Germany
Mainz
How to Spend a Day Trip to the Mainz Christmas Market
Looking for Medieval charm, fairytale architecture, and world-changing German culture? You’re looking for Mainz! This town is home to Johannes Gutenberg, inventor of the printing press. The city boasts 2,000 years of history, and at Christmas, it comes alive with festive, holiday cheer. Here is how to spend a day trip to the Mainz Christmas Market.
Rothenburg og der Tauber
Rüdesheim
How to Spend a Day trip to the Rüdesheim Christmas Markets in Germany
Go ahead, ask me which Christmas market was my favorite on this trip… It was Rüdesheim! What a special place–a village, really, right on the Rhine River, and home to the highest concentration of castles in the world. Just like a fairytale, right? This was the perfect day trip with a little one, and I’m so glad my local friend suggested it on our recent trip. Here are the details so you can plan your own trip for this Christmas!
Weisbaden
Your Guide to Wiesbaden for its Christmas Market
I loved our special Christmas Market trip to Germany! A friend who lives in Wiesbaden invited Iris and me to explore the nearby markets with her, and we were more than happy to oblige. It was the perfect place to be during our first Christmas season after my husband’s passing. From the local favorites to the unique finds, and from the way my daughter brought joy to the Germans to the way she walked down the street like she owned the place, we had the best time. Here is your guide to the Wiesbaden Christmas market and beyond!
Day Trip from Wiesbaden: How to Spend a Day Trip to Strasbourg’s Christmas Markets
Bonjour! We recently took a day trip to Strasbourg, France, for their Christmas Market, and we loved every moment! It’s a two-hour drive from Wiesbaden, where we were staying, and I’d wanted to visit for years. It was the perfect opportunity to make a day trip out of it, and I’m so glad we did. If you’re staying in Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Mainz, or the surrounding area, consider making a day trip to this fairytale town that’s had a long history of mixing French and German cultures. Here’s how to make a Christmas Market day trip to Strasbourg, France!
