That moment when a local German talks to him and he slips into speaking perfect German.. Love! This family is the best guide to travel, truly! Also if you're near Stuttgart, check out the Esslingen Christmas Market; it's combined with their midieval festival and it's really fun. We finally made it there this year and it was amazing, our kids loved it too!
Oh that sounds awesome! My parents are done in southern Germany right now, I will send them a note to see if they can get over to see it. That sounds so cool. Thank you for the kind words!
Munichmarty1 actually I like the system; you can take the cup if you like it and don’t need to feel bad about it and if you don’t want it you’ll get your money back.
That was such perfect timing when he talked about how the locals will be in a good mood and you can get to know them, and this lady interrupted him saying 'Should we annoy you a little?' So sweet :-) Luebeck in Christmas season is also quite nice but in general these Christmas markets are sometimes increadibly crowded in the evening especially on the weekend.
Took a tour of Christmas Markets in Germany & Austria several years ago. Loved it! One of my favorite trips. My collection of mugs are on display in my curio cabinet.
You lucky fellow! I absolutely love the Christmas Markets all over Europe but most especially in Germany. You can catch some still open in Berlin after Christmas Day. It's a magical time and an experience not to be missed.
I miss the Christmas markets in Germany! My parents live in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and it's the perfect place to be during the holidays. Really gets you feeling festive. Great video!
I grew up in Dinkelsbuehl. One of my favorite memories would be to take the Schienenbus from Dinkelsbuehl to Dombuehl, then a BIG V200 Diesel to Nuernberg for the Weihnachtsmarket … Loved growing up in Germany
I haven't been to one in Germany, but loved the one I went to in Vienna in Austria and Bath in England. I went to one in London just a while back and it was super packed, but I'd went at the worst time to be in central London... a Saturday evening. Dublin in Ireland had a nice one, it was really small compared to other European ones but it was less crowded and the atmosphere in the city around Christmas is really nice with all the Buskers playing music
We went to Germany (Munich) for our honeymoon last December. We rented a car and drove all over Bavaria for a week and our favourite christmas markets were in Ulm and Rothenburg ob der tauber! The small town Christmas markets are AWESOME!
@@MaxMustermann-go8xf youre right, I should have clarified, we did do a little venturing into Franconia. I think in total we visited 8 different cities / towns
I don't think you're supposed to eat the ginger bread hearts, they're just gifts. I remember my grandma had one of those hanging in the kitchen and it was about 50 years old...
exactly, don't eat them :) i saw a number of tourists the last few years at the markets eating them so i wanted to let them know that they should eat the tasty cookies and not the heart that will break your teeth :)
@@woltersworld Hmmm... when i was young i always ate those. The ones in shrink wrap usually stay soft enough to chew. Granted you need a lot of milk to get them down ;)
@@peterpain6625 like a whole cow of milk sometimes for those big ones :) at least the first one i tried to eat... my teeth still hurt from the memories ;)
warning: it´s super easy to underestimate glühwein. all the spices and the sugar makes it easy to go overboard, so drink slowly, even if it warms your stomach quite well.
I'm German but have lived in the Caribbean for nearly 15 years. I've only been back once during Christmas time, but I went to at least 6 Christmas markets in Hamburg and Lübeck and I was in heaven ❤🎅 I need to visit my home country more often during Christmas time, very highly recommended, it's magic!
A note to add, is that almost anywhere in Germany (can't speak of other countries), seating at the tables is usually shared with others (whom you may not know); having a table privately, if there's two people is not done (I did travel in Germany, and that was customary in the 80's). It's also a nice way to meet other people.
We just got back from Brussels, we went for the weekend and last weekend we went to Frankfurt just to the Christmas markets! We walked the entire places and then some. It was a great experience and you're right about the dont's. I will add "Don't feel guilty if you eat too much" 'cause you'll probably gonna walk it out of your system and/or your system will use aaaall those calories trying to keep you warm, (same applies with the mulled wine) 😁😁😁. Great video, thanks for sharing!
I can't get to Europe, but Salt Lake City hosts a German-style Christmas Market each year and I went to it for the first time this year and it was awesome!!! I had just watched your video on what to do at a Christmas Market and it was right on the money; I hope to someday make it to a market in the real place someday!!
That is cool to know. My mom loves SLC, so maybe I will take her there next year for a weekend at the markets. Is it all month or just on the weekends?
@@woltersworld It is usually the first four days leading into the first weekend of December. This year it was November 28th - December 1st, 11am-8pm, at This is the Place Heritage Park. I think that is their recurring time-frame each year. You should check it out!!
