I will be visiting Christmas markets in Europe for the first time. My itinerary includes the Czech Republic and Germany. I hope this itinerary provides you with some inspiration or ideas for your own visit to the Christmas markets in Europe.
Note: Visited in December 2023.
Christmas Travel: Day 1 - Arrived in Prague
Welcome to Czech Republic! You will spend 2 nights in Prague—fun indeed!
Where I stayed: The Grand Hotel Bohemia
Note: This is the second time I’ve visited Prague, and the first time during Christmas.
Christmas Travel: Day 2 - Christmas Market
Today, you’ll be visiting Christmas Market around Prague. Fun indeed!
Note: When I visited Prague in December, it was really cold! You definitely need to wear a warm jacket and clothes!
Christmas Travel: Day 3 - Dresden, Germany
Today, you’ll be taking a train to Dresden from Prague. The train ride usually takes just over 2 hours. You’ll be spending 2 nights in Dresden.
Where I stayed: Star G Hotel Premium Dresden Altmarkt
Note: The weather in Dresden wasn’t as cold as in Prague, but it was still chilly
Christmas Travel: Day 4 - Dresden, Germany Market
Today, you’ll be be exploring Christmas market around Dresden. Fun indeed!
Christmas Travel: Day 5 - Nuremberg, Germany
Today, you’ll be taking a train to Nuremberg from Dresden . The train ride usually takes just over 3 hours amd 30 minutes. You’ll be spending 3 nights in Nuremberg.
Where I stayed: Karl August Hotel
Christmas Travel: Day 6 and 7 - Nuremberg, Germany
Over the next two days, you’ll be exploring Nuremberg and visiting the Christmas Market. It’ll be fun for sure!
Christmas Travel: Day 8 - Munich, Germany
Today, you’ll be taking a train to Munich from Nuremberg. The train ride will takes about over 1 hour. You’ll be spending 3 nights in Munich.
Where I stayed: Platzl Hotel
Christmas Travel: Day 9 - Nymphenburg Palace
Today you’ll be exploring Munich, visiting Nymphenburg Palace, Allianz Arena (home of Bayern Munich), the Toy Museum, and more.
What I visited: Nymphenburg Palace, Allianz Arena, Toy Museum
Christmas Travel: Day 10 - Christmas Market
It’s your last day in Munich! You’ll visit the Christmas Market and enjoy anything else you want to do.
Map
Final thought
I enjoyed my time visiting the Christmas markets in Prague and in a few German cities. I hope to visit Germany again, but in the summer instead. I’d like to rent a car and explore more of the country!
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