Posted on Sunday, October 25, 2009
This is the town where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet. The picturesque old quarter of Koblenz has over 130 festive wooden huts at its Christmas Market. Sip a warm mug of gluhwein on a horse drawn carriage; have a go on the toboggan run or visit the life size Nativity scene. The town hall courtyard provides an enchanting setting for the open-air Christmas concerts.
Posted on Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Christmas market here include over 160 beautiful wooden pavilions set against the backdrop of Cologne’s magnificent Cathedral. Watch craftsmen at work and enjoy all manner of delectable treats. Neumarkt square hosts the city’s oldest Christmas market, while the one in Rudolfplatz focuses on the world of fairy tales. The medieval Christmas Market on the banks of the Rhine offers entertainers, minstrels, and jesters. Enjoy nativity exhibitions, concerts and a wide choice of Christmas shopping.
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
One of the most popular Christmas markets in Germany is the Christkindlesmarkt. The Main Market Square has over 180 wooden stalls filled with gingerbread, fruit loves, Christmas tree angels, hand crafted ornaments and toys. A unique souvenir to this area, are the Nuremberg plum people, which are figurines made of prunes. Next door to the Christmas markets you can find carousels and a steam train for children. Many of our Christmas markets vacations spend time in Christkindlesmarkt.