American Reacts to Best Christmas Markets in Germany

[@michaausleipzig]

Historically christmas in europe is in the cold and dark winter season. So the traditional christmas asthetic is all about warmth and light. Not fancy flashing multi-colored lights but simply "light" as opposed to darkness. And I love it!

[@robderich8533]

It used to be that at Christmas time you could see where Americans lived from afar: their Christmas lights were the only ones that blinked like commercial billboards. I think it's a bit of a shame that Germans now often also decorate in a similar way, I like the calm and leisurely lights better.

[@blondkatze3547]

It`s nice to see how enthusiastically and joy you talk about the German Christmas markets. Unfortunately , the Christmas markets in northern Germany are often forgotten. There are also very nice Christmas markets such as. Hamburg, Hanover, Lübeck, Bremen, Oldenburg etc. are definitely worth a visit. I wish you a nice Christmas time. 🥰🎅🎄🎆

I've been to the Bremen Christmas market and from what I remember it was just as nice as some on this list.

[@blondkatze3547]

I am very pleased that you liked the Christmas market in Bremen. But the market is also very nice.👍🎅@

[@danielmatzner2507]

Nuremberg's "Christkindlesmarkt" has also been forgotten, although it has existed for around 300 years. There are also a number of small Christmas markets at or in Burgen or the Ravenna Gorge.

[@blondkatze3547]

I agree with you.@@danielmatzner2507

[@sc4952]

The Xmas Market in Nürnberg is the best one...Here Not even in the list..the Most famous one AS Well.

[@sushi777300]

As a German it's shocking how this is not entirely normal for everyone outside of Germany 😅

[@Iris-qd9cs]

Me too.

[@Lou-Ziffer]

geht mir ähnlich so wie ihnen. 😄

[@jdice500]

Same

[@gia3308]

agree.....sehe ich genauso

[@Jaydaydesign]

It’s a bit hard in australia when it’s a sweltering 36C but we still give it a red hot go! Most cities and towns have night markets and decorate their main streets Big tradition of families going for evening walks around the neighbourhood in the week before Christmas to visit all the homes with Christmas lights. Often people will have a ‘block BBQ’ where someone dresses up as Santa or elves and hands out little treats or ‘lucky dip gifts to the kids that come to see the lights. We still do all the traditional things ( my ancestry is British/german/polish) but a stodgy meal designed for colder climates is a bit much. So traditional cold meats, salads, prawns and lobster with the roast swapped out for a bbq is more the speed. But traditional sweets are a must.

[@salexo9]

Hate to destroy your excitement about the "treats" at 3:33 , but they're scented home decorations, made from spices like cinnamon and dried citrus fruits. 😅

[@Chargerer]

Christmas market in Dresden is so beautiful. Ive been there several times and its perfect. But I also love christmas markets in Vienna and Prague

[@nickydavis893]

Prague was my favourite!

[@ilamilka3103]

ich find es super , das du dich für unser Land und die Leute interessierst. Es gibt so viele tolle Weihnachtmärke. Ich denke auch, Dresden ist der schönste Weihnachtsmarkt! Danke für das Video. And I love it to!

[@TheRCScotsman]

The Christmas market in Edinburgh, here in Scotland, is also amazing... mostly because it's almost entirely made-up of German stalls and attractions! We go down almost every year, to enjoy the music, lights, atmosphere and great food; hot cider, hot waffles with Nutella and, of course, all the German meats. After seeing this video, I'm actually really excited for the market, again!

[@oDiDio]

I was in Edinburgh for some time because of work. And going to the christmas market as a german and seeing all the german stalls and food and stuff really took me by surprise. But it was just awesome. Great city as well! Really love Scotland.

[@hape3862]

Brit in Germany made a Video recently where he compared the Christmas market in Birmingham with the ones he knew from Germany, in particular Frankfurt, where he lives. He approved the Birmingham market as quite authentic, too.

[@raka522]

Hmmm..., this type of Christmas market was also introduced by Germans in the UK, so no one should really be surprised that they are so similar to the German Christmas markets ;-)

[@TTMHEST]

Schön, dass es das so auch bei euch gibt. Es vermittelt eben schon eine ganz besondere Atmosphäre.

[@sandraankenbrand]

I remember studying in the 90s in the UK. I told about Christmas Markets and brought Glühwein and everyone was like "hot wine, are you crazy?" Now living in London: finally the British got Christmas Markets

[@winterlinde5395]

Yesterday I learned that Jacksonville, Illinois has the world‘s biggest advent calendar for the first time, this year. And it was inspired by their German sister town! The teachers who organized the students exchange between Jacksonville High School and the German school organized the giant advent calendar in the center of the town!!!

