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Setting up the Kaiserslautern Christmas Market

Setting up the Kaiserslautern Christmas Market (Kat Nickola)

It is that time of year again. Long, dark nights are coming. To help alleviate the boredom and raise spirits, soon you can spend some time with friends and family at the local Christmas markets. Prep your toasty winter coat, hat and mittens!

In downtown Kaiserslautern, Germany, Christmas market booths are being assembled, cranes are dropping Santa’s sleigh on top of glühwein huts and fir trees are being decorated beside every lamp post.

We know visiting the markets is a highlight of the season and gives everyone something to look forward to as the darkness takes over.

Our 2024 Christmas Market Directory is updated weekly!

Get the kids excited for the season by sending a Letter to Santa – all those sent through the Stars and Stripes’ special holiday APO Box will get a special mailed reply.  

Christmas market assembly downtown Kaiserslautern

Christmas market assembly downtown Kaiserslautern (Kat Nickola)

Discover the magic of Europe’s top Christmas markets with festive traditions, unique gifts, and unforgettable holiday experiences! 

Immerse yourself in the magic of the holiday season with our curated list of the top Christmas market locations in Europe. From the storybook charm of Colmar to the vibrant lights of London, explore festive traditions, local delicacies, and unforgettable experiences across the continent. Whether you’re looking for artisanal gifts, mulled wine, or dazzling light displays, there’s something for everyone! (Stars and Stripes Europe)

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Kat is a travel and lifestyle writer based in Kaiserslautern, Germany with a special interest in anything theatrical, outdoorsy or ancient. She has a bachelor’s degree in geography from Penn State University and is currently in the depths of an archaeology dissertation for the University of the Highlands and Islands.

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