I don't understand what Americans like so much about this markets. Most of the time it is just a regular market decorated with trees and lights. They sell the same shit in summer. There is not much Christmas things to buy because it is a very short period befor Christmas where people already have bought everything.
I am currently planning for a family trip to Germany at the end of August/first part of September 2019. Wernigerode is actually one of the towns I've been considering to visit. With your video and all the articles and videos I keep running across at this time of year about the Christmas markets it looks like I may just have to make a return trip to Germany during the holiday season. Thanks for sharing!
The whole harz area is worth an Exploration. If you like exploring nature google up Lüneburger Heide (wandering around in September is great) as well as Elbe-Sandstein Gebirge (Bastei Bridge is impressiv). The german Islands like Rügen, Fischland Darß or Sylt are also nice.
@@palkia9006, thanks for the suggestions! I am always open to new places to see! The Bastei Bridge has already been on my list for a while now but I will be sure to check out the other ideas you mentioned.
We’re in Nürnberg now! This is my third time here during Christmas season. Going to Erfurt, Bamberg and Munich while we’re here to check out some more Christmas markets, but I do think Nürnberg is one of the best! Merry Christmas to you and Jocelyn and the boys!❤️❤️❤️❤️
As someone who worked at those markets, you should also not got too early in the day. A lot of stalls will sell you yesterdays dry leftovers for the same price.
Took a Christmas Markets cruise on the Danube. My favorite was in Regansburg at the Thurn and Taxis palace. Going on a Christmas Markets trip to England this year, and yes we are not going too early or too late.
i truly love how almost correctly you pronounce german words . Shows , you truly care Going to X-Mas Market tonight up North in Bremen Germany . Happy Holidays
Love your videos! I like the small town markets and think they are more fun but many are just open on weekends so you need to plan and go to the larger ones during the week also when they are less crowded. Wernigerode has a wonderful Mädchen choir that has several CDs. I bought one when my sister and I were there and it brings back good memories!
We just got back from Brussels, Bruges, Cologne, and a cruise from Frankfurt to Nuremberg to see the town's and Christmas markets! Was a wonderful trip! Loved Belgium and Germany!
I love Christmas markets. I have mostly been to Berlin, and it is great because there are so many different to discover, and also see other parts of this great city. On my way to Berlin I missed a connection and had 5 hours extra in Düsseldorf. Of course I had to check out a beautiful Christmas market as well. Also: It is fun to visit new ones: You newer know how they are.
So true. In Berlin where I have been, there are lots of markets. However some of the best are only open in weekends, or just a weekend or two. It is nice to know if you are there from Saturday to Tuesday. Also: Check the opening and closing times. Some close at 20.00, others at 22.00
We are taking a Viking River Cruise called Christmas on the Rhine starting Nov 25th and ending in Basel Dec 2nd. Their brochure for this cruise shows the Christmas markets all lit up so hopefully that wasn't click bait on their part!
Chicago, IL has an awesome Christkindl market open from Black Friday through Christmas Eve (closes early on Christmas Eve). The gluhewein is yummy and there's so many stands with cool trinkets and decorations!
I really enjoy your videos. I love traveling but, I don't get to go as much as I'd like. The information that you and your beautiful wife share are so helpful, and better prepare me for the trips that I do get to go on. My husband doesn't like traveling very much (that's why I don't go often) although, he has started to watch some of your videos with me and has been noticeably more interested in it. It was cool to hear you speak in German. Are you fluent?
If you want to leave Kentucky and see Germany, the best option is to join the Army if you are able! I joined the Army in 1987 and got to travel extensively throughout Europe. I also live in Kentucky. My last duty station was Ft. Knox, KY in 1993 and my husband and I decided to settle down here since the cost of living is cheap. I am glad I traveled when I could since life has thrown a lot of curveballs in the pasg 20 years and we haven't been able to go back to Europe.
I've only ever gone to the Christkindlemarkt in Chicago. It's always disgustingly crowded every single day it's open. I imagine in Germany it's similarly crowded in huge cities? Ugh but what I'd give to go to one in a small town like in your vid. Thanks for sharing!
Try the small Christmas Markets like "Blotschenmarkt" (Mettmann - near Düsseldorf) or "Herzog-Wilhelm-Markt" (Wülfrath - also near Düsseldorf) or the Nostalgia Christmas Market in Hattingen (Ruhr-area) - all towns located in North Rhine - Westfalia.
