What Makes The Perfect Christmas Market?
November 16, 2017
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Experience the magic of Christmas in Frankfurt, where one of Germany’s most traditional festive markets fills the heart of the city with twinkling lights, seasonal flavours and more than 230 beautifully decorated stalls.
The Frankfurt Christmas Market stretches through the city centre from Roßmarkt and Hauptwache to Paulsplatz and the historic Römerberg, before continuing towards the banks of the River Main. At its heart, a magnificent Christmas tree provides a spectacular backdrop against the half-timbered buildings of Frankfurt’s Old Town.
Browse stalls filled with handicrafts, Christmas decorations and gifts, before sampling some of Frankfurt’s own festive specialities. Look out for traditional Bethmännchen, small marzipan pastries associated with the city, or warm up with a mug of Frankfurt-style hot apple wine. Families can also visit the Children’s Christmas Market on the Mainkai, while the colourful Rosa Weihnacht at Friedrich-Stoltze-Platz offers another distinctive corner of the celebrations.
The 2026 Frankfurt Christmas Market runs from 23rd November to 22nd December, giving you the chance to combine the festive atmosphere with Frankfurt’s historic sights, museums, neighbourhoods and striking modern skyline.
See another side of Frankfurt with a guided walk through the historic heart of the city. Led by an official Frankfurt guide, the tour explores the reconstructed New Old Town and some of the city's most important landmarks, revealing the stories behind the streets, squares and buildings along the way.
Wander through the narrow lanes around the Römerberg, discover Frankfurt’s striking New Old Town and see highlights including the Römer Town Hall, St Nicholas Church and St Paul’s Church. The route also brings together two very different sides of Frankfurt, from its historic architecture to views towards the modern skyline from the banks of the Main.
The English-language tour can be booked in addition to your Frankfurt Christmas break and departs daily at 16:30.
