As many of the streets in the city center are pedestrian only, you can meander between quite a few markets in an afternoon or evening. Have you a desire to drink flaming liquor? You’re in luck, some markets offer it.Ĭologne, known to the locals as Köln, lays claim to some of the better markets in the country. While each market has its own nuance or slant, they will all offer grilled sausages, sweets, gingerbread and stalls that sell a plethora of gifts and handicrafts. You need not limit yourself to one or two but instead make an effort to pack as many of them in as you can. While someone might prefer one market over another, decide for yourself. The Christmas markets “weihnachtsmarkt” are one of the very best examples of this. Germans will use any excuse to get outside, eat, drink and socialize.
