Christmas market - wikipedia Christmas market The Striezelmarkt in Dresden, Germany is one of the oldest Christmas markets in the world A Christmas market, also known as Christkindlmarkt ( literally : Baby Jesus Market ), Christkindlesmarkt, Christkindlmarket, Christkindlimarkt, and Weihnachtsmarkt, is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas during the four weeks of Advent. These markets originated in Germany, but are now being held in many other countries. The history of Christmas markets goes back to the Late Middle Ages in the German - speaking part of Europe, and in many parts of the former Holy Roman Empire that includes many eastern regions of France. The Christmas markets of Bautzen were first held in 1384. Dresden 's Striezelmarkt was first held in 1434. Frankfurt was first mentioned in 1393, Munich in 1310 and Augsburg in 1498. In Austria, Vienna 's `` December market '' can be considered a forerunner of Christmas markets and dates back to 1298. In many towns in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, Advent is usually ushered in with the opening of the Christmas market or `` Weihnachtsmarkt ''. In southern Germany, Switzerland and Austria, it is called a `` Christkind ( e ) l ( s ) ( i ) markt '' ( German language, literally meaning `` Christ child market '' ). Traditionally held in the town square, the market has food, drink and seasonal items from open - air stalls accompanied by traditional singing and dancing. On opening night at the Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, and in some other towns, onlookers welcome the `` Christkind '' ( originally boy Jesus, but often depicted as an angel - like girl ), acted out by a local child. Contents 1 Attractions and stalls 2 Major Christmas markets 3 Gallery 4 See also 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External links Attractions and stalls Popular attractions at the markets include the Nativity Scene ( a crèche or crib ), Zwetschgenmännle ( figures made of decorated dried plums ), Nussknacker ( carved Nutcrackers ), Gebrannte Mandeln ( candied, toasted almonds ), traditional Christmas cookies such as Lebkuchen and Magenbrot ( both forms of soft gingerbread ), Bratwurst, and for many visitors one of the highlights of the market : Glühwein, hot mulled wine ( with or without a shot of brandy ), or Eierpunsch ( an egg - based warm alcoholic drink ). Both help stave off the cold winter air which sometimes dips below freezing. More regional food specialties include Christstollen ( Stollen ), a sort of bread with candied fruit in Saxony, and hot Apfelwein and Frankfurter Bethmännchen in Hesse. Major Christmas markets Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt opening ceremony See also : List of Christmas markets Famous Christmas markets are held in the cities of Augsburg, Dresden, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Nuremberg and Stuttgart, making them popular tourist attractions during Christmas holiday season. The Nuremberg and Dresden markets draw about two million people each year ; the Stuttgart and Frankfurt markets attract more than three million visitors. The two most visited Christmas markets in Germany are to be found in Dortmund with more than three and a half million visitors of 300 stalls around a gigantic Christmas tree creation that stands 45 metres tall, and in Cologne with 4 million people. Additionally, Berlin claims over 70 markets, which open in late November and close just after Christmas. Christmas markets are traditional in Alsace and most of the towns have their local Christmas market. Strasbourg, in Alsace, France, has been holding a Christmas market, `` Christkindelsmärik, '' around its cathedral since 1570, when it was part of the Holy Roman Empire of German Nation. In 1982 Lincoln, England established an annual Christmas market in early December, and this remains one of the most extensive such market by area in the United Kingdom, with a claimed total of over 300 stalls attracting more than 100,000 visitors over its four days. Starting in 1997 Frankfurt Christmas Markets were established with support from Frankfurt in the British Cities of Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester. Other large Christmas markets have been held in England in Bath ( since 2000 ) or Liverpool ( since 2006 ). The Christmas markets are such a success that they are becoming a major pull factor to increase trade and visitor numbers