Christkindlesmarkt, Christmas market in Germany
The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg is one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in the world.
The first mention of the Christkindlesmarkt dates back to 1628.
The event begins with a speech by the Nuremberg Christkind.
The market runs from the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent until December 24.
Specialty of the region includes Nuremberg gingerbread.
Website: https://christkindlesmarkt.de
GPS coordinates: 49.45394,11.07727
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:35
This collection gathers destinations that embody Christmas traditions around the world. It explores winter celebrations from the Arctic Circle to European historic centers, passing through major American cities. Each location offers its own interpretation of year-end festivities. The selection includes centuries-old markets such as Strasbourg's, which features three hundred chalets in the Alsatian capital, and Nuremberg's market with two hundred booths in the medieval old town. Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi welcomes visitors directly on the Arctic Circle, while New York showcases the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the Santaland installation at Macy's. Christian landmarks like Bethlehem complete this collection, alongside Brooklyn residential neighborhoods transformed by December lights.
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