Delightful Christmas cheer in Holland and Germany
Immerse yourself in the magical wintry atmosphere of a Christmas market in Holland and Germany this December. Here are the top 5 Christmas markets just waiting for you to explore this festive season:
- Cologne Christmas Market
Held between 24 Nov and 20 Dec, the market outside the Cologne Cathedral is beautiful, featuring the biggest Christmas tree in the Rhineland, along with a host of shops selling sweets, mulled wine and Christmas-themed mugs. You can also choose from 3 other Christmas markets all based in Cologne.
- Dortmund Christmas Market
From 22 Nov to 22 Dec, Dortmund celebrates Christmas with gusto – this market features the biggest collection of 300 stalls and a massive 45 metre high Christmas tree, made from 1,700 individual fir trees and decorated with 13,000 sparkling lights. Kids will love the puppet shows of the Alter Markt Theatre, while mum and dad can relax with a hot mulled wine.
- Winterland Maastricht
This fantastic Dutch Christmas market runs from 28 November through to 3 January and features a 100 metre squared ice rink, a 60 metre big wheel and a host of fantastic local stalls. Find out more about Winterland Maastricht
- Dusseldorf Christmas Market
When the gingerbread houses open near Königsalle, this market festival begins! With an ice rink, gorgeous shopping streets, merry go-rounds and santa huts on Schadowstrasse, this is wonderful German Christmas fun for the whole family.
- Hamburg Christmas Market
From 24 Nov to 20 Dec, Hamburg lights up with its superb Christmas market. Outstanding local gift and decoration designs, coupled with delicious local food and the delightful “Nordic Lane” exhibition makes for a memorable Christmas experience for the whole family.