Sunshine dreaming – southern islands - Toubiz
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS<br />
HOHENZOLLERN CASTLE/<br />
HECHINGEN<br />
Royal Christmas Market<br />
2013: Nov 29 <strong>–</strong> Dec 1, Dec 6 <strong>–</strong> 8<br />
2014: Nov 28 <strong>–</strong> 30, Dec 5 <strong>–</strong> 7<br />
The Royal Christmas Market<br />
is regarded as one of Germany’s<br />
most beautiful.The<br />
splendid setting is the ancestral<br />
seat of the Prussian Royal<br />
family.<br />
www.burg-hohenzollern.com<br />
© Burg Hohenzollern<br />
STUTTGART<br />
Stuttgart Christmas Market<br />
2013: Nov 27 <strong>–</strong> Dec 23<br />
2014: Nov 26 <strong>–</strong> Dec 23<br />
One of Europe’s largest and<br />
oldest, this 300-year-old<br />
market has some 200 decorated<br />
stalls in front of the Old<br />
Palace. Eat bratwurst; sip<br />
mulled wine; listen to Christmas<br />
concerts.<br />
www.stuttgart-tourist.de<br />
ESSLINGEN<br />
Medieval Market & Christmas<br />
Market<br />
2013: Nov 26 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
2014: Nov 25 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
Half-timbered houses and a<br />
fine market place provide the<br />
perfect backdrop for the 180<br />
stalls. Music, magic, and fireeaters<br />
add to the fun.<br />
HEIDELBERG<br />
Heidelberger Weihnachtsmarkt<br />
2013: Nov 27 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
2014: Nov 29 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
On five squares, 140 stalls sell<br />
tempting gifts, plus mulled<br />
wine, Christstollen (special<br />
Christmas cake), gingerbread<br />
and grilled sausages. Enjoy<br />
rides, music, and choirs.<br />
LUDWIGSBURG<br />
Baroque Christmas Market<br />
2013: Nov 26 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
2014: Nov 25 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
Go back in time on the<br />
baroque market square, decorated<br />
with thousands of<br />
tiny light bulbs. Explore some<br />
170 Christmas booths; admire<br />
the majestic angels that<br />
hover above.<br />
www.esslingen-tourist.de<br />
© Esslinger Stadtmarketing &<br />
www.heidelberg-marketing.de www.ludwigsburg.de<br />
Tourismus GmbH © Heidelberg Marketing GmbH © Stuttgart-Marketing GmbH<br />
GENGENBACH<br />
Advent Market<br />
2013: Nov 30 <strong>–</strong> Dec 23<br />
2014: Nov 30 <strong>–</strong> Dec 23<br />
As well as the traditional stalls<br />
and music, this quaint old town<br />
is also the home of the world’s<br />
biggest Advent calendar, using<br />
the Old Town Hall windows.<br />
One opens each day!<br />
www.gengenbach.info<br />
© Gengenbach Kultur- und<br />
Tourismus GmbH<br />
ULM<br />
Ulm Christmas Market<br />
2013: Nov 25 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
2014: Nov 24 <strong>–</strong> Dec 22<br />
The majestic Minster, the<br />
cathedral with the world’s tallest<br />
steeple, is the backdrop for<br />
some 120 pretty stalls. Music<br />
ranges from classical and jazz<br />
to steel bands.<br />
www.ulmer-weihnachtsmarkt.de<br />
© Ulm/Neu-Ulm Touristik GmbH © HTG<br />
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BLACK FOREST<br />
HIGHLANDS<br />
Ravenna Gorge Christmas<br />
Market<br />
2013: Dec 6 <strong>–</strong> 8, 13 <strong>–</strong> 15,<br />
20 <strong>–</strong> 22<br />
2014: Dec 5 <strong>–</strong> 7, 12 <strong>–</strong> 14,<br />
19 <strong>–</strong> 21<br />
Truly special, this stands at<br />
the entrance to the Ravenna<br />
Gorge. Decorated stalls sell<br />
traditional crafts and Black<br />
Forest treats.<br />
www.hochschwarzwald.de
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