Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt

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"Dating back to the 17th century, the Nuremberg Christmas market (“Christkindlesmarkt”) is one of the first on the continent, and the city certainly goes all-out in homage to this tradition. Nicknamed the “city of wood and cloth,” it stands out for its candy cane-striped cloth tents, each housing glass tree baubles, fresh-baked gingerbread, and handmade wooden trinkets. Traveling with little ones? The children’s Christmas market is just around the corner on Hans-Sachs-Platz, and includes everything from a lit-up merry-go-round to a bake house where they can roll out their own dough." - Nicole Kliest