During December, the towns and cities of Germany open
wonderful Christmas markets. They may vary from region to region, with the
opening days and the food that is available.
In Berlin, the Christmas markets are open before Xmas and
after. Whereas, other regions of Germany pack up the Christmas market before
Christmas day. Berlin is Germany’s Capital and largest city. It is also widely
regarded as the most lively and artistic city in Germany.
Gendarmenmarkt
Christmas Market
Gendarmenmarkt is a very popular Christmas market that is
open at night. It is a very busy market, although you may have to pay an
entrance fee of 1-2 Euros. Here you can enjoy all the specialities of a German
Christmas market and more. There are stands selling Bratwurst, Gluwein, Feuerzangenbowle
(an alcoholic drink) and much more.
There is also a whole range of shops
selling arts and crafts products, which is common across Germany.
The Gendarmenmarkt market is very popular and busy and has
some outdoor music and stage, aswell. If you are in Germany over the Christmas
period, you should try to get to Gendarmenmarkt.
This area also has a large La Galerie Lafayette, with a
great food court and building design. This shop then merges with a high end
shopping mall.
Other markets
There are also major Christmas markets in Spandau, which is
quite a cosy and attractive Christmas market. Potsdamer Platz also has a large Christmas
market, which is great for children, as it has many rides for children and some
indoor bars for the adults. The surrounding area is also very interesting.
Charlottenburg
Castle Christmas Market and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church Christmas Market
have two other major Christmas Markets. However, Berlin possesses between 50
and 60 Christmas markets, so it is always possible to find one and they can all
possess they own magic feel.
Weather
Berlin is one of
Germany’s most eastern cities and possesses a very continental climate, with
extremely cold winters. You need to be prepared for extremely cold conditions
and remember that the majority of Christmas markets are outside events.
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