This Missouri Christmas Town Is Straight Out of a Norman Rockwell Painting

Christmas in Missouri is simply magical, with neighborhoods glittering in lights, Santa listening to little ones' holiday wishes, and spending time with family and friends. The holidays are all about making memories that will last a lifetime. Christmastime is also a picture-perfect opportunity to visit the enchanting town of Hermann, truly a Christmas town in every sense of the word and possibly one of the best Christmas towns in Missouri.

Pull out your calendar, because Hermann is the place to be to celebrate the holiday season throughout November and December. The already-charming town transforms into a magical winter wonderland once November rolls around, promising a jam-packed menu of activities for the whole family. The holiday season in Hermann, Missouri, typically kicks off the third weekend of November. Join others celebrating the holidays in Missouri for the Holiday Fare Wine Trail along the Hermann Wine Trail (tickets are required). The Sounds of Starkenburg concerts and the Christmas market and the Children's Lantern Parade are also slated for November.

December also boasts a ton of activities, from Holiday House Tours to a Hermann Farm Christmas, the latter of which offers insight into German Christmas traditions and a tour of homes decked out in 19th-century decorations. If you've got kiddos, climb aboard the Missouri River Runner Express on December 18, 2025, for a scenic train ride with Santa. The little ones can pose for photos with Santa, and when you arrive back at the Hermann Amtrak Station, the whole family can enjoy hot chocolate.

Stop by the Historic Rotunda, too, to admire the Christmas tables during the annual "Tablescapes," a display of decorated Christmas tables. The event will be held during the first two weekends of December. If you need an adults-only evening out, join the Santa Rampage. Dress up as Santa as you join other revelers on an epic pub crawl on the second Saturday in December.

You'll probably also have a ton of shopping to do for the holidays, and Christmas in Hermann, MO, delivers in a big way with the German bake sale at the Historic Hermann Museum, the Christmas Market in the Loft at Fernweh, and Christkindl Markt at Hermannhof. Gear up for a day of shopping by setting off on the Hermann Cookie Walk, typically held on the third Friday and Saturday in December. Advanced tickets are necessary. One of my favorite ways to celebrate Christmas in Missouri is on a cookie walk. I love trying cookies I might not otherwise eat, and, well, I can't resist a delicious sugar rush now and then.

Be sure to also check out some of Hermann's restaurants, including Doxie Slush, Vintage 1847 Restaurant, and Tin Mill Restaurant.

For a full calendar of events to celebrate the holidays in Hermann, Missouri, visit the official website of Visit Hermann or go to the Visit Hermann Facebook page.

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