Weihnachtsmarkt is a popular Christmas market in Hanover, Germany. This street market is closely associated with Christmas celebrations in the city. Weihnachtsmarkt is held during "advent" and starts four weeks prior to Christmas. "Advent" is the period that precedes Christmas. The Christmas market is more of a festival than a market.
The street market is visited by thousands of people, which becomes a meeting point for all. The cobbled streets of the market are decorated with warm lights and festive mood thrives in the entire ambience. The associated activities that take place in the market have made it a popular event of Hanover.
The alleys are festooned with streamers and large Christmas trees. Weihnachtsmarkt is arranged at Am Market in Hanover, which is a historical square of the city. The Marktkirche church is located in the area. Street side shops and stalls are set up. People dressed up in warm clothes, meet and greet each other and enjoy the get-together.
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Some of the popular items available in the stalls at Weihnachtsmarkt in Hanover are Nussknacker (carved Nutcrackers), Zwetschgamannla (figures made of decorated dried plums), assorted cookies like Lebkuchen and Magenbrot, Christstollen or Stollen (a sort of egg bread with candied fruit), Eierpunsch (an egg based warm alcoholic drink). Homemade books, crafts and toys can be found at a Christkindlmarkt.
The closest train station that the tourists can avail to reach the venue is Markthalle/Landtag. The airport is 12 kilometers away from Weihnachtsmarkt
The address of the venue is:
Weihnachtsmarkt
Am Markte
Hanover
30159
Niedersachen
Telephone: + 49 (511) 16842887
Fax: + 49 (511) 16846600
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