Christmas shopping in Germany

Shopping is one of the most important things to do for Christmas. At times this may be a tedious exercise though, as you may have to run from one market to another in the city. Markets in Munich, Berlin, Cologne and Dresden are best for Christmas shopping in Germany as they are fully equipped with Christmas gift items, dí©cor items and yummy eatables. Now, you don’t need to visit different markets for different Christmas goods.

Top markets for Christmas shopping in Germany:

 

Germany has numerous Christmas markets for shopping. Some of these markets are as old as 200 hundred years. Visiting Germany you can visit well-adorned Christmas markets selling varieties of gifts items and hand-made dí©cor pieces. For a wonderful shopping experience, you can make a trip to some of the best Christmas markets. Some of these are given below:

 

Christmas shopping at Cologne:

 

Cologne is one of the most famous German Christmas markets for shopping. The market attracts with a huge Christmas tree and concerts playing at the cathedral. You can also watch live goldsmiths and artisans at work. If shopping at the Cologne markets make you feel tired, you can sip over hot Gluhwein and refresh yourself for more shopping.

 

Christmas shopping at Dresden :

Dresden Christmas markets are one of the oldest that you can find in the country. Founded in the year 1434, these German markets have successfully maintained their quality in terms of goods found and their price. The highlight of this market however, is its 45 feet tall carousel made of wood and for hosting the biggest Nutcracker for as a part of the Christmas celebrations.

Christmas shopping at Nuremberg :

Christmas markets of Nuremberg are worth visiting. The opening ceremony of the market is one of the best attractions. A Christmas Angel (played by a girl) reads the prologue from the Nuremberg Cathedral. There are 180 well-decorated traditional huts known as “our little town of wood and cloth”. You can try special items while shopping at Nuremberg like, Bratwursts and Lebkuchen.

Christmas shopping at Berlin :

Berlin has more than 60 Christmas markets of Germany in the city. Walking through the lanes of Berlin, you will pass through German and French Cathedral and well-decorated stalls. The main hot spot of the markets of Berlin is the stalls with goldsmith, woodcrafters and artisans at work. Some of the best Berlin Christmas markets for shopping are, Unter den Linden, Alexanderplatz and Potsdamer Platz.

Christmas shopping items :

Germany appears different during the Christmas months. The markets spring into life with decorations everywhere. Traders get busy stuffing their shops with unique gift items and dí©cor pieces. Stores for Christmas shopping in Germany are open for longer hours during the festive season. Some of the popular goods for shopping are:

Candles of various types
Sparklers
Colorful lanterns and lights
Wooden gift items
Glass made gifts and decorative items
Christmas trees
Hand-made toys
Hand crafted pyramid
Glass Baubles
Gluhwein and Gluhwein stand
Bratwurst