In northern Germany, the brightest time of year arrives when the dark winter evenings draw in at the end of November. Christmas markets light up the maritime surroundings of the ports, promenades, historical vaulted cellars and Hanseatic town squares. Father Christmas arrives by boat in the harbours, sometimes with friends from nearby countries in tow: Lucia, the Swedish Queen of Lights, Sinterklaas from the Netherlands, Father Frost and festive Finnish stallholders with their yuletide specialities. An experience you won't want to miss is the bizarre sight of 40 chocolate Santas from all over the world. Or for something really unusual, warm your hands with a steaming mug of glühwein while sitting in a beach chair! Then round it all off with a glass of punch from Circus Roncalli or at the Polar Dome. Experience the magic of Christmas in the north of Germany.
