German Christmas Markets: Classics, Highlights and Special Locations

Every year, Germany boasts around 2,500 Christmas markets, more than any other country! We'll share everything you need to know: the most beautiful, popular, and unusual markets, the types of food available at each, and the traditions that characterize each region. Which German Christmas markets have you already visited? Let us know in the comments! 00:00 Intro 01:04 Superlatives and record setters: Cologe, Dresden, Dortmund, Schlitz, Berlin 03:02 Folcloric figures: Santa Claus, the Christchild, the Reiterle and the Krampus 05:06 Regional specialties: Printen, Elisenlebkuchen, kale and striezel or Christ stollen 06:48 Unconventional & hot markets: Santa Pauli in Hamburg, Christmas Avenue in Berlin, Hot tub in Esslingen 08:19 Unique locations: Recklinghaisen CREDITS: Report: Kerstin Schmidt Edit: Klaus Hellmig, Sebastian Ziegler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to DW Travel youtube.com/dwtravel Would you like to find out more about DW Travel? ▸Facebook: facebook.com/dw.travel ▸Instagram: instagram.com/dw_travel DW Travel is showing you the captivating world of travel. Come along with us to regions and cities in Germany, throughout Europe and to far-away destinations. #christmas #christmasmarket #germany #cologne #dresden