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One of the advantages when you travel to Germany during the Christmas season is the opening of the Christmas markets. The opening starts right around the Advent season and close to 130 towns participate in this festive event. Visiting each of these markets is like a crash course on Germany's culture because each one boasts of regional specialties.

1. Rostock - this Hanseatic town is almost 800 years old and has kept most of its unique charm. Known for being a port town as well as a cosmopolitan university, Rostock has a Historical center that is known for its German brick architecture. The maritime atmosphere is also pretty notable around here. It is especially exciting to travel to Germany during the Christmas season when all the lights glow across the River Warnow. The Christmas season also changes this northern town into one of the nicest Christmas markets in this side of the country. The opening of the market is marked by the traditional arrival of Father Christmas. And in here, you will find northern specialties like candied apples, baby doughnuts, deep-fried bananas and smoked sausages from the town.

2. Lübeck - this old oval town is known for being a UNESCO Heritage Site. Nowadays, the town is more commonly known as a modern trading port which serves as a terminal for ferryboats that travel from Scandinavia and along the Baltic. The tradition of Christmas fairs in this area dates back all the way from 1648 and is definitely a widely popular tourist attraction. There are close to 400 merchants participating in the said market selling toys and a wide-array of Christmas decorations. Tourists also have a great time viewing the 500 lighted fir-trees as well as the recreation of the Brothers Grimm tales which is a 30 year-old tradition. You can also satisfy your craving for sweets by sampling their famous marzipan cake also sold in the Christmas market.

3. Hamburg - when you travel to Germany it would also be worthwhile to visit the free Hanseatic City known as Hamburg. This is the second biggest metropolis in Germany and hosts Europe's largest ports. The town hall of Hamburg serves as the grand setting for the Christmas Market. Over 100 merchants set up their businesses and shops at the largest Urban Square at Hamburg. You can sample their roast apples, buy some handcrafted items and visit their quaint cottages that were designed by Bernhard Paul.

4. Lüneburg - situated between Hamburg and Hannover, this town is known throughout the middle ages as the place of white gold. You can see most of the historic building still intact and boasting of its former glory. The city is also known as an ancient salt-trading town that provides a romantic holiday atmosphere with all the lights showing off its medieval churches and gabled houses. This town seems to be like a scene from Brothers Grimm tales as the pedestrian streets are transformed into a world of magical fairy tales.

These Christmas markets are part of what's exciting when you travel to Germany. So as you plan out your journey to this side of Europe, why don't you consider going there during the holiday seasons.