to towns and cities. Manchester 's Christmas Markets have been particularly successful with 300 stalls over 8 city locations with each location being themed to create a different atmosphere such as French, World and German, with European themed stalls on the Albert Square, Manchester proving to be the most popular. German immigrants also brought the Christmas market celebrations to the United States. A traditional Christmas market was held for the first time in Sibiu, Romania in 2007. Gallery This section contains what may be an unencyclopedic or excessive gallery of images. Galleries containing indiscriminate images of the article subject are discouraged ; please improve or remove the section accordingly. Christmas market in Jena Malmö Christmas market 2016 Dews events Malmö, Sweden Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg In Colmar, 2010 Christmas market, Strasbourg, France German Christmas market in Millennium Square, Leeds, UK Traditional gingerbread hearts at a German Christmas market Christmas market stalls Ferris Wheel at the Hyde Park Christmas Market Christmas market in Erfurt Christmas market in Stuttgart, Baden - Württemberg Salzburg, Austria Christkindlimärt in Rapperswil, Switzerland 2009 Julmarknad ( `` Christmas market '' ) in Gamla stan, Stockholm Vienna, Austria The Striezelmarkt in Dresden Sternschnuppenmarkt in Wiesbaden, Germany The Sibiu Christmas Market in Sibiu, Romania The Christmas Market in Zagreb, Croatia Christmas market at Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin The Christmas Market in Wrocław, Poland Dews events Copenhagen the white Christmas in Nytorv, Denmark Fields Shopping Center Christmas event 2016 by Dewsevents Fields, Denmark Vienna Christmas market ( 2017 ) See also Holidays portal Christmas portal Germany portal List of Christmas markets 2016 Berlin attack References ^ Jump up to : `` German Christmas markets : Seasonal shopping at its finest ''. The Independent. 2012 - 11 - 11. Retrieved 2016 - 12 - 08. Jump up ^ Darmstadt, IDL Software GmbH,. `` Weihnachtsmarkt in Bautzen - Weihnachten 2016 ''. Retrieved 25 December 2016. Jump up ^ `` Christmas markets in Vienna ''. Austrian National Tourist Office. Retrieved 2 April 2017. Jump up ^ Christmas City Nuremberg Stadt Nürnberg, retrieved 8 July 2007 Jump up ^ Stuttgart Christmas Market Archived 2008 - 04 - 22 at the Wayback Machine. Stuttgart Marketing, retrieved 8 July 2007 Jump up ^ `` Weihnachtsmärkte : Köln ist Publikumsmagnet : Topnews ''. Topnews.de. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 06. Jump up ^ Innes said... ( 2011 - 12 - 26 ). `` Top Berlin Christmas Markets ''. On London Time. Archived from the original on 2012 - 03 - 11. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 06. Jump up ^ Noël à Strasbourg Archived 2007 - 08 - 17 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 8 July 2007 Jump up ^ `` Frankfurt Christmas Markets Great Britain Scotland England ''. Frankfurt-tourismus.de. Archived from the original on 2013 - 05 - 10. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 06. Jump up ^ Denise Evans ( 2012 - 11 - 18 ). `` Manchester Christmas Markets 2012 : A guide to the city 's festive stalls - Manchester Evening News ''. Menmedia.co.uk. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 06. Jump up ^ `` Mapped : Manchester set for ' biggest and best ever ' Christmas markets - Manchester Evening News ''. Menmedia.co.uk. 2012 - 11 - 02. Retrieved 2013 - 05 - 06. Jump up ^ CHRISTKINDLMARKT BETHLEHEM ArtsQuest ( 2006 ), retrieved 8 July 2007 Jump up ^. Christkindlmarket Chicago Archived 2007 - 03 - 03 at the Wayback Machine. German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, 17 November 2006, retrieved 8 July 2007 Jump up ^ Denver Christkindl Market German American Chamber of Commerce Colorado Chapter. ( 2006 ), retrieved 8 July 2007 Jump up ^ Donner. `` Mifflinburg Christkindl Market ''. Retrieved 25 December 2016. Jump up ^ Christkindlmarkt 2007 Archived 2007 - 12 - 17 at the Wayback Machine. German - American Society of Tulsa, 1 May 2007, retrieved 8 July 2007 Jump up ^ ( http://www.graffino.com ), Graffino. `` Târgul de Crăciun din Sibiu ''. Retrieved 25 December 2016. Further reading Bakst, Alex : `` A Visit to Germany 's Christmas Markets '', Spiegel Online 7 December 2006 Zug, J.D. 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Question: where is the oldest christmas market in germany
Answer: Bautzen