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The largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Frankfurt and Rhine-Main

Christmas markets exude a very special, incomparable atmosphere. Glittering Christmas trees, brightly lit wooden stalls and the smell of mulled wine and roasted almonds quickly create a homely festive mood even on grey winter days. In the Rhine-Main area there are some very nice, larger Christmas markets, which enchant whole city centres with a wonderful glow of lights. Our top tips are:

The Frankfurt Christmas Market

11/27 - 12/21.2023

On and around the Römerberg

.The Christmas market around Frankfurt's Römer is not only the second oldest, but also one of the largest and most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany. The Römerberg provides a wonderful backdrop for the Christmas tree and the stalls surrounding it. Special highlights are the Frankfurt city bells on the Saturday before the 1st Advent, the Christmas market of Frankfurt artists or even the tower blowing from the Altan of St. Nicholas Church (always on Wednesdays and Saturdays)

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Mainz

30 Nov - 23 Dec.2023

On the historic market square

In the shadow of the Maizer Cathedral, the glow of lights of this market can unfold especially beautiful. In front of the historic backdrop, you can expect about 100 stalls with handicrafts, homemade toys, Christmas decorations and of course many culinary delights. A real eye-catcher is of course this year again the eleven-meter-high, richly decorated Christmas pyramid.

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Darmstadt

11/20 - 12/23.2023

Around the castle

Darmstadt's city center will again be filled with Christmas magic. Illuminated booths offering mulled wine, treats or handicrafts, the smell of gingerbread and roasted almonds - all this puts visitors in an enchanting Christmas mood. The stalls from Darmstadt's twin cities and "Heiligs Blechle - Der Foodtruck-Weihnachtsmarkt im Carree" are among the popular highlights.

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Shooting Star Market Wiesbaden

11/28 - 12/23.2023

On the Schloßplatz

Not only the enchanting lighting concept make a visit to the shooting star market so atmospheric. Also the numerous booths or the festive supporting program provide a festive atmosphere. A real highlight: the view from the Ferris wheel on the illuminated market. So beautiful!

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Hanau

11/27 - 12/22.2023

On the market place

.Hesse's largest Advent calendar and fairy-tale atmosphere at the foot of the monument of the Brothers Grimm characterize this beautiful Christmas market. You can expect music, more than 75 sales and gastronomic stands and the artists' Christmas market in the town hall.

Bad Homburg

from Nov. 25, on all Advent weekends (Fri. - Sun.)

Am Landgrafen-Schloss

The romantic Christmas market at the castle is just in the evening hours an incredibly beautiful experience. This can be crowned with a visit to the various actions of the "Christmas City Bad Homburg" the festive crown.

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Seligenstadt

30 Nov - 17 Dec.2023

Freihof

The festively illuminated market square of Seligenstadt is the venue of the popular Advent market. In addition to the numerous stalls where you can buy Christmas decorations, handicrafts and culinary delights, there is music for Advent and more on every Advent Saturday.

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Michelstadt

01 Dec - 23 Dec.2023

Historic Downtown

.More than 100 sales huts in particularly beautiful wooden construction, which stand in the streets and alleys around the world-famous historic half-timbered town hall from 1484, invite you to stroll and enjoy this enchanting Christmas market. The Christmas crib and the large Christmas pyramid also provide the right atmosphere here.

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Kassel

11/24 - 12/26.2023

Friedrichsplatz and Königsplatz

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The fairy tale Christmas market in Kassel is 2022 completely in the sign of "Hans im Glück". Common singing, a fairy tale forest, the fairy tale pyramid and more expect you here beside numerous festively decorated booths. Special highlight: the market is also open from 27 - 30.12. once again.

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Christmas Market of Nations in Rüdesheim

November 20 - December 23.2023

Altstadt

.More than 20 nations come together here to offer handicrafts, culinary specialties or special customs at festively decorated stalls - and all this in the truly uniquely beautiful market atmosphere of the historic old town. For the 28th time, the beautiful Christmas Market of Nations will take place this year. A particularly atmospheric event is the Thomasnacht with the traditional parade through the old town. Simply wonderful!

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