Welcome to Christmas Wonderland

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GERMANY FACES
Welcome
to Christmas
Wonderland
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
IN GERMANY
www.germany-tourism.de
www.cometogermany.com
Germany
Speeding along to
Germany’s Christmas
markets.
It’s no fairy story:
the best way to the next Christmas market is via the station. After all, these festive
events are usually located in the town centres and therefore near to the stations. Enjoy
the exciting contrast between state-of-the-art passenger transport and the atmosphere
of historic streets in festive splendour. Just as enticing as the Christmas markets are
Deutsche Bahn’s attractive ticket offers. For more information or to make a booking just
go to www.bahn.de and click on “Internat. Guests”. Deutsche Bahn. More mobility.
Be part of the magic
Yes, Germany really is magical at Christmas time.
It has over 2,500 Christmas markets with fairy lights
and romantic little huts where you can savour the
delectable aromas of roasted almonds and baked
apples. You might also be wondering what I’m going
to bring you. In my sack I have something for everyone. For grans and grandads, mums and dads – and
for the little ones, of course.
On the next few pages
I’ll introduce you to some
of the Christmas markets
in eastern,
western,
southern
and northern
Germany.
I’m sure you’ll find one you’d
like to visit.
I look forward to seeing you there.
For information on all our Christmas markets, visit:
Enjoy traditional festive music at one
of numerous concerts …
… a festive ice-skating experience on
one of many ice rinks …
… or perhaps a torchlight
procession in the evening.
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Welcome to my Christmas markets!
Be part of the magic
Contents
Christmas traditions
Christmas shopping
Delicious treats
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
in northern Germany:
Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg,
Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania,
Bremen, Lower Saxony
Osten:
Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony,
Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia
in western Germany:
North Rhine-Westphalia, Hessen,
Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland
in southern Germany:
Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS FROM A TO Z
Coordinates refer to the map of
Germany on page 35.
Aachen, A4
Altötting, C5
Annaberg-Buchholz, C/D4
Ansbach, C5
Augsburg, C5
Baden-Baden, B5
Bad Hersfeld, B4
Bad Iburg, B3
Bad Lauchstädt, C3
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, A4
Bad Tölz, C6
Bad Wimpfen, B5
Bamberg, C4
Bayreuth, C4
Berlin, C/D3
Bernkastel-Kues, A4
Bielefeld, B3
Bonn, A4
Braunschweig, C3
Bremen, B2
Brühl, A4
Hohenzollern Castle, B5
Celle, B3
Chemnitz, C4
Cleves (Kleve), A3
Cochem/Moselle, A4
Cologne (Köln), A4
Constance (Konstanz), B6
Cottbus, D3
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Northern Germany enchants visitors with its
Christmas markets and waterside attractions.
Deidesheim, B5
Dessau, C3
Dinkelsbühl, B5
Dortmund, A3
Dresden, D4
Düsseldorf, A3
Eisenach, Wartburg Castle, C4
Emden, A2
Erfurt, C4
Essen, A3
Flensburg, B1
Frankfurt am Main, B4
Freiburg, A5
Freudenstadt, B5
Fulda, B4
Glücksburg, castle, B1
Goslar, B/C3
Göttingen, B3
Hamburg, B2
Hamlyn (Hameln), B3
Hann. Münden, B3
Hannover, B3
Heidelberg, B5
Hildesheim, B3
Ingolstadt, C5
Jena, C4
Karlsruhe, B5
Kassel, B3
Kempten/Allgäu, B6
Kiel, B2
Koblenz/Rhine, A4
Königstein/fortress, D4
Landau, B5
Landshut, C5
Lauscha, C4
Leer, A2
Leipzig, C3
Lindau/Lake Constance, B6
Ludwigsburg, B5
Lübeck, C2
Lüneburg, B/C2
Lutherstadt Eisleben, C3
Lutherstadt Wittenberg, C3
Magdeburg, C3
Mainz, B4
Munich (München), C5
Münster, A/B3
Naumburg, C4
Nördlingen im Ries, C5
Nuremberg (Nürnberg), C5
Oberhausen, A3
Oldenburg, B2
Osnabrück, B3
Southern Germany is renowned for the atmospheric,
festive concerts in its churches and chapels.
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Paderborn, B3
Passau, D5
Plauen, C4
Potsdam, C3
Prien/Lake Chiemsee, C6
Quedlinburg, C3
Regensburg, C5
Rostock, C2
Rotenburg a. d. Fulda, B4
Rothenburg o. d. Tauber, B5
Rüdesheim am Rhein, B4
Saarbrücken, A5
St. Wendel, A5
Schleswig, B1
Schlitz, B4
Schwerin, C2
Stade, B2
Stralsund, C2
Stuttgart, B5
Trier, A4
Ulm, B5
Weimar, C4
Wernigerode, C3
Wiesbaden, B4
Wilhelmshaven, B2
Wismar, C2
Wolfenbüttel, C3
Wolfsburg, C3
Würzburg, B4
Zwickau, C4
Map of Germany
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When it comes to Christmas markets,
Germany offers no end of choice –
and its towns, cities and hotels have
put together a whole range of holiday
packages, especially for you. Ask your
travel agent about trips to Christmas
markets in Germany.
Published by:
German National Tourist Board (GNTB)
In western Germany, you’ll find fairytale figures at
every turn.
Enjoy Germany’s festive traditions
As well as Christmas markets, there
are lots of other exciting things
happening in Christmas wonderland.
Wonderful sights and fabulous music.
Wherever you go in Germany you will
see celebrations of age-old Advent
traditions. In northern coastal towns,
for example, I sail into the harbour and
greet people on the quayside.
Eastern Germany is the traditional home
of incense burners, candle arches and
Christmas pyramids. Here you will also
see miners’ bands parading through the
streets at Christmas time as they do at
other big festivals. In southern Germany
you’ll find intricately carved Nativity sets.
If you’re in Bavaria, be sure not to miss
the enchanting Nativity displays, while
the numerous Advent concerts by Alpine
bands, alphorn ensembles and choirs are
perfect for music lovers.
In western Germany meanwhile,
Christmas comes straight out of a
storybook. Along the Fairytale Route
there are Christmas fairs at castles,
festive concerts in stately homes and
trumpet fanfares from medieval towers.
So come and enjoy my Christmas
wonderland and all its lovely
traditions.
MY SPECIAL TIP FOR YOU:
COUNT THE DAYS TO CHRISTMAS
The Advent calendar has been around since 1851.
In those days families made their own, and people are still coming up with an endless variety
of different designs today. The printed version
has been around since 1902. Each day, from 1 to
24 December, you can open a window. Behind
it is a picture, a chocolate or some other surprise. In many towns and cities, the town hall
is transformed into a giant Advent calendar.
On each of the 24 days, a festively lit window
is opened to reveal a magnificent, decorative
picture painted by artists or school children.
In some places, entire buildings are lit up and
transformed into giant Advent calendars.
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Make light work of Christmas shopping
Did you know that Germany’s first
Christmas market was recorded way
back in 1393? In those days Advent
markets only lasted a couple of days,
but things are different now, I’m happy to say.
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If you’re looking for Christmas inspiration, nothing beats strolling round romantic booths at a Christmas market in a
fabulous setting. That’s just what millions of visitors do year after year. Take it
from me – you’ll be spoilt for choice.
You’ll find plenty of handcrafted Christmas decorations, made as they have
been for generations. Cute little incense
burners, wooden nutcrackers, Christmas
pyramids and Nativity scenes to place at
the heart of your Christmas display.
Right: what better way to celebrate Christmas
than with festive lights – the choice is endless
From the largest mall to the smallest stall – all beautifully
presented for your Christmas shopping pleasure.
If you’re still hunting for that special
Christmas gift, pop along to the shops
and stores with their festive decorations.
You’ll be amazed how much choice
there is.
MY SPECIAL TIP FOR YOU:
LAUSCHA
Lauscha is the birthplace of glass
Christmas tree decorations. At Christmas
time, its town centre is transformed into
a huge Christmas market with stalls, workshops and shops. Hand-crafted
baubles, pine cones and bells made
here are miniature works of art
and make great seasonal gifts. You
can even watch them being made.
Don’t forget the hand-painted, blown glass
baubles to adorn your Christmas tree. I’m particularly
fond of the brightly coloured, beautifully designed
wooden toys for children.
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C4
22, 23 Dec 2007
Sat: 10am – 7pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Lauscha Tourist Information
98724 Lauscha
www.lauscha.de
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Go on… it’s Christmas!
I always put on a few
pounds at Christmas.
I just can’t seem to
resist all that great
Christmas food.
How about you?
Christmas markets in Germany always
have many wonderful things to eat. And
then there’s Christmas itself, with crispy
roasts and all sorts of sweets. We’ll come
to those in a moment. If I so much as
catch a whiff of roasted almonds, I just
like to have some. And I can easily
polish off a bag of freshly roasted chest-
nuts. So much for resisting temptation.
When I look around, you’re all the same.
You just can’t keep away from the treats
at those market stalls. Fine gingerbread
from Nuremberg, spicy Printen from
Aachen, crispy Christmas cookies, cinnamon stars and macaroons – and yes,
there’s a chill in the air, you’ve got to
Stall after stall of sweet treats and specialities.
Sweet or savoury – there is something to suit everyone’s tastes.
CHRISTMAS MULLED WINE (glühwein)
Ingredients
1 l dry red wine
1 untreated lemon
2 cinnamon sticks
3 cloves
3 tbsp sugar
Cardamom to taste
Preparation:
Warm the red wine and cut the lemon into
slices. Add the lemon and other ingredients
to the red wine and leave on the heat for
approx. 5 mins. Remove from the heat, cover
and leave to stand for 1 hour. Reheat and pass
through a sieve before serving.
have a spicy glühwein or a hot punch.
What more could you wish for? If you’ve
got an appetite, there’s soup, bratwurst
and plenty of other food to choose from.
Then there’s Christmas dinner itself. For
many people in Germany
that means crispy goose
served with dumplings and
red cabbage, followed by
baked apples prepared in a
variety of ways and – last
but not least – Christstollen.
What would a German Christmas
be without gingerbread?
You see, the temptations are there. Still –
you can cut down a bit when it’s all
over…
CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN NORTHERN GERMANY
BRAUNSCHWEIG
BREMEN
CELLE
Follow Father Christmas through Braunschweig
The medieval castle square with its cathedral and castle is illuminated in a festive
glow, transforming the town into a magical Christmas wonderland. 140 lovingly
decorated stalls present specialities from
Braunschweig and the region including
ceramic, glass and wooden items, candles
and Christmas tree decorations. Christmas carols, instrumental music and plays
in a festive setting – what could be finer?
Kids will love the Christmas workshop
and puppet theatre.
C3
28 Nov – 28 Dec 2007
Mon – Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun & 25 Nov: 11am – 9pm
Closed on 24 & 25 December
Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH
38100 Braunschweig
www.braunschweig.de
Romantic medieval architecture
“Bremen Town Musicians” surrounded by
Christmas lights
150 lovingly decorated stalls around the
historical town hall, the Roland statue
and St. Peter’s Cathedral are perfect for
browsing, shopping and soaking up the
festive atmosphere. Stroll down the quaint
Böttcherstrasse to “Schlachte Magic” on
the River Weser, a traditional market
with a maritime feel. For music lovers:
Advent concerts and organ recitals in
the churches.
29 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Bremen Tourist Information
28215 Bremen
www.bremen-tourism.de
B2
The Christmas lights show the beautiful
medieval façades around Celle’s Christmas market in all their splendour. The
market has around 80 wooden huts offering craftwork, Christmas decorations
and toys, as well as delicious Christmas
treats. Focal points are the 10-metre
Christmas tree, Christmas pyramid and
beautiful Nativity scene.
