From authentic German crafts and food, to lights that stay up well past the New Year, these are the holiday markets worth planning a trip around.

Rotkohl — red cabbage braised with apples and onions — is a classic Bavarian side for goose, duck, or pork. This version gets its full flavor from rendered speck, orange zest, and spices like caraway ...

Looking for a taste of Europe without leaving the United States? These Bavarian-style Christmas markets across America will bring you the magic of Germany’s beloved holiday traditions, complete with ...

Willkommen to Frankenmuth, a.k.a. "Michigan's Little Bavaria." Here, McDonald's advertises an indoor play "platz" rather than a playground, a storefront proudly boasts of "Michigan's largest display ...

From late November until Christmas Eve, town squares all over Germany are buzzing with Christmas markets. As one of the most treasured traditions in Deutschland, big cities and small towns alike ...

Normally at this time of year, the German-speaking lands of Central Europe would be bustling with Weihnachtsmärkte (Christmas markets) or Christkindlmärkte (Christ Child markets), filled with food, ...

WHY IT RATES: Whether on the lakeside in the mountains or in a princely castle - every Christmas market has its own magic. -Janeen Christoff, TravelPulse Managing Editor Christmas markets in Bavaria ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The scent of bratwurst and pretzels filled the air as horses clopped down the main street, hauling a carriage full of tourists.