As in a fairy tale: a city in Germany with an incredible Christmas atmosphere has been named

After World War II, the historic city of Nuremberg, Bavaria, is primarily associated with the international trial of the Nazi regime. Few people remember that the city was once known as the birthplace of Christmas gingerbread - lebkuchen. The best Christmas fairs in Europe were held here and are still held here.

The Nuremberg Christmas market Christkindlesmarkt will open on November 29 and run until December 24. The Express publication told why it is worth visiting Nuremberg during the holiday season.

It is better to start your trip with a stop at Lebkuchen-Schmidt to taste the original Nurnberger Lebkuchen, which has long been known as the "capital of Christmas gingerbread".

Just like the regional exclusivity claimed by Emmenthal cheese, only the delicacies that are actually baked in the city can boast the honorary title of authentic lebkuchen. One of the most delicious variations, elizen, contains hazelnuts, walnuts, and almonds.

The history of the holiday treat dates back to the Middle Ages. Nuremberg was located at the crossroads of trade routes. When the spice trade began to spread in Europe, the people of Nuremberg decided to combine ginger and local honey in baking, thus starting a centuries-old tradition of baking gingerbread.

Over the centuries, Lebkuchen recipes have evolved into a wide variety of variations, giving you the opportunity to enjoy gingerbread covered in chocolate, with nuts, caramel, or with traditional Nuremberg cinnamon stars. Local monks, according to legend, keep unique ancient gingerbread recipes.

While in Nuremberg, it is worth visiting several attractions, including the Aldstadt, the historic part of the city.

At the Hauptmarkt, you can see where the Christkindlesmarkt takes place with numerous vendors selling food, Christmas paraphernalia, and gifts.

Kaiserburg Nuremberg, the imperial castle, together with the city walls, is one of the oldest medieval fortresses in Europe. The castle hosted various rulers who visited the city but unfortunately fell into disrepair after the fall of the Holy Roman Empire.

The architect Karl Alexander von Heideloff revived it so that the then King Ludwig I could reside there as sovereign. By 1945, however, the castle was almost completely in ruins, with only significant Romanesque and late Gothic elements remaining intact.

The Church of St. Lorenz and the Frauenkirche are among the most important religious sites in the city. Nuremberg also has several museums, including the German National Museum, the Toy Museum, and the German Railway Museum. Nuremberg also has a rich history associated with World War II and the Third Reich.

Tourists can visit the Nazi Party meeting place and the Documentation Center, where the remains of buildings are still preserved. The museum gives an insight into the city's rule during the Weimar Republic after World War I, which led to the first rallies of the National Social Party in 1927. Since 1933, the Nazis held their annual party rallies in Nuremberg, making it the center of party propaganda.

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