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Celebrate the Festive Season in Germany

Hamburg: Christmas Market

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Dresden: Striezelmarkt

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Handmade Glass Christmas Balls

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Berchtesgarden: Christmas Market between the Mountains

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The holiday season in Germany is a time of cherished traditions. Towns and cities become winter wonderlands, with streets and squares aglow with lights. Discover the vibrant cities of Berlin, Dresden, and Munich by rail, highlighted with fairy-tale architecture and modern art scenes, and save up to $400 per couple. Connect with your Virtuoso travel advisor to plan your trip and enjoy time-honored customs, joyful festivities, and famous landmarks.

 

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Germany's Christmas Markets (6 Nights)

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Discover the magic of Germany's Festive Season with a visit to some of our favorite towns and villages. You will have the opportunity to explore historic city centers, browse vibrant Christmas Markets, nibble on seasonal favorites, and journey through the fabled Black Forest. Your expert guides and drivers will introduce you to all the best of the season!
 
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Experience Germany’s Enchanting Winter and Holiday Traditions

  • Flying Santa Claus: At Hamburg’s historic Christmas market, a high-wire artist, dressed as Santa, flies above the market three times a day in a sleigh.
  • The Birthplace of the Glass Bubble: For 175 years, artisans in Lauscha (a charming town in the Thuringian Forest) have created delicate Christmas ornaments. Visit workshops to experience this UNESCO-listed Intangible Cultural Heritage firsthand.
  • The Living Advent Calendar: Each afternoon during Advent in the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg, the door of a half-timbered house opens to reveal a delightful Christmas scene.
  • Whistle Bottom Horses: In the Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden, these hand-carved and vividly painted toy horses have adorned Christmas trees for over 500 years.
  • Winter Cabbage Tradition: Following a lively game of “Bosseln" (road bowling) in Northern Germany, participants gather to enjoy a hearty meal featuring green cabbage (kale), potatoes, and sausage.
  • Ice Bathing & Sauna Wagons: Each February in the resort town of Binz, participants enjoy an ice bath in the Baltic along with a cozy sauna right on the beach.
 

Expert Tip

For a rich experience, visit the Dresden Striezelmarkt. Germany's oldest Christmas market dating from 1434, it features the world’s tallest Erzgebirge Christmas pyramid and an impressive festive arch.


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