Top Nuremberg Seasonal & Special Occasions

Christkindlesmarkt is a Christmas market that is held annually in Nuremberg, Germany. It takes place during Advent in the Hauptmarkt, the central square in Nuremberg’s old town, and in adjoining squares and streets. With about two million visitors a year the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world. Every year the Christmas market begins on the Friday preceding the first Sunday in Advent and ends on December 24, unless that day is a Sunday.

Nuremberg comes alive during the Holidays, making the visit of the Christmas Market a once in a life time experience. With its hundreds of years of history, this is of one of the most impressive Christmas Markets in Europe and the most famous in Germany. The smells of cinnamon and other spices, roasted almonds, Nuremberg grilled Bratwurst sausages, gingerbread and chocolate covered fruits mixed with the lingering aroma of the famous mulled wine Glühwein or rum punch will capture your senses. From the children’s market and its old-fashioned carousel, the Ferris wheel and steam train to the medieval charm and the aroma of gingerbread, Nuremberg has it all for Christmas. Join our tour to discover the secrets of Santa and the hidden gems of Nuremberg.