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A stroll
around the Christmas fair area, which was first mentioned in 1648,
is an absolute Must-Do for all Lübeck visitors. The market and its
some 400 merchants offer toys and Christmas decoration, gingerbread,
hot spiced wine and most importantly plenty of other things.
Christmas Fairy Tale Forest
For
30 years Lübeck’s Fairy Tale Forest has been a festive attraction.
500 illuminated fir-trees and 21 stalls beautifully recreate tales
of the Brothers Grimm (open till 23rd Dec.).
Historic Christmas Fair
The
historic Christmas market at the foot of St. Mary’s Church makes
visitors travel through time – medieval flair amidst modern Lübeck
(open 26.11-23.12).
Crafts Fair at St. Peter’s
At St.
Peter’s, more than 50 craftsmen and -women from Northern Germany
offer a wide variety of traditional and contemporary gift ideas
(open 27.11-14.12).
Craftsmen’s Christmas fair at Hospital of the holy spirit
The arts
and craftsmarket inside the festively decorated church hall and in
the small cabins of the long hall of the medieval Hospital of the
Holy Spirit is unique. The exhibitors come from all over Germany and
Northern Europe (open 28.11-08.12).
Niederegger Marzipan Bazaar and Café
Of
course, Christmas in Lübeck would not be complete without a visit to
the Christmas Bazaar at Niederegger’s where you can taste famous
marzipan cake, a delicious gateau with a rich nut brittle cream and
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