Line 1 · Christmas & holiday
German Christmas markets with kids
Munich, Nuremberg & Rothenburg
Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, medieval Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and gingerbread and roasted chestnuts at every market. Trains connect the cities.
Markets close by Christmas Eve, so aim for late November to mid-December.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $1,810 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $2,510 |
| Luxury (5★) | $4,630 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayGood
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepGood
- OctOff
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Munich
- Nuremberg ChristkindlesmarktOne of the oldest Christmas markets
- Nuremberg KinderweihnachtChildren's market with carousel
- Nuremberg CastleImperial castle
- Rothenburg ob der TauberWalled medieval town
- German Christmas MuseumRothenburg
- Munich ChristkindlmarktMarienplatz
- Deutsches MuseumHuge science museum
- Neuschwanstein CastleDay trip from Munich
- Nuremberg Toy MuseumCenturies of toys
- Nymphenburg PalaceMunich
Where to eat in Munich
- Bratwursthäusle$Nuremberg sausages
- Zum Gulden Stern$Oldest bratwurst kitchen
- Hofbräuhaus$$Munich beer hall with oompah band
- Augustiner Klosterwirt$$Bavarian
- Viktualienmarkt$Munich food market
- Café Kreutzkamm$$Cakes
- Zur Höll$$Rothenburg
- Weisses Bräuhaus$$Schneider wheat beer hall
- Ratskeller München$$Under the town hall
Things to do
- Kinderpunsch at the marketsHot punch for kids
- Night Watchman tourRothenburg
- Christkind openingNuremberg, Friday before Advent
- Glockenspiel showMarienplatz
- Ride the train between citiesFast and easy
- Buy LebkuchenNuremberg gingerbread
- Ice skate at Münchner EiszauberKarlsplatz
- Medieval Crime MuseumRothenburg
- Walk Rothenburg's town wallsFree
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