2006-09-11 21:43:33 · 27 answers · asked by kizzy 2 in Travel ➔ Germany ➔ Cologne
Dresden's Striezelmarkt, Germany's oldest Christmas market, has a history dating back to 1434. Its name derives from Hefestriezel, the sweet delicacy which, centuries later, we know as Dresden Christstollen (German christmas cake). The Christmas tree decorated with lights, Pflaumentoffel (prune men) and the tallest Christmas Christmas pyramid in the world (14 metres) give this market an inimitable appeal. It is a real treasure trove for traditional handicrafts: carved wooden items from the Erzgebirge mountains (pyramids, incense burners and decorative Christmas arches), blue printed articles and pottery from Lusatia, intricate handmade lace, handblown Christmas tree decorations, Pulsnitz Pfefferkuchen (gingerbread) and - last but not least - real Dresden Christstollen. Highlights are the Stollen Festival on the Saturday before the second Sunday in Advent and the Pyramid Festival on the Saturday before the third Sunday in Advent.
2006-09-11 21:54:57 · answer #1 · answered by Kangkid 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bah, phooey on nurnberg, munich and the like. the absolute BEST christmas markt is Rodenberg O.d.T. The city is an old midievil town which still has it's walls built around and is filled with traditional buildings dating back 600 years. the town center is charming and hosts a traditional christmas markt every year... but the whole town is more or less christmas all year round. they also have a FANTASTIC kathy wolfheart store complete with an amazing array of christmas toys, items, and souvenirs as well as a museum. The city sits on a peak in a valley, so climbing the tower accessed by the main square is breath taking, you're at the very peak in the center of an amazingly high valley, the view is amazing. during Christmas, rodenberg (rothenberg) is going to be COLD, so as has been suggested... gluhwien!!! good luck and have fun.
2006-09-15 11:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by promethius9594 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Munich is really a enormous town with: cafe, nightlife and accommodation results, with hotelbye , you'll have a look. Munich could be the capital town of Bavaria and the third-most populous city in Germany. For ages the seat of the Dukes, Electors, and Leaders of Bavaria, the Munich Residenz is undoubtedly among Europe's most spectacular palaces. Laid out around eight big courts, the great resident complex comprises three principal areas: the Königsbau, fronting in to Max-Joseph-Platz; the Alte Residenz, experiencing Residenzstrasse; and the Festsaalbau (Banqueting Hall) overlooking the Hofgarten. The first part of the large complicated to be created was the magnificent Antiquarium, integrated 1579 and today part of the exceptional Residenz Museum. Munich is a town with plenty of record, make sure you examine it whole.
2016-12-20 14:34:06 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Frankfurt is a dynamic and global financial and trade good city most abundant in imposing skyline in Germany and is among the places that you might want to see, a minumum of one time and that place hotelbye can help you. Frankfurt is really a town in one's heart of Germany and Europe and is a town that could provide many facets and diverse variety. In the center of Frankfurt's Old Town you will see a place well worthy, the Römerberg.The Römerberg is definitely an irregularly designed square with the Justice Fountain at their center. Not only can it be Frankfurt's most picturesque community square, oahu is the city's busiest pedestrian zone, home to varied tourist attractions from their several Kulturschirn (a form of open-fronted shop once common throughout the old town) to the Römer, a complicated of 11 beautiful previous houses from the 15th to 18th generations offering the Old Town Hall with its Imperial Hall, once the scene of splendid banquets. Other notable structures include the New Town Hall, the 14th-century Gothic Church of St. Leonhard, and St. Nicholas Church, notable for the carillon.
2016-12-24 02:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christkindlmarkt at the Marienplatz in Munich
1st December - 23rd December 2006
Monday to Friday 10 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 7:30 pm
2006-09-11 23:11:01 · answer #5 · answered by Kathy V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For sure the Christkindlmarkt in Munich and in Nuernberg are really beautiful.
But I also suggest to visit a very particular shop, that you find in a little magnificent village in Bayern called Rothenburg ob der Tauber: it's very famous for its historic center and also for the Käthe Wohlfart Christmas Village. Every time of the year, you can feel the magic of Christmas, getting a trip there.
2006-09-12 04:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by il faccino 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Manchester also has German markets at Christmas, as well as other nationalities. The German beer stall is always very popular, although there's lots of traditional hand-made stuff on offer as well if you're planning on doing Christmas shopping.
2006-09-11 21:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by hastetothewedding 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I used to live in this 3d picture postcard town called Michelstadt in the Odenwald about 1 hr drive from Heidleberg. you coulld do this one and then Heidlelberg which has a beautiful fairyttale like castle without having to go to the munich area. Just fly to Frankfurt and catch the train from there. Much better than the massive ones in Koln and Dusseldorf, a real xmas feel to it with the most beautiful surroundings and real german spirit.
2006-09-12 07:26:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
During the Christmas period the Germans bring there markets onto New St in Birmingham. They are there for a couple of months-from oct-dec. They have many stalls which are filled with beautiful ornaments,and other iteams.
2006-09-11 21:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by sahila k 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Munich is actually a very nice place to go to for German christmas markets, as they have several ones. I like the one on Marienplatz, but Tollwood is also good for presents. Sendlinger Tor is quite nice too.
2006-09-11 23:20:58 · answer #10 · answered by ac 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