B3
29 Nov – 27 Dec 2007
Mon – Fri: 11am – 8pm
Sat: 10.30am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
1 Dec: Father Christmas Championships
Tourismus Region Celle GmbH
29221 Celle
www.region-celle.de
Bremen Christmas Market
29.11 to 23.12.2007
The aroma of freshly roasted almonds, cinnamon and mulled wine lies
heavy in the air. Christmas carols and brass music sound – the Christmas
Market has come to Bremen. Experience the magic of the historical, maritime
market on the “Schlachte”, Bremen’s well-loved promenade. Get into
the Christmas spirit with the Hanseatic city – stroll through
the narrow streets, go on a guided tour of the city
per person in double room
centre, sample typical culinary delights.
3-day offer
from
109,-
What’s included
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2 overnight stays
2 buffet breakfasts
1 meal in a Bremen restaurant
1 guided tour through the city
1 mug of mulled wine
1 ErlebnisCARD Bremen (valid for 2 days)
1 guide book of Bremen (per room)
Basic price per person
in a double room for 2 nights
from 109
Offer available from
29.11 to 23.12.2007
Arrival
daily
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Booking hotline
www.bremen-tourism.de
BTZ
BREMER TOURISTIK-ZENTRALE
This star indicates Christmas markets
in regional capitals or UNESCO World Heritage towns.
EMDEN
GOSLAR
HAMBURG
Few Christmas markets have a maritime feel
as distinctive as Emden’s
Like a fairytale – a Christmas forest in town
Simply spectacular – Hamburg at Christmas
The stunning Christmas forest in Goslar’s
UNESCO-listed old quarter is straight
out of a fairytale, with its illuminated fir
trees, soft forest floor, gentle music and
delicious aromas. Nearby, in the historical market square, is the Christmas market, with 70 stalls arranged in the shape
of a star. Every day, you’ll see musicians
performing other highlights around the
market.
Discover the historical, traditional and
hanseatic aspects of this fine city. Hamburg is renowned for its wonderful
Christmas markets, which are staged in
many of the city centre’s squares. Located
opposite the impressive town hall, the
prettiest of these was established by
Roncalli’s Circus. It has stalls laden with
confectionery, toys and crafts, and the
punch is even served by circus artistes!
Nostalgic carousels bring a gleam to everyone’s eyes, not just the children’s. A visit
to Hamburg in the weeks before Christmas is something you’ll never forget.
Emden’s Engelke Markt is on a giant
pontoon out in Ratsdelft harbour, and
the only way to reach it is via a pair of
bridges. Surrounding it is a fine array of
festively illuminated museum ships.
This extraordinary, floating Christmas
market is a real yuletide treat. The highlight is when the Dutch Sinterklaas
(Santa Claus) arrives by boat. Steeped
in maritime history, this East Frisian
port is ideal for finding delightful
handcrafted gifts and enjoying festive
food and drink.
A2
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 7pm
Emden Marketing und Tourismus GmbH
26703 Emden
www.emden-touristik.de
B/C 3
28 Nov – 30 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Christmas forest daily until 10pm
25 & 26 Dec: 12 noon – 7pm
Closed on 24 December
Tourist Information
Goslar marketing gmbh
38640 Goslar
www.weihnachtswald-goslar.de
FLENSBURG
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 9pm
Hamburg Tourismus GmbH
20095 Hamburg
www.hamburg-tourismus.de
B2
HAMLYN (HAMELN)
GÖTTINGEN
Enjoying a glass of delicious mulled wine
Gather round the giant Christmas pyramid
A festively decorated stall selling arts and crafts
Bathed in the gentle glow of the giant
Christmas tree and Christmas pyramid,
Südermarkt is filled with beautifully decorated stalls selling crafts and Christmas
treats. The stalls stretch all along the
pedestrian area as far as Nordermarkt,
with 60 traders from Germany and Denmark displaying their wares. Amidst the
choirs singing, the processions and a
host of surprises for the kids, there’s
plenty of opportunity for both countries
to learn more about each other.
26 Nov – 31 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 10pm
Flensburg Fjord Tourismus GmbH
24937 Flensburg
www.flensburg-tourismus.de
B1
Göttingen’s Christmas market has a
magical, festive atmosphere with narrow
rows of stalls gathered round the medieval old town hall, the Goose Girl
statue and St. John’s Church on market
square. There are craft demonstrations
at many of the stalls, while the young
and young-at-heart will be itching to
take a ride on the traditional Ferris
wheel.
28 Nov – 29 Dec 2007
Mon – Sat: 10am – 8.30pm
Sun: 11am – 8.30pm
Tourist Information
37073 Göttingen
www.goettingen-tourismus.de
B3
Hamlyn’s charming Christmas market lies
at the heart of its old quarter, with its
lovely sandstone and timber-framed architecture from the 16th to the 18th century.
There are 70 beautifully presented wooden
huts clustered round the Wedding House
and the Market Church. The main highlight is an 11-metre Christmas pyramid.
Set off on a romantic festive boat trip on
the River Weser.
28 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
B3
Mon – Thu: 10am – 8pm
Fri & Sat: 10am – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH
31785 Hameln
www.hameln.de
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HANNOVER
HANN. MÜNDEN
HILDESHEIM
Three Christmas markets to discover
Colourful chocolate Christmas characters
The fairytale market square at Christmas
Hannover has no fewer than three markets to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Set in the historical old quarter around
the Market Church, the traditional
Christmas market has 150 stalls for
shopping and eating. In the historical
Christmas village, step back in time
to a medieval world where glassblowing,
pottery and candlemaking still flourish.
The Finnish Christmas village on Ballhofplatz, with its Finnish specialities, has a
special charm all of its own.
Held on Kirchplatz square, the Christmas
market in this medieval town is dedicated to the legendary Doctor Eisenbart.
“A fairytale Christmas journey” is the
theme that links around 100 festive
events to make up a truly memorable experience Visitors will enjoy the international exhibition of chocolate Father
Christmases in the Hagelturm tower,
which is transformed into a 40-metre
Christmas candle, or a traditional tour
with the nightwatchman.
Hildesheim’s Christmas market is set
against the beautiful backdrop of the
historical market place and the Knochenhaueramtshaus, a former butchers’
guildhouse reputed to be the finest halftimbered building in the world. The
beautifully presented stalls offer delightful gifts and souvenirs as well as seasonal food and drink. An array of enchanting
Christmas concerts and performances
adds to the festive atmosphere.
26 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Hannover Tourismus Service
30159 Hannover
www.hannover-tourism.de
1 Dec – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8.30pm
Touristik Naturpark Münden e.V.
34346 Hann. Münden
www.hann.muenden.de
B3
B3
29 Nov – 27 Dec 2007
Sun: 12 noon – 8pm
Hildesheim Tourist Information
31134 Hildesheim
www.hildesheim.de
B3
Hamburg: Christmas on the Elbe
Whether you come to stroll around its Christmas markets, skate along the Jungfernstieg promenade
or to do some Christmas shopping, Hamburg in the festive season is enchanting.
Package details:
• 2 nights plus breakfast
at the 4-star Hotel Alte Wache
• 1 welcome drink
• 1 three-course dinner
• 1 Christmas party on board a riverboat on
the Elbe (incl. buffet, beverages and DJ)
• 1 Hamburg CARD
ticket for discovering the city
Only
room
aring a double
(3-day travel pass) price p.p. sh
€204
Arrival dates: 29 Nov., 1, 6, and 15 Dec. 2007
Recommended for groups:
• Festive Elbe river cruise with
coffee and cakes €14.50 p.p.
(groups of 20 or more)
• Christmas riverboat party €49 p.p.
(groups of 50 or more)
• Over 20 hotels to choose from,
double rooms from €31 p.p.
Booking and information: +49 (0)40 3005 1800 www.hamburg-travel.de
KIEL
LÜBECK
OLDENBURG
Festive fun on the ice rink
A Hanseatic setting that will melt your heart
Christmas decorations in all shapes and sizes
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you
stroll around Kiel’s Christmas market in
Holstenstrasse and on Alter Markt square.
Fill up with festive fare at the traditional
punch and food booths or find the perfect
Christmas gifts from the craft stalls. You
can even try ice-skating or curling on the
town hall square’s huge ice rink (750m2).
A Ferris wheel offers splendid views
across Kiel Firth, while music lovers will
enjoy the array of festive concerts.
The Hanseatic town of Lübeck with its
historic old quarter is northern Germany’s “Christmas capital”. It has three
Christmas markets with a vibrant, maritime atmosphere – the romantic historical Christmas market at the foot of the
Church of St. Mary, the craft market in
the vaults of the old Hospital of the Holy
Ghost (30 Nov – 10 Dec) and in St. Peter’s Church (28 Nov – 26 Dec). Another
amazing attraction is Ice World the international ice sculpture festival
(7 Dec 2007 – 27 Jan 2008).
Oldenburg’s traditional St. Lambert market
is set in the heart of the pedestrian area
in the festively decorated old quarter.
The Old Town Hall, St. Lambert’s Church
and the castle provide an enchanting
historical backdrop for 100 lovingly presented wooden huts. Every Saturday, a
brass band plays at 5pm on the balcony
of the town hall. Could there be a better
spot for Christmas shopping?
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8.30pm
Kiel Tourist Information
24103 Kiel
www.kiel-tourist.de
B2
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26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
C2
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Lübeck und Travemünde
Tourist-Service GmbH
23552 Lübeck, www.luebeck-tourismus.de
27 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8.30pm
Opening day: from 5pm
Tourist Information
26122 Oldenburg
www.oldenburg-tourist.de
B2
LEER
LÜNEBURG
OSNABRÜCK
A festive welcome in the harbour
A trumpeter plays Christmas carols
A charming festive welcome
Festive visitors to the East Frisian town
of Leer on the North Sea coast are greeted by a giant Christmas pyramid. Bathed
in a gentle glow, giant “smoking men”
incense burners and nutcrackers are surrounded by fairytale huts and stalls selling crafts and Christmas treats. Sundays
have a very maritime feel at the “Achter
d’ Waag” historical Christmas market in
front of the beautiful museum harbour.
When the historical gables are lit up in
the festive season, the pedestrian areas
of this Hanseatic salt town are transformed into fairytale scenes. As night
falls huge spotlights bathe the town hall
in a cascade of colours with changing
themes. High up in the town hall gallery,
you can hear choirs and trumpeters play
carols, while the aroma of glühwein and
roasted almonds wafts from the wooden
stalls and Father Christmas hands out
presents in the market square.
To put you in the Christmas mood, the festively lit, historical old quarter is filled with
gentle Christmas music. Soak up the seasonal atmosphere at the historical Christmas market and take the red “Bimmelbahn”
miniature railway to St. John’s Church
for a magical Christmas experience. Visit
the world’s largest musical box, which
plays 25 different Christmas songs, or
the 6-metre nutcracker at the third
most beautiful market in the region.
27 Nov – 24 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Sun: 2pm – 7pm
Historical Christmas Market
Leer Tourist Information
26789 Leer
www.stadt-leer.de
A1
28 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Lüneburg Marketing GmbH
21335 Lüneburg
www.lueneburg.de
B/C 2
26 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
Daily: 12 noon – 9pm
Osnabrück – Marketing und
Tourismus GmbH
49074 Osnabrück
www.osnabrueck-tourism.de
B3
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ROSTOCK
Schwerin’s market square in the old town
is the centre of the “Mäkelborg” Christmas market, which has a stage with
music, singing and dancing throughout
the day. By contrast, the Butchers’ Market
offers great-smelling Polish specialities
and a delightful festive programme. For
the first three weekends of the Christmas
market, towns twinned with Schwerin
are invited to present their country’s
products and seasonal folk traditions.
