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The Laeiszhalle – Home of Hamburg’s Classical Music Scene

November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Laeiszhalle-Musikhalle

Laeiszhalle - Home to Hamburg's Classical Music Scene: As far as concert halls go, Hamburg's Laeiszhalle (previously known as the Musikhalle Hamburg) is relatively young. Inaugurated in June 1908, it was the largest and most modern concert hall in Germany at that time. Laeiszhalle was made possible through the generosity of Carl Heinrich Laeisz, one of the Hamburg shipping magnates. When Mr. Laeisz passed away, he left 1.2 million German Reichsmark for the construction of "a place worthy … [Read more...]

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Lübeck Weihnachtsmärkt – Christmas Markets in Lübeck

November 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lübeck Christmas Market

Lübeck Has Nine Christmas Markets, All Within the Historic Old Town: With its historical attractions and medieval atmosphere, Lübeck exudes charm at any time of the year. But at Christmas time, this "Queen of the Hanseatic League" is more than charming. Decked out in Christmas lights, stars and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, Lübeck has some nine Christmas markets operating around the historic Old Town and the atmosphere is magical. Christmas Markets in Lübeck Nearly all of … [Read more...]

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Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt: Cologne Harbour Christmas Market

November 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt

Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt - Cologne's New Harbour Christmas Market: A relatively new Christmas market on the Cologne scene is the Kölner Hafen-Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Harbour Christmas Market) held at the delectable Cologne Chocolate Museum. As the name implies, the Cologne Harbour Christmas Market is held in a picturesque harbour setting overlooking the Rhine, giving a maritime flavour to festive Cologne. With around 70 interesting stalls, the very special Kölner … [Read more...]

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Christmas in Berlin – Christmas Concerts in Berlin 2012

November 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Christmas in Berlin

Christmas in Berlin: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Berlin: Christmas is a special time in Berlin and music is very much a part of the Berlin Christmas celebrations. If you're spending Christmas in Berlin, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city.  Whether it be traditional Christmas music, classical concerts, jazz, swing or religious music, there is an impressive range of concerts to choose from, including Russian and Nordic Christmas … [Read more...]

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Christmas in Munich: Where to Enjoy Christmas Concerts in Munich

November 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
Munich Residenz Christmas Concerts

Christmas in Munich: Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Munich: Christmas is a special time Munich and like the rest of Germany, music is very much a part of the Munich Christmas celebrations. If you are spending Christmas in Munich, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Popular Munich Attractions Most of the concerts are held in venues which are themselves very popular Munich attractions such as the Munich Residenz. With ten courtyards … [Read more...]

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Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt – Nuremberg Christmas Market 2012

November 3, 2012 by 2 Comments
Nuremberg Christmas Market

The Nuremberg Christmas Market is Known as the "Little Town from Wood and Cloth": With over two million visitors every year, the Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt is one of the more popular Christmas markets in Germany.  Each year at 5:30 pm, on the Friday before the first Advent Sunday, the Christmas Angel declares open the Nuremberg Christmas Market in a ceremony that takes place on the Hauptmarkt (market square) in the old quarter. Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt In the medieval setting of … [Read more...]

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Christkindlmarkt – Munich Christmas Market 2012

November 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Munich-Christmas-Markets

Munich's Christkindlmarkt is the Oldest in the Bavarian Capital: Munich has over 20 Christmas markets, but the main Christkindlmarkt and the oldest in the Bavarian capital is held at the historical Marienplatz each year. Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz is a beautiful square at any time of the year but at Christmas the atmosphere is magical. A sparkling giant Christmas tree overlooks the traditional Christmas market in the square.  There are over 150 stalls that are packed with … [Read more...]

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The Magic of Cologne’s Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market 2012

November 1, 2012 by 1 Comment
Cologne Christmas market

Christmas markets in Cologne (Weihnachtsmarkt): The Christmas markets season is here and when it comes to Christmas markets in Europe, the city of Cologne puts on quite a show. There are actually six Christmas markets in this town and we visited the Cologne Cathedral Weihnachtsmarkt, the biggest of them all. Each year, on the last Monday before Advent, the seven Christmas markets in Cologne open their gates to locals and visitors like us. This is my first real Christmas market experience … [Read more...]

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Weihnachtsmarkt – Christmas Market in Frankfurt 2012

November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Frankfurt Christmas Market

Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt is one of the Oldest and Prettiest in Germany: The Frankfurt Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) is one of the oldest and prettiest in Germany. It seems that there has been a Christmas market in Frankfurt since 1393. With its rich history and steeped in traditions, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is a huge attraction for visitors from all over the world. Each year more than three million visitors flock to Frankfurt to enjoy this city's Weihnachtsmarkt, making … [Read more...]

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Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt – Hamburg Christmas Market 2012

November 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt

Hamburg - the Christmas Capital of the North - Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt: Hamburg stakes its claim as the Christmas capital of the north.  This is because nowhere else in the north of Germany are there so many Christmas markets within such close proximity of each other. From the main train station to its neo-Renaissance town hall alone there are no less than five different Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt  to be enjoyed. Hamburg Christmas Markets During the festive season, visitors to Hamburg can … [Read more...]

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