8-Day German Christmas Markets

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In an hour, you'll reach the wonderful spa resort town of Baden-Baden and spend the day enjoying this lovely town with its numerous Belle Epoque villas and meticulously kept gardens. Go shopping in the quaint town centre, visit a fabulous Art Nouveau 19th-century hot springs spa or embark on a beautiful two-hour hike in the rocky hills surrounding Baden-Baden. Explore the enchanting Christmas Market –one of Germany‘s finest– and later you can take a scenic drive along the Black Forest High Road.

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After crisscrossing the valleys of the mystical Black Forest, you'll reach Stuttgart, the cradle of automobiles since 1885 and a thriving city with a bustling town centre, elegant shops, first-rate restaurants and world-class museums. You can tour the city and visit the Mercedes Benz Museum and the Christmas market before heading to the Christmas market in the historic city of Esslingen. In the late afternoon, you'll arrive in Rothenburg, Germany‘s best-preserved and prettiest medieval town.

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Today, it is suggested that you spend a relaxing and rewarding day in and around Rothenburg. Begin the day at one of the old town towers which offers splendid views of Rothenburg. Rothenburg‘s historic half-timbered buildings are the perfect backdrop for its enchanting Christmas Market on Market Square. You can also take part in a chocolate-making workshop, take a ride along the Romantic Road to Dinkelsbühl, and in the evening, head out with the Night Watchman of Rothenburg for a unique tour.

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Today, you'll cruise through the Franconian landscape to Nuremberg. Upon arrival, you'll set out on a self-guided discovery tour. Nuremberg prospered as an Imperial City in the Middle Ages and today boasts one of Europe‘s largest medieval town centres with the Imperial Castle proudly towering over the city. The Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt (Christmas Market) in the Old Town Centre is probably Germany‘s finest and most iconic Christmas Market.

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Today, you'll embark on a journey to one of Franconia‘s prettiest towns and best kept secrets: the utterly charming town of Bamberg. On your way to Bamberg, it is suggested that you take a detour via the River Main Wine Country to sample delicious local Franconia wines at one of the local vintners' wine cellars. With its unique accumulation of more than 2,400 well-preserved medieval buildings, Bamberg boasts Germany‘s largest original medieval town centre. Upon arrival, you can start exploring.

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Today, you'll board one of Germany‘s sleek high-speed trains and travel to Erfurt, a wonderful example of a city that declined under communist rule and now has been beautifully restored. With its historic town centre and vibrant street life Erfurt has turned into one of the most charming and towns in all of Germany. You'll explore the city on foot with a local guide and even have the option to walk in Martin Luther's footsteps. When you get peckish, chase the smell of Thuringia Bratwursts.