Cologne Christmas market: The best in Europe according to The Times!
Cologne Christmas market: The best in Europe according to The Times!
Köln, Deutschland - A Christmas market in North Rhine-Westphalia managed to conquer the hearts of the British! The renowned newspaper "The Times" chose the Cologne Christmas market to the best in Europe for 2024. In an impressive ranking that lists the 29 best Christmas markets of the continent, Germany is celebrated as the "King of Christmas Markets". Cologne, with its almost endless variety of markets, got the pole position and inspires the readers with its magical flair.
The large Christmas market in the heart of the city is particularly highlighted, directly at the Majestic Cologne Cathedral. But that's not all! The Times editors also rave about the “Angel market” on Neumarkt, which conjures up a magical atmosphere with sparkling lights and festively decorated gables. The "Nikolausdorf" on Rudolfplatz and "Heinzel's winter fairy tale" on Heumarkt with its impressive ice rink are also mentioned as highlights. Even markets that devote themselves to mythical gnomes and maritime stories are amazed.German Christmas markets dominate the ranking
Cologne is the only city from North Rhine-Westphalia that appears in this coveted ranking. But German dominance does not remain unnoticed: Berlin takes third place, while Salzburg in Austria gets second place. Esslingen am Neckar and Nuremberg can also be found in the top 25. The list is completed by cities such as Budapest, Prague and Vienna, which are known for their unique attractions. If you want to enjoy the festive atmosphere, you don't even have to leave NRW, because the state offers numerous Christmas markets in picturesque scenes of castles and castles.
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