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Abensberg: 93326 Abensberg is ca. 40 km / 25 miles SW of Regensburg. Note: Please don't confuse this AbenSberg with Abenberg (no S) near Nürnberg / Nuremberg.

26 - 30 November | 03 - 07 December | 10 - 14 December | 17 - 21 December: at the Hundertwasser (EN) tower at Kuchlbauers Bierwelt (brewery, link in EN), Römerstraße 6-8. Open Wednesday and Thursday 3 - 8 p.m. | Friday 3 - 9 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday midday - 8 p.m.

If you want a "more" experience: There are daily tours at "Kuchlbauers World of Beer" that include the brewery, an art expo, the Kuchlbauer Tower, and beer sampling at the end of the tour. The tours run approx. 2 hours. Because of the high demand for their tours, it is requested you make reservations via phone (09443-91010) or email to info@kuchlbauer.de. Admission (in EN): Adults € 11 | Juveniles aged 16 - 17: € 7 | Children aged 6 - 15: € 5 | Children under 5 are free. | Family ticket: € 24.

Only Friday - Sunday, 27 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December: in the Schlosspark between Aventinusplatz.and Max-Bronold-Straße. While the adults are enjoying the handcrafted offers in the various stalls, children can watch the program on the nature stage, or visit the live manger. Opens Friday at 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.

Altötting: 84503 Altötting is ca. 132 km / 82 miles SE of Regensburg. The city ranks among the most sacred places in Bavaria, and Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI., was born nearby.

28 November - 21 December: all around the Kapellplatz = Chapel Square. Open Monday - Thursday 2 - 8 p.m., and Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Nikolaus makes a daily appearance at 5 p.m.

The Christmas market (only GE) in Altötting's baroque main square - in its center stands the small Gnadenkapelle (Chapel of Grace) - is considered one of the most beautiful by many. There are daily performances at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on stage; on Saturday and Sunday also at 2 p.m. The German Nikolaus visits the market every day at 5 p.m. Every church (Basilika St. Anna, the Stiftspfarrkirche, and St. Michael) also has nativity scenes, and the one at the Rathaus (city hall) has figures in traditional Bavarian clothing. When you visit there, don't miss the stunningly beautiful pilgrimage church (in English, click on the Union Flag at top right to change language). Here on Kapellplatz / Chapel Square you'll find FOUR different churches that you could visit.

Amberg:

27 November - 23 December: in 92224 Amberg on Marktplatz = market place. Highlights (EN) are daily live performances on stage, a horse-drawn carriage and a live nativity scene, as well as a special program for children. Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sunday 1 - 8 p.m.

Only on Sundays: 30 November | 07 December | 14 December: in 92245 Kümmersbruck / Theuern, at the Kultur-Schloss Theuern (ca. 10 km / 6 miles south of Amberg). Open 2 - 6 p.m. Free entry! This year, the museum's Christmas market celebrates its 30th anniversary. Don't miss a ride on the "Grubenbahn" (mine train).

Amberg. Photo © Susanne Schwab, Stadt Amberg

The Kuchlbauer Tower. Photo © their website.

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Amorbach: 63916 Amorbach is ca. 75 km / 47 miles west of Würzburg.

Saturday + Sunday, 29 + 30 November, on Marktplatz = Market Place. Open Saturday 1 - 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. On both days, this market features Christmas music, a tower brass band, and concerts in the abbey church. There is also an exhibition of nativity scenes in the Catholic "Pfarrheim", an arts exhibit in the "Amorbacher Gallerien" (galleries), and a flea market in the "Zehntscheuer" (tithe barn). In addition, many stores in the city center will be open on Sunday, as well.

Andechs: 82346 Andechs is ca. 42 km / 26 miles SW of Munich.

21 - 23 November: at the monastery on Andechser Straße. Over 50 artisans will display their handcrafted goods. Open Friday 2 - 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is € 3.50 for everyone aged 14 or over.

Andechs is famous for its monastery (only GE) and the beer that the monks brew there. A visit to this Christmas market is a perfect opportunity to visit the monastery as well. But before you do, have a look around the lovely Christmas market and sample some of the typical Bavarian delicacies they offer: homemade cookies and jams, red wine and Glühwein (mulled wine), "Kletzenbrot", chestnuts, honey and honey liqueur, smoked meat, "Schupfnudeln", Bratwürste and cheese raclette are among the scrumptious foods you can try.

Ansbach:

26 November - 23 December: in 91522 Ansbach on Martin-Luther-Platz (between the two churches in the historic city center). Opening hours: Monday thru Thursday 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Friday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Auerbach: 91275 Auerbach is ca. 26 km / 16 miles NW of Vilseck.

Saturday + Sunday, 06 + 07 December, at the "Bergbaumuseum Maffei" (mining museum), Nitzlbuch 27.

Opening hours: Saturday 1 - 9 p.m., Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. The mining museum is a wonderful surrounding for the traditional wooden huts of this arts and crafts Christmas market, where up to 70 artisans display and sell their goods. A varied program for the young and old will add to the lovely scene. This market is ends with the traditional festive parade of former miners, illuminated by torches and candles. Parking: please follow the signs for "Maffei P+R", it'll lead you to the large car park of the Cherry factory, on Cherrystraße 1. A shuttle bus service will take all guests to the mining museum. Admission is only € 2 pp for anyone over16; this includes the fare for the shuttle.

Augsburg: 86150 Augsburg is ca. 155 km / 95 miles north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

24 November -24 December: on Rathausplatz and in the whole Fußgängerzone = pedestrian zone. This is one of the oldest Christmas markets (English) in Germany, held right in front of the unique historical Rathaus (city hall) famous for its Golden Ceiling Hall. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 6 p.m., you can watch the "Engelesspiel" (link in EN) where 24 "angels" appear and turn the Rathaus into a giant advent calendar. This market also features daily musical performances and a special program for children (baking with kids, puppet theater) at the Children's Christmas Market on Moritzplatz and Martin-Luther-Platz. Opening hours: On the first day: 7 - 9:30 p.m. | Sunday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Thursday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | On 24 December: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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28 November - 23 December: "Weihnachtsinsel", a special Arts and Crafts Market, in Augsburg on Zeugplatz. Open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., only Thursday to Sunday! Local artisans and craftsmen sell their unique, handcrafted goods at this romantic market. Have a look at the photos from last year (only GE).

Bad Kissingen: 97688 Bad Kissingen is ca. 27 km / 17 miles NW of Schweinfurt. Click here for a map of suggested car parks. This PDF gives you information about bus connections if you want to use public transport.

28 November - 28 December: on Rathausplatz and all around the city center. Open Mon thru Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. Christmas Eve 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Christmas Day and Boxing Day 1 - 8 p.m. The grand opening on 28 November starts with a festive torchlight parade with "angels" and Nikolaus, leading from the Kurpark to the Market Place.

Bad Königshofen im Grabfeld: 97631 Bad Königshofen is ca. 37 km / 23 miles NE of Schweinfurt.

