Flammlachs is now a Popular Snack Food at German Christmas Markets: Flammlachs is our favourite snack food at the Munich Christkindlmarkt. We came across the flammlachs stall when we were wandering around Rindermarkt. In a meat-oriented Munich Christmas market, there are plenty of sausages, beef and pork available. You can imagine our delight at finding […]
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 […]
Dresden Striezelmarkt 2019 – Germany’s Oldest Christmas Market
DRESDEN STRIEZELMARKT IS THE LARGEST OF THE CITY’S CHRISTMAS MARKETS: There are many Christmas markets in Dresden (including a Medieval Christmas Market), but the largest of them all is the Dresden Striezelmarkt. The Dresden Striezelmarkt is also Germany’s oldest Christmas Market. This year (2019) marks the 585th anniversary of this historical Christmas market and we’re glad that we’ll […]
Lübeck Weihnachtsmarkt – 2019 Lübeck Christmas Markets
Within the Historic Old Town of Lübeck are Nine Christmas Markets: With its historical attractions and medieval setting, Lübeck exudes charm at any time of the year. But at Christmas time, this “Queen of the Hanseatic League” is more than charming. Decked out in Christmas lights, stars and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, Lübeck has some nine […]
Hamburg Weihnachtsmarkt – Hamburg Christmas Market 2019
HAMBURG WEIHNACHTSMARKT: HAMBURG – THE CHRISTMAS CAPITAL OF THE NORTH: The city of Hamburg stakes its claim as the Christmas capital of the north. This is because nowhere else in the north of Germany are there so many Christmas markets within such close proximity of each other. Just from the main train station to its […]
Christmas in Berlin – Christmas Concerts in Berlin 2019
Enjoy a Range of Christmas Concerts at Famous Venues in Berlin: Christmas is a special time in Berlin and music is very much a part of this city’s Christmas celebrations. If you’re spending Christmas in Berlin, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Whether it be traditional Christmas music, […]
Munich Christkindlmarkt – Christmas Market 2019
THE MUNICH CHRISTKINDLMARKT IS THE OLDEST IN THE BAVARIAN CAPITAL: When it comes to Christmas markets, Munich has plenty of choices for visitors – there are over twenty Christmas markets in the Bavarian capital. The main Munich Christkindlmarkt and the oldest in the city is the one at the historical Marienplatz. Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt Marienplatz is […]
Christmas Concerts in Munich
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AT FAMOUS VENUES IN MUNICH: Christmas is a special time Munich and like in the rest of Germany, music is very much a part of the Munich Christmas celebrations. If you are spending Christmas in Munich, you too can enjoy one of the many Christmas concerts in the city. Popular Munich Attractions Most […]
German Wine and Beer Festivals 2019
FAMOUS GERMAN WINE AND BEER FESTIVALS FOR 2019: German wine and beer festivals are great occasions not only to enjoy a variety of wines and beers, but they also provide an opportunity to observe local traditions, sample local foods, as well as to mingle amongst a nice cross-section of people. For connoisseurs of wine and […]
Easter Concerts in Berlin 2019
EASTER CONCERTS IN BERLIN – AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF EASTER FESTIVITIES IN BERLIN: Easter is a popular holiday period in Germany and the Easter festivities are still celebrated in the traditional way by many Germans. Easter markets, Easter bonfires, Easter brunches and Easter services all form a part of the Easter celebrations in Germany. Music […]