The markets were so amazing - the market stands were all over the city. We spent two whole days exploring them. Apple wine, nutcrackers, ornaments, lots and lots of food, toys, scarves, carved wood, art, steins, so much more.
It was great during the day because you weren't fighting the crowds. We got to enjoy looking around. At night, the crowds kicked in - and I know why. It was magical at night to see everything lit up.
While we had expectations of doing some much needed Christmas shopping, we ended up spending most of our time eating, with some walking in between! We had brautwurst, fries, schnitzels, potato pancakes, some uber delicious apple pancake (apfel pfannkuchenspezialitaten according to the sign - see delicious picture below!), apple wine, mulled red wine, hot chocolate, beer, crepes, delicious choclate creme pastry, candied pecans, and probably lots more I am forgetting. It was delicious.
We also had a chance to attend a vesper service at the St Nicolas church that is right in the middle of the Christmas markets. It was such a great way to get into the holiday spirit and nice to be around people speaking English :)
We head back to the US next week for the holidays - Merry Christmas everyone!
My favorite food of the market - apfel pfannkuchenspezialitaten with cinnamon and sugar on top!
More German food
View of the Market and Christmas tree
Market with St. Nicolas church in the background
wow! what a great weekend trip. Which town or city was it?
ReplyDeleteWe were in Frankfurt. Next year I'd like to try Nuremburg
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I'm hungry just reading about all of the food! Glad you guys are exploring and enjoying it over there!
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