The Striezelmarkt in Dresden’s Altstadt holds the title of Germany’s oldest Christmas market, as well as the world's largest Weihnachtspyramide (Christmas pyramid), a decorative tradition from the ...

Discover the magic of German Christmas markets in Stuttgart, Rothenburg, and Munich. Learn about Glühwein, local crafts, and 500-year-old holiday traditions.

An impulsive decision in late November by my wife Cindy and I to explore German Christmas markets found us in Berlin visiting with an old friend.

Germany, renowned for its rich history and cultural traditions, transforms into a winter wonderland during the festive season. The country’s Christmas markets are renowned worldwide, each with its ...

Christmas markets -- long considered the lively heart of Advent in Germany -- are facing new uncertainty this year as towns grapple with tighter security rules and rising public anxiety. The ...

APTOPIX Germany Christmas Market Lights illuminate the Christmas market at the Gendarmen Markt square in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus ...

The Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, reopened nearly one year after six people — including a child — were killed in a car-ramming attack. While there were rumors that the festivities were ...

Security has been tightened at German Christmas markets after recent deadly attacks. But the cosy family atmosphere of the ...

This occurrence is still remembered today through the tradition of the annual Dresden Stollen Festival at the Dresden Striezelmarkt, which is Germany’s oldest Christmas market. Taking place in early ...

BERLIN (AP) — Traditional Christmas markets were opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples.