The first snowflakes have already fallen on our skin. The cold winter wind will slowly arrive, as will the Christmas delicacies, the smell of which surrounds us more and more at every step. And if there is luck this year, then everything will be snow-white - forests, rivers, mountains and lakes and roofs of houses. Winter time is also vacation time, and a winter fairy tale can be found and discovered in Germany this winter as well. And perfectly, the German Tourist Organization rewards those who manage to take the most beautiful fairy-tale winter photo with "outlet shopping" in Berlin. But the prize in the raffle isn't just "outlet shopping" - we also have a direct flight to Berlin, a stay in a nice hotel in the center of the city, sightseeing and a break from the everyday hustle and bustle. It's worth a try, isn't it?
So what kind of winter fairy tale awaits us in Germany?
First we'll stop at Christmas fairs, which are found in the capital of the Rhineland, in Cologne, which is the fourth largest German city with rich history, and with that, of course, the city does not lack many tourist attractions. We suggest visiting the Christmas fair at Cologne Cathedral, where we can walk past stalls with wonderful handmade products and watch one of the outdoor stage shows. Or Palček's Christmas Fair (Heimat der Heinzel) in the old part of the city, where we can have fun with our youngest ice rink. And then there's more Angel Fair (Markt der Engel) and Village of St. Nicholas (Nikolausdorf), where we will be greeted by St. Nicholas, Santa Claus with reindeer and fairy fairies. It will also take place along the Rhine Harbor Christmas Fair (Cologne Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt).
Christmas and New Year fair and there is no shortage of v Nuremberg. One of the oldest and largest takes place there Christmas and New Year fairs in Germany. Nuremberg Christmas Market takes place on the main square in front of the beautiful church bell tower Frauenkirche. We can also visit Christmas Fair of the twin cities of Nuremberg on the square in front of the town hall, where 20 partner cities and friendly regions will present their delicious regional specialties and beautiful handicrafts. Families can also go to the nearby market HansSachs-Platz, where it will take place Christmas fair for children.
The famous Bavarian fair will also impress us with its wonderful traditional Christmas fair a pilgrimage town Altötting, where we must by no means overlook the famous ones nativity scene or miss many holiday concerts.
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It is also an excellent choice for our next visit thermal capital in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, town Aachen. It is especially magical in Aachen during the festive season Christmas fair, which takes place every year in front of the beautiful backdrop of the Aachen Cathedral and the mighty town hall. Last year, the Aachen Christmas Fair was also chosen as the second most beautiful Christmas fair in Europe.
Of course, the discovery of Germany would not be complete without visiting the capital, Berlin. Even in winter, the German capital impresses with its unique festive program and activities. Many invite us berlin wellness hotels, renowned restaurants, with a very special "bed on wheels" named BettBike but we can also set out to discover Berlin at sub-zero temperatures. In Berlin this year it takes place around 60 Christmas markets, which beckon with their diversity. On January 3, 2016, we will be able to meet on the market Potsdamer Platz entertained in winter park, where we will be able to snow tubes down Europe's largest mobile toboggan run Snowtubes.
The visit to the land of winter fairy tales can be completed in the largest and most popular theme park in Germany, in Europa-Park, which offers visitors just 13 European themed villages. Winter fairytale in Europa Park this year, it will start on November 28, and it will excite until January 10, 2016 with more than 2,500 decorated Christmas trees and other holiday decorations. Of course, we can also visit others popular park attractions, including a 55 m wheel with Bellevue gondolas and the wooden death train Wodan-Timburcoaster. From January 11, 2016 onwards, Europa Park is also preparing popular well-being weeks Feel Good Weeks, during which the hotels in the amusement park will impress with their excellence wellness and culinary offer.
Prize game of the German Tourist Board:
Do not forget! The German tourist organization awards our most beautiful fairytale photo. We can send our photo up to and including February 26, 2016 to the e-mail address of the representative office of the German Tourist Agency maja.horvat@germany.travel. The winner will be notified by mail. And the prize? A direct flight to the German capital, a stay in a pleasant hotel in the city center, sightseeing, a break from the everyday hustle and bustle, and to top it off, a little shopping in the "outlet" in Berlin.
More information:
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We prepared the article together with German tourist organization.