Sunday, 21 December: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., on Marktplatz = Market Place. Click for a map of suggested car parks.

Bad Tölz: 83646 Bad Tölz is ca. 60 km / 37 miles NE of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

28 November - 24 December: on Marktstraße and the rest of the Innenstadt = inner city (ca. 60 km / 37 miles NE from Garmisch-Partenkirchen). Open daily 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., on Christmas Eve 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lovely traditional nativity scenes are displayed throughout the city center (e.g. in the Stadtmuseum = city museum, and the Franziskanerkirche). At the market, you can watch how genuine "Baumkuchen" (a type of layered, grilled cake) is made.

Bad Windsheim: 91438 Bad Windsheim is ca. 35 km / 22 miles NW of Ansbach.

27 - 30 November | 04 - 07 December | 11 - 14 December | 18 - 21 December: in the city center around Dr.-Martin-Luther-Platz. Open Thursday and Friday 3 - 8 p.m. | Saturday 1 - 9 p.m. | Sunday 1 - 8 p.m.

Bamberg:

29 + 30 November | 06 + 07 December: in 96114 Hirschaid near Bamberg, around the Kirchplatz (ca. 15 km / 9 miles SE of Bamberg).

27 November - 23 December: 96047 Bamberg on Maximiliansplatz. Open Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. The origins of Bamberg's Christmas Market date back to the beginning of the 19th century. Nowadays, around 50 vendors sell a variety of Christmas articles along with typical delicacies from the region, such as Lebkuchen (gingerbread cookies) and Früchtebrot (German fruitcake).

13 + 14 December: Historical artisans market in 96047 Bamberg at Schloss Geyerswörth (mansion), Geyerswörthstraße 1.

Bad Tölz. Photo © H. Eder (lizenzfrei)

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Bayreuth:

28 November - 23 December: In 95448 Bayreuth along Maximilianstraße and on Marktplatz (market place). Over 60 stalls are in this "Budenstadt", offering everything from decorations to scrumptious foods. The grand opening takes place on Friday, 26. November, at 5 p.m. Regular opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Beilngries: 92339 Beilngries is ca. 45 km / 28 miles SW of Hohenfels.

Sunday, 23 November, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: Romantic arts and crafts market at the Klötzel farm in Grampersdorf, Kirchstraße 12 (it's part of 92339 Beilngries). Artisans present their wares in the historic courtyard, and you can watch them as they produce more. Culinary delights a-plenty as well.

28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December: along Hauptstraße and on Kirchenvorplatz.

Berching: 92334 Berching is ca. 42 km / 26 miles west of Hohenfels.

Saturday + Sunday, 13 + 14 December: in the town center / on Pettenkoferplatz. Open Saturday 4 - 9 p.m., Sunday 1 - 8 p.m.

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Berchtesgaden: 83471 Berchtesgaden is ca. 155 km / 97 miles SE of Munich.

27 November - 01 December | 04 - 08 December | 11 - 15 December | 17 - 24 December | 26 - 31 December: on Schlossplatz. Open daily midday - 8 p.m. | Christmas Eve only 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | After the Christmas days, the market is open midday - 6 p.m., on 31 December only from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. This lovely Christmas market (only GE but with YouTube clips) in gorgeous Berchtesgaden attracts many visitors each year with a large number of activities: traditional arts and crafts stalls; rides in horse-drawn carriages, an "Engerlstudio"; a Christmas tree labyrinth; a petting zoo; live nativity plays; guided tours of the historical city center; a tower brass band playing on top of the bell tower of the Stiftskirche (church); and much more. A very unique event is the visit of the "Buttnmandl" and "Kramperl" on 05 and 06 December, as well as the "Böllerschießen" (gun salutes) in the week before Christmas Eve, daily at 3 p.m.

Burgellern Mansion (near Bamberg): Burgellern is a subdivision of 96110 Scheßlitz and is located around 18 km / 11 miles NE of Bamberg.

07 December, 1 - 7 p.m.: around the Schloss (now a hotel / restaurant), Kirchplatz 1. The grand opening takes place at 1 p.m., followed by a free concert by the school orchestra at 15:30. Highlight will be the torchlight walk with children through the park at 16:30, followed by a visit from the Nikolaus. The booths will close at 7 p.m. but stick around for a free piano concert in the Schloss.

Burglengenfeld: 93133 Burglengenfeld is ca. 30 km / 19 miles north of Regensburg.

22 + 23 November, 1 - 5 p.m.: at the Burg (castle), Erich-Gottfried-Heuser-Straße 1. The 1200-year-old Wittelsbacher castle "zu Lengfeld" is the second-largest complete castle in Bavaria. Its tiltyard becomes populated with quaint wooden huts where you can find lovely, handcrafted wares. At 2 p.m., the Castellan expects all visitors at the "Pulverturm" (magazine tower) for a bit of jousting. Guests interested in history can join a guided tour of the castle at 3 p.m. (in German), followed by telling of historical tales at 4 p.m. the "Zehrgaden" (kitchen garden). Or stop by the castle's "Wehrgang" (wall walk) where an exhibition of historical furniture takes place.

Cadolzburg:

90556 Cadolzburg is ca. 23 km / 14 miles west of Nürnberg / Nuremberg. A good car park very near to the Altstadt is in Haffnersgartenstraße (called "Altstadt-Parkplatz"). The building next to it houses a clean public toilet.

Saturday + Sunday, 29 + 30 November, 2 - 7 p.m., on Marktplatz and in the castle courtyard on Burghof. The traditional Adventsmarkt is held on Marktplatz, while the pretty castle (history, in English) is the location of an exquisite artisans market. The large Adventskranz (wreath) on Marktplatz will be lit on Saturday at 5 p.m. On Sunday at 2 p.m., the Bakers Guild will go on a festive parade through town.

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Chiemsee: Lake Chiemsee is ca. 97 km / 60 miles SE of Munich.

28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December, midday - 7 p.m.: on the Fraueninsel, aka Frauenchiemsee, one of two isles in the Chiemsee lake (part of 83256 Chiemsee town). Find exquisite arts and crafts items, unusual presents and culinary delights at the 80 stalls (in EN) on the isle. Festive concerts and readings (in GE) complete this Advent market. If you travel by train, a "Kombi-Ticket" will take you from and back to the Bahnhof Prien am Chiemsee (train station) via the local public bus service to the Hafen (port) Prien/Stock, and further to the Fraueninsel via ship. And why not take this opportunity to visit the (83209) Herrenchiemsee palace as well? (Link in English.) It is one of King Ludwig II.'s famous castles right in the middle of idyllic Chiemsee lake. But please understand that opening hours are reduced during winter.

28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December | 12 - 14 December | 19 - 21 December: in 83209 Prien am Chiemsee, on Marktplatz (market place). Open at the weekends 1 - 9 p.m.

Dietfurt: 92345 Dietfurt is ca. 35 km / 22 miles SW of Hohenfels.

