Christmas markets in your Staytoo area
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Mulled wine, food stalls, the same old pop songs blaring from the speakers… Sounds kind of monotonous, doesn’t it?
And that’s exactly the problem: the ceiling in your apartment is falling on your head. The sky and streets are gray, the winter blues are hitting hard.
It doesn’t even need the Grinch to thoroughly spoil your pre-Christmas mood.
A visit to the Christmas market could bring some variety.
But you don’t want routine, you don’t want boredom.
A little more imagination, a little more surprise – that’s exactly what’s missing, isn’t it?
That’s why we’re introducing you to cool Christmas markets near your Staytoo apartment, each with (at least) one special feature.
Christmas markets Berlin
Berlin has lots of Christmas markets. Visiting them all would be quite stressful. So it’s just as well that we’ve picked out the most exciting Christmas markets near you.
Christmas rodeo (Prenzlauer Berg)
Would you like to discover great live paintings and listen to DJ sounds while discovering handmade tree decorations, street food and drinks? At the Christmas rodeo, you can give free rein to your own creativity in numerous workshops.
Special feature of this Christmas market: high-quality street food, art & interactive workshops
When?
December 14 & 15
Our rating: 4 out of 5 snowflakes
Christmas Avenue
There is a very special Christmas market on Christmas Avenue at Nollendorfplatz: it takes place with a cool lighting concept underneath the Berlin elevated railroad. Celebrate the pre-Christmas season together with the LGBTIQ+ community. Look forward to trendy music, show interludes such as WINTERWONDERDATE, Drag Bingo and Schlager Avenue. It will be colorful and unforgettable fun!
Special feature of this Christmas market: focus on the LGBTIQ+ community
When?
November 25 – December 23
Our rating: 5 out of 5 snowflakes
Christmas markets Bonn
The Christmas markets in Bonn are shining in new splendor. Here you can find out which ones are particularly worth a visit.
Christmas market in Bonn city center
We recommend the Christmas market in the city center. The ambience with Bonn Minster and the town hall nearby is impressive, and there are also regional specialties to try, including Bönnscher Zwiebelkuchen (onion tart) or kale with Pinkelwurst.
Be sure to try the Bönnschen honey wine, where honey is added to the classic mulled wine. Sweet and simply delicious!
Special feature of this Christmas market: Culinary Bonn delicacies in abundance
When?
Up to and including December 22
Our rating: 4 out of 5 snowflakes
St. Nicholas Market Bad Godesberg
The Godesberg Palace and the electoral palace gardens provide a wonderful, picturesque backdrop for this Christmas market, which is created above all by the magical lights at the palace. Of course, we’re also looking forward to the ice rink, where we’ll be taking a few turns.
We particularly like the Christmas concerts that take place at this time of year, for example in the nearby Engelskirche church. With a bit of luck, there will also be Christmas boat trips on the Rhine again.
Special feature of this Christmas market: fairytale atmosphere with Christmas concerts
When?
November 26 – December 23
Our rating: 4 out of 5 snowflakes
Christmas markets Leipzig
Leipzig is known as “Little Berlin” for good reason. The Saxon metropolis offers a variety of Christmas markets in which alternative offerings also have their place.
Christmas market at the Kreuz
The Connewitzer Kreuz is a melting pot of different cultures and therefore ideal for an alternative Christmas market. Here you can enjoy traditional mulled wine accompanied by live music, as well as international cuisine.
You’ll also find all kinds of handicrafts that stand out from the usual standard carvings at a mainstream Christmas market. That’s why we particularly like the Christmas market, because we always find a unique Christmas gift here and are constantly discovering new delicacies.
Special feature of this Christmas market: Great handicrafts & international cuisine
When?
December 06 – 12
Our rating: 4 out of 5 snowflakes
Christmas market at the delicatessen
“Feinkost” sounds like it would make your mouth water, doesn’t it? The Feinkost is a cultural center that you will inevitably recognize by the “Löffelfamilie”: a neon sign of the Volkseigener Betrieb Feinkost (VEB Feinkost), which already aroused the desire for delicious food in GDR times.
At Christmas time, you will find an ingenious program for gourmets here, which we particularly like. There is also plenty on offer culturally: sustainable gifts and art can be discovered here at around 30 stalls. In our opinion, you have to visit this market to get to know its unmistakable flair.
Special feature of this Christmas market: a feast for gourmets
When?
On the Advent weekends
Our rating: 5 out of 5 snowflakes
Nuremberg Christmas Markets
Like every other major city, Nuremberg naturally also has a classic Christmas market in the city center. But much more exciting are the mini Christmas markets, some of which are only open for one day and make a visit all the more exciting.
Christmas market at the forestry office
We like this market because it is an insider tip away from the hustle and bustle. Unlike the traditional Christmas market, it is much more contemplative here and you can relax and soak up the atmosphere and the craftsmanship on offer at the stalls. Mistletoe branches, freshly cut Christmas trees and wild sausages round off the Christmas flair.
Please note: The Christmas market at the forestry office is only open on 07.12. from 14:00 to 18:30. So save the date in your diary now!
Special feature of this Christmas market: Unique surroundings (forestry operation)
When?
December 07
Our rating: 4 out of 5 snowflakes
Mögeldorf Christmas Market
The historical and traditional flair of this Christmas market is remarkable. The stalls have a vintage feel and you get the feeling of immersing yourself in a different time – away from everyday life, which is why we particularly appreciate this market. The Mögeldorf Christmas market with its carousel and visit from Santa Claus is also particularly family-friendly.
Special feature of this Christmas market: family-friendly environment with historical charm
When?
From December 7th
Our rating: 4 out of 5 snowflakes
Christmas markets Kaiserslautern
During the Advent season, the city of Barbarossa is transformed into a pre-Christmas destination. You should definitely explore the following Christmas markets beyond the main markets.
Christmas market in the Edith-Stein-Haus
This Christmas market offers exclusively handmade crafts. If you want to discover high-quality craftsmanship with a cinnamon wafer, this is the place for you. Did we mention that the cinnamon waffles are legendary and the absolute highlight of this Christmas market? Be sure to try them, as well as the homemade cakes baked by the parish ladies!
Special feature of this Christmas market: Legendary pastries
When?
November 26 – December 04
Our rating: 4 out of 5 snowflakes
Cultural market before Christmas in the Fruchthalle
70 exhibitors present themselves here, making the cultural market in the Fruchthalle lively and varied. Not only will you find fair trade products from charitable organizations, but also small regional works of art, including candles, soaps, ceramics, leather goods, etc. For us, it’s the ideal pre-Christmas shopping paradise!
You can always relax in the café area at this Christmas market, which also hosts top-class concerts.
Special feature of this Christmas market: sustainable fair trade products
When?
November 29 – December 22
Our rating: 5 out of 5 snowflakes
More articles in our blog
Ho, ho, ho … Have you got into the Christmas spirit yet? If not, we recommend our witty Christmas story from the Staytoo editorial team.
You’ve probably never read anything so quirky and funny.
Want to bet?
Let’s see if you recognize all the fairy tales that appear in it.
We hope you enjoy reading it and, of course, have a great time at the Christmas markets around the country.
Until then: Ahoy!
Your Staytoo team
