Overview
- Major city markets are running on schedule, including Munich’s Christkindlmarkt from November 24 to December 24 and Ingolstadt’s market from November 25 to December 22 with published programs and hours.
- At Dresden’s Striezelmarkt, winemaker Lutz Gerhard set his self-made Glühwein at five euros, citing higher fees and expenses, which drew mixed reactions on social media.
- The historical medieval Christmas market planned for Rostock’s IGA-Park was canceled again for 2025, with organiser Projektzentrum Dresden pointing to financial constraints.
- Local offers vary widely, with Fürstenfeldbruck listing Glühwein at €3.50 and detailing weekend programming, children’s events, and site-specific security measures.
- Visitor guides highlight destination choices and stays, from Strasbourg’s extensive markets (November 26–December 24) to Hamburg’s themed events, with Trivago noting hotels directly beside markets in cities such as Dresden and Nuremberg, as well as Burg Satzvey, Monschau and Aachen.