11 - 14 December: on Marktplatz = Market Square. Held around the famous Chinesenbrunnen = fountain in the town center. Varying daily entertainment with Alphorn blowers, theatre for children, and with visits from St. Nikolaus and the Christkind.

Dinkelsbühl: 91550 Dinkelsbühl is ca. ca. 45 km / 28 miles SW of Ansbach.

27 November 14 - 01 January 15: The market (only GE) is held in the idyllic courtyard of the historical "Spitalanlage" along Dr.-Martin-Luther-Straße. Opening hours: 27 November - 21 December, Monday - Friday 2 - 8 p.m. | Saturday + Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. | 26 December 2014 - 01 January 2015: daily 2 - 8 p.m.

Dinkelsbühl (city's English homepage) is often treated - unjustly - as the little brother of Rothenburg. It is a beautiful city with historical buildings and an intact city wall surrounding it; plus, there is a stunning cathedral, and it is slightly less overrun than Rothenburg. A free car park just outside the city wall is located on Abfallweg, via Luitpoldstraße (= B29). If that one is full, you can park a few yards further down the B29, either at the Penny Markt or at the Rewe store - they might have a time limit on the parking duration, though! Another car park is opposite the Stadtsparkasse (bank) on Mönchsrother Straße; and in the South, you can use the car park on Südring (reach the city via a short walk along Ulmer Weg). Further car parks are at the sports field of the TSV 1860 on Alte Promenade 10; and on Nikolaus-

Eseler-Straße (parking might be restricted here).

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Dresden: 01067 Dresden is not in Bavaria anymore, it's in Saxony but proud host of the oldest and best-known Christmas market in Germany.

27 November - 24 December, Striezelmarkt on Schlossplatz / Chiaverigasse. Open daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Germany's oldest Christmas market has resided in the Saxon provincial capital for more than half a millennium. If you would like to find out more, click here for more information in English.

Erlangen: 91052 Erlangen is ca. 25 km / 15 miles north of Nürnberg.

28 November - 23 December: around the Neustädter Kirchenplatz and Schlossplatz. This Christmas market has a distinct medieval touch. On Schlossplatz, you can find a romantic forest with quaint booths and many free activities for children. In addition, a fire show attracts all visitors every Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Those who need a little break from all this shopping might find distraction at the mobile ice-skating rink on Marktplatz. Free entry. It will be open 26 November - 26 December: Monday - Friday 1 - 9 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Christmas Eve 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | 25 + 26 December 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fürth: 90762 Fürth is ca. 10 km / 6 miles west of Nürnberg.

27 November - 23 December, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., at the Fürther Freiheit. Nearly 50 vendors and a mange will delight the young and still-young.

05 - 14 December: The "Altstadt-Weihnacht" on Waagplatz is highly popular because of its authentic character and its exquisite arts and crafts goods. And the Christmassy magic continues with brass bands, choirs, illusionists and the night watchman.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

30 November - 24 December, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: in 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the pedestrian zone / on Richard-Strauss-Platz. On Christmas Eve, they are only open 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Gößweinstein: 91327 Gößweinstein is ca. 10 km / 6 miles west of Pottenstein, in the beautiful Fränkische Schweiz.

Saturday + Sunday, 13 + 14 December, 2 p.m.: in the courtyard behind the stunning basilica on Balthasar-Neumann-Straße 2. Don’t miss the nativity scenes on display along all the major roads. It is recommended you park at the public car park behind Pezoldstraße 24. Alternatively, you can go to the cemetery car park behind the basilica, at Viktor-von-Scheffel-Straße 5. Customers of the Hotel zur Krone can also park behind the hotel, at Viktor-von-Scheffel-Straße 1.

Grafenwöhr:

Saturday, 06 December, 2 - 10 p.m.: in 92655 Grafenwöhr on Marktplatz = Market Place. Grand German-American opening at 2 p.m., with the Christkind and the children's choir of the German Elementary School (Volksschule). Santa Claus, the German Nikolaus and Knecht Ruprecht will visit at 4:30 p.m. and give little Christmas packages to the children. Great photo opportunity with the two Santas! A horse-drawn carriage will make its rounds around Graf from 2 p.m. on, and apart from a couple of rides, you can visit the nativity scenes on display in the Rathaus (city hall).

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Greding: 91171 Greding is ca. 55 km / 34 miles west of Hohenfels.

Saturday + Sunday, 06 + 07 December, on Marktplatz = market place. Opening hours: Saturday 4 - 9 p.m., Sunday 1 - 6:30 p.m. Both the German Nikolaus and the Nürnberger Christkindl will come to visit!

Guteneck Mansion: Guteneck is near Nabburg, ca. 35 km / 21.5 miles south of Weiden.

29 + 30 November | 06 + 07 December | 12 - 14 December | 19 - 21 December: at Schloss Guteneck in 92543 Guteneck, Schlossberg 10, ph 0967-591-4662. They are open Friday 4 - 9 p.m.; Saturday 2 - 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Admission (EN): € 3 pp on Friday. € 4 pp on Saturday. € 5 pp on Sunday. Children under 12 are free. The mansion's courtyard is the perfect backdrop for the booths, with lanterns, torches and a beautiful surrounding. Watch craftsmen how they make their wares, listen to medieval musicians, enjoy the dance performances, and don't forget to sample the delicious food!

Heidelberg:

Monday, 24 November - Monday, 22 December, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily, at 6 places in the Altstadt = old town: On Bismarckplatz, Universitätsplatz (has the most booths), Marktplatz, Kornmarkt, in the Anatomiegarten, and on Karlsplatz. They will have an ice-skating rink set up so you can escape the stress of the day for a while.

Heilsbronn: 91560 Heilsbronn is ca. 17 km / 11 miles east of Ansbach.

Friday - Sunday, 05 - 07 December: on Kammereckerplatz. Note: please do not confuse HeilSbronn with Heilbronn (no S). The one with S is near AnSbach; the one without is much farther west towards France - you'll pass by it when you're travelling to Stuttgart, for example.

Hilpoltstein: 91161 Hilpoltstein is ca. 35 km / 22 miles south of Nürnberg.

Saturday + Sunday, 29 + 30 November: on Marktplatz. Open Saturday 3 - 10 p.m., Sunday 1 - 7 p.m. Highlights will be the lantern parade by children on Saturday evening, together with the night watchman, while Sunday offers you a free concert. Rides in horse-drawn carriages are planned for both days.

Schloss Guteneck. Photo © www.Manntau.de

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Iphofen: 97346 Iphofen is ca. 11 km / 7 miles SE of Kitzingen.

Saturday + Sunday, 06 + 07 December: in the town center. Opening hours: Saturday 3 - 9 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Traditional Christmas market around the Rathaus (town hall) and the Kirchplatz (church square).

Kelheim: 93309 Kelheim is ca. 30 km / 20 miles SW of Regensburg.