Father Christmas arrives in maritime style
Every year Rostock’s historical centre is
transformed by one of the largest and most
beautiful Christmas markets in northern
Germany. Where else does Father Christmas arrive by boat in the town harbour?
Amid the brick churches and town houses
of this port, there is a medieval Christmas market at St. Mary’s Church and a
popular fairytale stage at Neuer Markt
square. Fairground rides on the Fishermen’s Bastion are also heaps of fun.
22 Nov – 20 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Closed on 25 November
Schwerin Tourist Information
19055 Schwerin
www.schwerin.com
Christmas stalls in the cellar vaults
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Stralsund, a UNESCO World Heritage
town, offers a romantic Advent atmosphere and a sense of Hanseatic tradition.
The Christmas market extends from Alter
Markt square – with its festive decorations – past the gothic town hall to
the historical burgher houses and
shops in the pedestrian area. There is
a craft market in the huge medieval
vaults beneath the town hall, where
culinary delights also await.
STADE
22 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
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Sun: 11am – 8pm
Tourismuszentrale Rostock & Warnemünde
18055 Rostock
www.rostocker-weihnachtsmarkt.de
SCHWERIN
The kids will love the chance to meet Father
Christmas. You’ll pick up a few presents too.
STRALSUND
28 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 7pm
Altstadtmanagement Stralsund e. V.
18439 Stralsund
www.stralsund.de
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The old quarter has its own special magic
WILHELMSHAVEN
Stade’s Christmas market with its festive
crafts and decoration is held on Pferdemarkt and Fischmarkt squares against the
backdrop of the delightful old quarter.
Highlights include Lucia, the Swedish
Queen of Lights, choir performances,
instrumental music and Advent concerts
in the Church of St. Cosmos.
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Mon – Sat: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Sun: 12 noon – 7.30pm
STADE Tourismus GmbH
21682 Stade
www.stade-tourismus.de
B2
Christmas shopping in a maritime setting
Enjoy a seaside Christmas in Wilhelmshaven. “Glühwein” in a beach chair
Rostock Christmas Fair – the greatest in the north sunday,
22 nov.-22 dec. 2007
25 nov. closed
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you are
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All-inclusive offer „Sweet fragances, Christmas and fun” (bookable
for 10 persons upwards; from 19,50 Euros per person inc. Christmas Dinner)
Contact: Tourismuszentrale Rostock, Phone: ++49-(0)381 - 381 23 70
eMail: [email protected] · www.rostocker-weihnachtsmarkt.de
anyone? Discover a Christmas world
beneath a canopy of nets awash with
twinkling lights. Boats, ropes and sailing
paraphernalia wherever you look, plus the
smell of the sea – this romantic Christmas
market has a truly maritime atmosphere.
The wide range of Christmas items and
festive food and drink is sure to whet your
appetite for the yuletide season!
28 Nov – 29 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Opening times differ on 24 & 26 Dec
Stadt Wilhelmshaven
B2
26382 Wilhelmshaven
www.weihnachten-am-meer.de
A special tip from
Father Christmas:
WOLFENBÜTTEL
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage Town
A popular meeting place: the Polar Dome
Wolfenbüttel’s Christmas market is a
romantic little “Christmas town” with
420 years of tradition. The historical market
square provides a truly atmospheric setting.
1,000 lights shine in the windows of the
historical town hall. More than 50 lovingly
decorated stalls are clustered around the
festively illuminated “Friedenstanne” Christmas tree. The Polar Dome attracts visitors
of all ages, as does the Advent calendar with
‘Wölfchen and Büttelchen’ from 1 December.
Wismar’s grand market square – with its
beautifully illuminated town hall, ornate
fountain and fine old gabled houses – is
transformed into a Christmas paradise
for the whole family. There’s so much to
see and do in this UNESCO World Cultural
Heritage town, with a host of attractions
such as the children’s Christmas market,
Finnish Village and products from Sweden.
BAD IBURG
The Advent market at Bad Iburg Castle
opens with a grand choral concert. Numerous stalls and a puppet theatre stretch as
far as the labyrinthine courtyards of the
former residence of the prince bishops
of Osnabrück. With a festive accompaniment of Christmas trumpet choruses,
this medieval experience has everything
from silversmiths and woodturners to
felters and travelling entertainers.
1 & 2 Dec 2007
Sat: 2.30pm – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 7pm
Marketing Office
Kultur und Tourismus
49186 Bad Iburg
www.badiburg.de
WISMAR
1 Dec – 21 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 8pm
1 Dec at 2pm:
Father Christmas arrives
Tourist Information
23966 Wismar
www.wismar.de
1 Dec 2007: 1pm – 7pm
2 Dec 2007: 11am – 6pm
Glücksburg Tourist Service Centre
24960 Glücksburg
www.gluecksburg-ostsee.de
27 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
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Wolfenbüttel Tourist Information
38300 Wolfenbüttel
www.weihnachtsmarkt-wolfenbuettel.de
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WOLFSBURG
Winter fun in the Autostadt – Volkswagen’s
festively illuminated automotive theme
park is a fabulous destination at Christmas time. An array of winter activities
are on offer. The huge ice rink (around
1,700m2) is perfect for practising your
pirouettes or watching an ice dancing
show. Refuel with hot drinks, hearty
snacks and delicious desserts at the
seasonally-themed cafés.
B1
SCHLESWIG
B3
2 – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 9am – 6pm
Autostadt GmbH
38440 Wolfsburg
www.autostadt.de
GLÜCKSBURG
Glücksburg’s delightful Christmas market
is held in the shadows of its historical
castle. The festively decorated castle courtyard is transformed into an intimate Christmas market, where you can browse for
arts and crafts, find Christmas gift ideas
and enjoy a warm mug of glühwein.
The sound of familiar Christmas carols
floats above the festively decorated stalls
in the historical old quarter as far as the
famous Schwahlmarkt. The picturesque
setting of St. Peter’s Cathedral creates a
wonderful atmosphere for the traditional
Christmas craft market. Advent choirs,
organ music and festive concerts are
guaranteed to put you in a Christmas
mood.
3 – 10 Dec 2007
Daily: 8am – 11pm
Schlei Ostsee GmbH
24837 Schleswig
www.ostseefjordschlei.de
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Enjoy a fairytale winter wonderland
The winter season at Autostadt promises a whole host of festive fun
This winter, visitors to Autostadt can once again
discover an enchanting winter wonderland. In addition to the ongoing programme at VW's exhibition
complex, festively lit chimneys and a sparkling ice
skating rink create an atmosphere that makes the
winter time very easy to enjoy.
The ice rink, which measures about 1,700m2, is one of
the highlights of the winter landscape at VW's
Autostadt, with 300 pairs of skates in many sizes
available for hire. Surrounded by seasonal lights and
decorated trees, visitors can also enjoy many other
attractions, for example, there will be another ice
revue this year. Last year visitors to Autostadt were
enchanted by a chance to experience a “Russian” winter.
A wide variety of events and entertainment, including
a winter market, an ice-dance fairytale and traditional music provided an unforgettable experience
for the whole family, with crafts and culinary
specialities rounding off the programme.
Anyone who fancies a break will be able to find a
cosy place to warm up in a café built especially for
the winter season. Enjoy a fabulous view of the
seasonal goings-on while you treat yourself to winter
delights such as hot drinks and traditional snacks,
all lovingly prepared by the Mövenpick team.
As you can see, Autostadt offers an extensive
range of sporting and leisure activities as well as
plenty of entertainment. From November 2007, our
Customer Care Center will be providing information on the 2007/08 winter programme as well as
other Autostadt attractions. Call 0800 288 678 238
from German landlines, +49 (0)5361 400 from
abroad, or visit our website: www.autostadt.de
Festive fun …
Christmas in Niedersachsen!
Every region between the windswept North Sea coast and
the rugged Harz mountain range has its own unique Christmas atmosphere. In the maritime north you can marvel at
the only floating Christmas market in the city of Emden or
enjoy the romantic festive period at the beach with views of
the vast, blustering winter sea, just like in Wilhelmshaven.
Wilhelmshaven
Hamburg
Stade
Emden
LÜNEBURG
Oldenburg
Uelzen
NIEDERLANDE
Children will be amazed by the world’s biggest functioning
Nutcracker figure, which stands at an impressive six metres
tall, at the Osnabrück Christmas market. And another festive highlight: the Oldenburg Lambertimarkt in front of the
City Castle, which turns into a wonderful, giant Advent
calendar at Christmas time.
You think there’s only one Father Christmas? As well as
German tradition, in the city of Stade near Hamburg, you
will also find a “second” Santa’s little helper: Lucia, the
Swedish Queen of Light, always makes an appearance and
enchants young and old alike with her angelic wreath of
candles. Further south, in the half-timbered town of Hann.
Münden in the Weserbergland, there is also an exhibition
of international chocolate Santas – good enough to eat …
CELLE
Wolfsburg
HANNOVER
BRAUNSCHWEIG
Osnabrück
HAMELN
HILDESHEIM
WOLFENBÜTTEL
GOSLAR
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Braunschweig, Celle, Göttingen, Goslar,
Hameln, Hannover, Hildesheim,
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GÖTTINGEN
Hann. Münden
Enchanting Christmas markets
in front of a historic backdrop …
The Christmas markets in Braunschweig, Celle, Göttingen,
Goslar, Hameln, Hannover, Hildesheim, Lüneburg and
Wolfenbüttel sparkle in front of charming historic backdrops.
Among idyllic half-timbered houses, Gothic gable brick and
magnificent baroque facades, you will be tempted by the
aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread in wonderful historic squares. Christmas shopping in the festively decorated
pedestrian zones becomes a special occasion.
A varied programme of events makes a pre-Christmas tour
through the 9 cities an extra special experience. Whether it’s
a Christmas forest, a festive fairytale mile, winter zoo or
Christmas variety performances, every city has its own, very
special charm and a whole lot to offer.
For the whole of Niedersachsen contact:
Information about the Wonderful 9:
TourismusMarketing
Niedersachsen GmbH
Theaterstraße 4-5, D-30159 Hannover
Tel. +49 (0)511 270 48850
[email protected]
www.niedersachsen-tourism.de
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Hannover Tourismus GmbH
Prinzenstraße 6, D-30159 Hannover
Tel. +49 (0)511 16849746
[email protected]
www.9cities.de
CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN EASTERN GERMANY
ANNABERG-BUCHHOLZ
BERLIN
COTTBUS
Deep white snow and festive lights
A magical Christmas destination
Delightful Christmas shopping
Traditional customs are alive and well
at the Christmas market in the old
quarter of Annaberg-Buchholz, normally
amid plenty of snow. One of the prettiest
markets in the Erzgebirge, its traditional
stalls sell Christmas pyramids, tree decorations and other hand-carved yuletide
gifts of all shapes and sizes. It has a
cosy Christmas atmosphere and festive
treats made to age-old recipes. It culminates in a grand miners’ parade held
on the 23rd December.
Berlin is a fairytale in lights at Christmas.
It has more than 50 traditional Christmas
markets with cultural events, endless shopping opportunities and unusual winter
attractions. Enjoy the festive magic of
atmospheric Advent concerts, or head to
Gendarmenmarkt square, the historical
setting for the WeihnachtsZauber – this
enchanting Christmas market is regarded
as one of the finest in Berlin.
