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Capturing the Christmas Markets

IMG_1189I had only been to a Christmas Market once before in my life. It was a couple of years ago while I was in New York City on a movie junket. The market was located in Central Park at Columbus Circle and I remembering marveling at the beautiful colors and smell of the holidays in the air. This small taste made me want to see what the traditional markets in Germany, Austria, and Hungary are like, and this year I had the opportunity to visit them as I cruised along the Danube River with Viking River Cruises. What is normally the 8-Day Romantic Danube trip, turns into a Christmas Market spectacular each year from the end of November through the holiday season.

We began at the largest (and probably most famous) of the markets in Nuremberg, Germany.

 

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As the night became darker, the streets and market filled with shoppers, most with glasses of Gluhwein in hand to keep them toasty on a cold autumn night.

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From handmade decorations to pottery, gloves to leather goods, we found people shopping for everything to decorate the homes and fill the stockings hanging from the mantel.

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While these photos are a mixture of Christmas Markets in Nuremburg, Reggensburg, Vienna, and Budapest, I wish that I could have bottled up the smell of foods that waft through the markets. Order a plate of potato pancakes or brats and it will be serve

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Order a plate of potato pancakes or brats and it will be serve on a real plate (you pay a plate deposit). Return the plate and you’ll get your deposit back.

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Of course there is food for the holiday as well….from sausage to wine, and even dessert.

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The smaller markets seemed to be a bit more family friendly….with carousels and rides for the children.

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To read more about my Viking River Cruise:

  • http://champagneliving.net/upcoming-danube-viking-river-cruise
  • http://champagneliving.net/nuremberg-christmas-market
  • http://champagneliving.net/its-in-the-details-the-cabin-viking-river-cruises
  • http://champagneliving.net/a-day-in-passau-with-viking-river-cruises
  • http://champagneliving.net/melk-abbey-viking-romantic-danube-cruise

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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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  1. Jamie says

    December 19, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Wow – what a fun thing to be a part of!! We live in a very small town, so the only market we have is Safeway…and we’re lucky for that. Would love a Christmas one, though!! 🙂

  2. Zipporah Sandler says

    December 21, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    LOL – look for farmer’s markets and flea markets. This time of year they can be so festive and fun.

  3. Linda Kinsman says

    December 22, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    What a wonderful way to celebrate this magical time of year. Your photos make me want to put this destination on my short list of travel ideas and dreams. Thanks for sharing.

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