1st place: Nuremberg Christmas Market
It is one of the most famous and oldest Christmas markets in Germany and attracts thousands of visitors to its mulled wine stands every year. It is also known beyond Germany's borders for its stalls with red and white fabric roofs in the middle of the festively decorated old town. The absolute highlight is the ceremonial opening of the market by the Nuremberg Christ Child. Even after the opening, you have the chance to meet the Christ Child. From Tuesdays to Fridays at around 2.30 p.m., the Christ Child invites you to take a free ride on the multi-storey carousel. Afterwards, he can be found on the stage of the Christkindlesmarkt.
The Nuremberg gingerbread, the traditional Zwetschgen Männle made from dried plums or the Nuremberg grilled sausages are not to be missed here!
2nd place: Leipzig Christmas Market
The second oldest Christmas market in Germany welcomes its visitors annually with around 250 festively decorated stalls and booths. The Leipzig Christmas Market is thus one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. Things get more international at Augustplatz in the Finnish village, where flambé salmon, glögli and specialties typical of the country are on offer. A must here is the daily concert by the trombone players on the balcony of the Old Town Hall. There are also plenty of attractions for younger visitors at Leipzig's Christmas market.
3rd place: Lindenau Harbour Christmas
For romantic people, this Christmas market is just the right place: located directly on Lake Constance and with a view of the Swiss Alps, Lindauer Hafenweihnacht is justifiably one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany.
But also for the physical well-being is provided with culinary delicacies from the region. A special visitor magnet at the market, is the "Magical Fairy Tale Forest". For this attraction, extra fir trees from the Black Forest are set up in the Lindau harbor every year and the little visitors are enchanted with Christmas fairy tales and the scent of fir trees. Surely not only for children a great experience!
4th place: Emden Angel Market
It is one of the most popular in Northern Germany! An idyllic and contemplative Christmas market right by the sea, including the smell of salt and a fresh breeze. In the center of the market is a festively decorated Christmas pyramid with an enchanting Christmas village. Don't miss the festively lit museum ship docked in Emden's old inland harbor during the Angel Market.
This Christmas market may not be the largest Christmas market in Germany, but its picturesque setting and special flair make it something very special and unique.
5th place: Frankfurt Christmas market "City Alm".
In Frankfurt you can find the highest Christmas market! Next to the large alpine hut, 15 festively decorated stalls await you, serving mulled wine, hot cider, beer and other beverages. In addition, there are tarte flambée, bratwurst, burgers, crepes and other tasty treats. When the sun goes down and the stalls shine in full light, the square in front of the skyline has a truly festive charm. Mulled wine is served here until 11 p.m. and you can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere above the roofs of Frankfurt.