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Christmas Markets in Germany
Christmas Markets in Germany About to Heat Up
What better way to celebrate the holiday season than visiting one of Christmas Markets in Germany. The markets are magical and enchanting. The aroma of mulled wine, backed apples, hot chestnuts, and grilled sausages is a feast for the senses. And the markets are a great place to purchase handcrafted gifts for friends, family, and yourself.
Many riverboat cruise lines offer Christmas Markets in Germany cruises. There’s still time to book a Christmas Markets cruise. Right now Amawaterways is offering 40% off Christmas cruises.
Let’s take a look at Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt, one of the best Christmas Markets in Germany.
Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt
The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg is the largest and oldest Christmas Market in Germany. It is the granddaddy of all the Christmas markets. It is also the most crowded. But oh it is a glorious market. Here are a few things that you must do.
Gorge yourself on the Nuremberg sausages.
Mmm, sausages.
Gorge yourself some more on the Nuremberg gingerbread (Lebkuchen).
The gingerbread has been baked at the at the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg for over 600 years.
Get some prune men. 
Little men made of prunes. What’s not to love about a man who keeps you regular.
For the Younger Cruisers
If you’re traveling with your beloved ankle biters, make sure you stop by Nuremberg’s Kinderweihnacht. This is a fantastic children’s market, which features such rides as a Ferris wheel, steam train and an old-fashioned carousel. There are also lots of hands on arts and crafts, such as candle making and a bake house.
Most riverboat cruises stop at the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg. This year the market opens November 28 and runs until December 24.
Christmas Market Cruises
Here are a few Christmas market cruises that will stop at Nuremberg’s Kinderweihnacht.
Uniworld’s Classic Christmas Markets – 8 Days, Nuremberg to Frankfurt
Tauck’s Christmas Markets Along the Danube – 8 Days, Nuremberg to Vienna
Grand Circle Cruise Line’s Christmas Markets Along the Danube – 8 Days, Nuremberg to Vienna
Amawaterways’ Christmas Time Cruise – 10 Days, Prague to Budapest
