11 Magical German Christmas Markets Set in a Castle

Courtesy of Althoff Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg
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The pre-Christmas season is approaching, and in Germany that means festively decorated wooden huts will soon move onto the historical town squares across the country and enchant visitors with mulled wine, freshly roast almonds, handcrafted trinkets and cheerful song. What if you could experience an authentic German Christmas market in a castle? Well, you can. Several castles and palaces across the country open their doors for such festive events. Here is a list of 11 magical Christmas markets to add to your list.

1. Satzvey Castle, Mechernich

Market

© Mike Göhre / Burg Satzvey

2. Bensberg Palace, Bensberg

Market

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3. Katzenstein Castle, Dischingen

Katzenstein Castle, Germany
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Courtesy of Burg Katzenstein | Courtesy of Burg Katzenstein

5. Cochem Castle, Cochem

Market

Cochem Castle, Germany
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6. Wartburg, Eisenach

Market

© Sascha Willms / Wartburg-Stiftung | sent via email

7. Bückeburg Castle

Market

Bueckeburg Castle, Germany
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8. Merseburg Castle

Market

Merseburg Castle, Germany
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© Wolfgang Kubak / Schloss Merseburg | sent via email

9. Drachenburg Castle, Königswinter

Market

Drachenburg Castle, Germany
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10. Bad Homburg Castle, Bad Homburg

Market

Bad Homburg Castle, Germany
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11. Guteneck Castle, Guteneck

Market

Guteneck Castle, Germany
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Courtesy of Schloss Guteneck | https://www.schloss-guteneck.de/presse/pressebilder

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