The Cottbus Christmas market, one of
the prettiest and most traditional in
Lusatia, is held on historical Altmarkt
square. The aroma of yuletide specialities
hangs in the air around the lovingly
presented stalls and giant Christmas
pyramid. The festive glow and programme
of cultural events are perfect for getting
you in the Christmas mood.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
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Daily: 10am – 7pm
Sat: 10am – 8pm
Annaberg-Buchholz Tourist Information
09442 Annaberg-Buchholz
www.annaberg-buchholz.de
26 Nov – 31 Dec 2007
Sun – Thu: 11am – 10pm
24 Dec: 11am – 6pm
C/D 3
New Year’s Eve: 11am – 1am
Berlin Tourismus Marketing GmbH
10785 Berlin
www.winterzauber-berlin.de
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DRESDEN
BAD LAUCHSTÄDT
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 7pm
CottbusService
03046 Cottbus
www.cottbus.de
CHEMNITZ
The home of Christstollen
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The festively lit spa gardens
Christmas shopping to your heart’s desire
The spa gardens are the historical setting
for Bad Lauchstädt’s Christmas market,
with its fairytale atmosphere. Alongside
the programme of festive events, there
are attractions for visitors of all ages – an
enormous figure of the Christmas Angel
on the lake, a three-metre snowman, a deer
meadow, a fairytale forest, a Christmas pyramid and a Christmas arch and
festively decorated huts and colonnades.
In Chemnitz, the grand miners’ parade
marks the start of the festive season. The
seasonally decorated town centre is transformed into an Erzgebirge winter wonderland with its five-storey Christmas
pyramid, traditional festive arch, giant
musical box and medieval market. Enjoy
the traditional local craftwork, regional
specialities, yuletide treats and gift ideas
at 200 stalls.
7 Dec – 16 Dec 2007
On opening day: 5pm – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 12 noon – 8pm
Mon – Fri: 2pm – 7pm
Bad Lauchstädt GmbH
06246 Bad Lauchstädt
www.goethe-theater.com
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
On opening day: 4pm – 9pm
CMT City-Management &
Tourismus Chemnitz GmbH
09111 Chemnitz
www.chemnitz-tourismus.de
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Welcome to Striezelmarkt, one of
Germany’s oldest Christmas markets, which
has the tallest Christmas pyramid in
the world. Established in 1434 its name
comes from Hefestriezel, renowned as the
original Dresden Christstollen. Every year
on the 3rd Saturday before Christmas a
Stollen festival and grand festival
parade are held in its honour. Traditional
hand-crafted goods from Dresden and
the surrounding region include pyramids,
incense burners, decorative arches,
pottery and hanging stars.
28 Nov – 24 Dec 2007
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Fri & Sat 10am – 9pm
24 Dec: 10am – 2pm
Dresden-Werbung und Tourismus GmbH
01067 Dresden
www.dresden-tourist.de
ERFURT
The first cut into the giant Stollen traditionally marks the opening of Jena’s
Christmas market. The towering Christmas tree with thousands of fairy lights
bathes the historical market place in a
gentle glow. Every day at 5pm the
Christmas trumpet fanfare sounds, and
you might just comes across Father
Christmas as you stroll around under the
twinkling lights. Also great fun are the
fairground rides on Eichplatz square.
An enchanting fairytale setting
When Christmas carols ring out, the air is
filled with the aroma of glühwein and gingerbread, and the shops and department
stores have put up their Christmas decorations, then it’s time for Erfurt’s Christmas
market. Cathedral Square is lit up by a 25metre Christmas tree. Right in the middle
is the nativity scene with 14 hand-carved,
almost life-size wooden figures and the
fairytale forest. Let the Father Christmases
and Christmas angels whisk you off into
the beautiful, historical old quarter.
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Mon – Thu & Sun: 10am – 8pm
Leipzig Tourist Service e. V.
04109 Leipzig
www.leipzig.de
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26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Fri & Sun: 10am – 8pm
Sat: 10am – 9pm
Jena Tourist Information
07743 Jena
www.jenatourismus.de
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26 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
Tourismus GmbH Erfurt
99084 Erfurt, www.erfurt-tourist-info.de
A meeting with Father Christmas
JENA
The market square – a Christmas fairytale
Market square lined by magnificent façades
renowned St. Thomas’s choir and performances of Bach’s Christmas oratorios
in the city’s churches.
Leipzig’s Christmas market, which dates
back to 1767, is held on the magnificent
market square against the backdrop of
the old town hall. Annual attractions
include a fairytale forest for kids, the
“old Leipzig” medieval market and the
“Bethlehem Bazaar”. Watch the Erzgebirge miners’ parade, an old-established
tradition in the region. Enjoy the delightful trumpeters, festive concerts by the
Held in the idyllic setting of the historical
market square, the Christmas market has
lovingly decorated wooden huts, the
“Waldhaus” for children and a 3-storey
Christmas pyramid. Enjoy the delicious
culinary specialities, a wide range of
wonderful goods for sale, a programme of
regional shows and the fairytale forest
with its “real-life” fairytale figures and, of
course, Father Christmas. Or simply take a
leisurely stroll through the festively decorated streets of the town, which is closely
associated with Martin Luther.
8 Dec – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 1pm – 6pm
Eigenbetrieb Märkte
06295 Lutherstadt Eisleben
www.wiesenmarkt.de
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Long-forgotten crafts, ancient
trades, music and games against
a magnificent backdrop…
1/2, 8/9 and
15/16 December 2007
from 10am to 7pm
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage – Wartburg Castle
D-99817 Eisenach // phone +49(0)3691 25 00 // [email protected] // www.wartburg.de
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN EASTERN GERMANY
NAUMBURG
LUTHERSTADT WITTENBERG
POTSDAM
A unique historical ambience
Christmas at every step and turn
Browse and shop to your heart’s delight
Wittenberg’s Christmas market has an
inimitable setting on the market square,
framed by impressive town houses and
the church where Luther used to preach,
which also has a stunning winged altar
by Lucas Cranach the Elder. There’s so
much to discover amid the unique atmosphere of the Advent markets. Stroll
through the festively decorated old town
and enjoy the lights, sounds and smells
of Christmas.
The heart of Naumburg’s Christmas
market is the town’s picture-postcard
market square. It is lined by a remarkable
ensemble of Renaissance and baroque-style
buildings, a wonderfully atmospheric setting for the numerous Christmas stalls.
There is an open day on 1 and 2 December,
when you have the chance to sample
some delicious local specialities.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 6pm
Wittenberg-Information
06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg
www.wittenberg.de
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6 Dec – 19 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 7pm
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Opening day: 1 Dec: 11am – 10pm
2 Dec: 11am – 5pm
Additional Christmas markets
Naumburg Tourist and Conference Service
06618 Naumburg
www.naumburg-tourismus.de
MAGDEBURG
Variety is the spice of life – starting with
the traditional Old Potsdam Christmas
market1 in the historical town centre
close to Sanssouci Palace. Next is the
Bohemian Christmas market2 in Babelsberg’s bohemian village. Then there are
the historical Christmas market3 at
Bornstedt crown estate (UNESCO World
Heritage), and the Sinterklaas Christmas
market4 in the Dutch quarter. Last but
not least is the Sternenmarkt5 on Neuer
Markt, where our neighbours from
Poland will be offering crafts, specialities
and a programme of events on stage.
26 Nov – 23 Dec 20071
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Daily: 12 noon – 6pm (sometimes longer)
Potsdam Tourist Information
14467 Potsdam, www.potsdam.de
PLAUEN
QUEDLINBURG
Everything stops for Christmas
The magnificent Alter Markt square and
the historical town hall with the
“Magdeburg Horseman” statue provide
the backdrop for the beautiful Christmas
market in this 1,200-year-old city.
Savour the seasonal aromas of roasting
almonds, candy floss and glühwein.
There’s also great entertainment for kids
with children’s activities every day in
the fairytale forest.
26 Nov – 30 Dec 2007
Magdeburg Tourist Information
39104 Magdeburg
www.magdeburg-tourist.de
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Traditional Christmas romance
Romantic courtyards at Christmas time
Altmarkt square is surrounded by historical town houses and the town hall with
its fine Renaissance gable. Here, centred
around a huge, illuminated Christmas
tree, countless stalls offer festive wares
in the gentle glow of the Christmas tree
and pyramid and Father Christmas
comes to visit every day. Relax and enjoy
the Christmas entertainment on the
market stage. The delicious giant stollen
cake is cut on 2 December and the
traditional “moss man” festival is held
on 16 December.
The medieval Christmas market1 in this
beautiful, romantic medieval town is a
feast for the senses. Delight your ears
with festive music in the town hall, at
theatre, churches and in the open air.
Treat yourself to the unique experience
of “Advent in the Courtyards”2 where
you can hunt for rare and precious items
in the historical courtyards of Quedlinburg.
Or visit the biggest Advent calendar
in Germany consisting of 24 festively
decorated houses.
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27 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Plauen Town Council Tourist Information
08523 Plauen
www.plauen.de
30 Nov – 21 Dec 20071
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Fri – Sat: 11am – 10pm
8 & 9, 15 & 16 Dec 20072
Sat: 11am – 8pm, Sun: 11am – 7pm
Quedlinburg-Tourismus-Marketing GmbH
06484 Quedlinburg, www.quedlinburg.de
WEIMAR
ZWICKAU
Weimar lit up at Christmas
See the miners’ bands parade
You know that the Christmas market has
arrived in Weimar when the historic town
centre is bathed in warm light, aromas of
roasting almonds and stollen linger in the
air and carols echo through the streets. Discover Christmas pyramids and nutcrackers
from the Erzgebirge, glass jewellery from
Lauscha or wooden toys from Thuringia. The
festive season is the perfect time to enjoy
this UNESCO World Heritage town with
Christmas organ music and Christmas carols.
Zwickau’s Christmas market, in the Erzgebirge foothills, is one of the most beautiful in Saxony. It is held in the old quarter,
bathed in the glow of the Christmas pyramid and the Christmas tree’s 500 lights.
Santa himself drops by every day at 4.30pm
to see the children. On 15 December 2007,
there is a miners’ bands parade, a timehonoured Erzgebirge tradition with marching bands and traditional costumes.
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Fri – Sun: 10am – 8pm
Weimar GmbH
Tourist-Information Weimar
99423 Weimar, www.weimar.de
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26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8pm
KULTOUR Z. GmbH
08058 Zwickau
www.kultour-z.de
KÖNIGSTEIN FORTRESS
This romantic Christmas market is themed
around Stories from the Arabian Nights.
The seasonal programme features a wealth
of characters, including fairytale favourites,
oriental beauties, Königstein’s very own
Father Christmas, and Friedrich Wilhelm
von Kyaw, the fortress commandant.
1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16,
22 & 23 Dec 2007
11am – 7pm
Festung Königstein GmbH
01824 Königstein
www.festung-koenigstein.de
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WARTBURG CASTLE, EISENACH
A special tip from
Father Christmas:
WERNIGERODE
DESSAU
With its traditional crafts, musicians and
travelling entertainers, the Christmas market at Wartburg Castle takes you back in
time to the hustle and bustle of a medieval
marketplace. The castle, home to Martin
Luther for a time, is a fabulous setting
for this historical Christmas market
with its festive Advent concerts.
A Christmas market from the pages of
a storybook
Decorated stalls bathed in a festive glow
are set against the magnificent town hall
and beautiful timber-framed houses. At
Christmas market time in Wernigerode,
the aromas of roasted almonds and glühwein fill the air. There are Christmas events
and concerts all around the town. Don’t
miss the Harz narrow-gauge railway’s
Christmas trains up to Mount Brocken.
Ride through the snow-covered countryside in a historical carriage pulled by a
steam engine – expect a few surprises
along the way too!
30 Nov – 20 Dec 2007
Wernigerode Tourismus GmbH
38855 Wernigerode
www.wernigerode.de
The brick-built Church of St. Mary and
the sound of Advent music create a
magical festive setting guaranteed to
get you in the Christmas mood. Craftsmen, artists, traders and traditional
travellers sell a range of beautifully
decorated objects. You are certain to
find that perfect Christmas gift here.
