Nuremberg Christmas Market
Nuremberg Christmas Market
Nuremberg Christmas Market
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Nuremberg's Christmas Market starts at the end of November and continues through December. It's a traditional festive German market with yuletide treats like gluhwein, gingerbread and Nuremberg's famous bratwurst sausages. The opening ceremony is presented by the glamourous Christkind, who recites her now famous Christmas speech to thousands in the Main Market Square. You could also take a city tour in the old fashioned stage coaches and enjoy the nostalgic Christmas tunes the coachman plays on his trumpet. Finally take a walk up the steps of the Church of Our Lady for a spectacular view of the market's red and white coloured stalls and decorative lights. The children's market section is ideal for families.
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Neighborhood: Altstadt - St. Sebald
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- Lorenzkirche • 4 min walk
- Weißer Turm • 9 min walk
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TYPSUKR
Arlington, VA729 contributions
Dec 2019
We get it - this is probably the most famous Christmas market in all of Germany, and people are going to come from all over the world in large numbers to visit it (us included). So it wasn't the crowds so much that left us disappointed, but rather the surprisingly limited variety of both food and goods among the vendors. We figured there would be enough options for food that we could get a few night's worth of dinners out of the market, but we quickly learned that basically the only entrees being sold were sausages and fish. For the goods, while there were certainly a lot of vendor tents, many of them were selling identical or similar goods, and there seemed to be a lack of homemade/artisan goods. While we are happy we visited, we probably could have spent a single night here, and it was also not our favorite market during our Christmastime stay in Germany. This place is most popular at night, so we did take the time to come during the day, when it's far less crowded, to do our gift shopping.
That said, the sausages were indeed pretty tasty were fresh off the grill. Additionally, there are gluhwein stands everywhere. The nice thing about them is that they all use the same mug, so you don't have to return the mug to the same stall to get your deposit back. And there was nightly holiday music near the Church, which included among other songs, contemporary Christmas hits. Feliz Navidad!
That said, the sausages were indeed pretty tasty were fresh off the grill. Additionally, there are gluhwein stands everywhere. The nice thing about them is that they all use the same mug, so you don't have to return the mug to the same stall to get your deposit back. And there was nightly holiday music near the Church, which included among other songs, contemporary Christmas hits. Feliz Navidad!
Written January 25, 2020
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Brianna B
Wereham, UK37 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
My family and I traveled to Germany this Christmas season to experience the beautiful Christmas markets. Prior to this holiday, the only Christmas market I have attended is the Birmingham Christmas market in the U.K. While our family enjoyed the Nuremberg Christmas market, it was not everything I hoped it would be. Our family attended the Christmas market on opening night. The market was so crowded, one could not hardly move. We found ourselves wondering what all of the hype was all about and thought we must be missing something. During our holiday in Germany we also visited the Bamberg Christmas market and the Rothenburg Christmas market and found both to be much more enjoyable.
Written January 1, 2020
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EvaF2Eva
Lorrach, Germany5,157 contributions
Dec 2023 • Solo
I heard so many superlatives about Nuremberg Christmas market so I decided to use my layover in Nuremberg to visit it finally. It most probably depends on the day and time you come but I was disappointed. I arrived on Friday late afternoon, the place was already crowdy but still somehow bearable, but in the evening it became overcrowded and was not enjoyable anymore, I was pushed by crowd couldn´t stop without risking that someone will pour the mulled wine on my back. I ended up in Starbucks and left soon. Fortunately, there were many stands with drinks and meal on the way from the train station and whole city was beautifully decorated so I could enjoy Christmas atmosphere out of the market too and didn´t have to hurry up to the hotel.
Written April 22, 2024
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Simran S
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
The tour started in the morning, the tour guide Sergio explained everything in detail and was very informative. He was kind, humble and respectful towards all the group members, kept us well informed on all the historical facts and local famous places. It was a fun day!
Written February 2, 2020
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edwinking
Italy246 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
nuremberg x Mas market is quite big in size,like other x Mas markets,full of stalls,selling similar items,hot wines, candy, snacks, lots of vistors like a carnival make the atmosphere at top.its all inside the old town, only a short walk from the train station. you must go before x mas eve, as everything closed down during x Mas period including the x mas market.
however i prefer the one in colmar.more exquisite.
however i prefer the one in colmar.more exquisite.
