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Christmas market in Nuremberg

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2014-11-30

http://www.christkindlesmarkt.de

Christmas markets are open in almost every town in Europe. Market in Nuremberg is one of the most famous and is in top 5 markets. There are no сarousels here, only bright retail shops. However, this is quite enough.

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Historians have not been able to find the origins of the market, it has been held since 17th century. Trading rows usually appear at the end of November and stand until the Catholic Christmas. The market can be considered by tourists as a museum of beautiful things. Germans come here just to relax and talk to friends.

Take care about the hotel in advance, because usually they are occupied. Also, before the visit, it is important to understand that Christmas markets in Europe are very popular, so there are a lot of people there.

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

So, do not miss the following things. Traditional Nuremberg sausages

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Traditional Nuremberg gingerbread

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Nutcrackers

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Figures in national German clothes

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Witches from Brocken Mountain and from the Black Forest

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Architecture models

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Different figures

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Christmas decorations

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

And many, many other colorful ornaments and toys

Christmas market in Nuremberg ©Yuriy Buriak

Getting there: The market is located on the main streets and squares of Nuremberg. From the airport to the city is easily to get by subway U2. Nuremberg is also an important railway junction, you can fly to Munich and then continue by train (2 hours).

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