[@Brazzelkanal]

In Hamburg, there is a red light district themed Christmas Market called Santa Pauli, for you naughty people out there 😉

[@ExtremeTeddy]

The variety of Christmas Markets in germany is huge. Every city, most often even small villages have their own markets. Here in Hamburg we have round about 26 markets scattered through the city. Their opening times varies ... but most often they open at noon and close in the late evening. Their runtime vary on their location. Some run for 6 to 8 weeks, starting early in november until late december and sometimes even into the first week of january.

[@sarahmeu9924]

She forgot to mention that the medieval christmas market in Esslingen is also like with 'no electricity'. So the street lights are switched off, it is generally darker on the market but there are more fires everywhere if I remember correctly. That adds to the medieval feeling. I loved it!!

[@NickHunter]

That's cool af!

[@thomasmontgomery4597]

When I first came to Germany as a Soldier in 1983, I was so impressed with the Chrismas markets, that I spent the whole X-Mas time traveling from one town or city to the next to see as many as I could before I went back to the states. Now fourty years later, they haven't lost any of their attraction at all. In the last few years they have changed in character going from "traditional" to more eat and drinking booths which is then hard to explain to the younger children and grandchildren but I see how that's the only way to keep them profitable. As to your questions: Most towns and almost every city has at least one Christmas Market (the biggers cities usually have several theme Markets) the usually open up in the late afternoon and go on into the evening (in the larger cities into the night). Most Markets also offer some kind of live music (at least on the weekends) and in the smaller towns it's usually the local church chores or Marrching band or mens's chores. Traditionally the Christmas Markets open one the first Adent which means they are open the fourth Sunday before Christmas and end the night before Christmas. In the last few years it has started to become a sort of tradition in itself for the Market to be renamed into "Winter Market" or something and the eat and drink booths stay for a week or two longer.

[@Crom1980]

That's right, because when I was a child, Christmas decorations were still bought at the Christmas market. There were lots of little stalls where artisans offered their products. Today, they sell online, so it's no longer worth it. People now meet up with friends at the Christmas market to eat and drink.

[@Raketenmaulwurf]

Greetings from Dresden here. I wasn't really surprised to see my hometown top spot here as the "Striezelmarkt" is one of Dresdens biggest attractions and people come from all over the world just for a visit. The athmosphere is absolutely fantastic although I have to admit that it can be quite hard to really enjoy it sometimes because of the sheer amount of people being there. But if you are lucky enough to be there when it's less crowded you get EVERYTHING you can imagine. Don't forget to grab a nice cup of Glühwein (which is more or less just wine but served hot) and a slice of "Striezel" or more commonly known as "Stollen" which are different words for the special Christmas cake and namesake of the "Striezelmarkt". At second Sunday in Dezember you can even get a piece of the "Riesenstollen" which is a gigantic 7,5 meters long and 1,8 tons heavy Stollen, baked in a special oven. And if you need some souvenirs, you can get all kinds of nice clothes and hand made christmas decoration in all shapes and colours. Located in the very center of the city right next to Dresdens most famous buildings it IS definately worth a visit! The Striezelmarkt is open from first Advent (usually last Sunday in November) until christmas day from 10:00 to 21:00. Although it is more enjoyable in the late afternoon to evening when it's already getting dark and you see all those lights! Really love it!

[@sebsch1858]

You need to take a look at „Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt“ in Regensburg. It takes place in the courtyard of an old castle. Much smaller than the ones in this video but absolutely adorable.

[@steffi9590]

The most famous christmas market in Germany is in Nuremburg (german: Nürnberg). Even in my hometown Kassel we´ve got a well known and absolutely beautiful christmas market. Tourist from all over Europe come to visit.

[@Suchac_cz]

I was in Dresden Christmas Market for two times and it is truly like a fairytale, or a Disney movie! 👍👍 Whole Dresden city center itself is beautiful, if you realised what happened to this city in WW2.

[@NickHunter]

Yeah that's what I was thinking. For a city that suffered so much devastation I couldn't believe what I was seeing (UK resident)

[@saskiapanter]

LOVE this video. I've been in the Cathedral in Cologne, it took my breath away and I started to cry. So impressive and beautiful. I love the German Christmas markets a lot, thankfully we live next door in the Netherlands. (It wasn't always fun😉). I've been to a few of the Christmas markets there. Here in my city in Tilburg they try very hard to make it very Christmassy this year as well, now that there's no restrictions anymore 😊❤️🎄🎅. I LOVE your video's, keep them coming ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GeschichtenUndGedanken]

I am enjoying your reactions to all the information, the happiness is such a genuine echo. Yes, there are things worth sharing.

