Video of Dresden
Caption: What to eat at a German
Christmas Market #GermanyAwaitsYou
Picture of Heidelberg
Caption: There's nothing in the world quite like the magic at the Christmas markets. And part of that joy is brought in the form of the incredible food. From the fragrant spiced nuts, traditional German meats, and dangerously delicious alcoholic Glühwein, there's no shortage of things to try while you're at the Christmas Market.
Picture of Heidelberg
Caption: Glühwein
Video of Heidelberg
Caption: Traditionally, the drink is a mix of red wine combined with spices like cinnamon, star anise, vanilla, and sugar. You can find a many different versions Glühwein, and each market, and even stall, has their own take.
Picture of Baden-Baden
Caption: Germany is known for it's wonderful sausage and the Christmas markets bring out the best. There are many different kinds to try (40, in fact!) and it's often served on a bun with mustard and onions. Bratwurst, frikadella, and sausage
Picture of Heidelberg
Caption: The stalls selling food at the markets are beautiful and often ornately decorated.
Picture of Baden-Baden
Caption: A German classic: Käsespätzle! Noodles slathered in a variety of cheeses and topped with onion. It's one of my favorite foods and a traditional German staple. Käsespätzle Grilled Fish
Picture of Heidelberg
Caption: Thick cut pommes seasoned and often topped with mayo will certainly cure what ails you. It also goes very well with your cup of Glühwein. Fries or “pommes”
Picture of Nuremberg
Caption: This one is a heavy dish so I suggest to share it with a friend! But man, is it worth the calories. Dripping in oil it's like flattened hashbrowns, fried up and served hot. This can be topped with your choice of garlic sauce or apple sauce. Flammkuchen Kartoffelpuffer
Picture of Mannheim
Caption: German Christmas markets are full of sweet treats, candies, and specialties. This shop is full of tools made out of chocolate! Sweets
Picture of Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Caption: Germknödel Donuts
Picture of Cologne
Caption: Schaumkuss Lebkucken
Picture of Heidelberg
Caption: Once you go to a German Christmas market you’ll want to go again and again!