Friday - Sunday, 21 - 23 November: Christmas Market on the Danube, on board the "MS Renate" at the Schiffsanlegestelle (quay) next to Bahnhofstraße / Wöhrdplatz. A large car park is available on-site. Opening hours: Friday + Saturday midday - 7 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. On board the moored ship, you can find beautiful Christmas goods on the lower deck, food and drinks on the middle deck, and a Glühwein bar on the top deck, the sun lounge. St. Nikolaus will bring small gifts to the children on all three days.

Friday, 12 December - Sunday, 21 December: on Ludwigsplatz. This Christkindlmarkt comes under the motto "City of 1,000 Christmas Trees", with festive Christmas trees all around the Ludwigsplatz. A diverse entertainment program with music ranging from Rock to Bavarian "Stubenmusik" complements the market. Best car park is on Bahnhofstraße / Wöhrdplatz.

Kirchenthumbach: 91281 Kirchenthumbach is ca. 20 km / 13 miles NW of Grafenwöhr.

Saturday + Sunday, 06 + 07 December: on Marktplatz = market place. Open Saturday 1 - 10 p.m., and Sunday 1 - 6 p.m.

Kronach: 96317 Kronach is ca. 60 km / 37 miles NE of Bamberg, or 45 km / 28 miles north of Bayreuth.

Always Friday - Sunday: 28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December | 12 - 14 December | 19 - 22 December: on Marienplatz. Open Friday 3 - 10:30 p.m.; Saturday midday - 10:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 - 10:30 p.m. The market (only GE) features an exhibition of Nativity scenes, as well as a concert "Celtic Christmas" on 05 December at 7:30 p.m. in the Kloster-Kirche (monastery church). Tickets for the concert cost € 13 at the counter. Click for a map of suggested car parks in Kronach's city center: large car park on Festungsstraße (most suitable for visiting the castle and the city center). Large car park along Schwedenstraße (at the north end of the Altstadt). Large car park on Kaulanger (at the east end of the Altstadt). Large car park at Kühnlenzhof (near the train station, at the south end of the Altstadt).

Landshut: 84028 Landshut is ca. 65 km / 40 miles south of Regensburg.

27 November - 23 December: around the St. Jodok church at Freyung 629. Open Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Friday + Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Not only can you enjoy a beautiful Christmas market but if you follow the star (seriously!), you can walk along the "Krippenweg" and admire a large variety of Nativity scenes.

Kelheim. Photo © Stadt Kelheim.

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Mainbernheim: 97350 Mainbernheim is ca. 6 km / 4 miles SE of Kitzingen.

Sunday, 07 December, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: in the Altstadt = old city. Most booths will be at the Raiffeisenhof and on Herrnstraße.

Mannheim:

Wednesday, 26 November - Tuesday, 23 December, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., in 68165 Mannheim, at the Wasserturm (water tower) in the park area on Friedrichsplatz. There is no parking nearby but three public tram stops are in the immediate vicinity: Trams 2 and 5 stop at stations Rosengarten and Kunsthalle, while Trams 2, 3, 6, and 7 frequent the Wasserturm station. Around 200 booths (EN) line Europe's largest Art Nouveau park, making it one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. Children can go on a mini-train ride when they get bored.

Wednesday, 26 November - Tuesday, 23 December, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., in 68161 Mannheim, on Kapuzinerplatz. Tram stations Strohmarkt and

Paradeplatz are just a few yards away, frequented by lines 2, 3, 6, and 7. This Arts & Crafts market is just around 500 yards from Mannheim's main market at the Wasserturm (listed above) but it is distinctly different insofar that all products offered here are unique and handmade by the seller; you will not find any of the items in a normal store.

Marktbreit: 97340 Marktbreit is ca. 11 km / 7 miles south of Kitzingen.

Sunday, 30 November, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: in the Altstadt = historical town center.

Miltenberg: 63897 Miltenberg is ca. 71 km / 45 miles west of Würzburg.

28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December | 12 - 14 December | 19 - 21 December: in the town center. This market is open Fridays 2 - 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

München / Munich: Note: Please use P+R car parks and the public transport system (both links are in English) because of the difficult parking situation in Munich's city center.

Only at the Weekends: 29 + 30 November | 06 + 07 December | 13 + 14 December | 20 + 21 December, 1 - 7:30 p.m.: "Pasinger Christkindlmarkt" in 81241 München - Pasing, on Schererplatz and around the local church "Maria Schutz".

24 November - 22 December: "Weihnachtsdorf" (Christmas village) in 80593 München / Munich, in the courtyard of the Residenz (palace) on Odeonsplatz / Residenzstraße. Open daily 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. except for the last day when it shuts down at 8 p.m. The "Odeonsplatz" U-Bahn station (subway) is directly in front of the Residenz, frequented by lines U3 (red), U4 (green), U5 (brown), and U6 (blue).

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24 November - 23 December: "Bogenhausener Weihnachtszauberwald" (only GE) in 81925 München / Munich on Rosenkavalierplatz. "Weihnachtszauberwald" translates as "magical Christmas forest", referring to the over 500 fir trees with thousands of lights that surround this market. Around 40 rustic wooden stalls are the temporary homes of vendors, artisans, and chefs who all have something interesting to offer. The culinary delights include a piglet from the grill, Glühweinbratwurst (Bratwurst made with or soaked in mulled wine), roast apples, Glühwein (mulled wine), Feuerzangenbowle (flaming wine punch, link in EN), and fruit punch. There is also a different live performance every day at 5 p.m. Opening hours: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily. On 24 December, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

27 November - 23 December, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily: "Christkindlmarkt am Sendlinger Tor" in 80336 München / Munich at the Sendlinger-Tor-Platz. The gate known as Sendlinger Tor is gently illuminated by the small but unique Christkindlmarkt, with over 40 stalls selling international goods like nativity scenes from Tyrol and Peru, elegant baubles with motifs of Austrian Empress Elisabeth (very popular in Germany) and Bavarian King Ludwig II, Indian handiworks (not Native-American!), and much more.

26 November - 23 December: Christmas Market at the "Chinesischer Turm" in the Englischer Garten (park), in 80538 München / Munich, Englischer Garten 3. The beautiful wintry park is the perfect setting for this traditional market. The German Nikolaus will visit the market at the weekends, a brass combo will play from the tower every Monday and Friday at 5 p.m. (until 7 p.m.), and you can take a tour around the park in a horse-and-carriage. Open Monday - Friday, midday - 8:30 p.m. | Saturday + Sunday, 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

27 November - 23 December, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily: Medieval Christmas Market in 80333 München / Munich on Wittelsbacher Platz. Jugglers, storytellers, fire eaters - they all are part of this Medieval Advent Spectaculum - the link offers English and German language options, just click on the respective flag; If the background music annoys you, you can turn it off at the end of the left menu. But do try the virtual tour: simply move the mouse slightly left or right to navigate. A varied entertainment program completes the market.

26 November - 24 December, "Haidhausener Weihnachtsmarkt" (only GE) in 81667 München / Munich on Weißenburger Platz. Opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Thursday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Christmas Eve only10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Every Friday sees a "Haidhauser Lichternacht" 5 - 6 p.m. - it's a parade with lanterns, by the local children.