[@Danisachan]

The start for Christmas markets in Germany is around the first Advent (so the fourth weekend before Christmas. Nov 27th this year). Usually they open after noon, because Christmas markets are beloved night-time activities with all the pretty lights! :) But availability can vary. The most are around the whole Christmas season, but smaller ones might only be there one weekend.

[@kellyoutram72]

We are considering taking our 14 & 16 yr olds to Germany to see one of the Christmas markets next year. Any recommendations?

[@aliciag.7777]

@@kellyoutram72 the list in this video is quite good already. With any of these you woumd do nothing wrong. I think it would depend from were yoi are coming? Are you flying from the USA for example... If you land in Frankfurt am Main, Berlin or München you can visit the markets there without having to go all the way to an other city. If you are driving from for example the netherlands the ones in the west are easy to reach (Köln Düsseldorf etc). If you are coming from the east the ones in Dresden and Leipzig are a good choice.

[@minchen_2265]

@@kellyoutram72 The bigger Cities are probably the best destinations for foreigners to visit as you have a lot more to explore but I still want to point to the Harz Mountains for Christmas time. I'm coming from that area (Brunswick) and the Harz is absolutely beautiful during Christmas Season. There are a lot of small cities and villages to see with beautiful architecture and - of course - many christmas markets like Goslar or Quedlinburg. You also have a good possibility for Snow

[@kellyoutram72]

@@aliciag.7777 We are in Australia.

[@Steven91637]

Many more to explore Nurnberg,Freiburg,Lubeck, Rothenburg,Siegburg,Fussen and many more

[@TheVirdra]

Living in Cologne for one and a half decade I don't think they deserve to be so high in ranking. But it depends on everyones personal opinions. And what I'm missing in this ranking is the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg which is absolutely beautiful.

[@wetcat833]

The Christmas tree comes from Germany. Queen Victoria introduced the Christmas tree to the English speaking world to make her German husband, Prince Albert feel at home.

[@TheTimothy1985]

Almost all Christmas Markets in Germany are from beginning December to the end of December and its worth a visit perfekt for kids and family

[@dnocturn84]

Sometimes it starts at the end of November, like right now. It's based on whenever the first advent Sunday is on the calendar. This year, November 27th was the first advent. So Christmas markets opened everywhere. Some smaller ones in villages and smaller towns might open for a shorter period of time and might not open right now though.

[@hape3862]

Haha, he didn't know Christmas (markets) were a "thing" in Germany - honey, we *invented* Christmas, from the Christmas tree to the treats and the gifts!

[@cmenomore8119]

Americans don't even know that basically half of their culture and cuisine (the good half 😉) comes from us.

[@ShieTar_]

Technically our Roman-catholic overlords invented it to stop us Germans from having our pagan Juletide celebrations. In the end we kept the celebration and just attached a new name and story to it.

[@hape3862]

@@ShieTar_ Without your "Roman-Catholic overlords" you'd still believe in Ghosts and sacrifice animals and sometimes even humans. And the Indios would still cut the hearts of their fellow human beings and throw the remains from the top of pyramids. So, don't be so larmoyant about your ancestors' lost religion. (I say "you", as I am in Bavaria, where we only "lost" our Celtic traditions like drowning people in the bog …)

[@cmenomore8119]

@@ShieTar_ Well technically the roman-catholic overlords didn’t invented anything then they just made a rebranding.

[@cmenomore8119]

@@hape3862 I’m from the north but I’m surprised. You don’t drowning people in the bog anymore? Then why we still do it? They told us you still do it too. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Allegory_of_Wolves]

Hi from Hannover in Germany, where we have several great X-Mas markets, too. 🎄 Our most popular one is in the old town area of Hannover (but more or less stretches through most of the city center), and it has not only a traditional part, but also a Finnish "village" and a medieval market, as well as a small temporary forest (real fir trees among which you can drink your hot mulled wine). In my city, the X-Mas market starts on November 22nd and ends on December 22nd, open 7 days a week from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.. I think, it's more or less like this in most cities for these big markets. Another market I really love is the one in a small, medieval towm called Goslar in the famous Harz region. It's not the largest market, but the entire town of Goslar is just SO atmospheric with all the ancient half-timbered buildings and cobble stone streets. The X-Mas market there is set in the town square around an old fountain. All the stalls are like little wooden cabins, with fairy lights everywhere, lots of handcrafted things to buy... Somehow a little less "commercial" than many of the really big markets. You feel like you traveled back in time. 😊

[@xboxfreak8619]

