Introduction

For many Frankfurt is a transit hub. You start or end your journey to Europe here. If you are traveling to Frankfurt from the end of November to 22 or 23 December, you will can discover that Frankfurt has many beautiful Christmas markets. Therefore, in this post you find a complete guide to every Frankfurt Christmas market, from the major ones to the smaller ones that off the radar of many.

Frankfurt Christmas market at Römerberg

Frankfurt Christmas Market on the Römerberg is the main Christmas market of Frankfurt. It is located in the heart of the city. here you will also find the Frankfurt’s main Christmas tree, a starge where diffent choirs or music groups perfom.

💡 Try here:

Feuerzangenbowle (Muled wine with added Rom and burned sugar)

Bethmänchen is the local Christmas cookie made of Marzipan, Almonds, and rose water.

🕒 Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m to 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Römerberg 26, 60311 Frankfurt am Main

Christmas Market on Hauptwache

This Frankfurt Christmas market is located on the main shopping street in Frankfurt. Here you will find many handmade decorations, various food options, similar to the market at Römerberg.

💡 Try here: Honey at Wagner Imkerei. You can try here all the honey before buying as well as you can try honey spirits

🕒 Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m to 9 p.m.

📍 Location: An der Hauptwache, 60313 Frankfurt am Main

Rosa Weihnacht (Pink Christmas Market)

This Christmas market is an LGBTQ+ Christmas market. All the decorations are pink: Pink Christmas trees, pink lights and everything else is pink. This Christmas market has amazing atmosphere, one of the hightlights is the live preparation of the Feuerzangenbowle.

💡 Try here: Pink muled Apple wine or Apfelglüwein Rose (Apple wine is local spesiality, and a pink version is spesial to Pink Christmas Market)

🕒 Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m to 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Friedrich-Stolze-Platz, Bleidenstraße 6, 60547 Frankfurt am Main

CityAlm Christmas Market

This Frankfurt Christmas market is the highest Christmas Market of Germany. It is located on the Rooftop. From here opens up an amazing view of the Frankfurts Skyline.

💡 Try here: Flammkuchen . Here they offer many varieties of the Flammkuchen, with meat, salmon as well as vegiterian.

Glüwein Red or white (Muled wine) or Hot Aperol

🕒 Opening Times: Monday to Sunday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Carl-Theodor-Reiffenstein-Platz 5, 60313 Frankfurt am Main (Go inside the building. it is a parking lot, go the 5 th floor, and from their you will see the starirs that lead to the market)

Rossmarkt Christmas Market

The Rossmarkt Christmas Market is right at the Frankfurt skyscrapers, which gives this Christmas market a unique look. In the middle of the market you will find a Christmas pyramid with light strings that go from the pyramid to all around the market.

💡 Try here: Wild Bratwurst made of wild pig with Cranberry mustard

🕒 Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m to 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Roßmarkt

Christmas Market at Thurn und Taxis Palais (Weihnachtsmarkt im Thurn und Taxis Palais)

This one is a small but cool Christmas market, located next to the Zeil Shopping Mall. Usually this market is full during after work hours, but it is no wonder as it has a live DJ and open longer hours.

🕒 Opening Times:

Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday 2 p.m. to 11p.m

Sunday, 2 p.m to 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Große Eschenheimer Str. 10, 60313 Frankfurt am Main

Sachsenhäuser Weihnachtsmarkt am Goetheturm

Sachsenhäuser Weihnachtsmarkt am Goetheturm is Frankfurts Christmas market that is a bit further from the city. It is located underneath of the Goetheturm. This Market has fewer people, but it is very cozy. At the end of the market, there is a retro style Carusel. It looks very nostalgic.

💡 Try here: muled Apple wine or Apfelglüwein (Muled wine prepared on the spot using local apple wine)

🕒 Opening Times:

Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday, 11 a.m to 9 p.m.

📍 Location: Am Goetheturm, 60599 Frankfurt am Main

Swedish Christmas Market (Schwedischer Weihnachtsbasar)

The Swedish Community organises the Swedish Christmas Market every year on the 1st Advent weekend only. The market is next to the Swedish church. Here you can taste swedish specialities, sweet as well as savoury. As well you can buy handmade items for home, as well as souvenirs.

💡 Try here: Swedish Glögg and open Sandwiches

🕒 Opening Times: 1st Advent Weekend

📍 Location: An der Wolfsweide 54, 60435 Frankfurt am Main

Finnish Christmas Market (Finnischer Weihnachtsbasar)

The Finnish Community as well organises the Finnish Christmas Market on the 1st Advent weekend. The market is indoors, so you get warm after being outside and try delicious Finnish food. And also buy popular finish sweets such as Fazer Chacolate.

💡 Try here: Finnish Glögg and Smoked Salmon

🕒 Opening Times: 1st Advent Weekend

📍 Location: Carl-Goerdeler-Str. 1, 60320 Frankfurt / Main

Conclusion

The markets outside of the city centre are a bit quiter and cozier. While the markets in the city are very vibrant, alive and full of people.

Which Frankfurt Christmas market would you like to visit?

If you are visiting Europe during Christmas time, you can read this Post to get an idea of what to do during this time.

