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Christmas markets in Bavaria

Bavaria's cities, towns and villages are filled with Christmas magic during the holiday season. The Christmas Market season runs throughout the Advent period, from the end of November to the third week of December.

The markets are generally held in the Town Square and each has its own unique atmosphere. But common threads include, decorated stalls heaped with traditional Christmas decorations, toys and gifts and the aromas of mulled wine, grilled sausages, Christmas biscuits and gingerbread . St. Nikolaus, the German Santa Claus, often pays a visit. Christmas carol singing and Christmas concerts usually coincide with the markets, which are generally open seven days a week and run well into the evenings. 

Click here if you are interested in learning more about unique Christmas customs in Germany and Bavaria

Here you can find information about the best Christmas Markets in Bavaria:

(Unfortunately we do not have the opening dates for 2013 yet)

Ellinger Tor in Weißenburg in Bavaria

Christmas market in Weißenburg »

November 15 – December 23, 2012

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Christmas Market at Munich Airport

Christmas market at the Munich Airport »

November 17 – December 31, 2012

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Christmas market in Memmingen

Christmas market in Memmingen »

November 30 – December 19, 2012

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Christmas concerts with regional alphorns

Christmas market in Oberammergau »

December 14 - December 16 and December 21 - December 23, 2012

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Christmas market in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Christmas market in Garmisch-Partenkirchen »

December 2 - December 26, 2012

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Wintry village in front of the Old Palace in Bayreuth

Christmas market in Bayreuth »

November 30 - December 23, 2012

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Füssen Chrismas market

Christmas market in Füssen »

Opens the first two December weekends

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The festive city of Nuremberg - home to the world-famous Christmas market

Christmas market in Nuremberg »

November 29 - December 24, 2013

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Christmas market in Rothenburg

Christmas market in Rothenburg »

November 29 – December 23, 2013

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Christmas market in Lindau - Lake Constance image.enlarge
Christmas market in Lindau - Lake Constance © Wolfgang Schneider

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