Christmas markets 2023 in Bavaria (Germany): where to see the best

Travel to meet famous people Christmas markets in Germany It is an aspiration of all of us who like to travel.

So on the winter trip I recently took through Bavaria, southern region of Germany, which had as its main objective visit Neuschwanstein Castle, a walk through the Christmas markets.

It is one of the most popular traditions of germany, which extends throughout the country from north to south, and that during the Christmas season envelops the cities and towns with a very special charm.

Some of the best known Christmas markets in Germany are Chriskindlesmarkt de Nuremberg and Striezel market de Dresden

When to see Christmas markets in Germany: dates

But in the state of Bavaria There are also many towns where, in the weeks before the arrival of the Christmas You can enjoy this tradition.

La time of the year where these markets are set up is in Advent, specific, from the end of November until December 24 or 25, although in some cases they last longer.

This year can be a good opportunity to prepare a winter getaway and enjoy the charm of this tradition.

How to visit Christmas markets 2023 in Germany

In order to plan your trip, you should know that in the Christmas markets in Germany You will find booths where they offer you a wide variety of handmade productsUntil the typical Christmas sweets of each region.

You will see that the booths where you can drink the famous mulled wine with spices (Mulled wine), which, given the cold weather it usually gets, becomes a very comforting drink.

The Christmas markets are complemented by an extensive program of music concerts and choral songs, as well as activities aimed at children.

Kempten Christmas Market

In my cited trip to bavaria I had the opportunity to visit the Kempten Christmas Market, small town in the region of Allgavia (Allgäu), already located near the Alps, an hour and a half southwest of Munich.

Considered as the largest Christmas market in Bavaria, every Christmas it settles in the old town.

Specifically, in the nerve center of this Bavarian town that is the Rathausplatz, Town Hall Square.

There you can see a beautiful stone building that houses the town hall, which was built in 1474 to replace the old wooden building.

Known as Weihnachtliches, Kempten Christmas market dates They run from the end of November until before Christmas Day, although on December 31 and every Saturday in January the market is also active.

The Kempten Christmas Market opening hours They are, Monday to Friday, from 12 to 20 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays it remains open until 21 p.m.

Füssen Christmas Market

Another market that I visited on that trip was Fussen, very nice town of 15.000 inhabitants, one of the most visited in Bavaria Well, you should go there to see the aforementioned castle of the Mad King.

This time it is a Advent market which is installed in the interior patio of one of the most prominent corners of Fussen, San Mang convent.

There you will find the Christmas booths, with craft products and typical sweets, and also where taste the mulled wine.

There is also no shortage of a stage where the Christmas music concerts, or children's activities, such as making soap bubbles that children...and adults like so much.

Yes, in this Bavarian city The market only takes place on the two weekends before the Christmas celebration.

The hours are, on Friday, from 17 to 20 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 20 p.m.

Where to see Christmas markets 2023 in Bavaria

Without a doubt, we must return to see more markets in Bavaria...

In view of your possible trip this year, here you can consult (when it is updated) the information on dates and times of Christmas markets 2023 in Bavaria.