Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt

About

One of the world's oldest and most famous Christmas markets, on Nuremberg's Hauptmarkt. Around 180 red-and-white striped stalls sell Nuremberg gingerbread, grilled sausages and handmade ornaments, opened by the costumed Christkind.

Highlights

• ~180 traditional stalls with red-and-white canvas roofs
• Nuremberg Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and grilled Rostbratwurst
• Opening address by the costumed Christkind

Practical tips

• Nuremberg is ~1 h from Munich by ICE train
• Go on a weekday to dodge the heaviest crowds
• Closes early (2 pm) on Christmas Eve

Where it is