In many places, the beginning of winter marks the commencement of the gloomiest, darkest, and coldest season. In Germany, however, it's also the most magical, mostly thanks to the country's Christmas ...

The Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, reopened nearly one year after six people — including a child — were killed in a car-ramming attack. While there were rumors that the festivities were ...

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APTOPIX Germany Christmas Market Lights illuminate the Christmas market at the Gendarmen Markt square in Berlin, Germany, Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Markus ...

Security has been tightened at German Christmas markets after recent deadly attacks. But if some online videos were to be believed, they've become barbed-wire fortresses guarded by armoured personnel ...

German Christmas markets offer a festive atmosphere with food, drinks, and crafts. Markets feature unique, locally-made items from artisans, including glass, wood, and leather goods. Each city, from ...

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BERLIN (AP) — Traditional Christmas markets are opening across Germany on Monday, drawing revelers to their wooden stands with mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes or caramelized apples.

The Christmas market in Heidelberg, western Germany - Copyright AFP/File Daniel ROLAND The Christmas market in Heidelberg, western Germany - Copyright AFP/File Daniel ...

In Berlin, the famous market at the city's Gedächtniskirche church opened with service open to the public on Monday morning. Other openings included the Christmas markets at the Rotes Rathaus city ...

Germany's traditional Christmas markets officially opened their doors on Monday, inviting visitors to enjoy festive treats such as mulled wine, grilled sausages, potato pancakes, and caramelised ...