Tag: Christmas Market

See How a Medieval Castle in Heidelberg Makes for a Festive German Christmas Market

Amanda & I were looking to visit a local Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market) this past Sunday afternoon, and we had not visited Heidelberg together during December. Since Heidelberg is only a 20 minute drive, we headed out at noon, as a thin layer of fog filled the Neckar River Valley. Arriving somewhat early for the Market ...

By Chad Josey on December 18, 2014

Panaroma Picture of the Castle and town below

Heidelberg Castle (construction started in 1214)looking very imposing over the city below

There is nothing like freshly cooked Lebkuchen (Gingerbread)

Even I am excited as this little boy about all of the wonderful candies

Fried, seasoned potatoes served on a stick

He sees you…

The iconic Germany Christmas Pyramid & the spire of the Church of St. Peter’s Church in the background (this church building was built in 1398)

By mid-afternoon, the streets were packed

Statue of the Virgin Mary in the Kornmarkt (Corn Market) built in 1718.

The fog adding an interesting view from the castle

Prince Elector Carl Theodor built the Old Bridge in 1786.

Zooming into the Christmas Market at Marketplatz

Mmmm…meat turning on the spit

The Statue of the Virgin Mary in the foreground and the castle in the background

Beautiful, glass ornaments

St. Peter’s Church at Marketplatz

Approaching Marketplatz

Who doesn’t?

The attention to detail in these model homes match the actual homes seen throughout Germany

Hmmm…wurst or Glüwein…which to try first?

Celebrations + Holidays Europe

See the German Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Ludwigshafen, Germany

The month of December is a wonderful time in Germany. Most Christmas traditions we have in the States originate from Germany. The Christmas Tree, most Christmas Carols, the types of Christmas decorations....even the tradition of Santa Claus has been influenced by German tradition. Almost every village in Germany has a Christmas Market (called Weihnachtsmarkt in ...

By Chad Josey on December 9, 2013

Celebrations + Holidays Europe

See the German Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Neuleingen, Germany

Thanks to our friend Gesine, we visited a very unique Weihnachtsmarkt today. Almost every village, town, and city has their own Wiehnachtsmarkt (or Christmas Market). Some cities have several, and they are open through the day and into the evening from the end of November until Christmas. Most have vendors selling crafts, foods, candy, etc ...

By Chad Josey on December 9, 2013