The world’s tallest Christmas tree stands in Dortmund’s Hansaplatz every year. In total, 1,700 fir trees soar 45 metres into the sky. A 4-meter tall angel crowns the top. Around 48,000 lights beam festive illumination for the approximately two million people from Dortmund, the region, and neighbouring countries who come to delight in the holiday spirit of the Dortmund Christmas Market. With around 300 stands, the Dortmund Christmas Market is amongst the largest and most popular in Germany.
Besides typical Christmas items, there are numerous other arts and crafts from various cultures around the world. To round off the experience, a diverse array of culinary delights and traditional mulled wine (Glühwein) stands offer some delicious treats.
Lebkuchenherzen
Here are some designs of the German Gingerbread Hearts Cookie,
One could write down lovely customized messages and give them to loved ones as a form of expressing personal feelings.
Weihnachtsmann
Santa Claus to light up the atmosphere.
A photo booth is set up for little children to take photos and make beautiful memories.
Weihnachtsdekoration
Dortmund is a really a magnificent place for Christmas with world-reknown boutiques such as H&M, Zara and Christmas market and in the heart of Dortmund held the biggest Christmas Tree decoration with Angels, Candles and snowflakes is really a pretty sight. Many tourist and citizens would travel down for this Holiday Special Sight and atmosphere. Fret not about the low chilling temperature, warm coffee/tea and appetizing Crepes and Piping buns are waiting to keep you warm while you enjoy sightseeing this warmly festive occasion. Tschau Peeps!
Address:
DORTMUND CHRISTMAS MARKET
Hansaplatz
44137 Dortmund
Opening times
22.11. - 23.12.2012
mon - thu: 10am - 09pm
fri - sat: 10am - 10pm
sun: 12am - 09pm
25.11.2012 closed
2th December: Stores open on Sunday
No comments:
Post a Comment