11 – 16 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Dessau Tourist Information
06844 Dessau
www.dessau-tourismus.de
1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16 Dec 2007
10am – 7pm
Wartburg Castle Foundation
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www.wartburg.de
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AACHEN
BAD HERSFELD
BONN
Entrance to the market in front of the cathedral
Strolling in the glow of 30,000 lights
Bonn’s squares are bathed in a Christmas glow
Aachen’s brightly lit Christmas market is
set around the cathedral and the town
hall. This lovingly decorated “Christmas
village” on the market square has everything your heart could desire. One local
speciality you really must try is Aachen
Printe, a kind of gingerbread. Don’t miss
the music groups at the weekends and
the varied Christmas programme.
The “Christmas market of 100,000 lights”
is set on historical Linggplatz square in
the heart of the old quarter. It takes its
name from the number of bulbs used to
illuminate the beautiful medieval façades.
A 20 metre-tall Christmas tree illuminates
the exquisitely decorated wooden booths,
while choirs fill the air every day with
Christmas carols. 8 December is a special
day when the shops stay open until midnight. The whole town joins in the celebrations on 30 November.
The illuminated façades on Münsterplatz,
Bottlerplatz and Friedensplatz squares
and in adjoining pedestrian streets provide the evocative backdrop for the
Christmas market in “Beethoven’s city”.
If the scents of pine needles, glühwein,
chestnuts and gingerbread don’t get you
in the Christmas spirit, the festive events
on stage surely will. From 1 December
the historical town hall is transformed
into a giant advent calendar.
23 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 8.30pm
25 Nov: 6pm – 9pm
Verkehrsverein Bad Aachen e. V.
52070 Aachen
www.aachen-tourist.de
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30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
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30 Nov: 5pm – 12pm
8 Dec: 12 noon – 10pm
Tourist Information
36251 Bad Hersfeld, www.tourist.hef.de
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Tourismus & Congress GmbH
Region Bonn/Rhein-Sieg/Ahrweiler
53113 Bonn
www.bonn-region.de
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www.weihnachtsmarkt-bonn.info
BERNKASTEL-KUES
BIELEFELD
BRÜHL
A seasonal nativity scene
Set against a historical backdrop in front
of the magnificent half-timbered town
hall, the Christmas market is perfect for
getting you in the Christmas spirit. The
varied Christmas entertainment on the
stage and in the market square helps
you enjoy the sense of anticipation in
style. The fairytale house is just one
of the highlights of a stroll through
this medieval town. Enter the realm of
fairytales and legends.
26 Nov – 16 Dec 2007
Tourist Information
54470 Bernkastel-Kues
www.bernkastel.de
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The festively illuminated old market square
Brühl’s magical Christmas market
Bielefeld Christmas market has had a
face-lift. Around 100 stalls festively decorated in traditional medieval style give
Bielefeld’s pedestrian precinct a truly
Christmassy feel. Browse for arts and
crafts, nibble on sweets, or enjoy hearty
yuletide dishes. Alter Markt, an atmospheric square lined by historical patrician town houses, is a popular place for
shoppers to gather.
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007 &
27 – 30 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Bielefeld Marketing GmbH
33602 Bielefeld
www.bielefeld.de
B3
The Christmas market is situated near two
of Brühl’s UNESCO-listed attractions –
Falkenlust hunting lodge and Ludwigsburg Palace with its baroque gardens. It
features delightful handicrafts, countless
gift ideas, and festive food and drink to
tickle your tastebuds. Brühl’s artists and
musicians also play their part, providing
a programme of entertainment with
something for all ages.
23 Nov – 24 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Sat: from 10am
Brühl Town Council
50321 Brühl
www.bruehl.de
A4
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COCHEM
DORTMUND
Cochem Castle at Christmas
ESSEN
The Blue Tree – a work of art in lights
Advent Magic awaits in Cochem - a splendidly decorated Advent Magic tent and
the Christmas market. You will be able to
indulge all your senses: there are culinary
delights, Christmas concerts and gift ideas.
From 2pm to 6pm on 15 and 16 December,
the Christmas story will be re-enacted
as part of a castle tour featuring a living
Nativity scene.
23 Nov – 16 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 6pm
A4
Advent tent may be
open for longer
Cochem Holiday Region Tourist Information
56812 Cochem
www.cochem.de
DEIDESHEIM
The giant Christmas tree is a work of art in
its own right
With more than 300 stalls, Dortmund’s
Christmas market is the biggest in Germany.
Its number one attraction is a gigantic
Christmas tree creation – the largest of
its kind in the world. This giant tree is
decorated with thousands of ornaments
and lights which bathe the Christmas proceedings in a festive glow. Find everything
your heart could desire. Followed by his
entourage, Father Christmas moves into
the Christmas village where children can
make gifts and bake Christmas cookies.
22 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
A3
DORTMUNDtourismus
44137 Dortmund
www.weihnachtsmarkt-dortmund.de
Essen’s Christmas market is one of the
largest and most popular in Germany,
with attractions such as the medieval
market, the crown of lights, the Adveniat
candlemaking house, the various Nativity
scenes, the “Bellevue” Ferris wheel and the
“Blue Tree” light sculpture. The international Christmas market has seasonal
goods from all over the world, including
African sculptures, Russian crafts and
gift ideas from the USA. Culinary offerings are similarly exotic – why not try
the famous Peruvian Potatoes?
22 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
EMG - Essen Marketing GmbH
45127 Essen
www.weihnachtsmarkt.essen.de
A3
FRANKFURT AM MAIN
DÜSSELDORF
The place to go for great glühwein
On Advent weekends this famous wine
town – with its baroque town hall,
traditional medieval façades and picturesque inns – is transformed into a Christmas treasure trove. More than 100 stalls
sell arts and crafts and delicious food
and drink. “Deidesheim Advent” was
rated as one of the five most attractive
Christmas markets in Germany, Austria
and Switzerland by the “Welt am Sonntag”
newspaper.
30 Nov – 2 Dec, 7 – 9,
14 – 16, 21 – 23 Dec 2007
Fri: 5pm – 9pm
Sat: 2pm – 9pm
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Tourist Information
67146 Deidesheim
www.deidesheim.de
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Römerberg square buzzing with activity
Düsseldorf and its “gingerbread houses”
A stroll through Düsseldorf with its beautifully illuminated Königsallee is a real treat
in the build-up to the festive season. You’ll
find exclusive, atmospheric Christmas markets in several locations. There’s the Art
Nouveau-style ‘little angel’ market in Heinrich-Heine-Strasse. Alternatively, you can
browse the traditional stalls in front of the
historical town hall, where a local craftsman
carves Nativity figures from olive wood.
Frankfurt’s Christmas market, one of the
oldest (1393) and prettiest in Germany,
attracts more than three million visitors
every year from all over the world. On
Römerberg square, Paulsplatz and Mainkai
quay, 200 stalls offer arts and crafts
and festive food and drink. A varied
programme features Advent concerts,
trumpet-playing from the balcony of
St. Nicholas’s Church and the carillon on
the 30-metre-tall Christmas tree.
22 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
A3
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Düsseldorf Marketing & Tourismus GmbH
40213 Düsseldorf
www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
B4
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Tourismus+Congress GmbH Frankfurt am
Main, 60329 Frankfurt am Main
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de
B5
FULDA
KOBLENZ
LANDAU
Illuminated stalls in front of the town hall
Enjoy browsing the festive stalls
Christmas lights in the historic market square
At Christmas market time in Fulda, the
historical buildings in this baroque town
are bathed in a magical glow. The air is
full of delicious aromas – roasted almonds
and gingerbread – drifting over from the
decorated stalls around the market church.
People of all ages will love the fantastic
Christmas wares and the festive entertainment. Town guides will even take you
on a Christmas tour back to the
baroque period.
The Christmas market in Koblenz’s picturesque old quarter has around 100 seasonally decorated wooden huts clustered
around the Deutsches Eck (German Corner).
Below the festively illuminated Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, you can enjoy winter
fun with live music, an ice sculptor
and carriage rides through the romantic
old quarter.
Landau is renowned for its wines and
gardens, but every year the scent of pine
needles, sweet waffles and glühwein marks
the arrival of the traditional Thomas Nast
Christmas market. The market is named
after the famous American cartoonist
Thomas Nast who was born in Landau. The
friendliness of the local people is truly
charming. Every day, 35 craftsmen demonstrate their skills in two heated halls, while
children can visit the “Himmelsbackstube” to bake Christmas cookies.
30 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
Sun: 12.30pm – 7pm
Tourism and
Congress Management
36037 Fulda
www.tourismus-fulda.de
B4
23 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Koblenz-Touristik
56068 Koblenz
www.touristik-koblenz.de
A4
B5
29 Nov – 20 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Tourist Office, Südliche Weinstrasse e.V.
76829 Landau in der Pfalz
www.landau.de
COLOGNE (KÖLN)
MAINZ
KASSEL
Cologne’s floating Christmas market
The glorious backdrop of St. Martin’s Cathedral
Lebkuchen! A gingerbread favourite for all ages
Once upon a time… Kassel’s fairytale
Christmas market on Königsplatz and
Friedrichsplatz is a truly magical experience. This year’s theme in the heartland of
the German Fairytale Route is the tale of
the wolf and the seven kids. You just can’t
miss the largest fairytale pyramid in
Germany. Kassel’s twin towns in Europe
give the Christmas market a cosmopolitan
twist with a host of sumptuous dishes –
choose from sautéed reindeer, Russian
borscht, Swabian Dinnede (a thin kind of
pizza), potato fritters or …
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Kassel Tourist GmbH
34117 Kassel
www.weihnachtsmarkt-kassel.de
B3
Cologne boasts six extraordinary Christmas markets. There are pretty markets
by the cathedral, at Alter Markt and Neumarkt, while Rudolfplatz is home to a
fairytale-themed version and there is a
medieval market outside the Chocolate
Museum. Last but not least, a floating
Christmas market is held on one of the
“Köln-Düsseldorf” Rhine cruise ships.
Get into the yuletide swing with countless stalls, mouth-watering delights from
around the world, evocative Christmas
concerts, stage shows, Nativity displays
and a festive boat trip on the Rhine.
Mainz’s 1,000-year-old St. Martin’s
Cathedral has been the historical backdrop for the St. Nicholas Market for over
200 years. In the run-up to Christmas
the historical market square becomes an
idyllic scene of illuminated stalls. Particularly popular are the life-size characters
in the Nativity scene and the 11-metre
Christmas pyramid. Two stages by the
cathedral have a fantastic programme
of music and performances including
traditional carol-singing.
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 9pm
Cologne Tourist Office
50667 Köln
www.koelntourismus.de
28 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun – Thu: 11am – 8.30pm
Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat 10am – 9pm
Mainz Tourist Information
55116 Mainz
www.mainz.de/weihnachtsmarkt
A4
B4
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MÜNSTER
PADERBORN
RÜDESHEIM AM RHEIN
Lively Christmas market scene
The yuletide splendour of Münster
Münster’s Christmas transformation becomes more festive and more fairytalelike every year. Set against the charming
backdrop of the illuminated old quarter,
its five Christmas markets with a total
of 250 stands are within a stone’s throw
of each other. Offering a huge range of
toys, decorations and crafts, as well as
sweet treats, snacks and hot drinks.
Experience the magic of Christmas in
Münster!