27 November - 24 December, in 80331 München / Munich on Marienplatz. Check out their homepage in deutsch and in English. This is Munich's main Christmas market, and it is also the oldest in the city. A highlight every year is the "Himmelswerkstatt" (~ Santa's workshop) for children ages 6 to 12. And don't miss the huge exhibition of nativity scenes at the Richard-Strauss-Brunnen (fountain) just a few feet away from the Marienplatz. But one of the most fascinating traditions is the "Krampuslauf". The dark, eerie companion of St. Nikolaus demands respect from the bad little kids, and warns them to behave better in the next year. Twice during the duration of this Christmas market will the Krampus appear: on the two Saturdays, 08 and 22 Dec, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Great photo opportunity with the wild "Gesellen"! Only a few yards away, on Neuhauser Straße, is the unique "Kripperlmarkt" (only GE), a special market with everything you need to build your own nativity scene. Of course there will be many mangers on show. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | On Christmas Eve 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

26 November - 24 December: "Schwabinger Weihnachtsmarkt" (EN + GE) in 80803 München / Munich at the Forum Münchner Freiheit in Leopoldstraße. The concept has been one of an artists' market from the very beginning. An unmistakable flair can be found here with the high level of artistic talent and craftsmanship. This is further underlined by the quality of the daily cultural program and fine foods. All concerts and events are free of charge. Opening hours: Starts at 6 p.m. with a festive program on the first day. | Then Monday - Friday midday - 8:30 p.m. | Saturday + Sunday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Christmas Eve 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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06 December 14 - 06 January 15: The Largest Flaming Wine Punch in the World (only GE) in 80331 München / Munich, in the inner courtyard of the Isartor gate, Tal 43. The concept of the largest Feuerzangenbowle (flaming wine punch, link in EN) is making a stop in Munich again this year. The Isartor gate is a romantic backdrop for the truly gigantic copper cauldron filled with 9,000 liters (ca. 2,380 gallons) of Feuerzangenbowle, an aromatic mixture of rum, red wine and sugar. The Feuerzangenbowle has been made very popular in Germany by an old B&W film that still gets repeated regularly on TV. Opening hours: Daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Christmas Eve 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | New Year's Eve 11 a.m. - 3 a.m.

Neustadt an der Waldnaab: 92660 Neustadt an der Waldnaab is just north of Weiden.

Sunday, 30 November, 2 - 6 p.m.: on Stadtplatz.

Nittenau: 93149 Nittenau is ca. 30 km / 20 miles NE of Regensburg.

Friday - Sunday, 05 - 07 December, on Marktplatz (ca. 30 km / 20 miles NE of Regensburg). Parking: A large, central car park is located right next to the fest site on Jahnweg

Nordheim am Main: 97334 Nordheim am Main is ca. 20 km / 12 miles north of Kitzingen.

22 + 23 November, and 29 + 30 November, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.: along Langgasse. A very popular feature of this Christmas market is the "Präsente-Bazar" with presents already wrapped up. An exhibition of nativity scenes completes the program.

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Nürnberg and its Suburbs:

28 - 30 November: in 90547 Stein near Nürnberg, Mecklenburger Platz (ca. 9 km / 5 miles SE of Nürnberg). Opening hours: Friday 6 - 9 p.m. | Saturday 3 - 9 p.m. | Sunday 2 - 7:30 p.m.

28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December: in 90513 Zirndorf on Marktplatz (ca. 11 km / 7 miles west of Nürnberg). Opening hours: Friday and Saturday 3 - 8 p.m., Sunday 2 - 8 p.m.

28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December | 12 - 14 December | 19 - 21 December:At Gut Wolfgangshof (only GE) in 90513 Zirndorf-Anwanden, Weitersdorfer Straße 22 (ca. 15 km / 9 miles west of Nürnberg's city center). Opening hours: Friday 3 - 8 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday midday - 8 p.m. | A free car park is on site. In the wonderful setting of the historic grange, one hundred artisans will display their handcrafted goods in traditional wooden booths, illuminated by thousands of torches and candles. The highlight will be a daily fire show at 6:30 p.m. Children have a special "magic forest" to discover, go camel riding, or paint their own Christmas tree decorations. Admission: 16 and older: € 4 | Children 6 - 15: € 1 | Special reductions for large groups, students and active-duty soldiers; take along your ID. Note: This is a replacement for the Christmas market on Schloss Hexenagger, for those of you who are familiar with the area. More information at the end of this document.

28 November - 24 December: Christkindlesmarkt in 90403 Nürnberg. You can find details in English online. Opening hours: Friday, 28 November: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., with the Christkindl's Grand Opening speech at 5:30 p.m. | All other days: Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | On 24 December: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Special Features at the Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt:

- "Nürnberger Kinderweihnacht" (Children's Christmas) on Hans-Sachs-Platz. It has been part of the Nürnberg market since 1999 and is especially appreciated by families. It features traditional rides and a wealth of activities for kids. Same opening hours as the Christkindlesmarkt.

- Christmas Market of the Partner Cities, on Rathausplatz. The highly popular ”little brother“ of the regular Weihnachtsmarkt is the one by Nürnberg’s partner cities (only GE). Great opportunity for buying international gifts! Proceedings of the stall run by the “Amt für Internationale Beziehungen“ (Office for International Relations) will be donated to social projects in the partner cities.

- Lantern Procession to the Nuremberg Castle on Thursday, 11 December. It starts on Hauptmarkt (main market square) at 5:45 p.m., and goes past the City Hall and St. Sebaldus Church up to the Castle. On the sandstone cliffs in front of the castle, the boys and girls form tableaux retelling the Christmas story, accompanied by Christmas songs.

- Daily tours with the "Postkutsche", the yellow horse-and-carriage, between 1 and 7 p.m. The tours last around 20 minutes and cannot be reserved in advance. Tickets cost € 4 for adults, and € 2.50 for children. Departure is from the "historical post office" (historisches Postamt), booth 160, on Rathausplatz near the fountain "Schöner Brunnen". You can buy your tickets at this booth and also have your Christmas mail stamped with the special Christkindlesmarkt stamp.

28 November 14 - 01 January 15: The Largest Flaming Wine Punch in the World (only GE) in 90403 Nürnberg at the Fleischbrücke (bridge). The concept of the largest Feuerzangenbowle (flaming wine punch, link in EN) is making a stop in Nürnberg again this year. Over the years, a whole Feuerzangenbowlen village has been set up along the Pegnitz river. A truly gigantic copper cauldron filled with 9,000 liters (ca. 2,380 gallons) of Feuerzangenbowle, an aromatic mixture of rum, red wine and sugar, and six restaurateurs invite everyone to celebrate the this nostalgic fest. The Feuerzangenbowle has been made very popular in Germany by an old B&W film that still gets repeated regularly on TV. Opening hours: Daily between 28 November and 30 December 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | On Christmas Eve only 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | On 25 and 26 December only 4 - 9 p.m. | New Year's Eve 4 p.m. - 3 a.m. (large party into the next morning).