I went Christmas shopping in Paris last week, I usually always go to Germany, but wanted to switch things up. The Chrismas market at Tuileries had surprisingly good food! It was more like an international food market, which I absolutely love. Unfortunately I didn't get to try all the food I wanted, it all looked so good!
@@Lil_Angry_Bitch it's not hidden if you have to take it out. Those are meant to hide things. Plus you spell TOURIST when you take them out. Keep a regular wallet full of cash, and your cards and ids in your HIDDEN belts and lanyard wallets.
I visited the Christkindlmarkt at the Alexanderplatz this week and it was everything I hoped it would be. Pure magic. 😊 I suggest everyone to try the candied nuts; they are expensive but so so good!
that is about the least magical Christmas market i could Think of. i mean i am glad you liked it but it's Worth looking up markets that are not at a place like Alexanderplatz
Love your videos! You always have great info and your camera presence is always great! Just want to throw a friendly heads up that there’s a typo in your Don’t #1. Don’t come too** early. Sorry to be a stickler! Again, love the videos!
Hi Wolters World, Check out Kufstein‘s (fortress/ Burg) Weihnachtmarkt. I guess you‘ll love that too and is only a few kilometres from Munich, Salzburg or Innsbruck.
Bring cash - that's very good advice here in Austria too! Always make sure you have a good amount of cash on you because many places don't accept card payments.
The big decorated heart ones, the icing is really HARD, and the cookies might be stale; buy the little fresh ones! Get the mushrooms in garlic sauce! Yummy! Most towns have their own markets on weekends. They are sometimes worth the visit. Bring cash! In some areas there are pick-pockets, be careful.
In Klagenfurt, Austria the New Year’s market is a lot of fun. After Christmas the stalls switch their goods to New Year’s themes especially pigs and chimney sweeps. Giving a pig is traditional as it means good fortune for the coming year. The tradition goes back to medieval times when having a pig meant meat to last through the hard winter. So buy a ceramic, plastic or stuffed toy pig at the many stalls and bring luck to your family. At midnight on New Year,s Eve everyone waltzes as the music is played throughout the city.
Definitely love collecting the mugs! Heading to Cologne on December 2nd this year after Düsseldorf and Hamburg post Covid... I find the Germans super friendly and usually come home with bags of decorations 😂
Yes it is! I filmed a few videos there. I still have a "What to See in Harz" and a "5 Love & Hates of the Harz Mountains" to get edited together. So more Wernigerode coming :)
We love your videos! Going first 2 weeks in December. Munich, Rothenburg, Prague, Salzburg 😊 for shoes, are warm waterproof hiking boots or shoes best?
I would do warm waterproof shoes over hiking boots. You will be walking a lot and not hiking g and that extra weight with the boots will start to wear on you. I may see you there too 😀
My mother gifted me one when I was a child and what was the first thing I've done? Of course I've ripped it open and then eaten the whole thing in no time. From what I remember it hasn't tasted that bad. Not the best Lebkuchen in my life but it was good.
You missed one important thing: Go to a Christmasmarket in a wine area. The glühwein in the tourist spots or far away from a winearea usually tastes like old shoes compared to real Glühwein from a winery. The codewort for that is "Winzer Glühwein". Usually they have white Glühwein besides the red Glühwein. Taste the white one, it is fantastic!
As far as I know, it is legally considered theft to take the Glühwein cups home. The deposit you have to pay does not mean that you have bought the cup but you have just "rented" it. So if you want to take it home, do it secretly or, even better, ask the salesperson at the Glübwein-stand if you can buy the cup (for some extra Euros).
Tip: soms Christmas markets are still open after Christmas! Check out which one's are open and which aren't. My friend and I will go interrailing around Christmas and about everywhere we're going after Christmas still has the Christmasmarkets.
What about New Years? We had great time, stayed at Goring Hotel where Kate spent night before wedding so close to Buckingham Palace and a good place for couples escape. A Historic hotel. What about German ski country New Years if non ski person and dulling down to Switzerland. We are fans of winter trips but lost when it comes to Germany outside the Xmas season. Thoughts? Hello from Q Town
I don't know if you've ever been to the Manchester UK Christmas Markets but I keep a cup every year 😂 I love them. I'm from Greater Manchester so shouldn't really buy into the tourist stuff but I love it 😂😂
The Christmas Market in Salzburg is open until midday on Heiligabend (Christmas Eve). At 12 noon, guns are fired from the Castle to announce the beginning of the Christmas holiday and everything closes down. And I mean closes down. I have never shutters go dopwn on a shop so quickly!!!
