Check out five traditional Christmas markets in Germany worth visiting in 2026, emphasizing the charm and authenticity found in smaller towns.

As the birthplace of centuries-old holiday customs, Germany today hosts between 2,500 and 3,000 Christmas markets every year and attracts millions of visitors from around the world. Most Americans fly ...

Germany transforms into a winter wonderland during the Christmas season, and while cities like Berlin and Munich grab most headlines, the country's smaller towns offer something truly magical. Picture ...

Christmas is a magical time of year for families around the world that celebrate this holiday season. In the United States, children and adults of all ages practice many Christmas traditions. Some ...

From hand-carved wooden nutcrackers to scrumptious 'Stollen' – many Christmas traditions we know and love have originated from Germany, some of them dating back centuries. As we approach the festive ...

To prevent ramming attacks at Christmas markets, German officials have installed concrete blocks, chain barriers and, in one case, metal bollards removed by a hand-cranked crane. Security personnel ...