Hoffnung für Hannover wenn Nürnberg nicht in den top 10 ist dann ist die liste eh falsch was Weihnachtsmärkte angeht also vielleicht seit ihr in der echten liste auch dabei

[@JohnDoe-us5rq]

Around here, there are now different types of Christmas markets. Those, which are traditional Christmas markets and then there is a new variety called winter markets. Christmas markets usually start a week before or around the first Advent's Sunday and will end the day before Christmas Eve. The winter markets are earlier, one started already in the first week of November and usually lasts until February. But those are most times smaller and are oriented around drinks and some food only, instead of the full blown Christmas markets. Opening hours differ from town to town and even from market to market. Usually the start around 10 I'd say, accompanying the regular shops. Sunday through Thursday the usually close a little earlier like 9pm while on the weekend it is not uncommon to see some of them open until 11pm.

[@ThomasKnip]

Alright, she did mention Esslingen at 6:00, my home town. 😀 I was just there this week from Berlin when the market just opened. Overall, if you want to visit the really gorgeous Christmas markets in Germany, visit the smaller cities with a medieval history. You'll get architecture, you'll get the scenery and most important you get the Christmas community vibes. Opening time usually is in the last four weeks before Christmas, some of them even have opened the days after the holidays. You could visit them during the day, starting around 10 a.m., but of course due to all the lights and candles it just makes most sense to visit them after sunset - late afternoon or early evening.

[@GermanTravelBlog]

And you will get less much people than in the places from "Top XX markets in CountryName" resulting in less time waiting in the queue to get sausage and Glühwein =)

[@germanCrowbar]

Wenn sie von Dresden weiter nach Annaberg-Buchholz oder Pirna gefahren wäre, dann hätte sie den Geist eines echten, traditionellen Weihnachts-Marktes zu spüren bekommen.

[@redheadkitty1109]

...i always forget that other countries don't have those traditional things...for a german person it's a very natural thing...weihnachtsmärkte (christmas markets) are all over towns and citys from the end of november till christmas or new year...the government doesn't even know the exact number of markets (from 1500 up to 3000)...we love those markets bc you can buy rare things you don't get most the the year, drink mule wine and eat delicious food...also we love to meet friends and family there and spend a few hours with them after a busy day...Germany has a lot to offer(not only our beer and food is great😉, we have great architecture and beautiful landscapes too)...🦌 wish you all a merry 🎄...

[@winterlinde5395]

In my town the Christmas market is open from 10 am to 9 pm. Students go there in the breaks, preschools bring the kids to have fun, PE classes go there to ice skate, adults enjoy their lunch breaks even with a Glühwein at noon. Families in the afternoon, in the evening we call it affectionately Weinmarkt (vine market) instead of Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market)

[@chrissy0868]

I'm also from Germany we have beautiful Christmas markets although I'm surprised she didn't mention the christmas market in "Nürnberg "but the most amazing Christmas market I've ever seen is in France in Colmar.

[@patriciamillin-j3s]

I live in Dortmund (number 9 on this list), which boasts the tallest Christmas tree in the world. People come from all over just to see the tree. However, there is another Christmas Market that takes place every year in Dortmund, and that’s the medieval “Phantastischer Lichterweihnachtsmarket” (Fantastic Lights Christmas Market), which is one of my absolute favourites. It’s in a park with a lake surrounded by trees that are beautifully lit up at night. The lake itself has little floats with candles on them. The booths are mainly built around the lake, so a walk around the market also gives a wonderful view of the park itself in all its natural beauty. Live music from bands of all genres, like pirate, Celtic, medieval rock as well as fire artists and jugglers supply entertainment. Most people dress in medieval clothing (incl. myself), and the booths sell hand-made crafts and jewellery, home-made soaps, Met (medieval honey wine) and medieval clothing. I would love to see you do a reaction to it. There are many videos of it taken over the years, but I chose this one from this year: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6jalpitl9GpkJY

[@gerhardadler3418]

3:55 The treats look delicious. I laughed so hard, thank you, best christmas present!

[@guyvandurme7228]

There is no Munich in Germany. The city is actually called München ( Munich is a french "translation"); and Cologne (same story) is actually Köln

[@matthewrandom4523]

Unfortunately she didn't mention the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt (or Nurenberg in English) 😤 One of the oldest and world's most famous Christmas markets, and definitely worth a visit as well!

[@tamzinmenadue4887]

Yeah I was waiting for that one

[@matthewrandom4523]

@@tamzinmenadue4887 Me too

[@rupertschwarz5477]

And I think Nürnberg has the biggest market of all. And you can eat the finest Lebkucken. These are soo good.

[@bastyaya]

Yes, ridiculous it was not mentioned. In my eyes nr. 1 in Germany. But the video is not very accurate.