My mother has a lovely collection of little mugs from the Christmas markets in Germany. I wish we had cute mugs in France, but our hot spice wine comes in plastic cups!
Do you have any tips for a Uniworld Christmas market cruise? If I miss out on something in one town do you think it will be available at another? We’re heading from Nuremberg to Frankfort next week.
Question? We are in Athens for a couple of months. Husband in electric mobility scooter so we adapt your suggestions to fit our needs (BTW...Athens metro is GREAT for a handicap person...at least the two bigger lines). I was wondering if you had any Christmas suggestions for Athens?
1. Do watch the calories. Dutch olieballen rolled in powdered sugar at the Christmas market are addicting. Share with friends eat only one. 2. I plan my cash carefully. I bring a mix of Euro coins and small bills to pay small merchants with close to exact change.
There are no Christmas markets because of the Totensonntag (literally Death's Sunday), which is on the Sunday before the first advent Sunday. And it is s silent holiday do public dancing events, music and so on are not allowed.
That moment when a local German talks to him and he slips into speaking perfect German.. Love! This family is the best guide to travel, truly! Also if you're near Stuttgart, check out the Esslingen Christmas Market; it's combined with their midieval festival and it's really fun. We finally made it there this year and it was amazing, our kids loved it too!
Oh that sounds awesome! My parents are done in southern Germany right now, I will send them a note to see if they can get over to see it. That sounds so cool. Thank you for the kind words!
Ha, ist die Welt klein. Ich komme aus Esslingen ♥ Schön, dass ihr Spaß hattet :))
His German is barely competent. 'Fire tongue bowl' indeed. That's 'Zange' not 'Zunge', Dude.
When that German lady suddenly greeted him, that was gold!
That's why we got Pfand because tourists kept the cups as souvenir. 😁 Augsburg got a very nice Xmas market.
Munichmarty1 actually I like the system; you can take the cup if you like it and don’t need to feel bad about it and if you don’t want it you’ll get your money back.
That was such perfect timing when he talked about how the locals will be in a good mood and you can get to know them, and this lady interrupted him saying 'Should we annoy you a little?' So sweet :-)
Luebeck in Christmas season is also quite nice but in general these Christmas markets are sometimes increadibly crowded in the evening especially on the weekend.
Aww that lady that went up to you was so cute
Took a tour of Christmas Markets in Germany & Austria several years ago. Loved it! One of my favorite trips. My collection of mugs are on display in my curio cabinet.
You lucky fellow! I absolutely love the Christmas Markets all over Europe but most especially in Germany. You can catch some still open in Berlin after Christmas Day. It's a magical time and an experience not to be missed.
I miss the Christmas markets in Germany! My parents live in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and it's the perfect place to be during the holidays. Really gets you feeling festive. Great video!
I grew up in Dinkelsbuehl. One of my favorite memories would be to take the Schienenbus from Dinkelsbuehl to Dombuehl, then a BIG V200 Diesel to Nuernberg for the Weihnachtsmarket … Loved growing up in Germany
I haven't been to one in Germany, but loved the one I went to in Vienna in Austria and Bath in England. I went to one in London just a while back and it was super packed, but I'd went at the worst time to be in central London... a Saturday evening. Dublin in Ireland had a nice one, it was really small compared to other European ones but it was less crowded and the atmosphere in the city around Christmas is really nice with all the Buskers playing music
We went to Germany (Munich) for our honeymoon last December. We rented a car and drove all over Bavaria for a week and our favourite christmas markets were in Ulm and Rothenburg ob der tauber! The small town Christmas markets are AWESOME!
That sounds like an awesome honeymoon. whoa so cool
So true. The small town ones are just so special. Such a different experience.
Careful now! Ulm is not Bavaria
@@MaxMustermann-go8xf youre right, I should have clarified, we did do a little venturing into Franconia. I think in total we visited 8 different cities / towns
@@JesusistheLambofGod it was wonderful, snow-covered castles, mulled wine, Christmas markets, fires. Perfection.
I lived in Germany for several years and your advice is spot-on.
Thank you!
I don't think you're supposed to eat the ginger bread hearts, they're just gifts. I remember my grandma had one of those hanging in the kitchen and it was about 50 years old...
