Journeys Through the Land of Christmas
Traditional Christmas decorations were invented in Saxony and Thuringia and have ever since spread throughout the world.
For centuries, Christmas articles like pyramids, Christmas arches and nutcrackers have lovingly been made by hand in the Ore Mountains, while Christmas tree decorations made of colored glass were invented in the South of the Thuringian Forest 400 years ago.
Visitors to Lauscha during Advent can glass-blow their own tree decorations.
The Dresden Stollen is the most famous Christmas cake in Germany.
All of this and much more is a good reason to take a long trip to the land that is the epitome of Christmas, to live it up at some of the most picturesque Christmas markets and perhaps to buy a Christmas decoration or two.
But the pre-Christmas period is also a good opportunity for a romantic sleigh journey through the snow or a musical tour of towns like Halle and Bad Lauchstädt.
For further information on this tour or sights along the route please refer to the "Service" section on the right hand side or send us an email on culturalheart@germany.co.uk.
Bach Events in 2008
Bach's Christmas Oratorio
Bach's most important and impressive works are performed in many churches all over Germany during christmas ... >> more
Bach and his towns
The concert "Bach and his towns" takes place in the St Peter and Paul Church of Weimar. It is part of the renowned ... >> more
Bach Exhibition
From March to November the Bach house in Eisenach is host to the special exhibition "Bach in the reflexion of ... >> more
22. Bach Festival in Köthen
Enjoy famous artists at a place, where Bach was busy composing the "Brandenburg Concertos". For more ... >> more
Bach Biennale Weimar
One of the highlights in Thuringia for 2008 is the International Bach Festival in Weimar. 300 years ago Johann ... >> more
Bach and his sons
The best way to enjoy the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, the great cantor of St Thomas School, is in the historical ... >> more
