Our Experience: Nuremberg Christmas Market

*2024 Edition* What Nuremberg Christmas Market is Really Like Pulling into the medieval walls that lead you to the Chritkindlesmarkt is something I will never forget. We’ve driven through Europe and have seen many a town surrounded by giant walls, but entering the city center of Nuremberg felt like we were going back in time.  […]

Our Experience: Dresden Christmas Market

Back to all *2024 EDITION* What Dresden Christmas Market is Really Like One of our favorite Christmas Markets! We parked under Altmarkt Square, and as soon as you start climbing the stairs to the Dresdner Striezelmarkt, you’re hit with so many amazing smells. Smoky sausages, spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a hint of sweetness. […]

Our Experience: Vaduz Christmas Market

*2024 Edition* What Vaduz Christmas Market is Really Like We have been to quite a few Christmas Markets, both big and small, and the Vaduz Christmas Market is by far one of our favorite ones. The castle overlooking the city and the surrounding mountains makes for such a stunning backdrop. It is on the smaller […]

Our Experience: Ulm Christmas Market

Ulm sign

*2024 Edition* What Ulm Christmas Market is Really Like The Ulm Christmas Market was super cute—much bigger and busier than we imagined! Even the rain couldn’t dampen the festive vibe. Luckily, there’s an underground parking structure with plenty of spots, so we didn’t have to wait long. As you approach the market, the towering Gothic […]

Our Experience: Leipzig Christmas Market

AtlasAdventured family enjoying Leipzig Christmas Market

*2024 Edition* What Leipzig Christmas Market is Really Like One of the oldest and most popular Christmas Markets in Germany! The Leipzig Christmas Market is truly a sight to behold, with around 300 stalls spanning across picturesque streets. The towering ferris wheel steals the spotlight, offering stunning views of the festive scene below. As you […]

Our Experience: Pilsen Christmas Market

AtlasAdventured family at Pilsen Christmas Market

*2024 Edition* What Pilsen Christmas Market is Really Like Small but cute! It was very unexpected. The market is centered around a beautiful 45 foot tall fir tree, decked out in bright twinkling lights. The stalls were cute, original, well decorated, and had great pricing. After you’re done reading about our trip and to Pilsen […]

Our Experience: St. Gallen Christmas Market

St. Gallen, aka the City of Stars

*2024 Edition* What St. Gallen Christmas Market is Really Like The cobblestone streets are lined with bright, pastel colored buildings, and twinkling star lights hang over the streets. As you enter the smells and friendly faces immediately put you in the holiday spirit. You can hear the sound of children laughing, music being played, and […]

Our Experience: Regensburg Christmas Market

Regensburg Christmas Market souvenir mug

*2024 Edition* What Regensburg Christmas Market is Really Like We were passing through the area and decided to look up if there were any Christmas Markets open. The internet claimed there was one, but it was closed. We decided to stop in town anyways for a quick pit stop and stretch our legs, and found […]

Our Experience: Bludenz Christmas Market

Bludenz ornaments decorating stalls at Christmas Market

*2024 Edition* What Bludenz Christmas Market is Really Like The Bludenzer Christkindlmarkt was a lot smaller than we were expecting, but it’s obvious they take great pride in their craft here. There is one row of stalls selling a few Christmas goods and some food. It was perfect for our family who needed a break from the […]

Our Experience: Liverpool Christmas Market

Carousel at Liverpool Christmas Market

A Family Trip To… *2024 Edition* What Liverpool Christmas Market is Really Like Our family had the chance to experience the Liverpool Christmas Market. It was our very first European Christmas Market ever! And what a great way to start. The lights, the sounds, and the smells completely draw you in. It’s set up in […]