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Sunday, 14 December, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.: in 90579 Langenzenn, on and around Prinzregentenplatz and Rosenstraße. Langenzenn is ca. 27 km / 17 miles west of Nürnberg. Visitors will be greeted with the full Christmas program: beautiful arts and crafts wares in around 90 stalls the Christkind with its angels, brass bands, choirs, and a wonderful program. Suggested car parks: You can park on Südstraße (on either side of the marker on linked map), along Gewerbestraße, or at the restaurant car park on Nürnberger Straße 3.

Oberammergau: 82487 Oberammergau is ca. 20 km / 12 miles north of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Sunday, 30 November, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.: on Kirchplatz at the Church of St. Peter and Paul along Ettaler Straße. After a church service, it is tradition that the "Oberammergauer Bläserquartett" (brass quartet) opens the market in front of the church. Of course you'll find everything at this market that you expect: handcrafted goods, decorations, candles, foods, and much more. All sales revenue will be donated to charity. A festive end to this Christmas market is the Advent concert in the Church of St. Peter and Paul at 7:30 p.m.

Sat. + Sun., 06 + 07 December | Fri. - Sun., 12 - 14 December: in front of the "Pilatushaus" on Ludwig-Thoma-Straße 10, all the way to Max-Streibl-Platz. Opening hours: Friday 3 - 7 p.m. | Saturday midday - 7 p.m. | Sunday midday - 6 p.m. This is a traditional Bavarian Christmas market just as you would expect it: a 'live' nativity scene, performances by local choirs and brass bands, a children's carousel, rides in a horse-drawn carriage, Alphorn blowers, and of course the Nikolaus will bring little tokens to the little darlings.

Ochsenfurt: 97199 Ochsenfurt is ca. 17 km / 10 miles SW of Kitzingen.

Saturday + Sunday, 13 + 14 December: in the Altstadt = old city, and on Hauptstraße. Known as the "Ochsenfurter Adventsgässle", this Christmas market is located between Neues Rathaus (new city hall) and Schlössle (little mansion), past the Ziehbrunnen fountain, and along Bad- and Spitalgasse. Arts and crafts wares, culinary delights, music and sweets, are all to be found at this Christmas market. And of course the Christkind and the Nikolaus will be there with small gifts for the children. They will be accompanied by the "Ochsenfurter Zuckerfee", the symbolic figure of Ochsenfurt. Opening hours: Saturday 3 - 7 p.m. | Sunday 2 - 7 p.m.

Ornbau: 91737 Ornbau is ca. 17 km / 11 miles south of Ansbach.

Saturday, 29 November: in the Altstadt = historic town center. This proud little town is a favourite with visitors to Franconia, as it still has an intact wall with moat surrounding the Altstadt, and a truly historical center with lovely old buildings and two city gates.

If you visit, do walk along the Stadtmauer (wall) and exit it at the open wooden doors - into a tiny paradise. A local artist has installed a "Bicycle Rapunzel" (true!) and a couple of other artefacts. Cross the bridge over the moat and turn left where the moat ends, and you'll be walking along a path lined with rose bushes and other plants. The path takes you past some goats who keep the grass in the moat short, and around to the south side of the city wall where you'll be passing between the river and lovely allotments that line the outside of the wall. You can then re-enter Ornbau via the southern gate. Don't worry, Ornbau is not very big so it's only a short walk. Note: Please park your car along Weidenbacher Straße as there are hardly any parking spaces in the Vorstadt or the Altstadt. From this car park, it's only about 500 yards to the Altstadt.

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Pappenheim: 91788 Pappenheim is ca. 62 km / 40 miles SE of Ansbach.

Sat. + Sun., 29 + 30 November | Sat. + Sun., 06 + 07 December: at the Burg (castle, link only in German), Marktplatz 5. Beautifully illuminated, the romantic castle is the perfect backdrop for this lovely Christmas market. The German Nikolaus will visit too, and bring many a present to the children. Open Saturday 4 - 8 p.m., Sunday 2 - 7 p.m. Admission is € 2 pp, children 10 or older pay € 0.50.

Parsberg: 92331 Parsberg is ca. 15 km / 9 miles SW of Hohenfels.

Friday - Sunday, 28 - 30 November, Castle Christmas (only GE) at the Parsberg castle. Opening hours: Friday 5:30 p.m. | Saturday at 3 p.m. | Sunday at midday. | The market ends each day at 10 p.m.

Saturday + Sunday, 06 + 07 December, in Lupburg at the castle (subdivision of 92331 Parsberg, ca. 13 km / 8 miles SW of Hohenfels).

Pegnitz: 91257 Pegnitz is ca. 60 km / 36 miles NE of Nürnberg, or ca. 13 km / 8 miles east of Pottenstein.

Sat. + Sun., 29 + 30 November: around the Marienkirche (Church of St. Mary's), Am Schlossberg. They are open Saturday 2 - 8 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Highlight is the appearance of the Christkind on Saturday, and rides in a horse-and-carriage on Sunday. Of course there will be plenty to see and do for children as well.

Pottenstein: 91278 Pottenstein is in the beautiful Fränkische Schweiz.

Sunday, 30 November, 1 - 8 p.m.: in the town center. Many attractions await the visitors, but (arguably) the best will be rides in horse-drawn carriages through the pretty town.

Pullman City Fun Park: The Pullman City Fun Park is in 94535 Eging am See, Ruberting 30 (ca. 100 km / 62 miles SE of Regensburg).

Open only Fridays - Sundays: 28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December | 12 - 14 December | 19 - 21 December Courtesy Translation by Yvonne Willner, Pullman City Gruppenevents. We would be happy to welcome you and your friends to our German-American Christmas Market at the Pullman City Fun Park. The German-American Christmas Market has become a huge attraction because of its uniqueness and beauty. Our Main Street is dipped in romantic light with a huge Christmas tree in its center, and the festively decorated Music Hall and the Black Bison Saloon are popular meeting places for our visitors. And for those who'd love to stay longer, overnight accommodations are available aplenty. The park opens Saturdays and Sundays at 11 a.m., while the stalls of the Christmas Market do not open until 3:30 p.m. Admission is 2.50 Euros per person. Some of the highlights: * Manger with live animals * Many Christmas stalls with hand-crafted gifts and artefacts * Children's carousel and many other rides * The Holy Three Kings * Glühwein stands with typical American delicacies * Story tellers enchant both adults and kids with their tales in the cozy ambience of the Mandan Earth House, supported by background music played on the hurdy-gurdy (hand organ)

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* Santa Claus has little presents for all children and for those still young-at-heart * Father Christmas sings Christmas carols From 8:30 p.m. on: Live C&W music and dancing at the Music Hall. The Music Hall and the Saloon are open until 1 a.m. Thereafter, on weekends, the Pina Colada Bar or Beavers Tavern are open for a good night drink.

