Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market), Nuremberg (must see)

The Christmas Market takes place every year in the Main Market Square. Every year, around two million people visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market. Its popularity makes it one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most popular worldwide. The Christmas market starts on the Friday before the first Sunday in Advent and runs until December 24th.

It is not certain exactly when the first Christmas Market was held in Nuremberg, but historians agree that this popular market began in the early 1600s.

The Nuremberg Christmas Market is actually called "Christ Child Market" in German. Traditionally, a young woman is dressed in white and gold and given a crown to represent the Christ Child. There is a competition among locals to be crowned the Christ Child each year. The Christ Child gives a prologue speech from the Frauenkirche church's balcony.

The Christmas Market features a diverse array of products and gifts to get the community ready for Christmas. Visitors can find handmade Christmas decorations, delicious treats such as gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine.

Tip:
In addition to the stalls where you can eat, drink and buy gifts, you will see a team of Clydesdale horses pulling a bright yellow stagecoach sponsored by the German Communications Museum. The inexpensive 10-minute ride around the market is available from 1 to 7pm daily.