Leavenworth, Washington Christmas Dowdle Signature Edition Puzzle

Christmas in Leavenworth by Eric Dowdle

Nestled beneath the snow-covered Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth, Washington feels like a little Bavarian village transported to the Pacific Northwest—and at Christmas, it becomes pure holiday magic.

Long before Leavenworth became famous for its Bavarian charm, the beautiful Wenatchee Valley was home to Native peoples who hunted its abundant lands and fished its mountain streams. Generations later, when the town faced economic decline, community leaders had an imaginative idea: with alpine mountains surrounding them, why not bring a little Bavaria to Washington?

The transformation worked, and today Leavenworth is famous for its Bavarian architecture, festivals, mountain scenery, and spectacular Christmas celebrations.

Eric Dowdle captures the village at its most magical, filled with snowy rooftops, glowing shops, twinkling lights, festive crowds, and plenty of whimsical details to discover. It’s the kind of place that makes you want to grab a cup of hot chocolate and wander the streets just a little longer.

Bavarian Christmas magic—no passport required.