Experience real German tradition at the Hamburg Christmas Markets

“Discover the mystique and charm of the traditional Hamburg Christmas markets in Germany this Winter. Hamburg has some of the most remarkable Christmas markets with six markets to choose from. ”

The magic awaits at the Hamburg Christmas markets

Discover the mystique and charm of the traditional Hamburg Christmas markets in Germany this Winter. Hamburg has some of the most remarkable Christmas markets with six markets to choose from. Known as the ‘Venice of the North’, the beautiful city of Hamburg is surrounded by waterways and canals that intertwine their way through the city.
The Christmas market at the old Hamburg Town Hall is a celebration of local hand-made food and hand-crafted toys, gifts and decorations.

The famous ‘Printen cookies’ from the master bakers of Aachen are regular visitors to the event, displaying all of their traditional treats and craftsmanship. The market which runs from the 21st November until 31st December includes local silversmiths and woodcraftsmen from all over Germany and Europe.
In addition to visiting the market at the Hamburg Town Hall, many visitors flock to the Christmas market at the Hamburg Winter Dom. The market is popular with families and young children as its fair attracts many visitors from all over Europe. The traditional rides and carousels thrill people of all ages whilst the many festive stalls add to the nostalgic party atmosphere that thrills crowds every year.

The city carnival displays the colourful atmosphere of the city with rich German heritage to create a spectacular celebration of colour and life. Along with the Christmas markets at St. Peter’s Church, Santa Pauli and at the Jungfernsteig, the Hanseatic Christmas Market in Gansemarkt square delivers on all fronts, giving visitors a taste of traditional German festivities along with gastronomic amounts of food and drink to truly make your Christmas spectacular. Getting to the centre of the Hamburg Christmas markets by train from the UK couldn’t be easier, with high speed rail links making travel to Hamburg and the other Christmas market cities quick and easy.

Enjoy a festive trip to the German Christmas Markets

The enchanting German Christmas markets attract thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. The seemingly untouched city streets and townhouses offer visitors a unique look into the past, making Germany the ideal location for traditional Christmas markets. As a strong part of the German culture, the markets offer locals the chance to display their hand-made craftsmanship and culinary delights to show the world how Christmas is really done.
Many people visit the markets as they are fed up of the commercialism that surrounds the Christmas markets in the UK, where organisations exploit the festive period for their own gain, forgetting the tradition behind the occasion. The festivities in Germany are a tribute to the country’s traditional heritage and local produce.

The smell of hot chestnuts roasting on the fire and warm gingerbread baking in the oven lures customers to the many stalls and vendors at the nostalgic German Christmas markets. With so many Christmas markets around Germany, it can be a tough decision when choosing which one to visit. In general if you are looking for a quaint relaxing break, the traditional markets in the smaller towns and cities such as Baden-Baden can be the ideal location. If you have a family with younger children, the Hamburg Christmas markets such as the Hamburg DOM make the perfect Christmas getaway. With a Christmas market in almost every town and city, there is ample opportunity to experience both sides of the German Christmas market festivities.

Hamburg is the destination of choice for thousands of people looking for unique festive experience with many packages and deals to cater to every taste.

DERTOUR is a UK based travel agency with 50 years of experience specialising in Hamburg Christmas Markets including popular German Christmas Markets, taking travellers to the heart of Europe.

Author - James Green

Tags - hamburg christmas markets, Christmas markets, German Christmas Markets

Disclaimer - The author of the above article is solely responsible for the content of the above article. DailyOjo is not liable for the content of the above article. Report Spam/Abuse