Shop the Christmas Markets of Bavaria

Here you can find information on some of the most romantic markets, in cities such as: Bayreuth, Coburg, Passau, Regensburg and along the "Crystal Road" through East Bavaria. The Christmas market season runs throughout the Advent period, from the end of November to the third week of December.

Visit Bayreuth during the Christmas Season and become spell-bound by one of the most wonderful cities in Germany. A Bayreuth Christmas Package including 2 nights w/ breakfast, a Christmas-style dinner, a guided city tour, an organ concert in one of Bayreuth's 18th century churches and the Bayreuth Card including free entrance to museums and free public transport is available from $ 160.00 per person (based on double occupancy). In 2011, Bayreuth, the city of culture and music, celebrates the 200th birthday of Franz Liszt with an exquisite year-round program. Under the slogan “Desire for Liszt”, about 200 concerts, events and exhibitions await music lovers from all over the world.

Further information: Bayreuth Tourist Information, Luitpoldplatz 9, 95444 Bayreuth, Germany, Call: 011- 49 - 921 - 88 5 88, Email: info@bayreuth-tourismus.de, Internet: www.bayreuth.de

During the Christmas season, Coburg develops a unique magic and is among the most atmospheric in the Franconia region of north Bavaria. This is not only because of the picturesque setting and the beautiful lights, but also because of the many special activities taking place in the city during the holiday season. In addition to the classic Christmas Market booths–where, by the way, exclusively Christmas products from the Coburg region are offered.

Further information: Tourismus Coburg, Herrngasse 4, 96450 D-Coburg Germany, Call: 011-49-95 61-89 8000, Email: info@coburg-tourist.de, Internet: www.coburger-weihnacht.de

Regensburg is a 2,000 year old city where the brilliance of Christmas lights spreads through the narrow streets and reaches up to the gables of former patrician mansions and ancient tower houses. A very special atmosphere fills the UNESCO World Heritage city, which has four Christmas markets to choose from. For centuries, the traditional Christmas Market has attracted local residents and their guests to Neupfarrplatz (center market square).

Further information: Regensburg Tourismus GmbH, Roter Herzfleck 2, 93047 Regensburg, Germany, Call: 011- 49 941-507-4410, Fax 011-49 941-507-4418, Email: tourismus@regensburg.de, Internet: www.regensburg.de

During Advent 2010, an impressive Christmas Market will again take place in front of the beautiful St. Stephan Cathedral in the old town center of Passau. About 67 stalls will display and sell special Christmas goods, presents, arts and crafts. Christmas specialities like Lebkuchen (gingerbread) and Glühwein (mulled wine) tempt visitors with enticing aromas. Every day different concerts and choir performances will take place on stage.

Further information: Passau Tourist Association, Bahnhofstrasse 28, 94032 Passau, Germany, Call: 011- 49 851 955980, Fax: 011-49 851 57298, Email: tourist-info@passau.de, Internet: www.tourism.passau.de

Eastern Bavaria, one of four regions in Bavaria, boasts the lovely Crystal Road. This famous holiday route provides unforgettable opportunities to experience historic glass towns, admire glass crafts, see valuable antique glass objects, as well as view modern works in many galleries, museums and factories. Numerous glass makers and refiners work along the 155 mile long Crystal Road stretching between Passau the European center of lead crystal.

Further information: Tourismusverband Ostbayern, Im Gewerbepark D 04, D-93059 Regensburg, Germany, Call: 011-49 941 585 39-0, Fax: 011-49 941 585 39-39, Internet: www.bayerischer-wald.de www.cometogermany.com