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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

Panaroma Picture of the Castle and town below

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

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

There is nothing like freshly cooked Lebkuchen (Gingerbread)

There is nothing like freshly cooked Lebkuchen (Gingerbread)

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

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

Fried, seasoned potatoes served on a stick

Fried, seasoned potatoes served on a stick

He sees you...

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)

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

By mid-afternoon, the streets were packed

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

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

The fog adding an interesting view from the castle

The fog adding an interesting view from the castle

Prince Elector Carl Theodor built the Old Bridge in 1786.

Prince Elector Carl Theodor built the Old Bridge in 1786.

Zooming into the Christmas Market at Marketplatz

Zooming into the Christmas Market at Marketplatz

Mmmm...meat turning on the spit

Mmmm…meat turning on the spit

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

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

Beautiful, glass ornaments

Beautiful, glass ornaments

St. Peter's Church at Marketplatz

St. Peter’s Church at Marketplatz

Approaching Marketplatz

Approaching Marketplatz

Who doesn't?

Who doesn’t?

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

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

Hmmm...wurst or Glüwein...which to try first?

Hmmm…wurst or Glüwein…which to try first?

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