The Pullman City Fun Park offers a large variety of non-violent Western activities for the whole family: Western shows, Native American dances, magic shows, and much more; the whole show program is online - in English. Opening times: 23 March - 03 Nov. 2014, daily from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Admission (in EN): Adults: € 15.50 | Children 5 - 16 years: € 8 | Children under 5 if accompanied by their parents: free. | Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children under 16): € 35 | Dogs on a leash: € 1 | Visitors dressed in historical Western costumes (representing ca. 1740 - 1880) get in for free! Outside their opening season you can access the premises for free but there will be no shows or other entertainment.

Regensburg:

Thursday, 27 November - Tuesday, 23 December: in 93047 Regensburg around the Neupfarrplatz (pedestrian zone). Grand opening on Thursday, 27 November at 5 p.m. with the Nikolaus. Wednesday afternoons are special children's days (starting at 2 p.m.). St. Nikolaus will be making his appearances on these days with little tokens for the lil'uns. Regular opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., | Thursday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Further details are online with an English language option (which wasn't working at the time of writing this document).

Thursday, 27 November - Tuesday, 23 December: Romantic Christmas Market at Schloss Thurn und Taxis (palace), 93047 Regensburg, Emmeramsplatz. Opening hours: Sunday - Wednesday midday - 10 p.m. | Thursday - Saturday midday - 11 p.m. The romantic backdrop of St. Emmeram gives the "Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt“ at the Thurn und Taxis palace an incredible flair. Thousands of candles, torches and lanterns illuminate the impressive courtyard and makes it look like the cozy little huts are straight out of a fairy tale. Right in the middle, a huge Christmas tree oversees the busy little Christmas village. This PDF (in GE) will give you more information and a site map. Admission: € 6.50 pp Monday - Friday; and € 8.50 pp at the weekends. | Children (6 – 16 years) pay € 2 pp. | Groups of ten people receive one ticket for free (9 pay, 1 is free).

German-American Christmas at Pullman City. Photo © Pullman City

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Roth: 91154 Roth is ca. 30 km / 19 miles south of Nürnberg. Click for suggested car parks around the city center.

Saturday, 29 November - Sunday, 07 December: in front of Schloss Ratibor (mansion), Hauptstraße 1. Open Monday - Friday 4 - 8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sunday midday - 8 p.m.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber:

Friday, 28 November - Tuesday, 23 December: Reiterlesmarkt in 91541 Rothenburg on Marktplatz, on Grüner Markt and Kirchplatz. Grand Opening on Friday, 28 November, at 5 p.m. on Marktplatz; Opening hours: Sunday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Every year Rothenburg is transformed from a summer's dream into a winter wonderland. Experience the enchanting atmosphere at the Christmas Market, the so-called "Reiterlesmarkt". This Market dates back to the 15th century and is therefore one of the oldest in Germany. Its name refers to an old Teutonic legend: In pre-Christian time, the Teutons believed in a rider who would take care of a deceased person’s soul. While the Teutons were afraid of this mystic figure, people in the middle ages changed their attitude towards this rider, eagerly expecting him to appear because - according to the legend - he changed from a wild, rude man to a friendly messenger who brings gifts to all men on earth. A painting of this famous rider can be seen on the facade of the city hall. But on several occasions, he “becomes alive” again. For example, when the market is opened or when the children of the town go on their candlelight procession. The Reiterlesmarkt (in English) is always held from last Friday in November to the day before Christmas Eve.

Schmidmühlen:

92287 Schmidmühlen is ca. 20 km / 12.5 miles NE of Hohenfels.

29 + 30 November all around Kirchplatz = Church Square, in the town center. Opening hours have not been listed online.

Reiterlesmarkt in Rothenburg. Photo © Rothenburg-Tourismus.de

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Schwabach: 91126 Schwabach is ca. 20 km / 12.5 miles south of Nürnberg.

Friday - Sunday, 05 - 07 December and 11 - 14 December: on Ludwigstraße / Königsplatz. Opening hours: Thursday 4 - 8 p.m. | Friday - Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. The highlight here is the traditional "Lichterschiffchen-Fahren" , candle-lit- paper ships, on the Schwabach river on Sunday, 07 December, at 5 p.m. And don't miss the "Mittelfränkische Trachtenmuseum en miniature“ (their local museum in small) displayed on Königsplatz.

Schwäbisch Hall: The location is ca. 75 km / 46 miles west of Ansbach.

Saturday + Sunday, 22 + 23 Nov: "Pre-Christmas Market" (Vorweihnachtlicher Markt) at the open-air museum "Hohenloher Freilandmuseum" (only GE) in 74523 Schwäbisch Hall - Wackershofen subdivision, at Dorfstraße 53, ph 0791-97-1010. Your sat-nav might find it under Moorwiesenweg 1 if your maps are brand-new.

Friday - Sunday, 28 - 30 November: Arts & Crafts Market along Am Spitalbach. Open Friday 1 - 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. All goods sold here have been exquisitely crafted by the artist; these are items you cannot find in stores.

Thursday, 27 November - Sunday, 21 December, 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., on Marktplatz in the historical center. There are plenty of pay-and-display car parks dotted around the Altstadt but please be aware that the city was built on a hill and is quite steep in places. Access for wheelchairs or buggies is available. Grand opening is on 27 November at 6 p.m. Every day you can listen to a different choir during their open-air concert. There are also special activities for children, such as cookie-baking, arts & crafts, and a play area. In the evenings, the night watchman will take you on a tour of the medieval city. Various events accompany the Christmas market (only GE): a "Shopping Night" on Friday, 28 Nov.; an art expo on the second Advent weekend (6 + 7

Dec.), rides in a horse-and-carriage on 13 + 14 Dec, every half hour from 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. On Saturday, 20 December, a fascinating fire show will take place on the steps leading up to the church. On the fourth Advent Sunday, 21 December, a special model train exhibition will be held in the Rathaus (city hall) between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. For a solemn yet festive end to the market, the Gospel choir "The Voices" will perform at 6 p.m.

Schwandorf: 92421 Schwandorf is ca. 45 km / 28 miles north of Regensburg.

27 - 30 November | 03 - 07 December | 10 - 14 December | 17 - 21 December, on Unterer Marktplatz = Lower Market Place. Opening hours: Thursday + Friday midday - 8 p.m. | Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sunday midday - 8 p.m.

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Schwarzenfeld: 92521 Schwarzenfeld is located along the A93, ca. 23 km / 14 miles west of Amberg.

Saturday, 29 November, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.: along Hauptstraße / Amberger Straße. The stores in the city center will also be open 1 - 8 p.m.

Schweinfurt:

Friday, 27 November - Tuesday, 23 December, in 97421 Schweinfurt, Marktplatz. There will be a new highlight every day: visit by the Nürnberger Christkind, Nikolaus (the German Santa Claus), a "Rock Christmas" evening, horse-drawn carriages, special Stollen, and much more! On the third advent weekend, an exquisite arts and crafts market is held in the exhibition room of the "Altes Rathaus" (old city hall). More details should soon be online. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sulzbach-Rosenberg: 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg is ca. 20 km / 12.5 miles south of Vilseck.

