Travel guides

What to pack for a Christmas market

Everything you need — and what to leave at home — for a comfortable day at a German Weihnachtsmarkt.

Christmas market food & drink, explained

A guide to every dish and drink you will encounter at a German Weihnachtsmarkt, from Glühwein to Schmalzkuchen.

Getting to German Christmas markets by train

How to use Deutsche Bahn and regional rail to reach every market cheaply and without the stress of parking or traffic.

When to visit: beating the crowds

The best days and times to visit German Christmas markets — and which weekends to avoid entirely.

Germany's hidden gem markets

The smaller, lesser-known markets that locals choose over the famous ones — where the atmosphere is better and the queues are shorter.