By ICE from Berlin to a winter setting with Hogwarts vibes: Germany’s most magical Christmas market under a 40-metre-high railroad viaduct has opened!

When Berlin once again fills up with one winter highlight after another – from Stranger Things to the all-you-can-eat Christmas market – the anticipation is great. But it doesn’t take long to see everything: The markets are beautiful, but often small and quickly run through. For all those who haven’t had enough of Christmas fever and are looking for something really new, we have an unusual insider tip, possibly the most impressive in the whole of Germany. The Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge in the Black Forest looks like something straight out of a fantasy film set with its location under a 40-metre-high railroad viaduct. It has been open since November 28 and operates on all four Advent weekends until December 21. A homely atmosphere, lovingly decorated stalls and spicy scents fill the air, while the steep, wooded hills of the gorge impressively frame the market.

In the southern Black Forest, not far from the village of Breitnau, a fairytale Christmas setting opens up beneath the 40-metre-high viaduct of the Höllentalbahn railroad. Over 40 wooden stalls present regional crafts and Black Forest delicacies, while a sea of red, blue and green lights bathes the village of huts in an almost magical glow. And when a train glides over the gorge, it feels like you’ve been transported straight into a movie scene from Harry Potter.
The Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge unfolds its festive atmosphere every year. As you stroll between the stalls, you can feel the magic of this place with every step: selected handicrafts, unique handmade items and the aroma of warm Black Forest specialties accompany you like a gentle winter river.

As befits a true Christmas tradition, a huge Christmas tree sits enthroned in the middle of the market, making the eyes of young and old alike light up. The highlights also include a crib trail, where the various stages of the Christmas story are told – a perfect Christmas rally for the little ones, lovingly and atmospherically staged by artists. The rustic Zollhäusle also has its own program for children – as you can see, a visit to the Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge is ideal for a winter family trip.

From Berlin main station, simply take the direct ICE train to Freiburg im Breisgau. The journey takes around 6-6.5 hours. From there, take the regional train to Himmelreich in just 20 minutes. From Himmelreich station, a shuttle bus takes you directly to the Christmas market in the Ravenna Gorge every 15 minutes – the journey only takes around 10 minutes.