Written January 13, 2020
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ThebestofKendell
Denver, CO518 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Amazing experience. This market was on my bucketlist and didn’t disappoint. We tried all of the delicious foods and hot drinks and snacks and had fun just walking around perusing the goods. We went during the day and evening/night and there were less people during the day, so it was much more enjoyable. At night it was a bit claustrophobic and harder to look at all the stalls. This is a must do when traveling during Christmas. Bring warm clothes because it gets so so so cold.
Written February 16, 2023
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T G
Brentwood, CA820 contributions
Dec 2019
We came here as the 3rd Christmas market of many. The lights and festive feeling in the area is beautiful. It's not the best market of all of them that we went to, but it's centrally located from the train station and worth a few hours. We had their famous sausage sandwich which was great. The prices are normal for a Christmas market. Definitely it's a one time market you will want to see.
Written March 29, 2020
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Lenka P
3 contributions
Dec 2023 • Friends
The atmosphere was goog, but everything was ruined with an accident that happend to me at the Christmas market. I was suddenly blocked with man who was assisted to the saleslady she was hunting a shoplifter, so the shoplifter had probably as the same color of the coat as me, so they stopped me, so it was an incredibly bad experience that I won't ever experience again!!!!
Written December 3, 2023
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Michael W
Indiana8 contributions
Nov 2022
Many have been led to think this is the biggest market for Christmas. Wow how not true. Many food booths probably way to many. Things for sell very limited. Nothing here cry’s beauty. Lights well done. Vendor’s friendly. Crowds happy.
Written December 5, 2022
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John McCormack
35 contributions
Nov 2019
We have visited the Nuremburg Christmas Market in 2018 & 2019 and both occasions were wonderful. The sights, the sounds, the smells lift the spirits. The official opening and speech by the Christkind is an experience not to be missed. Sample some traditional Gluehwein, have three sausages in a roll and just wander around to discover the Christkindlesmarkt atmosphere.
Written March 8, 2020
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Looking for a hotel that is close to the Christmas market. Any suggestions.
Written October 13, 2022
Hola!
Soy de Argentina y estoy organizando un viaje por los mercados navideños de Alemania.
Leo que alabas el de Nuremberg y querĂa preguntar cuáles otros has visitado y que te parecieron.
Espero que no te moleste que te escriba y agradezco tu ayuda.
Saludos
Written September 22, 2022
May I know which place should I stay on Neremberg?
Written November 10, 2019
Our favourite hotel is the Sorat Hotel Saxx. Right in the town centre and adjacent to the Christmas Market. Easy to get to all attractions on foot.
Written December 17, 2019
Please help! We are thinking to use Bamberg as a base to visit Nuremberg. Also, from Bamberg, we will be staying a night in rothenburg. My question is, is it really hard to find parking in Nuremberg Christmas market? I wanted to drive because we have our 11month old son is with us. I'm afraid to take the bus and train at night with our son going back to Bamberg. Tia!
Written November 7, 2019
I'd suggest taking the train instead of driving. Parking can be hard to find near the Market. There are several per day and the Market extends to across the street from the Station. The walk to the center of the fest is less than 10 minutes so no taxi is needed. The non-stop trains (14? per day) only take a little over 30 minutes and are quite safe.
Written November 7, 2019
Hi! It will open from 29 NOV to 24 DEC.
Written August 26, 2019
When will the Christmas market be held in 2019? I’m leaving Nuremberg on November 27, so I’d like to know if it’ll be held before then.
Written June 25, 2019
Hi!
In accordance with the internet homepage of Nuremberg Christmas Market, it will be held from 29 Nov to 24 Dec in 2019
Written June 26, 2019
We arrive on 12/23, depart on 12/26. Will the Christmas Market still be open on the 24th? When does it officially close?
Written June 12, 2019
The last day of the market is Dec 24th. The official website is christkindlesmarkt so you can check it out.
Enjoy :)
Written June 13, 2019
Quiero viajar a Núremberg esta navidad, pero solo tengo disponible del 26 de diciembre al 1 de enero. Está el mercado y la ciudad igualmente decorada y el mercado abierto? Gracias
Written June 9, 2019
Hallo Elsass, der Christkindlmarkt in Nürnberg hat nur bis zum 24.12.2019 geöffnet. Leider wird das so nicht klappen!
Written July 18, 2019
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