Half-timbered buildings are festively lit and the aromas of mulled wine out of the local vineyards and cinnamon permeate the air at traditional Christmas markets. Speyer is one of my favorite medium-size port towns. Service Quality in Germany Links to Partner Websites The Speyer Cathedral Old City Gate Jewish Heritage Memorial Church Trinity Church The City Hall The St. Magdalena Cloister The Fishmarket The Old Mint St. Joseph´s Parish Church.

Christmas Markets 2020 in Germany The towns and cities along the Rhine and Moselle valleys provide an idyllic setting for a romantic Christmas Market ( Christkindlmarkt) break.
From architectural gems and beautiful churches to medieval sites and culinary specialities, the city has quite a lot to offer. This delightful Christmas and New Year market is held in front of the “Old Mint” (Alten Münze) in the famous Maximilianstrasse, with a view of the romantic imperial cathedral (Kaiserdom). In Germany, December is full of festivities, cultural events, artistic offerings and parties of every shape and form - from Christmas markets, to musicals, exhibitions and New Year's Eve celebrations. Rhine Romanticism and Christmas Stories - Mulled Wine Fragrance and Romantic Air: During the Advent season, the Rhine-Moselle city of Koblenz shows its dreamy side. Koblenz Christmas Market . Speyer is only an hour away from the dreamy city of Heidelberg and makes for a great day trip. At the heart of the action are stalls hosted by eight towns twinned with Speyer from as far away as Rwanda. This gate was first mentioned in records in 1176. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions. hosted by: Stadt Speyer In the centre of the city, in front of the Old Mint, the magic of the Christmas Market awaits you with its numerous stands. We have reviews of the best places to see in Speyer. History of Speyer. Christmas market in Mannheim In the Christmas pyramid cafe enjoy traditional hand-baked stollen, gingerbread and Christmas cookies with tea, mulled wine or cocoa in comforting peace and quiet. 1 like. Here are the seven best Christmas markets in the region. Archaeological finds have shown that people lived in the area thousands of years before the Romans founded the city in 12 BC, making it one of Germany’s oldest cities.The Historical Museum of the Palatinate is a great way to start your tour by delving into the fascinating history of Speyer and the region. Rhine River Region of Germany. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in Speyer, Germany on Tripadvisor: See 3,708 traveler reviews and photos of Speyer tourist attractions. Speyer is a haven on the left bank of the Rhine River at the front of the Speyer River. Speyer is not just a large city, but still a town of superlatives. German Christmas Market Speyer 2020. Day Four: Third Christmas Markets in Speyer, Germany. What I noticed touring the Christmas markets this year was completely different from the German markets I saw last year, so while the markets can be similar, the food really is a totally new experience. The lower part of the tower was built between 1230 and 1250; the uppermost tower floor was added in the period from … Speyer: German Christmas market keeps the fun going into January Men in yellow serve up red and white bratwurst at the Speyer Christmas Market in Speyer, Germany, in December 2013. In addition, the visitors can listen to gospel and classic music, Jazz concerts, or take a romantic tour with a carriage through the historic streets of the city. An Arts and Crafts Market will be held on the weekends in Advent at the Courtyard of the Old Town Hall.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, the cities around Heidelberg draw visitors to their town centres for the annual Christmas markets. Wooden huts are festively decorated, the air smells of glühwein and roast chestnuts and exhibitors present the best of their handcrafted trinkets and gifts.