[@belegur8108]

not to forget our market is opened by our Christkindl and her famous welcome greeting for folks from all over the world , who is elected for 2 years and is an ambassador for our city for that time, travelling all over the world to represent German christmas culture...

[@Kelsea-2002]

It feels like every second village in Germany has a Christmas market and everyone is something special in their own way.Without exaggeration, I can say that Germany is the cradle of traditional and Christian Christmas and that worldwide.Here there were the first Christmas markets, the Christmas tree, and many of the Christmas carols, which are also very popular in the USA with English lyrics.In Germany, the traditional Christmas colors are green and red. Where green stands for nature and life, and red for love and warmth.Germans love their traditions, especially at Christmas.For this reason, a large part of the population prefers the smaller and more traditional Christmas markets, such as the one in Esslingen.What Germans don't like at Christmas are bright colors, party music, and big attractions on their Weihnachtsmärkten.In Germany, the Christmas season is a time of peace and family.

[@balazsjozsa4301]

She did not mention mulled wine, i don't think there is a christmas market without mulled wine. Mulled wine. Mulled wine.

[@Microtubui]

in germany the cultur of chrismas markets was foundet^^ and yes even the chrismas tree is an old old old german tradition ;-) so yes chrismas is the most importent time here^^

[@andreaswolter9620]

@IWrocker can only say mostly for Munich...here the markets are open all day till around 11PM from end of November till Christmas Eve. And they are not just for shopping but also rather a social event to meet up with friends and loved ones to have a hot Gluehwein out in the cold. :D

[@guenterserwotka8669]

Christmas markets are open starting about 4 weeks before Christmas, they are open every weekday and close around 10:00pm

[@desinteressemann5572]

I just visited the christmas market in my hometown just to be recommended this video. Man you gotta come around and visit one of thoose. Best part is almost every larger town has a christmas marked guaranteed. Most of theese open at the end of November till 24. December

[@anth5189]

When people had pride in their workmanship.

[@weertangel7231]

Even in the Netherlands we have christmas markets, though most are along the german border(like in Maastricht) and while not as extensive as their german counterparts, they still are amazing to go to. I hope u get the chance to go to Germany(or europe in general), it will be a eyeopener for u for sure.

[@ardanvesh9778]

I lived in Dresden for like eight years, never missed the Christmas Market. So happy seeing it in the top spot - I'm no longer in the area and truly miss it.

[@Carlos559Caps]

Awwww man these markets were the highlight of my trip a few years ago. HIGHLY recommend going during late November-December so you can see them.

[@DartFrog815]

Love Christmas time, my favorite part of the year mostly due to the fact my Birthday is Dec 23rd and my Dads is Dec 24th, my father got his first child and son for his 21st birthday. Christmas time is a very special time of the year for my family.

[@saltyaussie7702]

I'm Dec 3rd, my younger brother is the 1st & my son is the 20th.

[@gowest19]

Hi,nice and joyfull reaction.Christmasmarket´s in the northern region start at 12:00 to 21:00 hour.Every city has an owen art to present there history.Have a nice christmastime

[@matt47110815]

There are Christmas Markets in the US too, here and there. Heck, there is even a Bavarian Themed Village in Washington State (Leavenworth). But I always find the lights in Germany more tasteful, in the US the Christmas Lights tend to be a wild mix of all colors, and it does not always look good. Meanwhile in Germany it is still mostly white/yellow colors, closer to traditional candle lights.

[@Goxilla]

Nürnberg and Regensburg are both having spectacular christmas markets. Another one is in Königswinter at Schloss Drachenburg (Drachenburg Castle) with a view over the rhine valley

[@Happymali10]

2:50 If I remember right the "biggest christmas tree" isn't actually one tree, it's hundreds (!) of normal christmas trees attached to a purpose-built rig.

[@stirbjoernwesterhever6223]

Most christmas markets are open from Advent 1st Weekend til X-mas or sometimes a few days longer. But there are also a hole lot markets only one weekend. Like in Berlin the markets of the Swedish or Danish community of the town. They are always on Advent 1st weekend. Or the big market of the clubs and social initiatives of Berlin in Advent 2nd weekend. Most of the Anglo-Saxon x-mas traditions came from the UK when Queen Victoria maried Albert von Baden who braught the christmas tree to the UK. The queen embrassed the German christmas traditions and with her her empire...

