It has been revealed which German city is the most Christmas-enchanting. Many people especially enjoy using the time before Christmas to get a holiday mood with short trips around the city. The Accor hotel group explored 20 cities in Germany and compiled a ranking of the 10 most festive cities in Germany.
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They calculated where it is particularly worth going in the run-up to Christmas, based on various factors. Among other things, the number of Christmas markets, holiday events, and ice rinks were evaluated, as well as average temperatures. In total, each city could score a maximum of 100 points by Christmas.
Which German city is the most Christmas-enchanting
Regensburg takes the first place with 66 out of 100 points. The medieval city impresses with numerous Christmas markets and a variety of holiday events.
In second place is Nuremberg with 61 points. Many points here are awarded for the famous Christkindlesmarkt, which has been attracting numerous visitors to Nuremberg since 1628. There are also Christmas events, such as the fire parade in the Franconian metropolis.
Berlin, with 49 points, is festive and takes third place. Berlin boasts numerous Christmas markets and winter shows.
Top 10 most Christmas-enchanting cities:
- Regensburg
- Nuremberg
- Berlin
- Munich
- Kassel
- Kiel
- Dresden
- Hamburg
- Hanover
- Mainz
Compared to the city's area, Bavarian cities have the highest density of Christmas markets. Nuremberg tops the list. In addition to the famous Christkindlesmarkt, visitors will find another 28 Christmas markets here.
Munich secures the second position with 5.15 Christmas markets per 50 square kilometers and a total of 32 markets.
The capital, Berlin, takes the third spot in this ranking with 4.88 Christmas markets per 50 square kilometers.
In terms of the number of markets, Berlin clearly takes the lead with 87 markets across all possible regions. Traditional, exotic, and historical Christmas markets attract numerous guests to Berlin every year.
For those seeking variety, one can explore different Christmas markets each day in Hamburg and Cologne. In the Hanseatic city in the north, 41 Christmas markets are scattered throughout the city.
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The text discusses the ranking of the 10 most festive cities in Germany for Christmas, with Regensburg taking the first place, Nuremberg in second, and Berlin in third. It mentions the high density of Christmas markets in Bavarian cities, particularly in Nuremberg, and Berlin's leading number of markets across all regions.
Here are two sentences that contain the words "Munich" and "Salzburg" and follow from the provided text:
Munich, which is also in Bavaria, secures the second position in terms of Christmas market density with 5.15 markets per 50 square kilometers. Some people might argue that Salzburg, known for its beautiful Christmas market, could also be a great choice for celebrating Christmas.