Grandmas keep strange things for years though lol. My grandma kept slices of soaps in her drawers. She had them for 10 years. Lol.
exactly, don't eat them :) i saw a number of tourists the last few years at the markets eating them so i wanted to let them know that they should eat the tasty cookies and not the heart that will break your teeth :)
@@woltersworld Hmmm... when i was young i always ate those. The ones in shrink wrap usually stay soft enough to chew. Granted you need a lot of milk to get them down ;)
@@peterpain6625 like a whole cow of milk sometimes for those big ones :) at least the first one i tried to eat... my teeth still hurt from the memories ;)
@@vegmex4124 : It keeps bugs away.
warning: it´s super easy to underestimate glühwein. all the spices and the sugar makes it easy to go overboard, so drink slowly, even if it warms your stomach quite well.
plus: the hangover from glühwein is a lot heavier than many others
Sounds like my kind of stuff!
I was already so drunk in a Christmas market. It was so cold and i did this mistake....anyways: life is made of moments
Sniper Wolfi-...the sugar metabolizes extremely fast, so you don't even feel getting w oozy (experience with peach schnapps ...ooh).
Sniper Wolfi - you‘ve got to drink them with a shot of rum or amaretto :)
I'm German but have lived in the Caribbean for nearly 15 years. I've only been back once during Christmas time, but I went to at least 6 Christmas markets in Hamburg and Lübeck and I was in heaven ❤🎅 I need to visit my home country more often during Christmas time, very highly recommended, it's magic!
A note to add, is that almost anywhere in Germany (can't speak of other countries), seating at the tables is usually shared with others (whom you may not know); having a table privately, if there's two people is not done (I did travel in Germany, and that was customary in the 80's). It's also a nice way to meet other people.
And why not too....sadly people dont speak to each other like they did
first: never go on saturday evening, it will be crowded as hell
Det._Hoffman or Sunday all day.
We just got back from Brussels, we went for the weekend and last weekend we went to Frankfurt just to the Christmas markets! We walked the entire places and then some. It was a great experience and you're right about the dont's. I will add "Don't feel guilty if you eat too much" 'cause you'll probably gonna walk it out of your system and/or your system will use aaaall those calories trying to keep you warm, (same applies with the mulled wine) 😁😁😁. Great video, thanks for sharing!
Great advices and tips, gonna be useful for my Christmas trip to German Christmas markets. Thanks.
Hope you had a great trip!
I can't get to Europe, but Salt Lake City hosts a German-style Christmas Market each year and I went to it for the first time this year and it was awesome!!! I had just watched your video on what to do at a Christmas Market and it was right on the money; I hope to someday make it to a market in the real place someday!!
That is cool to know. My mom loves SLC, so maybe I will take her there next year for a weekend at the markets. Is it all month or just on the weekends?
@@woltersworld It is usually the first four days leading into the first weekend of December. This year it was November 28th - December 1st, 11am-8pm, at This is the Place Heritage Park. I think that is their recurring time-frame each year. You should check it out!!
I don't understand what Americans like so much about this markets. Most of the time it is just a regular market decorated with trees and lights. They sell the same shit in summer.
There is not much Christmas things to buy because it is a very short period befor Christmas where people already have bought everything.
Just went to a Christmas Market in Chicago, love my new mug! Thanks for all you do, best wishes to you and your family!
I am currently planning for a family trip to Germany at the end of August/first part of September 2019. Wernigerode is actually one of the towns I've been considering to visit. With your video and all the articles and videos I keep running across at this time of year about the Christmas markets it looks like I may just have to make a return trip to Germany during the holiday season. Thanks for sharing!
The whole harz area is worth an Exploration. If you like exploring nature google up Lüneburger Heide (wandering around in September is great) as well as Elbe-Sandstein Gebirge (Bastei Bridge is impressiv). The german Islands like Rügen, Fischland Darß or Sylt are also nice.
@@palkia9006, thanks for the suggestions! I am always open to new places to see!
The Bastei Bridge has already been on my list for a while now but I will be sure to check out the other ideas you mentioned.
We’re in Nürnberg now! This is my third time here during Christmas season. Going to Erfurt, Bamberg and Munich while we’re here to check out some more Christmas markets, but I do think Nürnberg is one of the best! Merry Christmas to you and Jocelyn and the boys!❤️❤️❤️❤️
I always choose to keep the cup, they're lovely souvenirs.
As someone who worked at those markets, you should also not got too early in the day. A lot of stalls will sell you yesterdays dry leftovers for the same price.
Took a Christmas Markets cruise on the Danube. My favorite was in Regansburg at the Thurn and Taxis palace. Going on a Christmas Markets trip to England this year, and yes we are not going too early or too late.
Good advice, thank you for sharing.
Glad to share!
