German Christmas Markets
For the original and authentic Christmas Markets visit Germany.
Welcome to Germany’s Christmas Markets. From the end of November, German Towns and city centres are transformed by a sea of glittering lights and Christmas delights.
The Christmas fairs and markets of Germany are unique. If you’re tired of commercialism taking over this holiday period and would like to get right away for a real traditional Christmas you might consider heading to Germany where gifts are not mass-produced but craftwork of real quality.
Here you can buy all kinds of Christmas merchandise and gifts, especially traditional things such as crib figurines, toys, wood carvings, marionettes, candles and lambskin shoes. Many are difficult to resist – as will be the glass of delicious mulled wine you are offered and the baked apples that are very welcome on crisp winter days.
The ambience is further enhanced by the aromas of hot chestnuts, grilled sausages and other tasty snacks. Youngsters especially will be attracted to the gingerbread biscuits known as Lebkuchen, marzipan figures and other sweets.
For further information about German Christmas Markets visit the German National Tourist website at: http://www.germany-christmas-market.org.uk
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March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
… Stollen from …
… Stollen from Dresden … Marzipan from Luebeck … Bratwuerscht from Nuernberg …
i still love to live here in Germany … so lecker and so good music!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
for a small bit of …
for a small bit of germany in the usa it is new ulm mn..you still hear german conversations at times..there was considerably much more of that about40 years ago…strong german heritage there…
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Well, fast food …
Well, fast food restaurants are plentiful enough. Heidelberg has four McDonalds, two Pizza Huts, and several others. Also mom & pop style joints (pizza to bratwurst) nearly everywhere.
Regardless, Christmas here is indeed special. There is also something. This year, in the field behind our house, neighbor’s daughter and her girlfriend (hardly know either) wrote us (in English) a giant Christmas greetings in the snow. Saw it (to our surprise) when we opened the window blinds.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
thanks, to you too.
thanks, to you too.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Happy Holidays …
Happy Holidays P47RICK!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
you’re right, I …
you’re right, I meant to say Lion, heh.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Thanks! Do you …
Thanks! Do you mean Red Lion? Red Loin sounds pretty bad! lol. If you ever come to Tampa Bay, there is one called Castle Restaurant, which is excellent too. The family is from Hamburg.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
If you ever come to …
If you ever come to LA you should try the red loin tavern. their food is almost authentic and they have a great selection of German beers
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
and no deadly …
and no deadly wildlife either.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I suppose you have …
I suppose you have a point there. Even the ones I found weren’t anywhere near the places I went to in Germany.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I understand what …
I understand what you are saying, but then again, German Restaurants are scarce in America, while Mexican/latin American influenced restarants are a dime a dozen, at least here in the South. And you don’t exactly get high brow food at festivals/Fairs here in the US either and I LOVE a good schnitzel or wurst!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Yeah there are …
Yeah there are enough fast food places but there is not as much of a variety that you get in the US. I couldn’t find a single south-American/Mexican place … Doner Kebab however was a great replacement.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Well, actually i …
Well, actually i think it’s great, that we haven’t a fast food restaurant in every corner like in America. Though in my opinion we really have enough.
By the way i don’t like it that much and i think the fast food in the USA (well i can only speak of a few towns in California) is even more disgusting than in germany. I ate once Kentucky fried Chicken in LA and it was the most disgusting thing i’ve ever eaten. (well exept for the cheese macaroni from KFC i nearly got sick from)
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
I never knew, that …
I never knew, that a Christmas Market is something special. But yeah, its loveley an every year I’m happy again to see the market built up.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
you’re absolutely …
, there’s also some things we might wanna improve. you should just be able to express your opinion. i love being here and i love my country such as you do, I’m sure. but we’re all citizens of the same world
you’re absolutely right. for me, being a happy german
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Started going to …
Started going to the German Christmas markets in 2006.First one i went to was Cologne and that was me hooked,went to Cologne again the following year and to Munich last year.This year I’m taking the kids to Nuremberg and Christmas.$ weeks on Wednesday and i can honesty say i can’t wait.The smell of the Gluwein and the Bratwurst,the beautiful hand made Christmas decorations and many other little things.I hope i can do this every December for the rest of my life.A truly magical experience.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
My wife and I went …
My wife and I went on our honeymoon to Italy and for some reason decided to take the train to Munich, where the Christmas Market was on. It snowed that night as we were walking around, huge snowflakes. It was like a living fairy tale as I was told it didn’t snow often in mid-December in Munich. I miss that night, as it was one of those memories you will carry with you for life. We now have 6 year old twins and are planning a December trip so we can watch their little faces light up.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Been to Germany …
Been to Germany MANY times! Good friends there. Where else can you drive a car at 150 mph and not go to jail?
The Christmas markets are amazing! I have just started to make plans to go there this December!
So, if you see a slightly drunk Yank walking around, give me a break, OK?
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Yea, plenty of fast …
Yea, plenty of fast food restaurants here in Denver!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
looks like heaven
looks like heaven
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Only an American …
Only an American would say that. Pretty sad.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Oh I enjoyed …
Oh I enjoyed staying in Germany I just didn’t like those two things about it- but guess what no country is perfect. I also didn’t say the food and weather in Germany sucked, I just stated my personal opinion.
There are also things in the US that I dislike- but I feel that I should have the right to at least talk about these things without being put into one category with Joe the plumber.
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
The point of going …
The point of going to a foreign country is to enjoy what it has to offer. if you don’t like the weather,& food. Stay Home! As far as fast food there are many kiosks serving fast food such as sausage and sandwiches. Just open your eyes. But for people with your attitude its better you just stay at home.!
March 12th, 2010 at 10:47 am
Weather in Germany …
Weather in Germany is Ok.
We have no Hurricanes or tsunamis^^