 | Munich Christmas Market (30/11 - 24/12) |  | The Christkindlmarkt in Munich has been a long standing tradition, centred around Marienplatz in the city’s historic district. Each year an enormous Christmas Tree is decked with lights and surrounded by traditional wooden stalls selling beautifully crafted Christmas decorations and heavenly confectionery. Carol singers and brass bands are ever present, bringing joyful tidings to busy shoppers. And there is live festive Alpine Music from the Rathaus every evening at 5.30. Visitors should ensure they make time to stop at one of the food stalls within the square and sample the delicious mulled wine, baked apples, regional sausages and freshly baked gingerbread for a true taste of a traditional German Christmas. A short walk away is the traditional Manger Market in Rindermarkt, continuing the seasonal tradition of placing a small manger scene beneath the Christmas tree as a symbol of the true meaning of Christmas. Here you will find a number of small stalls selling everything you could possibly need to recreate your own manger scene from hand carved figures to lanterns and even fodder for the donkey. This year, visitors can jump aboard the “Christmas Tram” which will ferry them around the decorated city streets, serving spiced wine and gingerbread. Get a quote for car hire in Munich |
 | Frankfurt Christmas Market (26/11 - 22/12) |  | The Christmas Market in Frankfurt is one of the largest and most popular in Germany. The most elaborate stalls are located within the beautiful, historic Römerberg Platz and Paulsplatz. Frankfurt boasts a huge Swiss fir, festively lit each evening, as well as over 200 stalls, selling a variety of traditional handicrafts, decorations, candles and toys. The official opening ceremony takes place at Römerberg Platz on the evening of the 26th and the market is then open daily between 10am and 9pm (11am and 9pm on Sunday) Get a quote for car hire in Frankfurt |
 | Hamburg Christmas Market (26/11 -23/12) |  | Hamburg holds several traditional Christmas markets each year, dotted around the city’s large squares. The market in front of the town hall should not be missed, particular by younger visitors who will be enchanted by the live performers, festive carousel and some of the city’s prettiest stalls, selling hand-crafted toys and confectionery. There are also plenty of food stalls to choose from so when you need a break from browsing the many stalls, why not warm yourself up with a mug of delicious spiced wine or fruit punch? Get a quote for car hire in Hamburg
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 | Berlin Christmas Market (26/11 - 26/12) |  | Berlin hosts numerous Christmas Markets amidst its streets every year, making it one of Germany’s most prominent festive events. The air around the city is heavy with the delicious scents of mulled wine, freshly baked cinnamon stars and aromatic gingerbread. Each market has a multitude of stalls selling traditional gifts and decorations but, if you are not sure where to head first, some of the most popular include Potsdamer Platz, Alexander Platz, Schlossplatz and Karl-Liebknecht-Straße. Make your visit one to remember by joining in the winter sports at “Winter World” on Potsdamer Platz – there is a temporary ice-rink as well as toboggan run and children’s ski area. Or why not join the crowds at the Weltbrunnen fountain each weekend for live festive music? Get a quote for car hire in Berlin
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 | Cologne Christmas Market (26/11 � 23/12) |  | Cologne has a number of festive markets, spread along the pedestrianised street of the city. The oldest market is held on the Neumarket, within the shopping district. Here stalls specialize in selling commemorative plates and local crafts. Younger visitors may prefer the picturesque stalls in front of the town hall on the Alter Markt. Here you will find a carousel, a Santa’s grotto as well as a whole host of toy stalls to browse. There are additional markets around the large Christmas tree in front of the Cathedral, next to the Chocolate Museum (Medieval Market) and even floating on the Rhine on board the MS Wappen von Mainz Get a quote for car hire in Cologne
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