 Regensburg Christmas Markets (Germany): Dates, Map & Tips

My hands were freezing before I even found the first of Regensburg Christmas markets… I’d underestimated how much colder it gets once the sun drops behind the cathedral. I ducked into the nearest glühwein stall mostly for warmth, mug in hand, and stood there for a good ten minutes just watching the Neupfarrplatz crowd before…

a train going over a viaduct in a snowy mountain landscape

39 Best Places to Visit in Europe in Winter for Snow, Sun & Christmas Markets

Europe in winter is pure magic. Picture charming Old Towns lit up by twinkling Christmas markets, cozy cafés with mulled wine and roaring fireplaces, snow-capped mountains begging for adventure—or even sunshine and sea views in the south. Whether you’re dreaming of a snowy escape or looking to soak up some winter sun, this list of…