[@variaty2113]

Christmas markets traditionally open on the 1st advent and last until the day before Christmas (24th). The timing depends on the city. While some open up at 10 or 11am to get the business lunch crowd, others, mainly in smaller cities, only open from 3 or 4pm, which is, when it gets dark during wintertime. Before Corona, some booths , at least the ones with Feuerzangenbowle and Glühwein (both alcoholic beverages) were open until like 1am. Last year, due to Corona and electricity savings regulations, most closed around 10pm already

[@BabbleBebble]

Christmas markets are generally open all day long and night till midnight or so, it depends on the local laws... Btw you can take a stroll in any hour and you can enjoy the atmospehere everywhere...

[@jensschroder8214]

Christmas markets have a long tradition. In the long winter evenings, farmers used to carve figures to sell at the Christmas market. This was often a necessary additional income for the farmers. Today there is a Christmas figure craft, especially in East Germany. The socialist East German state was always cash-strapped and anything that could be sold to the West brought in valuable currency. After difficult times during German unification, some companies were able to establish themselves. Germans love this Made in Germany Christmas decoration. But it also secures jobs in structurally weak regions.

[@weilwegenisso79]

Where I am from, Essen, is one of the most underrated Christmas markets. It has a big led net over a huge area, an medieval market and something you can't find anywhere else in germany "peruanic potatoes", a god like potato formed corn dough, filled in different ways and fried to a delicious crunchy crust. It opens mid November and stays open to December, 23th. Opens around 10/11am and closes something around midnight.

[@The1981Johndoe]

I see I'm not the only one longing for the 'Peruanische Kartoffeldinger' all year long. ^^ Merry christmas to you fellow Essener. ;o))

[@weilwegenisso79]

@@The1981Johndoe merry Christmas;)

[@nicoleabe2414]

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[@cayden1626]

I really like the christmas market in Wiesbaden, especially in the evening 😊 it's pretty small tho

[@MichalStangl]

Christmas is a holiday of calm and peace, and it looks like that here too. I am from a neighboring country, the Czech Republic, and our markets are quite similar and we visit each other. Every time I see Christmas in the US on video or in a movie, it's one big mess 😀 3:35 is decoration 😅 5:20 Beautiful words 🖤

[@theorganguy]

such a list and no mention of Nuremberg...?? unbelievable

[@fritzkaraldo8452]

Maybe she wasn't there yet.

[@herbertbisdorf2717]

Because it doesn't belong on the list. Totally overrated, basically a giant tourist trap.

[@jokervienna6433]

She briefly mentions Krampus at the start. If you want to see more about Krampus, it is a much more scary Christmas tradition than not getting any Christmas gifts because you have been naughty. Here, Krampus will put you in a sack, whip you and likely eat you afterwards. :D Krampuslauf Graz 2010 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6DNo5mtbLh9Z5Y

[@autarchprinceps]

Open for a week :D No, German Christmas is more like a season. The bigger Christmas markets will start in mid November every day from noon to night until Christmas. Smaller ones may be later and less frequent of course, but no in general Advent, so both the 24 days of Christmas and the 4 Sundays before Christmas are big, as is Nikolaus on the 6th of December. In fact many Germans have an Adventskalender, a box with 24 doors of typically chocolate snacks in some form, but can be something else as well, where you open one each day for Christmas, as well as an Adventskranz, a circle of 4 big candles with an additional one being lit each sunday of the advent.

[@Frejki]

I can also really recommend the "Adventswald" in Rudersberg. It's a pretty small town around 30km from Stuttgart. Every year they make a little artificial forest on the christmas market. It's not big but really beautiful!

[@MarioMarioD80]

I think the sweets you were looking at when you paused the video were actually christmas decoration 'christmas wreaths'? they go on the door or on a table or sideboard.

[@flylikeanowl8667]

Oh gosh my home city at number one! I was so sad that it wouldn't be on the list and then at last it's there :X

[@pavelmacek282]

I´m really surprised that the xmas market in Nürnberg didn´t make it to top 10 on her list as that one is a) really famous and b) super nice...

[@seraph_tenshi]

Yeah right. I thought thats the most famous christmas market in germany

[@peterhoz]

6:49 Those choc things on sticks are fruit. Strawberries, banana, pineapple, raspberries etc. On a stick like a siskebab, then dipped in white, milk or dark choc. Relatively healthy and usually around EUR 3-4. They'd be great for your own entertaining (note to self: must do these!).

[@reesofraft4166]

greetings from Dresden! :D most of those big markets open at the last weekend of november and last until 29./30. of december. just in the Dresden city center I know of 3 big markets, where I prefer the medieval one in the Stallhof. there you got people in medievel armor guarding the entrance and all the stalls and shops are a lot more rustic and less flashy lights and stuff. love it.

