THE MUNICH CHRISTKINDLMARKT IS THE OLDEST IN THE BAVARIAN CAPITAL: When it comes to German Christmas markets, Munich has plenty of choices for visitors - there are over twenty Christmas markets in the Bavarian capital. The main Munich Christkindlmarkt (Münchner Christkindlmarkt) and the oldest … [Read more...]
A Shivering Start to our Munich Christmas Market Visit
Munich Christmas Market is the Start of our German Christmas Market Tour: Munich is the start of our eight city German Christmas market tour and this year the Bavarian capital failed to put on a warm welcome for us - in fact it was freezing! A Freezing start to our Munich Visit A cold snap … [Read more...]
Krampus Run – A Rather Scary Christmas Tradition
THE 500-YEAR OLD KRAMPUS RUN TRADITION IS MAKING A COMEBACK: Christmas trees, open-air market stalls, glühwein, Christmas angels, Santa Claus and Christmas carols are some of the familiar attractions that make up the festive spirit at the Munich Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz. As we stroll … [Read more...]