What a lovely video! And you posted it at the best time possible. I’m here in France enjoying some wonderful Christmas markets!!:):):)
i truly love how almost correctly you pronounce german words . Shows , you truly care
Going to X-Mas Market tonight up North in Bremen Germany . Happy Holidays
its merry christmas
The Xmas market in Bremen was voted the most popular one for all of Germany this year!
Love your videos! I like the small town markets and think they are more fun but many are just open on weekends so you need to plan and go to the larger ones during the week also when they are less crowded. Wernigerode has a wonderful Mädchen choir that has several CDs. I bought one when my sister and I were there and it brings back good memories!
We just got back from Brussels, Bruges, Cologne, and a cruise from Frankfurt to Nuremberg to see the town's and Christmas markets! Was a wonderful trip! Loved Belgium and Germany!
That sweet lady coming up to you was amazing!! So sweet!
I love Christmas markets. I have mostly been to Berlin, and it is great because there are so many different to discover, and also see other parts of this great city.
On my way to Berlin I missed a connection and had 5 hours extra in Düsseldorf. Of course I had to check out a beautiful Christmas market as well.
Also: It is fun to visit new ones: You newer know how they are.
Good thing to do is to check on internet dates when Weihnachtsmarkt are "open" in city you want to go. Greets
Yes! I should have put something like that up in the text. Thank you for this comment!
So true. In Berlin where I have been, there are lots of markets. However some of the best are only open in weekends, or just a weekend or two. It is nice to know if you are there from Saturday to Tuesday. Also: Check the opening and closing times. Some close at 20.00, others at 22.00
If you want to visit Christmas markets that are open until January 6th you can go to Prague or some in Southern Tyrol/Italy , like Brixen.
We are taking a Viking River Cruise called Christmas on the Rhine starting Nov 25th and ending in Basel Dec 2nd. Their brochure for this cruise shows the Christmas markets all lit up so hopefully that wasn't click bait on their part!
Very Nice, Mr. Walter!!! Made me feel like it’s Christmas already!!! Beautiful place!!!😍 🎄
Thanks for the information. So very helpful. Christmas markets in Germany are definitely on my list.
they are well worth it
@@woltersworld you make it so hard to choose where to go first! Heading to Australia in February so Germany may have to wait a year.😀
@@phantomscribbler6835 We write our travel plans in pencil as we easily get lead astray to new destinations, so i completely understand :)
thanks, super well explained, going to Cologne this weekend!
We are off to cologne Christmas markets tomorrow. Thanks for this hugely useful video 👍
Been to that one several times! Koln/Cologne has a GREAT market (and lots to do for kids!!)
Going to Berlin for the Christmas markets from 20th to 23rd so just perfect!
Wernigerode, Quedlinburg and Braunschweig *spotted* :D
Wonderful Christmas Markets - all three of them 👍
Chicago, IL has an awesome Christkindl market open from Black Friday through Christmas Eve (closes early on Christmas Eve). The gluhewein is yummy and there's so many stands with cool trinkets and decorations!
I really enjoy your videos. I love traveling but, I don't get to go as much as I'd like. The information that you and your beautiful wife share are so helpful, and better prepare me for the trips that I do get to go on. My husband doesn't like traveling very much (that's why I don't go often) although, he has started to watch some of your videos with me and has been noticeably more interested in it. It was cool to hear you speak in German. Are you fluent?
I LOVE these Christmas videos.....Mark and Jocelyn, thank you! Merry Christmas!
I just discovered eierlikör this year and I don't know how I went all my life without it.
I'm assuming you don't live in Europe or Latin America.
I figure I'll never make it out of Kentucky. I'll just vicariously live through you sir!
I am glad I can help a bit to show you some nice things from around the world. I always enjoyed Kentucky when we would visit.
Dude, plan a trip - life is too short to stay in one place! 😊
@@TVrawks301 I def agree. I'll do my best!
@@battlechris8463 go for it man!
If you want to leave Kentucky and see Germany, the best option is to join the Army if you are able! I joined the Army in 1987 and got to travel extensively throughout Europe. I also live in Kentucky. My last duty station was Ft. Knox, KY in 1993 and my husband and I decided to settle down here since the cost of living is cheap. I am glad I traveled when I could since life has thrown a lot of curveballs in the pasg 20 years and we haven't been able to go back to Europe.
I'm going to the Xmas Market in Cologne at the end of November. It will be my first one. Can't wait.
I've only ever gone to the Christkindlemarkt in Chicago. It's always disgustingly crowded every single day it's open. I imagine in Germany it's similarly crowded in huge cities? Ugh but what I'd give to go to one in a small town like in your vid. Thanks for sharing!
