Christmas trees as an attribute of Christmas appear in the first half of the 17th century in Germany. The first decorations followed Christian symbolism: the Star of Bethlehem at the top and apples were hung on the branches as a symbol of the fruits of Paradise. Apples have taken the shape of a ball, and this is the most common Christmas tree toy.
We start the walk from the Big Round Tower on the main street of the city, which leads to the old town through the courtyard of artisans and St. Lorenz Square, to the central shopping area of the town, where the largest Christmas market in Europe took place annually. On the way, we see the famous museum bridge, the monument "Ship of fools", dine in the tavern of St. Sebald and return to the beginning of the path through Schleifersteg and Charles Bridge.