Germany
Regensburg's Romantic Christmas Market sits in the medieval Neupfarrplatz, in a UNESCO old town with the world's oldest sausage kitchen (since 1146).
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Romantic Christmas Market at the medieval Neupfarrplatz — and the oldest sausage kitchen in the world.
Regensburg is the Danube's medieval jewel — a UNESCO old town of 13th-century patrician towers, a stone bridge from 1135, and the Wurstkuchl, the oldest continuously operating sausage kitchen in the world (since 1146). The Romantic Christmas Market at Neupfarrplatz is intimate and atmospheric, framed by medieval buildings. Most Danube sailings stop for a full day here; don't miss the Wurstkuchl's Regensburger sausages with sauerkraut.
Dates: Late Nov – Dec 23
Vibe: Medieval and romantic — a UNESCO old town of towers and courtyards.
Local tip
Get a sausage from the Wurstkuchl by the river, then walk up to the cathedral — the whole loop is under 20 minutes.
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