Christmas Markets I Visited This Year 🎄

There’s something magical about Christmas markets — the lights, the mulled wine, the cozy food stalls, and the feeling that time slows down. As a flight attendant, I get to experience destinations a little differently, and this holiday season I finally checked several Christmas markets off my list. This is my Christmas tradition and I love experiencing them and getting in the mood for the holiday season.

Here are the ones I visited and which ones are actually worth it 💚

Why I Love Christmas Markets ❤️

Christmas markets feel like stepping into a snow globe. Every city does them differently, but they all share that same cozy energy — twinkly lights, festive music, and people lingering with warm drinks in hand. They’re perfect for wandering, people-watching, and soaking up the season.

My Favorite Christmas Markets

🎄Christkindlemarkte at Marienplatz

📍Munich

What made it special: The largest and most famous in the city’s city square, with the iconic Glockenspiel clock

Best food and drink: bratwurst, and glühwein in adorable mugs

🎄Munich’s Medevil Christmas Market held at Wittelsbacherplatz

📍Munich

What made it special: Authentic Setting,

Stalls designed to look like medieval times, with furs, leather, and traditional crafts. 

Best food or drink: dramatic, flaming punch where a rum-soaked sugarloaf is set on fire and melts into hot mulled wine (Glühwein) for a caramelized, potent treat served in special goblets. 

Vibe: small, authentic and cozy!

🎄The Frankfurt Christmas Market (Frankfurter Weihnachtsmarkt) is one of Germany's oldest and largest, in the historic city center, featuring over 200 stalls with crafts, food (mulled wine, sausages, gingerbread), a giant Christmas tree

📍Frankfurt

What made it special: Known for its festive lights, Christmas carols, church bells, and a large decorated Christmas tree. 

Best food and drink: Kartoffelpuffer (potato pancake dipped in garlic sauce 😋. Also tried the famous eggnog drink, and hot chocolate with baileys!

The vibe: there a bunch of markets around this area and some just have food and others have festive vendors with handmade ornaments, nutcrackers and Christmas decor ☺️

Tips Before You Go

• Go on weekdays if you can

• Bring cash

• Dress warmer than you think

• Wander without a plan

Final Thoughts

If you’re thinking about visiting Christmas markets, I can’t recommend it enough. Each city has its own charm, and part of the magic is slowing down and enjoying the moment.

Have you been to a Christmas market? Let me know your favorite in the comments.