Germany is considered the birthplace of the traditional Christmas market, with some dating back to the Middle Ages. While not ...

However, there are a few exceptions: Oktoberfest and Christmas, when visitors from all over travel to Hamburg for its charming Christmas markets. Key Events: ...

Located in Northern Germany along the Elbe River, Hamburg is a riverfront city featuring a sizable number of Christmas markets! The first markets open the Monday before Advent, but the first ...

The suspect, who moved to Germany from Saudi Arabia in 2006, allegedly drove a car through a Christmas market packed full of families on Friday night. At least five people are now known to have ...

Security was stepped up Saturday at Christmas markets elsewhere in Germany with more police out in Hamburg, Leipzig and other cities. Church bells rang in Magdeburg and across the region at 7:03 ...