Ask anyone about their favourite month and the answer will definitely be December. Apart from the joy of saying goodbye to a bad year and the excitement of welcoming a new one, the festive spirit of Christmas truly justifies this answer. Bright lights, delicious sweets and pretty gifts are the highlights of this season. Another thing that this season brings in is lots and lots of travelling. It is the best time of the year to ring in the festive at unexplored locations and celebrate Christmas with splendour. What better way to end the year than with a holiday? This Christmas if you¡¯re wondering which destination should be on your travel bucket list, we suggest you consider Germany. The Christmas hotspots there will leave you with a once in a lifetime experience. ?
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First stop, the dynamic city Berlin! Known for its fusion of historical structures and contemporary architecture, the fast-paced yet laidback city of Berlin showcases the best of Christmas spirit with over 60 Christmas markets buzzing with winter entertainment. This perfect holiday stop-over is the Christmas hotspot of your dreams. Right from a cultural Christmas market at Wilmersdorfer Stra?e to the winter world at? Potsdamer Platz with a toboggan run, also the biggest walk-in Christmas market in Alexanderplatz, Berlin has it all! Each market in Berlin has its own distinct theme and attraction.?
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One of the largest city in Germany, Cologne has twelve Romanesque churches, 36 museums and over 110 galleries, but the biggest attraction is the majestic Cologne Cathedral (Koelner Dom) that is a UNESCO World Heritage site which creates a wonderful Christmas market ¡®am Dom¡¯. The market showcases local crafts and cuisines. If you are looking for fun places for your kids, there is a fairytale paradise for children at Rudolplatz that you must visit. Another exciting attraction is the Chocolate Museum located directly on the Rhine. Handicrafts related to ports and sea voyages can be found at the Harbour Christmas Market near the museum.
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Known for its invaluable treasures, Dresden is home to the world¡¯s best orchestras, art treasures and architecture. You cannot miss a trip to the oldest Christmas market in Germany, Dresden Strizelmarkt. The market was named after the original Dresden Christmas Stollen cake, the Striezel and rightfully, the market opens with the world¡¯s largest Christmas pyramid and the cutting of the Stollen. The Pflaumentoffelhaus, the Knusperhaus, the Fairytale House, the Christmas Bakery, the Elf Cinema, the Puppet Theatre near the Advent Calendar and the crowning of the Gingerbread Princess are just a few attractions of this beautiful hotspot. Another thing that will make you flock the streets of Dresden are the exciting festivals like the Stollen Festival, the gingerbread festival and the Pyramid festival. Christmas won¡¯t be the same anymore at this gorgeous destination.
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If you are looking for a perfect vacation, head to Munich right away! From exciting restaurants and bars, famous beer gardens to spectacular castles and popular shopping festivals, this city truly celebrates Christmas! The traditional Munich Christmas Market held at Marienplatz is the hub of festivities. The town hall immerses you in the festive spirit with the live music ringing through the balcony. In Himmelswerkstatt, children dress up in shimmering robes and golden wings to become little angels. It¡¯s so much fun!?
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Stuttgart is the city of poets, philosophers, thinkers and inventors! During Christmas, the city bustles with 280 charming and opulent Christmas Kiosks that will instantly make you want to settle there. The Stuttgart Christmas market commences around 23rd of November with Christmas concerts on the stairs of the town hall and the inner courtyard of the old castle. Don¡¯t forget to try the famous Stuttgart Hutzelbrot with its many fruits. Besides this, other unusual delicacies promised by the Finnish Christmas village include grilled salmon, reindeer slices in sauce and Gl?gi - a mulled berry wine. Head to Stuttgart for a delicious festive experience!
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Skyscrapers of major banks and the Trade Fair Tower are the first things that catches your attention at the cosmopolitan city of Frankfurt. There is never a dull moment with so many historical buildings, famous museums and exhibitions to keep you engrossed. Its Christmas market is not only the oldest (1393) but also one of the prettiest and largest in Germany. Over 200 festive stalls are set up on R?merberg square, Paulsplatz and Mainkai quay. You might be inspired to try Frankfurter Bethmannchen, their famous Christmas cookie. Concerts and trumpet fanfares from the balcony of St. Nicholas Church and Church Carillon create an ambience worth witnessing. ?
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Known as the Lebkuchen city for its honey Christmas cookies, Nuremberg is famous across the globe. The medieval atmosphere in the city has an alluring charm that makes the famous Nuremberg Christmas Market ¡®Christkindlesmarkt¡¯ at Hauptmarkt even more exciting. Apart from Christmas concerts and traditional native plays, this city delights your taste buds like no other! From the original Nuremberg Gingerbread, the delicious sausages to the largest Feuerzangenbowle (a traditional German alcoholic drink) the city will leave you asking for more. Beautiful Nuremberg is definitely a unique all-out Christmas experience not to be missed during your visit to Germany!
Intrigued much? You should be! Celebrating Christmas the German style is exactly what you need to do to make your holiday merry. If you are indeed interested in a holiday to these Christmas hotspots, we have a lead that may help you and your loved one win a free trip. All you need to do is participate in a quick quiz about the Christmas markets in Germany and win your trip with a perfect score. I¡¯m heading out to try my luck at fulfilling my #ChristmasWanderlust, what about you?