German Christmas Markets
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| Day | Plan | Overnight | Remember |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive; first Nuremberg market evening | Nuremberg · night 1 | Keep arrival light; full route arrival November 27–December 18, 2026. |
| Day 2 | Old town and Christkindlesmarkt | Nuremberg · night 2 | Main market opens November 27 in 2026. |
| Day 3 | Germanisches Nationalmuseum → Handwerkerhof | Nuremberg · night 3 | Museum normally closed Monday; swap Days 2 and 3 if needed. |
| Day 4 | DB train Nürnberg Hbf → München Hbf; settle in | Munich · night 4 | Allow half-day hotel-to-hotel in the itinerary; confirm actual train and both hotel legs. |
| Day 5 | Marienplatz → Kripperlmarkt → Viktualienmarkt → market evening | Munich · night 5 | Check food-stall opening day; a performance/museum replaces food-market browsing. |
| Day 6 | Residence Museum → optional Hofgarten → final market evening | Munich · night 6 | Confirm museum arrangements; keep the evening for the market. |
| Day 7 | Departure from Munich | — | Six nights total; allow the actual airport or station transfer. |
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