Nuremberg, Germany
Since at least the 1500s, the Hauptmarkt in Nuremberg has been crowded with holiday shoppers at one of Germany's most well-known and historic Christmas markets. With the cathedral's magnificent pinnacled front floodlit in the background and tall medieval buildings around the square, the location also makes it one of the prettiest.
Colorful market with fresh fruit and vegetables, bright flowers, crispy bread, and other treats. On weekdays at the Nuremberg Hauptmarkt (main market) you can buy regional and international specialties, have a chat with the market woman and enjoy the medieval flair of the centuries -old square. The diversity of products offered here is mind-boggling, ranging from delicate glass and wood Christmas tree ornaments to vibrant wooden toys, knit hats, and traditional nutcrackers with stern faces. Nürnberger Lebkuchen, rich spiced honey cakes in a range of sizes and shapes, top the list of local products. These are a staple of German Christmas markets, but Nuremberg is where you can find them. The whole family will have something to do here thanks to the dazzling carousel and kid-sized train in the section designated for children.