Try the small Christmas Markets like "Blotschenmarkt" (Mettmann - near Düsseldorf) or "Herzog-Wilhelm-Markt" (Wülfrath - also near Düsseldorf) or the Nostalgia Christmas Market in Hattingen (Ruhr-area) - all towns located in North Rhine - Westfalia.
I 💚 Christmas time and these markets look so exciting!🍭🎁And yessss, I'm going to keep the cup too!😉
I went Christmas shopping in Paris last week, I usually always go to Germany, but wanted to switch things up. The Chrismas market at Tuileries had surprisingly good food! It was more like an international food market, which I absolutely love. Unfortunately I didn't get to try all the food I wanted, it all looked so good!
The same applies to Xmas markts in Belgium and Holland. Be sure to check when they are open.
In some small towns it's just that one weekend.
Koln, Germany and Brussels have GREAT Christmas markets!! (as do the smaller towns along the Rhine)
Laurie Lane Karlsruhe not so much, the market across the river in Strasbourg is a legend though.
I recomment🤗: Rüdesheim
great video. really makes me want to go there!
Don’t keep your wallet in your back pocket
Or your mobile
Don't carry a wallet at all. Instead wear a money lanyard around you neck & hidden under your shirt.
@curtis lawson stfu
@@Lil_Angry_Bitch it's not hidden if you have to take it out. Those are meant to hide things. Plus you spell TOURIST when you take them out. Keep a regular wallet full of cash, and your cards and ids in your HIDDEN belts and lanyard wallets.
Wear a bum bag! Don't know what they're called in America!
Great vid thanks
1st Sunday in Advent...as it should be...😊
Great video thanks for
The tips
Just got back from Aachen. Great Christmas market. Definitely bring cash. Bought 130EUR worth of hand-carved ornaments. Fantastic.
I visited the Christkindlmarkt at the Alexanderplatz this week and it was everything I hoped it would be. Pure magic. 😊
I suggest everyone to try the candied nuts; they are expensive but so so good!
that is about the least magical Christmas market i could Think of. i mean i am glad you liked it but it's Worth looking up markets that are not at a place like Alexanderplatz
There’s been a pretty awesome Christmas Market here in Vancouver BC for the past few years, nothing beats the real thing though!
Love your videos! You always have great info and your camera presence is always great! Just want to throw a friendly heads up that there’s a typo in your Don’t #1. Don’t come too** early. Sorry to be a stickler! Again, love the videos!
awesome information and video
Hi Wolters World,
Check out Kufstein‘s (fortress/ Burg) Weihnachtmarkt.
I guess you‘ll love that too and is only a few kilometres from Munich, Salzburg or Innsbruck.
Bring cash - that's very good advice here in Austria too! Always make sure you have a good amount of cash on you because many places don't accept card payments.
The big decorated heart ones, the icing is really HARD, and the cookies might be stale; buy the little fresh ones!
Get the mushrooms in garlic sauce! Yummy!
Most towns have their own markets on weekends. They are sometimes worth the visit.
Bring cash!
In some areas there are pick-pockets, be careful.
In Klagenfurt, Austria the New Year’s market is a lot of fun. After Christmas the stalls switch their goods to New Year’s themes especially pigs and chimney sweeps. Giving a pig is traditional as it means good fortune for the coming year. The tradition goes back to medieval times when having a pig meant meat to last through the hard winter. So buy a ceramic, plastic or stuffed toy pig at the many stalls and bring luck to your family. At midnight on New Year,s Eve everyone waltzes as the music is played throughout the city.
Definitely love collecting the mugs! Heading to Cologne on December 2nd this year after Düsseldorf and Hamburg post Covid... I find the Germans super friendly and usually come home with bags of decorations 😂
how is the language in the markets? is it ok to just speak english?
Christmas markets in Sweden too 😊but it's usually only on the first of advent (Before Covid-19 anyway)
Nice channel!
My beautiful home city. Wernigerode is so awesome
Yes it is! I filmed a few videos there. I still have a "What to See in Harz" and a "5 Love & Hates of the Harz Mountains" to get edited together. So more Wernigerode coming :)
@@woltersworld Nice, there are so many hidden gems in the Harz like Rübeland or Andreasberg. I'm really looking forward to see the videos
My 2021 Christmas place!!
We love your videos! Going first 2 weeks in December. Munich, Rothenburg, Prague, Salzburg 😊 for shoes, are warm waterproof hiking boots or shoes best?