27 - 30 November | 04 - 07 December | 11 - 14 December | 18 - 21 December: on Luitpoldplatz. The market is open Thursday thru Saturday 3 - 8 p.m., Sunday 2 - 8 p.m.

Tüchersfeld: falls under the admin authority of 91278 Pottenstein, in the beautiful Fränkische Schweiz.

Saturday + Sunday, 06 + 07 December, 1 - 5 p.m. both days: at the Fränkische-Schweiz-Museum in Tüchersfeld, Am Museum 5.

Tüssling: 84577 Tüssling castle is ca. 7 km / 4 miles west of Altötting.

Always open Friday - Sunday: 28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December | 12 - 14 December | 19 - 21 December: Romantic Christmas Market at Schloss Tüssling (castle). Open Friday 3 - 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday midday - 8 p.m. Admission: Adults and children 16 or older: € 5 pp. | Children 6 - 15: € 1. | Reductions for students and active-duty soldiers - take along your ID. You can expect the full Christmas program at this market: over 90 artisans will display their unique wares in quaint wooden sheds and stalls, dotted along the courtyard, behind the stables, and in the Schlosspark (only GE). A sophisticated cultural program with hunting horn concerts, Christmas music and performances complements the market. Children can listen to fairy tales and try out handicrafts. An alley illuminated by hundreds of candles, torches and lampions will create a solemn atmosphere, and you can watch an exciting fire show or illuminated hot-air balloons (only in good weather). The "Cafe Stephanie" in the former malt house offers a Scottish Whisky bar and select delicacies. Since it's a bit of a distance to Tüssling, why not take this opportunity for a great day out: You could start the day with a visit to the (83209) Herrenchiemsee palace (in English), one of King Ludwig's famous castles right in the middle of idyllic Chiemsee lake. But please understand that opening hours are reduced during winter. Or if you like, you could travel to 84503 Altötting and visit the stunningly beautiful pilgrimage church (in English, click on the Union Flag at top right to change language). At the Kapellplatz / Chapel Square alone you'll find FOUR different churches that you can visit. Altötting will also offer you plenty of restaurants for a lovely lunch meal. And what better way to end this lovely trip with a visit to the Christmas market at Tüssling? Just when the sun sets and the lights come on is the perfect time for a leisurely stroll over the market, look out for some Christmas presents, and enjoy a cup of Glühwein - unless you're driving, of course!

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Vilseck:

Saturday + Sunday, 06 + 07 December: in 92249 Vilseck at the Burg Dagestein castle, inner courtyard. Opening hours: Saturday 4:30 - 9 p.m. Sunday 2 - 7 p.m. The castle is the perfect surrounding for this lovely market (only GE). Various booths will sell Christmas decorations and the typical Christmas foods, and various groups will perform dances and Christmas songs. Please park on Marktplatz and walk the few yards to the castle; there is no other parking available.

Vilshofen: 94474 Vilshofen is ca. 100 km / 65 miles SE of Regensburg.

28 - 30 November | 05 - 07 December | 12 - 14 December: "Schwimmender Christkindlmarkt" = floating Christmas market along the Danube river, onboard the ship of the "Reederei Wurm & Köck", and on the Donaupromenade. Opening hours: Friday 4 - 8 p.m. | Saturday 2 - 8 p.m. | Sunday 1 - 8 p.m. A traditional Christmas market with many exquisite arts and crafts goods, culinary delicacies - and a peculiarity: the "Größte Brettkrippe der Welt" (nativity scene) is onboard the ship - the scene is nearly 20 meters (22 yards) long and almost 3.50 meters (4 yards) high. Plus, there's a Christmas tree with 4,000 lights and 1,500 baubles; the "Donau-Almhütte", a hut with typical Bavarian interior, foods and Bavarian music; the "Vilshofener Stallweihnacht“ (nativity scene in a barn), and much more. Thousands of visitors flock to this market each year to go shopping, to enjoy the atmosphere, and to savour the food.

Waldsassen: 95652 Waldsassen is ca. 45 km / 28 miles north of Weiden.

Only on the Weekends: 29 + 30 November | 06 + 07 December, 2 - 8 p.m. each day: in front of the stunning basilica. The best car park is the free "Schwanensee" (Swan Lake). It is adjacent to the town center, and you can reach the town center via a small passage past the tourist office (sign-posted). Public toilets are alongside this walkway as well.

Weiden:

27 November - 23 December, in 92637 Weiden, Altstadt (historic city center). Click for a map of car parks. Grand opening on Thursday, 28 November, at 5 p.m. in front of the old Rathaus (city hall) in the pedestrian zone Weiden's Christmas market has been held annually since 1576 and nowadays offers free, interesting entertainment (at ca. 6 p.m.) on the steps of the Altes Rathaus (historic city hall). The Rathaus itself is turned into a Christmas calendar where a new "door" (window, really) is opened every day. Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Photo © Stadt Weiden

Waldsassen Monastery. Photo © Stiftsbasilika

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Windischeschenbach: 92670 Windischeschenbach is ca. 21 km / 13 miles north of Weiden.

Saturday + Sunday, 29 + 30 November: at the Schafferhof, in Neuhaus suburb, Burgstrasse 6, ph 09681-917-160. Everything at this arts and crafts market is unique, even the Zoigl (beer brewed by the local community) and the Schnapps. The market is held at the Schafferhof (the former farmyard) and at the castle which will pose the perfect surrounding for the subtle illumination and the gospel choir. Admission is: 2.- Euros pp (includes access to the museum), children are free. In case of bad weather, the concerts will be held in the Hl.-Geist-Kirche (church) in Neuhaus. The market is open Saturday 2 - 11:59 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Windsbach: 91575 Windsbach is ca. 22 km / 14 miles east of Ansbach.

Saturday + Sunday, 29 + 30 November: in the city center. Open Saturday 4 p.m. - midnight, and Sunday 1 - 7 p.m. Grand opening is on Saturday at 5 p.m., an hour after the market stalls open for business, with the Christkind and the famous Windsbacher Knabenchor (Boys Choir). A small car park is located just outside the historical city wall, at the library along Am Stadtgraben (one side) and Am Schießwasen (other side of the building).

Wolframs-Eschenbach: 91639 Wolframs-Eschenbach is ca. 18 km / 11 miles SE of Ansbach.

Saturday + Sunday, 13 + 14 December: in the churchyard, at the neighbouring Deutschordenschloss (mansion), and at the museum. The "Sternlesmarkt", as it is known, is held at the churchyard, at the "Bürgersaal" (community hall), at the gallery of the "Deutschordensschloss" (palace), and at the "Museum Wolfram von Eschenbach". Opening hours: Saturday 3 - 7 p.m., Sunday 1 - 8 p.m.

Würzburg:

Friday, 28 November - Tuesday, 23 December: in 97070 Würzburg on Marktplatz (Market Place). Opening hours: Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Sunday 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. Each weekend, you can also visit the exquisite Artisans Market with over 40 booths. They are open Saturdays 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., and Sundays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.