What are German Christmas Markets?
German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor markets held all over Germany in the Advent month leading up to Christmas. The exact composition of Christmas markets vary from market to market but generally comprises stalls selling food, Glühwein, and Christmas related wares such as Christmas tree decorations, candles, wooden toys, and sweets. German Christmas markets generally do not sell cheap plastic imports or clothing. Larger markets usually have simple rides aimed at small children. Many markets also have life music. Market names also varies: Weihnachtsmarkt is Christmas market in High German but in Dresden it is the Striezelmarkt, in Rothenburg Reiterlesmarkt, while in most of Bavaria Christkindlmarkt (spelled in various forms) is more common. When Are Christmas Markets in Germany Open? document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; German Christmas markets are generally open the month preceding Chri