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Introduction

When thinking about Cristmas in Europe, you probably have in mind Christmas marktes: walking around wooden Stalls, the air is filled with the aroma of cinnamon and other spices, drinking mulled wine, eating delicious food, buying beautiful decorations. In this blog post you will find what to do in Europe in Christmas time between 24 December and 31 December in Europe.

Christmas Markets in Germany

This is what you can experience here in Germany before Christmas. As most Christmas markets are open from end of November until 22 or 23 December.
When you come to Germany at Christmas time you will probably only see the empty streets, with no sign of Christmas Markets and all the shops closed. Christmas time here is a family time, that people spend at home.
Shops will are closing on the 24th of December and and only open again on the 27of December.

Where to go in Europe during Christmas time?

If you plan to visit Europe at Christmas time or time between Christmas and New Year, your best bet is to visit some of the European capitals. This time we decided to go to Amsterdam for Christmas and then to Paris for the New Year.

Amsterdam and Paris are magical holiday destinations. At this time of the year it is especially obvious with all the Christmas decorations. Both cities has a lot of things to do at this time of the year. Here you will find Christmas markets, light installations, as well as many events.

Amsterdam at Christmas

Start your trip in Amsterdam. Many attractions in Amsterdam are open on Christmas Day. You can visit museums such as the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, the Moco Museum or the Ice*Village Christmas market.

If you want to have a traditional Dutch Christmas dinner you should book a restaurant well in advance. As this is popular among locals. Otherwise, there are many restaurants that are serving international Cuisine and are open so you will not stay hungury.

Top Things to Do in Amsterdam at Christmas time

1. Dam Square

The Dam Square and the surrounding streets are decorated with many Christmas lights, which all come together to form the main Christmas trees of Amsterdam. The Christmas tree on the Dam Square looks stunning. Definitely worth a visit.

2. Amsterdam Light Festival

Main attraction in the Amsterdam of this time of the year is Amsterdam Light Festival. Light installations are located along the channels of Amsterdam. The light festival has a different theme each year and all installations represent this theme

• Boat Cruise: The installations can be viewed from a boat cruise departing from Amsterdam Central Station and taking 75 minutes.
• Walking: Another way to see the installations is on foot. The route is about 7 km to see all the installations. You can buy a map from the Amsterdam Light Festival with all the locations of the light installations. On the other hand, the installations are easy to find without a map, once you see the first installation you will see the path and you can just follow it. Some of the installations are indoors, so you will definitely see more by walking.

🕒 Time: : Late November to mid-January, from 5 p.m.

3. Ice*Village Christmas Market

IceVillage is a Christmas market in Amsterdam. The IceVillage Christmas market is located on the Museumplein. The market is small but very cosy. You can buy drinks such as mulled wine or hot chocolate, souvenirs and Christmas decorations.
After visiting the Ice* Village, you can visit one of the museums nearby: Van Gogh Museum, Moco Museum, Rijksmuseum.

🕒 Time: : December 12th–26th
 📍 Location: Museumplein

Paris at Christmas

After visiting Amsterdam, head to Paris to catch the last days of Christmas decorations and celebrate the New Year.

How to get to Paris from Amsterdam

Amsterdam and Paris are well connected. The most convenient way is to take the train. The train journey takes 3.5 hours.

Top Things to Do in Paris at Christmas time

1. Galeries Lafayette

One of my favourite places to explore during the Christmas season in Paris. The Christmas decorations at the Galeries Lafayette are definitely a highlight and not to be missed. There is a huge Christmas tree in the middle of the Galeries. Each year the theme and decorations are completely different. It is worth a visit even if you have been there in previous years.

💡 Tip: Galleries Lafayette has a roof terrace from where you can see the Paris skyline, including the Opera Garnier and the Eiffel Tower.

2. Place Vendôme

Place Vendome has a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the centre. And all around the square, the luxury boutiques have their Christmas decorations ranging from Christmas trees to large light installations on the buildings.

3. Place de la Madeleine

A few blocks from Place Vendome is Place de la Madeleine, famous for the Christmas decorations of the Dior and Channel boutiques.

4. Tuileries Christmas Market

The Tuileries Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market where you can find delicious French food and mulled wine, as well as lots of sweets and decorations. This Christmas market also has a few rides, so you can spend a few hours here.

Travel and Practical Tips

1. Weather and Packing

The weather is usually grey, with some rain during the day in both Paris and Amsterdam.
Be sure to bring warm clothing such as a wool jumper and a good jacket to protect you from the wind and rain.

❄️ Temperature: +3°C to +8°C

2. Booking in Advance

Both Amsterdam and Paris are busy over the Christmas period, so it is advisable to book activities such as museum tickets well in advance.

3. Internet Access with an eSIM Card

Stay connected while exploring Amsterdam and Paris with a reliable eSIM card. Access maps, navigate public transport, and stay in touch effortlessly during your holiday.

Conclusion

Both Amsterdam and Paris are great destinations if you want to get into the Christmas spirit. Both cities are vibrant at this time of year and have a lot going on, so you are unlikely to be bored while enjoying the Christmas decorations.

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