Check out five traditional Christmas markets in Germany worth visiting in 2026, emphasizing the charm and authenticity found in smaller towns.

In many places, the beginning of winter marks the commencement of the gloomiest, darkest, and coldest season. In Germany, however, it's also the most magical, mostly thanks to the country's Christmas ...

The Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, reopened nearly one year after six people — including a child — were killed in a car-ramming attack. While there were rumors that the festivities were ...

Social media posts claim that Christmas markets in Germany are being canceled due to terrorism fears and security concerns. DW Fact check verifies: Most markets are going ahead as planned, with ...

Germany transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season, and while cities like Berlin and Munich grab most headlines, the country's smaller towns offer something truly magical. Picture ...

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for common security standards to be applied to Christmas markets across the country, in light of deadly attacks in recent years. "We naturally support any ...

APTOPIX Germany Christmas Market Lights illuminate the Christmas market at the Gendarmen Markt square in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus ...

From Zurich’s spectacular Wienachtsdorf to lesser known markets in Bolzano, Italy and Gegenbach, Germany, Europe has plenty of delightfully picturesque festive markets to visit. If you’re planning a ...

German Christmas markets offer a festive atmosphere with food, drinks, and crafts. Markets feature unique, locally-made items from artisans, including glass, wood, and leather goods. Each city, from ...

BERLIN — The Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg opened Thursday, nearly a year after it was the scene of a horrific car-ramming attack that left six people dead. Five women and a boy ...

BERLIN (AP) — Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples.

Germany's traditional Christmas markets officially opened their doors on Monday, inviting visitors to enjoy festive treats such as mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes, and caramelised ...