I would do warm waterproof shoes over hiking boots. You will be walking a lot and not hiking g and that extra weight with the boots will start to wear on you. I may see you there too 😀
@@woltersworld would be awesome to run into you. We enjoy your videos!
@@woltersworld how about a Merrell waterproof walking shoe? Appreciate the help.
This Video makes me so happy. Now I really Want to go!
The hearts are supposed to be a souvenir/gift and not to be eaten.
True, but i have seen more and more tourists eating them, so just wanted to give them the heads up ;)
@@woltersworld haha
I take mine home to eat later.
They get eaten. Remember most going to these markets are locals and the kids always want them. If they weren't eaten you'd hsve stack of them.
My mother gifted me one when I was a child and what was the first thing I've done? Of course I've ripped it open and then eaten the whole thing in no time. From what I remember it hasn't tasted that bad. Not the best Lebkuchen in my life but it was good.
Pittsburgh PA has their own Christmas Market at Market Square in downtown. Its nice to see a true German Christmas Market
You missed one important thing: Go to a Christmasmarket in a wine area. The glühwein in the tourist spots or far away from a winearea usually tastes like old shoes compared to real Glühwein from a winery. The codewort for that is "Winzer Glühwein". Usually they have white Glühwein besides the red Glühwein. Taste the white one, it is fantastic!
Good to know! Danke
Excellent video! Very helpful!
The 24th of December is only half a holiday. Stores are open until anywhere between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., some even until 6 p.m.
Great video as always! Just one small hint: the name of the town is pronounced Wernige-rode
Another wonderful travel video! But boohoo I wanna be there!
As far as I know, it is legally considered theft to take the Glühwein cups home. The deposit you have to pay does not mean that you have bought the cup but you have just "rented" it. So if you want to take it home, do it secretly or, even better, ask the salesperson at the Glübwein-stand if you can buy the cup (for some extra Euros).
I would recommend to ask, a renting fee is not a buy.
Tip: soms Christmas markets are still open after Christmas! Check out which one's are open and which aren't. My friend and I will go interrailing around Christmas and about everywhere we're going after Christmas still has the Christmasmarkets.
Verry good is "gebrannte Mandeln" 😘
Especially if the Glühwein is too hot 😁
What about New Years? We had great time, stayed at Goring Hotel where Kate spent night before wedding so close to Buckingham Palace and a good place for couples escape. A Historic hotel. What about German ski country New Years if non ski person and dulling down to Switzerland. We are fans of winter trips but lost when it comes to Germany outside the Xmas season. Thoughts? Hello from Q Town
Looks like a fun place
I miss Gluwein I had some last December for the first time in Holland. It was delicious lol but at least it is easy to make at home : )
Great tips
I don't know if you've ever been to the Manchester UK Christmas Markets but I keep a cup every year 😂 I love them. I'm from Greater Manchester so shouldn't really buy into the tourist stuff but I love it 😂😂
The Christmas Market in Salzburg is open until midday on Heiligabend (Christmas Eve). At 12 noon, guns are fired from the Castle to announce the beginning of the Christmas holiday and everything closes down. And I mean closes down. I have never shutters go dopwn on a shop so quickly!!!
We would not make it without you!!
My mother has a lovely collection of little mugs from the Christmas markets in Germany. I wish we had cute mugs in France, but our hot spice wine comes in plastic cups!
Merry Christmas from Australia
Merry Christmas everyone!!!
Do you have any tips for a Uniworld Christmas market cruise? If I miss out on something in one town do you think it will be available at another? We’re heading from Nuremberg to Frankfort next week.
Thanks! Love Christmas Markets!
thanks dude, I’m planning to do it this year if cov-19 permit.
Question? We are in Athens for a couple of months. Husband in electric mobility scooter so we adapt your suggestions to fit our needs (BTW...Athens metro is GREAT for a handicap person...at least the two bigger lines). I was wondering if you had any Christmas suggestions for Athens?
1. Do watch the calories. Dutch olieballen rolled in powdered sugar at the Christmas market are addicting. Share with friends eat only one.
2. I plan my cash carefully. I bring a mix of Euro coins and small bills to pay small merchants with close to exact change.
There are no Christmas markets because of the Totensonntag (literally Death's Sunday), which is on the Sunday before the first advent Sunday. And it is s silent holiday do public dancing events, music and so on are not allowed.
You must visit the MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS MARKET in SIEGBURG :)
when i lived in speichorsdorf we went to a krampus christmas market and it was so fun 😭