A/B 3
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Münster Marketing
48127 Münster, www.tourismus.muenster.de
This charming Christmas market is
held in front of the town’s imposing
cathedral. Alongside the “street of stars”,
it features crafts from all over Germany,
Paderborn’s “Pfarrerskäppchen” pastries,
baked apples, “heisse Bäuerin” and
“heisser Wilhelm” hot drinks, and a
Nativity scene with real animals. There
is also a screening of the classic German
film “Die Feuerzangenbowle”
28 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Mon – Sat: 11.30am – 8pm
B3
Paderborn Town Council
33095 Paderborn
www.paderborn.de/weihnachtsmarkt
The Christmas Market of the Nations
adds an international flavour to the festive
season in Rüdesheim am Rhein. Set in
the romantic old quarter with its popular
Drosselgasse lane, it features 120 stalls
with crafts, customs and traditions from
twelve different countries. Europe’s biggest
Nativity scene with life-size figures can
be admired on the market square. The
highlight is the St. Thomas’s Eve firework
display on 21 December.
B4
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 8pm/9pm
Rüdesheim Tourist Center
65385 Rüdesheim am Rhein
www.ruedesheim.de
ROTENBURG AN DER FULDA
OBERHAUSEN
SAARBRÜCKEN
Boundless shopping pleasure at Christmas
A romantic setting guaranteed to lift your spirits
Santa and his reindeer friends arrive in style
At Christmas, the CentrO in Oberhausen
is transformed into a fairytale world of
twinkling crystals, colourful baubles,
sweet-scented fir trees and spectacular
fairy light displays. In the squares outside
one of Europe’s largest shopping malls
you’ll find 150 lovingly decorated wooden huts, with everything from arts and
crafts to sweet treats and hearty speciality dishes.
With a history going back more than
750 years, Rotenburg is a picture-perfect
medieval town. During the festive season
it is home to one of the biggest Christmas pyramids in Germany as part of
Hessen’s most romantic Christmas
market. International visitors come in
droves to see the thousands of lights
adorning the medieval façades.
Saarbrücken’s historical St. Johanner
Markt square and the region’s most
popular shopping street, the Bahnhofstrasse, provide the ideal backdrop for
the Christkindl Markt. The fantastic attractions include a traditional alpine hut,
a huge Advent wreath, the bell tower
and life-sized Christmas characters.
Every day at 7pm Father Christmas and
his reindeer sleigh hover over the market on a high wire and tell the story of
Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer.
16 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun – Fri: 11am – 9pm
Sat: 10am – 9pm
18 Nov: 1pm – 9pm
25 Nov: 6pm – 9pm
Oberhausen Tourist Information
46045 Oberhausen
www.oberhausen-tourismus.de
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A medley of festive fun
A3
30 Nov – 16 Dec 2007
Mon – Thu: 2pm – 7pm
Fri: 2pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 12.30pm – 7.30pm
30 Nov: 4pm – 12pm
Wed: 2pm – 9pm
Tourism & Culture Office
36199 Rotenburg a. d. Fulda
www.rotenburg.de
B4
A5
22 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
2 Dec till 11pm
Tourist Information Region Saarbrücken
66111 Saarbrücken
www.die-region-saarbruecken.de
SCHLITZ
A special tip from
Father Christmas:
TRIER
CLEVES (KLEVE)
Enjoy a candlelit Christmas
Christmas market in a medieval setting
This romantic Christmas market is lit by
the largest candle in the world! The
castle keep overlooking the town is turned
into a giant candle during the festive
season. You can even take a lift up to the
“flame” at the top. The views are even more
enjoyable when the sounds of music or
choirs can be heard in the streets below.
Treat yourself to mouth-watering specialities and crafts at the market stalls.
Amid the medieval surroundings of
Hauptmarkt square and in front of the
mighty cathedral, festive wooden huts
create a romantic Christmas atmosphere
in Germany’s oldest town, renowned for
its Porta Nigra gate. There’s delightful
arts and crafts and lots more besides.
Sweet treats, hot chestnuts, bratwurst or
potato fritters, served with hot tea or
glühwein help keep out the cold as you
listen to sounds of the brass bands.
1 & 2, 8 & 9, 15 & 16 Dec 2007,
22 & 23 Dec 2007
B4
Sat & Sun: from 2pm
23 Dec till 11pm
Tourist Info Schlitz
36110 Schlitz, www.schlitz.de
26 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
A4
Thu: 10am – 10pm
Sun: 11am – 8.30pm
Trier Tourist Information Stadt und Land e.V.
54290 Trier
www.trier.de/tourismus
The historic parks in Cleves, including the
forest garden with its lakes and exotic
trees, are transformed by extravagant festive light displays into a magical Christmas paradise with artists, craftsmen and
confectioners. Choirs and music ensembles
perform daily in the rose garden pavilion.
Younger visitors are sure to love the
children’s zoo, carriage rides and the
Christmas bakery.
30 Nov – 9 Dec 2007
Sat & Sun: 11am – 9pm
Kleve Marketing GmbH & Co. KG
47533 Kleve
www.kleve.de
A3
BAD NEUENAHR-AHRWEILER
ST. WENDEL
WIESBADEN
Two romantic oases guaranteed to get you
in the Christmas mood: enjoy a romantic
night out by torchlight at the midnight
Christmas market in the historical market
square in Ahrweiler1 or visit the delightful
festival featuring thousands of lights in
Bad Neuenahr2 around the Kurgarten Bridge
on the river Ahr and take a stroll through
the dazzling riverside illuminations.
An amazing medieval spectacle
This lovely Christmas market has so much
to offer – imaginatively decorated wooden huts, a huge Christmas pyramid and a
gnomes’ forest, as well as Nativity scenes,
a toboggan run and traditional Erzgebirge
products. In the medieval craftsmen’s
lane jugglers, musicians, fire-eaters, and
travelling entertainers bring the traditions of previous centuries to life and
add a touch of romance and mystery
to proceedings. Well worth a visit is the
largest Nativity exhibition in Germany
with more than 350 exhibits in the
Mission House.
Stroll beneath a canopy of illuminated leaves
8 Dec – 16 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Marketing Office
66606 St. Wendel
www.sankt-wendel.de
27 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
B4
Mon – Thu: 10.30am – 9pm
Fri & Sat: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Wiesbaden Tourist Information
65183 Wiesbaden, www.wiesbaden.de
A5
Schlossplatz square is the picturesque
setting for the Sternschnuppenmarkt
Christmas market with its huge Christmas
tree and Nativity scene with life-sized
figures. Visitors enter the scene through
four lily gates decorated with stars and,
beneath a canopy of illuminated leaves,
enjoy traditional crafts and delicious food
and drink. From 27 November, visitors can
go ice-skating at the “Kurhaus Eiszeit”,
an 800m2 ice rink located directly behind
the Hessian State Theatre.
15 Dec 20071: 11am – midnight
7 – 9, 14 – 16, 21 – 23,
28 – 30 Dec 20072
Fri: from 2pm
Ahrtal-Tourismus
Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler e. V.
53474 Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
www.ahrtaltourismus.de
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN SOUTHERN GERMANY
ALTÖTTING
AUGSBURG
BAD TÖLZ
A picturesque setting in a romantic glow
An angel plays heavenly music
A romantic, fairytale setting
Altötting’s enchanting Christkindlmarkt
is held around the Chapel of Mercy on
Kapellplatz, a beautiful square lined by
fine baroque buildings. Highlights include
the traditional Advent concerts with
choirs and orchestras from the Bavarian
Oberland and Salzburg, and the grand
Christmas concert with the Regensburger
Domspatzen boys’ choir, narrated by the
renowned German actor Christian Wolff.
Augsburg’s Christmas market, one of the
prettiest and oldest in Germany, has been
held outside the impressive Renaissance
town hall for 500 years. The highlight is
the Augsburg Angels Play when musicplaying angels appear above the Christmas market and the town hall is transformed into a giant Advent calendar.
Bad Tölz’s romantically lit and historical
Marktstrasse is the ideal place to find
yourself in the run-up to Christmas. At
festively lit stalls you can watch artists
and craftsmen at work – chocolatiers for
instance – and sample yuletide offerings
such as “tree cakes”, baked apples and
hot chestnuts. To set the Christmas mood,
the Bad Tölz boys’ choir sings in churches
and at the spa assembly rooms. Don’t miss
the lovingly designed Nativity scenes.
1 Dec – 18 Dec 2007
Pilgrimage and Tourist Office
84503 Altötting
www.altoetting.de
C5
29 Nov – 24 Dec 2007
Fri – Sat: 9.30am – 8.30pm
Sun: 10am – 8pm
Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH
86150 Augsburg
www.augsburg-tourismus.de
C5
BADEN-BADEN
ANSBACH
26 Nov – 24 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 7pm
24 Dec: 11am – 1pm
Tourist-Information
83646 Bad Tölz
www.bad-toelz.de
C6
BAD WIMPFEN
The stage is set for Christmas
Stroll along under a sea of festive lights
Ansbach’s beautiful Christmas market is
held in its splendid, historical town centre.
This magical setting with its myriad of
festive lights attracts thousands of visitors
every year. Always popular is the Christmas
exhibition “Winter-Fairytale-Christmas”,
staged by Ansbach’s amateur artists in
the Gothic Hall of the Stadthaus.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sat: 10am – 7.30pm
Office for Culture and Tourism
91522 Ansbach, www.ansbach.de
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C5
One of the region’s largest and most beautiful Christmas markets, Baden-Baden’s enchanting Christkindelsmarket is held in the
famous Lichtentaler Allee park, against the
backdrop of the spa assembly rooms which
are lit up by thousands of candles and
lanterns. On 23 November, the Christmas
Angel arrives by carriage at the sky stage
and on 6 December at 5pm, St. Nicholas
drops in by hot-air balloon to hand out
small gifts to the children. There’s something new to experience here every day.
23 Nov – 26 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 9pm
23 Nov: from 5pm
B5
25 Nov: from 12 noon
24 Dec: 10am – 3pm
Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH
76530 Baden-Baden
www.baden-baden.com
The hustle and bustle of a medieval marketplace
Bad Wimpfen’s traditional German
Christmas market is held in the romantic setting of the historic old quarter.
Kaiser Friedrich III granted the town the
right to hold a Christmas market in 1487.
Enjoy the trumpet chorales from the Blue
Tower, Christmas choirs and bands, the
exhibition of Nativity scenes and much
more, or join the nightwatchmen and
town guides in historical costume on
a romantic tour of discovery.
30 Nov – 2 Dec/7 – 9, 14. – 16 Dec 2007
Fri: 2pm – 9pm
Sat: 11am – 9pm
B5
Sun: 11.30am – 9pm
16 Dec: 11.30am – 8pm
Tourist-Information
74206 Bad Wimpfen, www.badwimpfen.de
BAMBERG
DINKELSBÜHL
FREUDENSTADT
The famous old quarter in its winter coat
Festive illuminations at St. George’s Minster
The perfect place for a Christmas stroll
Experience Bamberg’s charming Christmas market in the heart of the town,
a UNESCO World Heritage site. Be sure
to sample the festive food and drink –
regional specialities such as fruit bread
and gingerbread feature heavily. The famous Bamberg Nativity Trail features
around 35 Nativity scenes around the town
and in its delightful Christmas market.
The Christmas market at Dinkelsbühl is
one of the prettiest along the Romantic
Road. The medieval quarter has festively
decorated timber-framed houses and is
where Christoph von Schmid wrote the
Christmas carol “Ihr Kinderlein kommet”.
St. George’s Minster has a wonderful
Nativity scene (60m2) and you can
browse for exquisite gifts at the unique
art bazaar.
During Advent, Christmas illuminations
bring Germany’s biggest market square
to life, to the delight of one and all.
Soak up the festive atmosphere as you
stroll around Freudenstadt’s Christmas
market and listen to the wonderfully
harmonic sounds of trumpet chorales
and Christmas choirs.
