Hamburg

Most of Germany becomes a snowy wonderland in the winter, but Hamburg's old city makes the most of the cold conditions. As soon as the weather turns cold, Hamburg begins hosting advent concerts in the various churches across the city, and Christmas markets begin selling stollen (fruit cake) and hot chocolate to visitors.

In the winter, an ice rink with bright lights and weekend DJs emerges in the urban park of Planten un Blomen park. Hamburg, which is located on the Elbe River and has more than 2,500 bridges, is the ideal location for capturing images of the city's lights as the morning mist falls. Get on a winter boat trip at Landungsbrücken Pier for a more in-depth water experience. One of Hamburg's main attractions, Miniatur Wunderland, houses the largest model railway and miniature airport museum in the world. Instead, you might check out the Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg. You will have no difficulty finding indoor activities in Hamburg, which has over 60 museums and 40 theatres.