[@hypatian9093]

Christmas markets are great even if you're a Grinch - who can say no to such a variety of food and beverages and the warm lighting during a German winter? Though I prefer visiting Christmas markets in the off hours, when it's not too crowded and you can take a look at the craft stalls and buy some gifts.

[@joannajaworska0000]

I think Christmas Markets are a big thing throughout Europe in general. Poland, Chechia, France, UK have some great markets in December, people wait the whole year for it, Christmas is the time for the families, kids have fun especially if is snows. I love this time of the year🎄

[@HittesMittes]

This year, most christmas markets are not as shiny and elaborate due to the energy crisis and stuff but its still worth a visit. I once was on a christmas market in southampton - england and it was just as good as any local german christmas market. The bis ones like in cologne are a different animal tho.

[@swanpride]

Ours is still pretty shiny, but they cut the ice ring. And they turn off the lights a little bit earlier.

[@Pappa_66]

Thank you very much!! Great video and nice to see once again your "kid in a candy store" attitude😁Germans are absolutely masters of organizing any kind of "happenings, festivals, different kind of markets, carnivals, street/town festivals etc. Everything related to fun, tradition, food, drinks, beer, wine etc. have thousands of "festivals"/markets all over Germany around the year. I would also recommend to watch video about Christmas Markets like in Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Bruegge, Stockholm and of course the Santa Village in Rovaniemi, Finland😍😁Best Regards from Finland!

[@gladiusthrax4941]

We have similar markets here in Sweden, probably not to the same extent as in Germany. They are very nice. You go to one of these and it's like you've been immersed in Christmas. Everything smells Christmassy too, especially the warm glögg

[@bernhardneef7996]

Yeah, Christmas Markets typically are run for the last 4 weeks before Christmas ( Advent time). In smaller locations sometimes only one weekend within this 4 weeks prior Christmas. It varies a bit. They are mostly operated until 10 pm in the evening to balance business interests and silence requirements for the neighborhood.

[@Applekuchenthetasty]

Hello I’m from Germany and I from my experience the times they start and ending are dependent on the city. Some start 15.11 and end at 30.12 so you need to look up the times in the internet if you ever want to plan a route from market to market.

[@Applekuchenthetasty]

Some end in January so you have some time to enjoy many

[@Applekuchenthetasty]

Opening times are from 10-20:30 but that is more dependent on the store owners because I have seen some stalls open till 22-23 especially the stalls that sell alcoholic drinks stay open as long as they can 😅

[@Applekuchenthetasty]

I Hope this answers your questions

[@petebeatminister]

Christmas markets are usually open from late morning, like 10 am or so, until 9 or 10 pm. But it depends a bit on its size and how many people are still around at what times. And the markets are mostly running from the 1st Advent (4th sunday before christmas) until christmas eve, so round about 4 weeks.

[@AbsolutePernilla]

Love the Bremen market and the Oldenburg one, as well as Lübeck.

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[@asmodon]

There are so many great Christmas Markets that none of my favourites are on this list.

[@wannbubatzlegal5096]

In germany we say: wir haben Weihnachten durchgespielt

[@kaybe3044]

I go to Oberhausen every year. Super fun experience. They also have a huge mall there, which is always super nicely decorated

[@Che2355]

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[@ratman_flo7496]

I like the Christmas Market in Braunschweig a lot, also the Variety of different Markets in almost every Village. The bigger ones are open about 4-5 Weeks, some are only at one Weekend, the tiny ones are only available for just a few Hours at 1 Day. Those are often the most lovely ones, especially for Families with small Kids... At my 20k-Inhabitants-Hometown in Lower-Saxony we have an Icerink.

[@holgernelke196]

Christmas markets usually start around Eternity Sunday, the last Sunday before the 1st of Advent, and run thru to the 23rd of December. They are open mostly between 10h and 22h, on weekends some stay open until midnight. On Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Saint Stephen's Day all markets are closed. Some continue as Winter markets after Christmas throughout January.

[@Kilian600]

Just saying, the church in Cologne is JUST the second tallest church in the world. This title still belongs to the 'Ulmer Münster' in South Germany, Ulm !

