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The Christmas market serves up \u00a34 mulled wine and has less crowds than most major city markets(Image: Getty Images\/imageBROKER RF)<\/p>\nThis beautiful Christmas market has been dubbed one of the “most beautiful” in Europe thanks to its picturesque backdrop and winter atmosphere as travellers are left “in tears” at sight of itThe Christmas market serves up \u00a34 mulled wine and has less crowds than most major city markets(Image: Getty Images\/imageBROKER RF)<\/p>\n
If you are tired of the expensive Christmas markets nestled amongst city squares, this beautiful location could be your answer to feeling extra festive this season. The Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market<\/a> offers something very different.<\/p>\n Hidden deep in the Black Forest\u2019s H\u00f6llental (Hell Valley)<\/a>, this market doesn’t rely on medieval town halls for its backdrop. Instead, it is nestled in a steep, wooded canyon beneath a towering stone viaduct. The magic happens when the sun sets.<\/p>\n The massive stone arches of the railway bridge are illuminated in shifting violets, blues, and reds. Every twenty minutes or so, a regional train rumbles overhead, looking like a toy train in the distance, while snow (often reliable here) dusts the wooden huts below.<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: Christmas turkeys have talent – wowing farmers as they jingle bells and tap tambourines<\/a>READ MORE: Where is hot and sunny in January – the destinations not to miss<\/a> Travellers Claudia and Kaan, from Toronto, US, visited the German market last week and were shocked when they stumbled upon the picture-perfect scene.<\/p>\n The couple wrote on their TikTok video: “We nearly cried. Tucked deep in the Black Forest with a massive stone viaduct glowing above you is one of Europe’s most beautiful Christmas Markets.”<\/p>\n Those who have visited have argued it’s one of the most romantic markets, with the isolation of the gorge meaning no background city noise and a backdrop of brass bands, the crunch of snow and the murmur of the crowd.<\/p>\n Content cannot be displayed without consent<\/p>\n It’s also less busy than most Christmas markets thanks to its ticketed system and timed entry, avoiding the dangerous overcrowding seen at major markets like Cologne or Munich.<\/p>\n 2025 Guide<\/p>\n Dates & Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n The market is only open on weekends (Fri-Sun) during Advent.<\/p>\n Ticket Prices (2025 Estimates)<\/strong><\/p>\n Entry is strictly ticketed. You cannot<\/strong> buy tickets at the gate.<\/p>\n Due to its remote location, you can’t drive up to the market gate. Private parking is non-existent at the gorge itself for general visitors.<\/p>\n 1. The Shuttle Bus<\/strong><\/p>\n Most visitors take the shuttle bus. When you buy your market ticket online, you must select your shuttle departure point.<\/p>\n 2. The Winter Hike<\/strong><\/p>\n For the full Black Forest experience, skip the bus and walk.<\/p>\n The market hosts around 40 wooden chalets. The focus here is strictly regional, meaning local delicacies and small businesses.<\/p>\n A cup of mulled wine can be as cheap as \u20ac5\/\u00a34.30, while food costs vary.<\/p>\n Tips for visiting<\/p>\n![\"Claudia](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Screenshot-2025-12-14-at-130052jpeg.jpg\")
Travellers Claudia and Kaan were in shock when they first stumbled across the market(Image: The Lost Two (Claudia & Kaan)\/TikTok)<\/p>\n\n
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The Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market is in Germany(Image: dpa\/AFP via Getty Images)How to Get There<\/p>\n\n
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The Ravenna Gorge Christmas Market is hidden in a remote part of Germany(Image: Getty Images\/imageBROKER RF)Food and drink<\/p>\n\n
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