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Lonely PlanetOct 13

9 of the Best (Lesser-Known) Christmas Markets in Germany

Germany is synonymous with Christmas markets. Go beyond the most famous and visit these top options this winter.

main stage for Erfurt's Christmas market

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DomplatzNeighborhoodmain stage for Erfurt's Christmas market
KrämerbrückeSightmedieval bridge lined with shops and houses
Erfurter WeihnachtsmarktMarketChristmas market on Domplatz
Elsewhere
StriezelmarktMarketDresden, GermanyDresden's Christmas market dates back to 1434
Weihnachtsstadt des NordensMarketLübeck, GermanyLübeck's claim, 11 festive markets
RathausSightLübeck, GermanyChristmas market first documented in 1648
MärchenwaldMarketLübeck, Germanyfeatures handmade Grimm fairy-tale scenes
Heiligen-Geist-HospitalMuseumLübeck, Germanyartisans fill vaulted halls and tiny cabins
HafenglühenMarketLübeck, Germanycozy spot by the harbor
Pink ChristmasMarketMunich, Germanyless market, more party in Stephansplatz
ChristkindlmarktMarketMunich, Germanyfamous market on Marienplatz
WeihnachtswaldMarketGoslar, Germanyforest in the middle of Goslar
SchuhhofSightGoslar, Germanymedieval square with Weihnachtswald
RammelsbergMuseumGoslar, Germany1000-year-old UNESCO-listed mine
HafenweihnachtMarketLindau, GermanyLindau's market on an island in Lake Constance
BregenzSightLindau, GermanyAustria, destination for Christmas ship crossing
Santa Pauli marketMarketHamburg, Germanyon Spielbudenplatz with burlesque
SpielbudenplatzSightHamburg, Germanylocation of Santa Pauli market
Santa’s GlühweinapothekePlaceHamburg, Germanyplay pharmacist with wine and spices
WinterdeckPlaceHamburg, Germanyclaim a sofa by the fireplace
Ore MountainsNeighborhoodAnnaberg-Buchholz, Germanyorigin of nutcrackers, incense smokers

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The GuardianOct 13

‘A winning combination of culture and nature’: exploring Germany’s green heart by bus

From ancient forests to spas, medieval cities and the birthplace of Bauhaus, Thuringia packs a punch for a car-free autumn break It’s early morning in Erfurt, the capital of Germany’s Thuringia region, and Domplatz is abuzz with local growers setting out crates of vegetables and flowers beneath the soaring medieval cathedral towers . This 14th- and 15th-century engineering wonder holds the Glor…

local growers set out crates of vegetables and flowers

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DomplatzNeighborhoodlocal growers set out crates of vegetables and flowers
GloriosaSightworld’s largest medieval free-swinging bell, cast in 1497
KrämerbrückeSight14th-century bridge lined with colourful half-timbered houses
Petersberg CitadelSightlargest and best-preserved fortresses in Europe
Augustinian monasterySightMartin Luther studied here and was a monk
Wirtshaus ChristoffelRestaurantin the Haus zur weißen Lilie, dates back to 12th century
EgaparkTram stop36 hectares, created for 1961 international horticultural exhibition
German Horticultural MuseumMuseumtraces the history of gardening
TheaterplatzNeighborhoodlocation of the final symphony concert of the season
Dorint Hotel am DomHoteloffers doubles from £85
Elsewhere
Bauhaus museumMuseumWeimar, Germanyfeatures ceramics, textiles, metalwork and painting
Bauhaus-UniversitätPlaceWeimar, Germanyformer art school buildings
Friederiken ThermeSightBad Langensalza, Germanytown’s main thermal spa with sulphur, brine and mineral waters
FriederikenschlösschenSightBad Langensalza, Germany18th-century summer residence with sulphur water fountain
KlagetorSightBad Langensalza, Germanygate tower dating from about 1365
Kofuku no NiwaSightBad Langensalza, GermanyJapanese garden with koi ponds and sculpted pines
Hainich national parkTrailHainich, Germany7,500 hectares with over 75 miles of walking trails
Forsthaus ThiemsburgRestaurantHainich, Germanypark restaurant serving regional lunch
BaumkronenpfadTrailHainich, Germanywooden walkway through the treetops

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9 of the Best (Lesser-Known) Christmas Markets in Germany

‘A winning combination of culture and nature’: exploring Germany’s green heart by bus