Every year, in the pre-Christmas period, the charming medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber becomes a fairytale place. For over 500 years, one of Germany’s most popular Christmas markets, "Knight’s Market", has been held here. Foreign visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of the market. The aroma of roasted sausages spreads through the streets and blends with the typical Franconian white brûlé wine. According to tradition, the Christmas market solemnly opens on the Friday before the first Sunday of Advent.
The famous "Christmas village" of Käthe Wohlfahrt, open all year round, is located right next to the Christmas market and during the Christmas period is a real magnet for visitors, a must-see destination where you can breathe the magical Christmas atmosphere even in bad weather. Thanks to the wide range of objects (more than 30,000) and the impressive decorations, since 1981 it has surprised visitors of all ages. Inside, the miniature reconstruction of a Franconian square illuminated by more than 196,000 lights, with old wooden frame houses and, in the middle, a 5.5-metre high Christmas tree decorated with more than 1,000 crystal ornaments, is a real wonder that makes shopping even more enjoyable. The "Rothenburg Christmas Market" is a very valuable object, which can only be purchased from Käthe Wohlfahrt. They are made from selected raw materials (glass, wood or tin) and with particular attention to detail.
On the first floor of Käthe Wohlfahrt’s "Christmas Village" is the 250 square metre "German Christmas Museum", where visitors can take a journey back in time through the history of Christmas decorations, from the first Christmas trees to the 1950s. More than 5000 historical objects.
