Christmas markets in Tübingen, Germany, for a weekend of relaxation, snow and chocolate. A trip to see the Christmas markets in the south of Stuttgart and stock up on sweets and gifts to bring back to the family.
Tübingen it is a fascinating city in all seasons, with the Christmas air and the inevitable market becomes truly magical. It is located in Baden-Württemberg, south of Stuttgart, on the banks of the Neckar river and is the seat of an ancient and prestigious university especially for the faculty of theology linked to characters such as Hegel or Kepler.
Germany is the classic country to find beautiful Christmas atmospheres. Germany with its cities that are easily covered in snow in winter, with the decorations and traditions of Santa Claus, is the ideal place for a trip or a weekend in the company of your family. In Tübingen, south of Stuttgart, you arrive quickly and easily, starting from many nearby cities such as Stuttgart, but also Munich and Frankfurt even if they are a little further away.
Le German railways they work very well and give the possibility to everyone, Germans and tourists, to visit the Christmas Markets even during the day, starting from the largest cities for an excursion. For Tübingen the trains are comfortable and fast, warm and also functional with many services. The advice is to visit the Christmas Market in Tübingen at least for one day, perhaps by looking first at the official sites of the Tourist Board for the exact weekends in which the holidays involving the whole city take place.
In the beautiful old town of Tübingen, which has remained original, or along the city's river, there are charming squares on a human scale. These include Rathausplatz, the frescoed town hall square, the fountain and nice cafes. The most typical houses are the Fachwerkhäuser, those with a prominent wooden structure and light-colored paneling. In short, an atmosphere at will, many students who give the right touch of liveliness and at Christmas a Weihnachtsmarkt, Christmas market, in the streets of the old city.
To purchase Christmas decorations, candles, handmade sweaters, typical sweets with almonds, walnuts, gingerbread, Lebkuchen, drink mulled wine which is called here Mulled wine and warm up with special hot steamed “bombs” sprinkled with vanilla sauce (Dampfnudeln).
But if you want to find a bit of sweetness in Germany go to The sweet, an Italian pastry also in the concept of consumption (here they are called Stehcafé, that is, coffee where you stand) in Metzgergasse 6. Baci di dama, cannoli, ricciarelli, cream puffs and a proper cappuccino.
