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Christmas markets along the Romantic Road


The romantic road connects unique nature with amazing cultural highlights and convinces with its hospitality. As if back in the middle ages, you can marvel at the beauty of imposing buildings and sights. A winter visit to this region can become a very special highlight to your trip. Countless Christmas markets lie close to the historical cities and lure with their Christmassy dainties and beverages.

Tips for the most beautiful Christmas markets along the romantic road

Visit the wintry romantic road and enjoy the charm of Christmas in this peerless region. We have put together a few Christmas markets for you, which are awaiting your visit:

The Wuerzburg Christmas market

The Christmas market in Wuerzburg combines warm atmosphere with tradition, as well as a welcoming decoration. The Christmas market has a long-lasting tradition, starting all the way back in 1800 and continuing on until today. Completed by the historical scenery with the Lady Chapel and Falkenhaus, the market presents itself in a very poetic and welcoming way. 100 market stands offer a great variety of goods from Christmas ornaments and spices, carvings and toys. Take a break and recharge with a hot cup of mulled wine and freshly roasted almonds on this festive market. Be spoiled by the culinary remarkableness or simply go for a stroll, enjoying its warm and cozy atmosphere.

Reiterle market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber - Christmas market in Rothenburg

At the end of every year, a Christmas market enlivens the medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Ever since the 15th century, the winding streets and squares around the town hall in combination with the main market square offer the ideal location for the Christmas market. Different cultural events such as the Rothenburg Master concert accompany the Christmas time. The main highlight is the concert of the Rothenburg Reiterle, which is also name giver to the Christmas market.

Castle of Neuschwanstein © AugustusTours

The romantic Advent market in Fuessen

Fuessen, situated near the famous Neuschwanstein castle, presents its wintry romantic charm in December. During the Advent, the baroque inner-courtyard of the Monastery of St. Mang transforms itself into a colourful land of lights. The festively decorated market stands await their visitors with handmade wreaths and flowery arrangements, mulled wine and other Christmas delicacies such as waffles and biscuits.

Augsburg Christmas market

The Christmas market in Augsburg is one of the most well-known Christmas markets in Germany, attracting a great amount of visitors every year. This Christmas market has been taking place for the last 500 years, fascinating the young and elderly alike until today. The illuminated streets with their unique atmosphere invite you for a visit and a leisurely walk. Traditional sweets and drinks will complement your stay in Augsburg.

Travel tips for christmas markets

Christmas markets along the romantic road give you a great opportunity to turn your winter journey into a very special adventure. Here you can find our tour offer for a journey along the Romantic Road. A must for every Christmas lover! Contact us and we will happily help you book your dream journey!

Here you find more information about Christmas markets in Germany that definitely worth a visit!

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