Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt
Christmas market · Nuremberg ·
Traditional Christmas market with crafts, food, and mulled wine
Traditional Christmas market with crafts, food, and mulled wine
"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
"Recommended by a travel expert for the city's festive offerings: “amazing Christmas markets, musical festivals, and overall festive spirit and atmosphere in the charm of Bavaria.” The market is described as one of Germany’s oldest fairs; from December 1 to Christmas Eve visitors can join guided tours and special holiday tasting tours, and attend Christmas concerts in Old Town churches. Shoppers are advised to look for special treats and gifts marked with the market's official logo; specialty cookie cutters and punch blends from a local tea shop are noted as exclusives available only here." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Famous for its traditional wooden stalls and festive opening by a local Christkind figure, this market on the Main Market Square is renowned for Rauschgold angels, wooden nutcrackers, nativity scenes and culinary specialties such as lebkuchen, mulled wine and bratwurst. Families can enjoy a dedicated Christmas-themed area for children on Hans-Sachs-Platz; the market runs Nov. 29 to Dec. 24, 2024." - Skye Sherman Skye Sherman Skye Sherman is a travel writer based in West Palm Beach, Florida. Aside from traveling, she's also a pilot, scuba diver, bookworm, and fourth-generation Floridian. Her work has appeared in Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Palm Beach Illustrated, Atlas Obscura, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A centuries-old, world-famous Christmas market centered in the Hauptmarkt square and framed by a 14th-century church and a Gothic-spire fountain; despite large crowds — historically drawing millions each season — the market manages an intimate feel thanks to high-quality stalls selling traditional ornaments and keepsakes that many visitors regard as cherished souvenirs." - Allison Cacich
"Every winter the famous Christmas market draws enormous crowds — it is noted in the text as Germany's biggest and a signature attraction of Nürnberg." - RICKSTEVES