What makes German Christmas markets so special?

Hannah Hummel explores Dresden’s Striezelmarkt. Here you’ll find everything from mulled wine and bratwurst to handicrafts. What are the highlights at German Christmas markets? And what role does the Stollen Girl play?

 

 

Herrnhut stars: An export hit from Saxony

Herrnhut stars are known the world over. Whether made from paper or plastic, these Moravian stars create a warm glow. The patented stars come from Herrnhut in Upper Lusatia.

 

 

Sustainable Trend: Rent a Christmas tree!

In Germany, around 30 million trees are chopped down each year to serve as Christmas trees. But now more and more companies are renting potted Christmas trees. When the holidays are over, the trees are replanted.  

 

The world’s largest hand-carved nativity scene?

Plößberg in Bavaria boasts a crèche that includes more than 8,000 wooden figures. Many locals have donated their own hand-carved collections to the display. Some of pieces date from the 18th century.

 

Typical German Christmas fare: Roast goose

Crispy roast goose with red cabbage and dumplings, and spicy gingerbread are part of a traditional German Christmas. A chef and a baker show us how to prepare these specialties.

 

 

 

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