In the years since I first visited Germany, I have returned three or four times. Summer is, of course, a wonderful season to explore the country but the Christmas markets are special and represent the diversity of experiences that are available to travelers who are willing to go during the off season. In many cases, the cost of travel during the off season can be much cheaper. For those who detest the throngs of boisterous tourists that descend upon the cities during the summer months, other times of the year can offer peace and space. These practical considerations are reason enough to travel during the off season but, to me, the main reason is that there are many places, like Germany’s Christmas markets, that offer their most immersive, unique, and beautiful experiences during the times of the year when most people choose to stay home.
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