But the oldest markets aren't necessarily the most popular—Christmas markets in Cologne and Dortmund (both in Germany) earn the most annual visits, with 4 million and 3.6 million shoppers ...

Christmas markets are a cherished tradition in Europe, and usually attract millions of visitors every year. But this year, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has forced countries to cancel or ...

BERLIN—When opening his stand at one of Germany’s largest Christmas markets last week, Hans-Peter Arens was unseasonably gloomy. The 71-year-old organizer of the Dortmund Christmas market was ...

11/29/2021 November 29, 2021. Amid many Christmas market cancellations, the Dortmund Christmas market is welcoming visitors. But some changes and rules may dampen the festive spirit.

Dortmund's municipal Christmas market, on the other hand, which is held in the city center, must not adhere by these strict rules. The state's Public Health Ministry told Ruhr24 news outlet that ...

Munich’s iconic Christmas market has been canceled for the second year in a row due to a significant rise in Covid-19 cases ... while the city of Dortmund has canceled its Christmas lights ceremony.

The organisers of Dortmund's Christmas market say the tree is the largest "real" Christmas tree in the world. Published. 26 November 2014. Read description. Editor's recommendations.