Christmas Market Info from the German National Tourist Office

Ho! Ho! Ho! The German National Tourist office in London has put up a great web page with the dates and hours of opening of the 2006 German Christmas Markets. Just click here to access that page.

Now, if they would only give some info where the market is located, and how to get there from the train stations, that would be a great help. As it is, the information is how to get to the market from England. Anyway, there is great information there, and I think you will want to go have a look.

Pipe Organs at German Christmas Markets

There are many famous pipe organs in Germany, and many are located in cathedrals. Since the Christmas Markets are usually right outside the cathedral, you might be able to hear some of the famous organs when you are done shopping.

If you want to attend a service, check the front of the cathedral, inside the door. Look around a little bit, as usually the time of services is clearly posted. Of course, then you will be able to hear the organ. Some churches also sell CD's of their organ at their gift shops, which make an easy to carry souvenir which you can enjoy for many years.

At Pipe Dreams, there are links to almost all the famous pipe organs of Germany. You can see the list of famous organs, see pictures of the organs, and listen to actual music of the organs of Germany by clicking here.

Ulm Christmas Market

Ulm is a beatiful city, and the cathedral there was the tallest building in the world for many years.

The Ulm Christmas Market is well worth a visit, and so is the Muenster. Make sure to take the little sightseeing tram--its well worth your time and money! Hope you enjoy this little video with the bells in the background!

Aachen Christmas Market: Walking Directions from the Train

Last time I went to the Aachen Christmas Market I took a bus. It took a long time and on the way back I got quite lost. If I go again this year, I am taking this map. You can see the blue lines at the "Hauptbahnhof." That's the main train station in Aachen. Click on the map, print it out, and take it with you. That's what I plan to do. The map is from a website I can't remember.

Aachen is well worth a journey. Arrive early, as there is plenty to do. The Christmas Market is just outside the Dom, which is Charlemagne's church. Take plenty of money, as you won't be able to resist the gingerbread!