A Christmas Market with a Long Tradition

History of the

Christkindlesmarkt

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A Christmas Market with a Long Tradition

Nuremberg's Christmas Market is one of Germany's oldest Christmas fairs. The pre-Christmas event on Nuremberg's Main Market Square dates back to the 17th century. The first mention in writing is from 1678.

1933: Leuchtende Kinderaugen auf dem Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt.

The Chronicle of the Christmas Market

The Nuremberg Christmas Market is world-famous. Its roots date back to 1530. It was first explicitly mentioned in 1678. The market can look back on an eventful history – a history that has made it what it is today: something very special!