Enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food of Christmas in Germany.
Christmas markets are held all over Europe every year from the last week of November through Christmas. If you want to enjoy the charm of these markets to the fullest, Germany is one of the must-visit destinations. Germany is home to numerous Christmas markets, from large coastal cities to small towns in the Alps, making it the home of Christmas markets.
Among the Christmas markets held throughout Germany, the Stuttgart Christmas Market, which boasts over 300 years of history, is particularly famous. The market held in the city center has over 290 stalls selling traditional wooden toys, crafts, Christmas delicacies, and more, making it one of the largest in Europe. There are also a variety of events such as live concerts and a mini amusement park for children, allowing you to enjoy a fantastical time as if you had wandered into a fairy tale world. In addition, at the Christmas market, which will be held for 25 days from November 29 to December 23, 2017, you can enjoy a variety of Christmas delicacies such as mulled wine (hot wine) made by adding spices to wine, stollen, a sweet bread full of dried fruits and nuts, and Lebkuchen, a slightly spicy sweet.
In Germany, there are many unique Christmas markets, such as the Stuttgart Christmas Market, the Nuremberg Christmas Market, and the Dresden Christmas Market. Why not enjoy the beautiful scenery and delicious food in Germany, the home of Christmas markets, this winter?
Strasbourg, the "Christmas Capital" of France
Located in the northeastern part of France, Strasbourg is a city with a unique culture that fuses Latin and Germanic cultures. The city, whose old town is registered as a World Heritage Site, is also known as the "Christmas Capital" of France, where the oldest Christmas market in France has been held since 1570. At the Strasbourg Christmas Market, which will be held from November 24th to December 24th, 2017, more than 100 stalls will be lined up in the center of the city, selling traditional Alsace crafts, local cuisine, wreaths, candles, and more. Christmas specialties such as the outdoor skating rink in front of Notre Dame Cathedral and the giant Christmas tree at Place Kléber will also be on display, and the whole city will be enveloped in a Christmas mood.
Speaking of gourmet foods that add a delicious touch to Christmas in France, the famous stump-shaped bûche de Noël is a famous treat, but if you visit Alsace, you should definitely try the traditional Christmas sweet Bredel. Bredel is a small, slightly spicy sable that comes in a wide variety of shapes, including star-shaped and doll-shaped. You can buy it at various places, such as Christmas market stalls and patisseries around town, so be sure to give it a try! Christmas markets also offer a wide variety of drinks that will warm you up from the inside out, such as vin chaud (mulled wine) with delicious orange and cinnamon flavors and hot chocolate. You can also try local Alsace dishes such as tarte flambée. Enjoy the delicious Christmas experience that is unique to France, the powerhouse of fine cuisine, to your heart's content!
There's more! European Christmas markets and gourmet food
Of course, Germany and France are not the only places where you can enjoy Christmas markets and Christmas cuisine. For example, in Austria, gorgeous Christmas markets are held in various places, including cities such as Vienna, Salzburg, and Innsbruck. At the markets, you can enjoy Punsch (punch), a drink made by adding rum and spices to wine, so be sure to give it a try! In addition, at Christmas markets held in various parts of Switzerland, such as Bern, Basel, and Montreux, you can enjoy a wide variety of Swiss dishes that use plenty of cheese, such as cheese fondue and raclette, along with mulled wine (hot wine). Hot cheese in the cold season is exceptional. Furthermore, at Italian Christmas markets, you can taste traditional sweet breads that appear during the Christmas season, such as panettone in Milan and pandoro in Verona, and the Christmas culture rooted in each country is very diverse. Travel around Europe and experience the scenery and "deliciousness" of Christmas markets that differ from region to region... Such a luxurious trip is also recommended!
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Christmas markets are held all over Europe. From the gorgeous illuminations that decorate big cities to the cozy markets held in small villages, their charms are truly diverse! Generally, Christmas markets are held for about four weeks before Christmas, but depending on the city, some can be enjoyed from mid-November and some are held until January, so be sure to check before visiting the area!
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