Christmas Special | City of Frankfurt am Main

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It's Christmas Time in Frankfurt

In Frankfurt, you can enjoy not only the usual Christmas treats like mulled wine or bratwurst at various stalls at the Christmas market, but you can also find hot apple wine, potato pancakes, baked goods like "Bethmännchen" and "Brenten" scattered throughout the city. And what is actually the deal with these "Quetschemännche"?

Browse through this page and find out what makes the Christmas season in Frankfurt so special.

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Christmas Campaign in a New Format

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Bells at St Paul's Church, Photo: Stefan Maurer

The Grand Bell Ringing of Frankfurt

It is simply part of the festive season for many Frankfurt residents: Ten churches with a total of 50 bells are perfectly coordinated and ring out in a fixed sequence. Last Image of multi teaser please press tab for next component

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"Quetschemännche" (plum men) at the Frankfurt Christmas Market

Frankfurt's Unique Christmas Traditions

"Quetschemännche" are popular souvenirs from the Frankfurt Christmas Market and enjoy a long tradition as gifts of love and good luck.

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Frankfurt Bethmännchen (little Bethmanns), Photo: Holger Ullmann

Traditional Frankfurt Christmas Treats

"Brenten" and "Bethmännchen" can look back on a centuries-old tradition as typical Frankfurt baked goods.

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Frankfurt Christmas Market

From 25 November to 22 December, you can experience the magic of christmas at the Frankfurt Christmas Market throughout the city centre.

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Chrismtas Market 2022, Römerberg; Photo: Jan Hassenpflug

One Christmas Market – Multiple Locations

Frankfurt's Christmas market magic extends to even more places. Find out more!

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Frankfurt Christmas Market, Photo: Jan Hassenpflug

Fun Facts about Frankfurt's Christmas Market

Find out more about the history of the Frankfurt Christmas Market, this year's Christmas tree "Florian" or what Frankfurt has to do with the Christmas Market in Birmingham.

Things to see and do during the Christmas season in Frankfurt

Winter lights at the Palm Garden, Photo: Nicole Brevoord

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"Winterlichter" at Palmengarten

From 7 December to 12 January, illuminations will transform the Palmengarten into a magically luminous garden landscape.

Winter in the new old town: Even Stoltze wears a scarf, Photo: Nicole Brevoord

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Advent Stroll Through Frankfurts New Old Town & Roasted Almonds

Advent is a time full of anticipation for Christmas. Enjoy a stroll through the atmospherically lit alleys of the new old town and the culinary offerings at the Christmas Market.