29 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 7pm
Bamberg Tourismus &
Kongress Service
96047 Bamberg
www.bamberg.info
C4
29 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
B5
Dinkelsbühl Tourist Information
91550 Dinkelsbühl
www.weihnachtsmarkt-dinkelsbuehl.de
30 Nov – 9 Dec 2007
Mon – Fri: 12 noon – 8pm
Kongress Touristik Kur (KTK)
72250 Freudenstadt
www.freudenstadt.de
B5
HEIDELBERG
FREIBURG
BAYREUTH
The Christmas pyramid spreads a festive glow
A spectacular Christmas setting
Christmas stalls buzzing with activity
Festively decorated with 7km of Christmas lights, the historical old quarter is a
splendid setting for Bayreuth’s “Christkindlesmarkt”. Picturesque stalls offer
seasonal treats to delight all the senses.
There is also a varied programme of
more than 200 cultural events, while the
winter village in front of the Old Palace
is a magical Christmas wonderland.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 7.30pm
Bayreuth Tourist Office
95444 Bayreuth
www.bayreuth.de
C4
Freiburg’s Christmas market is held on
four different squares in the heart of the
picturesque old quarter. It offers an
amazing range of traditional arts and
crafts, including straw shoes from the
Black Forest and all kinds of brightly
coloured wooden toys. Enjoy Christmas
cookies and regional specialities to your
heart’s delight. Don’t miss the candle
workshop where you can watch candles
being made to order.
26 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11.30am – 8.30pm
Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik &
Messe GmbH & Co. KG
79098 Freiburg
www.weihnachtsmarkt-freiburg.de
A5
Heidelberg’s Christmas market, a blend of
tradition and romance, is held on seven
squares around the old quarter and features a number of festive stalls and the
Christmas pyramid. There’s plenty of
Christmas excitement with sheep and
donkeys to stroke, traditional food and
drink from the region, charming gift
ideas and a festive programme of entertainment. Enjoy “Christmas on Ice” at
one of Germany’s loveliest ice rinks with
great views of the festively lit castle.
28 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
Until 6 Jan 2008:
Christmas on Ice
Heidelberger Kongress und
Tourismus GmbH
69120 Heidelberg
www.cvb-heidelberg.de
B5
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INGOLSTADT
KEMPTEN
LANDSHUT
An enchanting Christmas scene
A warm, festive welcome
Held on Theaterplatz square, Christkindlmarkt in Ingolstadt is a cosy affair with
lovingly decorated wooden stalls, narrow
little alleyways and a wonderful smell
of baked apples and glühwein wafting
through the air. Local brass and wind bands
provide a daily dose of seasonal sounds,
while the Ingolstadt Nativity trail takes
you around the town’s churches and museums, where you can find Nativity
scenes from all periods and in a variety
of different styles.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 9.30am – 8.30pm
Ingolstadt Tourist Information
85049 Ingolstadt
www.ingolstadt-tourismus.de
C5
Forget all your worries and cares
The Christmas market in Kempten’s historical old quarter is the biggest in the
Allgäu region. To put you in the Christmas mood, there are plenty of festive stalls
offering Christmas crafts and gift ideas
galore along with sweet delicacies and
more hearty fare. Daily musical interludes
provide a wonderful festive ambience.
1 – 23 Dec 2007
Kempten Tourist Information
87435 Kempten
www.kempten.de
B5
Landshut’s Christkindlmarkt is one of
the prettiest in Bavaria. It is set amid
the magnificent façades surrounding the
charming square in front of St. Jodok
church in Freyung. The yuletide offerings
in this delightfully romantic sea of stalls
are a feast for the senses, with festive
music, delicious food and drink, arts and
crafts, toys and Christmas lights. If Nativity scenes are your thing, just look
out for the star symbol, which will guide
you around the town’s displays.
C5
30 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
30 Nov from 5pm (opening day)
Sun: 11am – 8pm
Office for Marketing and Tourism
Verkehrsverein Landshut e.V.
84028 Landshut, www.landshut.de
KARLSRUHE
CONSTANCE (KONSTANZ)
LINDAU
The ‘Christmas’ boat bathed in a festive glow
Beautifully decorated stalls in the harbour
The Christmas market on the shores of
Lake Constance is particularly captivating
in the evening, with its myriad of twinkling fairy lights. It stretches from the
old quarter to the harbour and even
on-board the “Christmas ship”. Amid
these magical surroundings, more than
100 craftsmen and stallholders offer
festive wares and delicious food and
drink such as glühwein, punch, typical
regional fare and sweet treats.
Enjoy the romantic winter atmosphere
at the Christmas market in Lindau harbour on Lake Constance. Stroll through
the evocative Nativity scenes to the
festively decorated market stalls in the
harbour and join the nightwatchman
on a tour of the picturesque old quarter.
Traditional hot punch and a glühwein
night will help keep out the cold as you
listen to Christmas concerts. There’s
also ice-skating and curling for all ages
at the ice rink.
Ice-skating against a stunning backdrop
On a trip by horse-drawn carriage from
Karlsruhe’s city centre to Durlach, you’ll
discover a fairytale Christmas town.
Highlights include the traditional
Christkindlesmarkt centred around the
Christmas pyramid on market square,
ice-skating on festively lit Friedrichsplatz, the lovingly designed fairytale
forest with its many silhouette figures
and the medieval Christmas market at
Karlsburg Castle.
29 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Stadtmarketing Karlsruhe GmbH
76133 Karlsruhe
www.ka-city.de
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B5
30 Nov – 21 Dec 2007
Daily: 11am – 8pm
Fri & Sat till 10pm
Food and drink until 9.30pm
Constance Tourist Information
78462 Konstanz am Bodensee
www.weihnachtsmarkt-am-see.de
B6
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
ProLindau Marketing
88131 Lindau
www.lindau.de
B6
LUDWIGSBURG
NÖRDLINGEN IM RIES
PASSAU
Where Christmas dreams really do come true
A host of enchanting Nativity scenes
Ludwigsburg’s baroque Christmas market
is a winter wonderland consisting of
illuminated gateways featuring thousands
of little lights and angels spreading their
wings above the festive market stalls.
The 170 market stalls are decorated in
a baroque style. Enjoy a leisurely stroll
through the wide lanes and a whole host
of Christmas treats, including a daily
programme of entertainment on stage
from 7pm.
Browse around more than 60 market
stalls in the festively lit historical old
quarter. The candlelight, aroma of glühwein and varied programme of entertainment with plenty of music are guaranteed to put you in a festive mood. Be
enchanted by the town’s medieval ambience, the exhibition of Nativity scenes,
guided Advent tours of the town
(Sat/Sun: 2pm) and much more…
A magical and serene winter atmosphere
27 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Mon – Sat: 10.30am – 8.30pm
Sun: 11am – 8.30pm
Ludwigsburg Tourist Information
71634 Ludwigsburg
www.ludwigsburg.de
B5
C5
MUNICH
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun – Fri: 11am – 7pm
Sat 9am – 7pm
Nördlingen Tourist Information
86720 Nördlingen
www.noerdlingen.de
Passau’s Christkindlmarkt is set against
the glorious backdrop of St. Stephen’s
Cathedral and offers a variety of festivethemed fun. Cultural highlights include
an organ recital in the cathedral – which
has the world’s largest cathedral organ –
and there are Nativity scenes galore on
the Krippenweg trail. Enjoy a guided
winter magic tour, discover “art in the
alleys” or ride the Christkindlmarkt express!
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
D5
Sun: 11.30am – 8pm
Passau Event GmbH
94036 Passau
www.passauer-christkindlmarkt.de
NUREMBERG (NÜRNBERG)
(MÜNCHEN)
REGENSBURG
The Nuremberg Christmas Angel
Enjoy Munich’s famous hospitality
Munich’s traditional Christmas market –
whose roots go back to the 14th century –
is held on Marienplatz square. The Kripperlmarkt, a market specialising in Nativity
scenes, is one of the largest in Germany.
There is alpine Christmas music live
from the town hall balcony every day.
A free tour of the Christkindlmarkt tells
you all you need to know about Bratäpfel
and Fastchkindl, while the “Himmelwerkstatt” workshop offers creative activities
for children.
30 Nov – 24 Dec 2007
Mon – Fri: 10am – 8.30pm
Sat: 9am – 8.30pm
Sun: 10am – 7.30pm
24 Dec: 10am – 2pm
Munich Tourist Information
80331 München
www.muenchen-tourist.de
C5
The Christmas Angel opens Nuremberg’s
ever-popular Christkindlesmarkt on Hauptmarkt square. Enjoy the medieval atmosphere and delicious aromas of gingerbread,
bratwurst, roasted almonds and glühwein.
Everyone’s eyes light up at the sight of
so many Christmas decorations and gifts.
The children’s market has a traditional
carousel, Ferris wheel and steam train.
Between the two markets is the Nativity
trail, taking visitors on a tour of the
city’s many Nativity scenes.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Fri – Sat: 9.30am – 10pm
Sun: 10.30am – 8pm
30 Nov: 2pm – 10pm
24 Dec: 9.30am – 2pm
Tourist Information im Kopfbau
90402 Nürnberg
www.nuernberg.de
C5
Voices of angels – Regensburg’s boys’ choir
Regensburg’s traditional Christkindlmarkt, the Lucrecia craft market and
the romantic Christmas market at
Thurn and Taxis Palace, which has craft
stalls and demonstrations, can all be
enjoyed on a Christmas stroll around
this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
town. Highlights include the concerts by
the famous Regensburger Domspatzen
boys’ choir.
29 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Daily: 10am – 8pm
Romantic Christmas market
30 Nov – 23 Dec,
(entrance fee)
Tourist Information Regensburg
93047 Regensburg
www.regensburg.de
C5
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ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER
A special tip from
Father Christmas:
ULM
HOHENZOLLERN CASTLE
Christmas in a fairytale setting
Rothenburg’s Reiterlesmarkt is in an
idyllic setting between the town hall and
St. Jacob’s Church and is said to be one
of Germany’s most atmospheric Christmas markets. Winding passageways, the
German Christmas Museum, the scent
of glühwein and night-time, torch-lit
walks are all here. Germany at Christmastime, just as you imagine it.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 10.30am – 7.30pm
Rothenburg Tourismus Service
91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
www.rothenburg.de
B5
A magical festive setting in front of the Minster
At Christmas market time in Ulm, the town
is bathed in a magical glow, the air is
filled with the aroma of roasted almonds
and brass music rings out. Against the
majestic backdrop of Ulm Minster, which
has the tallest church tower in the world,
more than 120 beautifully decorated
stalls create a glittering festive atmosphere. There’s something new to discover
every day with real sheep in the stalls,
Nativity scenes with life-sized figures, a
fairytale tent and many festive events.
26 Nov – 22 Dec 2007
Sun 11am – 8.30pm
Ulm/Neu-Ulm Touristik GmbH
89073 Ulm
www.tourismus.ulm.de
STUTTGART
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PRIEN – CHRISTKINDLMARKT ON
FRAUENINSEL ISLAND
WÜRZBURG
Heavenly music echoes out
30 Nov – 2 Dec & 7 – 9 Dec 2007
Fri: 2pm – 8pm
C6
Tourist Office
83209 Prien
www.christkindlmarkt-fraueninsel.de
Beautifully adorned rooftops
29 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
Sun: 11am – 9pm
Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH
70173 Stuttgart
www.stuttgart-tourist.de
Sat, 1 Dec 2007, 11am – 8pm
Sun, 2 Dec 2007, 10am – 6pm
Hohenzollern Castle
72379 Burg Hohenzollern
www.burg-hohenzollern.com
Fraueninsel
island on
Lake Chiemsee is a
magical
Christmas
destination. Traditional Alpine songs and classical music are
performed in the romantic minster and
on the open-air stage. The huge exhibition
of Nativity scenes is fascinating, and the
Christkindlmarkt features a variety of
hand-made products, including leather
goods, decorative artworks, festive ceramics and pottery, glass creations, items
made from sheep products, smoked fish,
herbal remedies and lots more besides.
