Germany's Christmas markets are legendary, each city offering its own unique blend of history, culture, and festive cheer. Whether you're seeking the grandeur of Cologne's cathedral backdrop or the medieval charm of Nuremberg, this guide covers the top German Christmas markets for 2025, complete with dates, insider tips, and affiliate links to help you plan your perfect holiday getaway.

Okay, let me preface this by saying: don’t do what I did. Unless you like being awake at 3 AM, wandering around a foreign city mildly hallucinating from exhaustion, and realizing half the shops are closed. But also—yes, do exactly what I did, because this was one of the most random, exhausting, and unexpectedly beautiful day trips I’ve ever taken. If you’ve ever googled “day trips from London to Europe,” chances are you found Paris, Amsterdam, maybe even Brussels. Cute. Effi

From cozy wooden stalls to the scent of mulled wine wafting through the air, each market has its own magic.