The 5 Best Things About Christmas Markets!

Advent season in Germany truly is the most wonderful time of the year. Everyone gathers at Christmas markets to eat, drink, and be merry. Here are 5 of the best things about Christmas Markets (aka Weihnachtsmarkt, Christkindlmarkt, and other traditional names).

The atmosphere: Nothing will give you the Christmas spirit like walking down Fachwerk-lined streets, amidst hot drinks and laughter and ornaments and lights and cookies and nutcrackers and carolers...it is just plain special — **The Atmosphere**: Nothing will give you the Christmas spirit like walking down Fachwerk-lined streets, amidst hot drinks and laughter and ornaments and lights and cookies and nutcrackers and carolers…it is just plain special

gluhwein market germany hot mulled cider — **Glühwein** – hot, spiced mulled wine. They give you a little mug of wine and might ask for a deposit (*Pfand*) that they return when you turn in your mug. You’ve pretty much paid for the mug, though, so keeping it as a souvenir is perfectly okay. Some towns have their own mugs–we collect them as souvenirs of markets we visit. They might have pictures of the town painted or etched on them; some are boots, others regular mugs; some are ceramic, others frosted, others clay. *Glühwein* isn’t the only hot Christmas drink, though. Do yourself a favor: get a shot of apple (*Apfel*) *Glühwein* with whipped cream (*Sahne*), or a *Heisse Oma*: hot chocolate with amaretto (and don’t forget that *Sahne*). You’re welcome.

hameln christmas market — **The Pyramids**: All of the decorations of a Christmas Market are beautiful, but I love the unique town centerpiece pyramids, often depicting a nativity scene theme.

medieval weihnachtsmarkt castle schonseerland treats — **The Food**: Sweets, nuts, bratwurst, cookies, and regional treats await you every few steps.

There are about 8 million more reasons to love Christmas Markets, so get to one now!

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