Christmas Glitters: Germany’s Camper than Christmas Markets

Christmas is a quintessentially gay time of year. All that dressing up, colour and movement. The season is the usually height of camp and vamp with lots going on to remind you the year is almost done.

 


Your town might in recent years have ‘discovered’ a Christmas Market ‘tradition’ but if you’ve never seen the original, you don’t know what you are really missing.

German Yuletide celebrations are built upon a history of literally centuries and you can feel their authenticity from the minute you arrive in the historic centre of so many German towns and cities that have nurtured and treasure their Christmas Market traditions.

In larger centres there are often two or three markets running from late November until Christmas Eve so there is lots to choose from.

Here are some Top Christmas Markets for you to add to your Christmas shopping list this year.

 

Five Unforgettable German Christmas Markets

  1. Leipzig – celebrating Christmas since 1458.
  2. Hamburg – take your pick from many around town and be sure to check out the main market outside the Town Hall.
  3. Berlin – Weihnachtsmarkt vor dem Schloss Charlottenburg is a great place to add to your list.
  4. Düsseldorf Christmas Market – catch modern architecture and Christmas tradition entwined.
  5. Frankfurt Christmas Market – dating from 1353, this is a true Christmas you will not forget.

 

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