This past week has been a whirlwind but I'm back to bring you a post about the popular Christmas markets here in Germany just in time for Christmas! In case you didn't know, Germany is famous for having beautiful Christmas markets, full of glühwein (mulled wine), unique crafts, kartoffelpuffers and more. Oh and I can't forget the CROWDS!
It's Nick and I's first time spending Christmas in Germany so we are very new to the Christmas market scene but we definitely wanted to take advantage of exploring the numerous markets around our area. Our first market we explored was the Romantic Christmas Market at the Thurn and Taxis palace in Regensburg. Our dog Kratos even came with us!
Regensburg has multiple Christmas markets throughout the city but we chose to go to the market at Thurn and Taxis because I was told that it was the prettiest and most magical one. The market is held within the palace grounds and is nothing short of enchanting. The glimmering lights on the stalls and the candles scattered throughout the courtyard make you feel like you are in a fairytale. I definitely loved the ambiance at this market. It was raining off and on that evening but that didn't stop us from enjoying ourselves.
We strolled around and ate some delicious kartoffelpuffers (potato pancakes) that came with applesauce. It's so bad for you but SO good! Nick also ate some traditional German food. I can't remember the name but it looked good! And of course Kratos begged for food. He caught the attention of a few locals who decided to pet him. He was lucky enough to get a treat or two from them also. He sure was happy!
I also ended up enjoying a few cups of glühwein while at the market. Glühwein is a traditional mulled wine, that contains spices such as cinnamon, sugar, cloves and served hot. Christmas markets in Germany are notorious for this delicious beverage. And it comes in different flavors too. I enjoyed some apple glühwein and also the traditional flavor. I really enjoyed it but I'm also a big wine lover. Nick on the other hand, did not enjoy it. He doesn't like wine so that makes sense. ;) I was able to keep the adorable mug it was served in too (I paid a deposit) so now I have a souvenir to remind me of my very first Christmas market!
Stay tuned for another Christmas market blog post coming up soon...
Have you ever been to a Christmas market? What was your experience like?
German Christmas Markets are definitely on my bucket-list! Can't wait to read/see pictures of all the Christmas Markets you guys go to!
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