B5
With more than 270 charmingly decorated stalls, Stuttgart’s popular Christmas
market is one of the oldest, largest and
most attractive in Europe. Beautifully
presented stalls adorned with angels,
reindeer, Father Christmases, fir garlands
and Christmas baubles are illuminated
in a festive glow, transforming the city
centre into a glittering Christmas wonderland. The backdrop of the Old Castle,
the collegiate church and the baroque
grounds of the New Palace adds to the
medieval feel.
Hohenzollern Castle
stands high atop a
mountain at the foot
of the Swabian Alb.
With its castle ward,
gardens and farmyard
with flutes and barrel
organ music, it makes
a romantic Christmas
destination. Browse
for high-quality, handcrafted goods, including teddy bears, glass baubles, candles,
ceramic figures and lots, lots more. Warm
yourself up with a hot drink in the tavern
or take a guided tour through the exquisitely furnished castle rooms.
(Admission €2.50, with guided tour €8.00)
Würzburg’s Christmas market, one of the
most atmospheric in Germany, is held on
the upper and lower market square with
the historical backdrop of Gothic St. Mary’s
Chapel and the Falkenhaus mansion. You’ll
find everything you need for Christmas
at the festively decorated wooden booths.
At weekends there is also an artists’
Christmas market in the historical town
hall courtyard.
30 Nov – 23 Dec 2007
B4
Sun: 11am – 8pm
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Nov. 29 – Dec. 24, 2007
The Augsburg Christmas market nestled in front of the
Renaissance city hall and the Perlach Tower is one of
Germany’s most beautiful Christmas markets. Five hundred
years of tradition, an atmospheric program, a magnificent
background with the pearl of the ”Romantic Road” and
a glistening shopping center all make a visit worthwhile.
Experience the Christmas market from Nov. 29 to Dec. 24
(Mon. – Thur. 9:30 am – 8 pm, Fri. – Sat. 9:30 am – 8.30 pm,
Sun. 10 am – 8 pm) with Christmas pyramids, the “angel
performance” and other exciting program highlights.
Further information:
Regio Augsburg Tourismus GmbH
Schießgrabenstraße 14
D-86150 Augsburg
Phone: ++49 8 21/5 02 07-0
Fax: ++49 8 21/5 02 07-45
www.augsburg-tourismus.de
[email protected]
Discover Stuttgart …
… at Christmas time
For more information please contact
Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH · Postfach 10 44 36 · 70039 Stuttgart · Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)711 22280 · Fax +49 (0)711 222 8253 · www.stuttgart-tourist.de
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Discover the magic of Christmas in Germany
For the latest information, details of Germany’s other Christmas markets and
Christmas event highlights, please visit the website at
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Baden-Badener Christkindelsmarkt
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26. Nov. – 26. Dez. 2007 Open daily 11am – 9pm
26 Nov. from 5pm, 24 Dec. 10am – 3pm
One of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany, at the start of the famous Lichtentaler Allee
avenue. Against the illuminated backdrop of the Spa Centre, the attractions awaiting you include:
Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbH, Solmsstraße 1, 76530 Baden-Baden, www.baden-baden.com
- Opening ceremony attended by the
- Bake-your-own children’s bakery
Christmas Angel in a carriage
- Daily programme of entertainment on
- “Living” Nativity scene with real animals the sky stage
to stroke
- Arrival of St. Nicholas in a hot air balloon and distribution of small presents
- Avenue of stained glass windows with
huge backlit pictures
- Pony rides and children’s carousels
- Magnificently illustrated fairytale road
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A special tip from Father Christmas:
Exhibition of Nativity scenes at the Mission House, tour of Wendelinushof farm
with local market and nursery, opportunity to buy fresh produce, 3-course meal
“Hofküche” (farm kitchen), souvenir of the region, Christmas market visit
Price: €21.50 per person
“All inclusive” - our classic package:
Exhibition of Nativity scenes at the Mission House, visit to a candle factory
with sales outlet (Monday - Friday), 3-course surprise menu “Wendelin”,
guided tour of Wendelinus basilica, Christmas market visit
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A heavenly day:
Exhibition of Nativity scenes at
the Mission House, 3-course meal “Paradies”,
visit to Krippenhaus Nativity scene shop,
opportunity to buy exclusive Christmas
decorations, Christmas market visit,
Christmas souvenir
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Minimum number for all packages: 20 paying participants. Bus driver and tour leader free.
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Bookings on tel.: +49 (0)6851 7788 • email: [email protected] • www.sankt-wendel.de
Heavenly Christmas shopping in Düsseldorf
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Düsseldorf is inviting you to visit the atmospheric Christmas market, which will be open from 22 November
to 23 December*. Enjoy the festive mood and take this opportunity for an extensive Christmas shopping trip.
Overnight accommodation in double rooms is available from € 49.00 and may be booked at: www.duesseldorf-weihnachtsmarkt.de
or +49 (0)211/1 72 02-854 *Closed on 25 November, Sunday commemorating the dead!
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Tel.: (020) 73 17 09 08
Fax: (020) 73 17 09 17
[email protected]
www.germany-tourism.co.uk
REGIONAL MANAGEMENT
NORTH EAST EUROPE
Denmark/Baltic States/Iceland
Tysk Turist Information
Tel.: (33) 43 68 00
[email protected]
www.tyskland-info.com
Norway
Tysk Turistbyrå
Tel.: (22) 85 34 80
[email protected]
Sweden
Tyska Turistbyrån AB
Tel.: (08) 6 65 18 81
[email protected]
Austria/Vienna
Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e. V. (DZT)
Tel.: (01) 5 13 27 92
[email protected]
www.deutschland-tourismus.de
Czech Rep./Slovakia
DZT-Vertriebsagentur Tschechien
c/o travel plus s.r.o.
Fax: (02) 24 22 99 57
[email protected]
www.nemecko.travel
Slovenia
DZT Vertriebsagentur Slowenien
im.puls d.o.o.
Fax: (01) 251 11 13
[email protected]
Hungary
Német Turisztikai Központ – DZT
Magyarorszàgi Kèpvìselet
c/o Nèmet-Magyar Iparì ès
Kereskedelmi Kamara
Fax: (01) 34 57-634
[email protected]
www.nemetorszag.travel
REGIONAL MANAGEMENT
AMERICAS/ISRAEL
USA/New York
122 East 42nd St. Suite 2000
New York, NY 10168-0072
Tel.: (212) 6 61 72 00
Fax: (212) 6 61 71 74
[email protected]
USA/Los Angeles
Tel.: (3 10) 5 45-13 50
[email protected]
USA/Chicago
Tel.: (7 73) 5 39 63 03
[email protected]
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Addresses of the GNTB
Canada
Office National Allemand du Tourisme
480 University Ave, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1V2
Tel. (416) 968-1685
Fax (416) 968-0562
[email protected]
China
c/o Delegate of German
Industry and Commerce Beijing
Tel.: (10) 65 90 09 26-215
[email protected]
www.germany-tourism.cn
Brazil
Centro de Turismo Alemão – DZT
Câmara de Comércio e Indústria Brasil-Alemanha
Tel.: (0 11) 51 81 23 10
[email protected]
www.visitealemanha.com
www.alemania-turismo.com
Israel
c/o Lufthansa German Airlines
Tel.: (03) 5 13 53 06
[email protected]
Australia/New Zealand
c/o German-Australian
Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Tel.: (02) 82 96 04 88
[email protected]
Arab Gulf States
[email protected]
REGIONAL MANAGEMENT
ASIA/AUSTRALASIA
Japan
Tel.: (03) 35 86 07 05
[email protected]
www.visit-germany.jp
India
Fax: (0 11) 23 71 19 13
[email protected]
ADVERTISEMENTS
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Bremen
Hamburg
Rostock
Autostadt Wolfsburg
Tourismus Niedersachsen
Wartburg, Eisenach
Görlitz
Regio Augsburg
Stuttgart
Baden-Baden
Düsseldorf
St. Wendel
Deutsche Lufthansa
China/Hong Kong
German Industry and Commerce
Tel.: (25) 26 54 81
[email protected]
www.germany-tourism.org.hk
PRODUCTION CREDITS
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Published by:
Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e. V. (DZT)
Beethovenstrasse 69
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel.: +49 (0) 69/9 74 64-0
Fax: +49 (0) 69/75 19 03
[email protected]
Design and text: Erik’s Söhne GmbH
[email protected]
Lithography:Litho Art GmbH & Co.
Druckvorlagen KG, Mannheim
Printed by: pva, Druck und Mediendienstleistungen, Landau
GB 87 (22) 2007
The information in this brochure has been
supplied by the organisations and service
providers stated. Errors and omissions
excepted. Subject to change without notice.
Last revised: May 2007
PHOTO CREDITS
Rights to the photographs shown for the Christmas markets of the individual towns and cities are held by
the respective organisations stated. Exceptions and additional photo credits as follows: Cover: Picture
Alliance; p. 3: Maritius Bildagentur (main picture: Ingolstadt), Leipzig Tourismus Service e. V. (St. Thomas’s
Church), Bernhard Pries (ice rink, Kiel), Tourist Information Bad Wimpfen (town guides); p. 4: Emden Marketing und Tourismus GmbH, Kur- und Tourismusbüro Prien, Tourist-Information Bad Harzburg; p. 5: Picture
Alliance (pyramids), Kur- und Tourismus GmbH Gengenbach (town hall); p. 6/7 Picture Alliance (main picture),
H. Naber – Stuttgart (crystal lights, Father Christmas), Tourismus und Kongress GmbH Bonn (street of stars),
Sabine Wagner/Tourist-Information Lauscha; p. 8/9: Maritius Bildagentur (glühwein stall), Braunschweig
Stadtmarketing GmbH (children), Potsdam Tourist Service (cooks), Kongress- und Tourismuszentrale Nürnberg
(gingerbread), Stockfood (glühwein); p. 12: Andrea Wüstenhagen Hann. Münden; p. 13: Sven Erik Arndt
(Lübeck), Detlef Hesse/OMT Osnabrück; p. 14: Stadt Stade/BGM Hintze; p. 15: Schlei Ostsee GmbH/B. Pries
p. 18: BTM Berlin/Fragasso, CMT Chemnitz/Peter Zschage; p. 19: Leipzig Tourismus Service e. V./LTS-Studio 80,
Barbara Neumann/Thüringer Tourismus GmbH Erfurt; p. 20: Wittenberg-Kultur e. V.; Andreas Lander/MMKT
GmbH (Magdeburg); p. 21: Maik Schuck/ Weimar GmbH; p. 23: Stadt Bonn; p. 24: EMG Essen/Peter Wieler,
Hessen-Agentur (Frankfurt); p. 25: Hessen-Agentur (Fulda), Köln – www.koelntourismup.de; p. 26/27: HessenAgentur (Rüdesheim/Rhine, Schlitz/B. Diehl; p. 29: Nachtklein/Bamberg Tourismus & Kongress Service;
p. 30: André Pöhlmann/Ingolstadt Tourismus & Kongress GmbH, Bildstelle Stadt Karlsruhe; p. 31: Fr. Vierkorn/
Nördlingen, Nürnberg Kongress und Tourismuszentrale; p. 32: Herbert Naber/Stuttgart, RM Ulm
Fly to the world’s most beautiful destinations.
Enjoy every comfort and amenity on the way.
Just to make your dreams come true.
All for this one moment.
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