[@andybarth5928]

usual 4 Weeks - first. Advent until Dec. 23/sometimes December 24- high noon - is open about 10/11 (?) o clock until 21-23 o clock - can differ from place to place. / there is room for differences some places open only some days - but this is very special - in Munich it is more themed and we have dozens of locations - a tip to tourists - stroll in the inner city but eat and drink on the smaller markets - the most "Glühweins" near our townhall are shit in quality (perhaps they got better in the last years but I have my doubts)

[@00Jess_M]

I would describe our Christmas aesthetics as simply cozy and warm. I love it. I grew up in a slightly smaller town where the market is in the middle of the old town center, so cobble stone streets and half timbered houses everywhere. When it's dark and even snow it looks like you are in a fairy tale book. The markets are usually open from the end of November to at least Christmas, sometimes December, 30th is the last day. The ones in my home town and in the town where I live now open at about 10/11 am and close between 8 and 10 pm. Since we celebrate on Christmas Eve, it closes at 2 pm on the 24th, like most stores do on that day. And after Christmas Eve they normally close a bit earlier too, some don't even open on the 25th and 26th of December, so everyone can have a cozy Christmas. That depends though. In my hometown it's open and where I live now it's closed on those days.

[@sam44ire]

Nürnberg not in one of 10? Weird. The most visited x-mas maket in Germany.

[@viking_skywalker]

i live near aachen !!! but if you love to see we always have a lot of medieval christmas markets around the country --

[@melancholas]

The Christmas markets in Germany are usually build up before the 1st Advent, so you can say 4 weeks before Christmas and then are there for sometimes within these 4 weeks. They open around 12:00 sometimes earlier. The earlier time is perfect for families or I do it sometimes going there with kindergarten groups. The "after work" time (you might already heard about our "Feierabend") is usually the time when collegues and friends go out. One thing I missed in her vid, she had a big focus on more western and southern Germany Christmas markets. I know she said she can't name everything, but just to make it clear, of course in Northern Germany there are also great Christmas markets, like e. g. Hamburg or Lübeck (Schleswig-Holstein). I have to admit I'm not the biggest Christmas market fan, but I can definitely recommend them to people who love Christmas in general, and for those who aren't... (like me 😁) the food is often a reason to make it worth going there😉.

[@robfriedrich2822]

In Celle/ Lower Saxony, the Christmas market had a break on 24th to 26th and continued to December 30th.

[@stefter4549]

Christmas is indeed a big thing in germany. There is a christmas market every year even in our little village with 1500 people. Best regards and merry christmas!

[@samkangal8428]

The thing is ,they started to build the Cathetral in Colone in 1248 , those buildings are so old , that makes it very special . Nice video .

[@randomdude1996]

Don't know if someone from my country has already answered your question, but the Christmas markets are normally open for about a month between the end of November and the end of December as far as I know from my (tiny) hometown. Personally, I would recommend to visit a "smaller" market in a smaller town since the bigger ones tend to be some kind of "tourist traps" in my opinion...

[@oretho6406]

Experiencing Köln (Cologne) in person is really something else, especially with a layer of snow. It's pretty much my most memorable experience. I'm Belgian, and my German relatives always sent me candy and stuff, but experiencing these markets in person is magical, a foto or video simply can't describe them. 🙂

[@helmuthschultes9243]

In Germany Christmas remains more a public social event than a commercial event . Sadly the US is mainly a commercial event than a social event Yes, all these are markets and the stalls are there to profit, BUT mostly they are small traders, selling handicrafts, small gift knick knacks, foods, drinks, NOT Huge stores pushing expensive things and appliances. The markets remain a place to buy very basic things, as many community and farmers markets and small town event markets are. Definitely no sign of crass commercialisation for big sales event. Fun and joy above SPEND SPEND SPEND.

[@speedy19085]

i really do love the german christmas culture but i also miss how christmas felt to me as a kid. most of the joy and wonder got replaced by headaches and bills

[@NickHunter]

Well yeah, that's what being a grown up is. Now you celebrate xmas for your kids. Or someone else's if you don't have your own :D

[@LenaDee666]

I live near Stuttgart & Esslingen and the market in Esslingen is my highlight of the season. So glad it's finally happening again after this 2 year break

[@BrittaGausW]

Loved this! Whatch the explanation from Feli from Germany about German Christmas traditions:-)

[@anonym-g-a-d7817]

I'm from Germany and here is very super 👍 Many programs are very safe and the life. Sorry I can little English 😅 But the many german people are not open or unfriendly and some people are very friendly.

[@Linkingx2]

Usually they are open from around noon to midnight+ (depending on the weekday) And start around the first advent (yesterday/28.11th this year) and last till Christmas and maybe a few days / week later.

[@peterhoz]

They are usually open for the entire Advent period, so 4-5 weeks before Christmas. They're open daytime and into the evening (think 10pm ish). And many of the items sold are unique - locally made, not mass produced in China. Whether it be wooden figurnes, Christmas light arches, or glassware & bauballs for your tree, they're awesome and I love the. Add on the food (bbq, grills, meat galore and sweets etc) and they're the complete package. Plus ice skating at some LOL

[@libradragon934]

Germany is where a lot of traditions for a European Christmas started.