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German Christmas markets

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    otnomart
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    Sounds good !
    If you can get to Salzburg in Austria (I believe it is about 1 hour by train from Munich) it is a really charming city. I was there one Spring (flew there though) and it was stunning, can imagine how it must be with the snow at Christmas-time


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    BANNERMAN98
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    otnomart wrote: »
    Sounds good !
    If you can get to Salzburg in Austria (I believe it is about 1 hour by train from Munich) it is a really charming city. I was there one Spring (flew there though) and it was stunning, can imagine how it must be with the snow at Christmas-time

    Would you believe I was in both Vienna and salzburg last December for the markets.


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    otnomart
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    First Christmas market of the year opens in Bayreuth, a town in Bavaria

    https://www.iamexpat.de/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/germanys-first-christmas-market-has-already-opened


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    homersimpson
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    You should go to Rothenburg if you can. They have an amazing Kathe Wohlfahrt shop and museum there. Its only a small town but its beautiful.

    https://www.tripadvisor.ie/Attraction_Review-g187319-d243433-Reviews-German_Christmas_Museum-Rothenburg_Middle_Franconia_Franconia_Bavaria.html

    https://www.weihnachtsmuseum.de/en/


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    ksceniaonegina
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    I've been to most of the christmas markets you mentioned. Munich and Nuremberg are great for the winter season. I personally think Berlin is more suited for a summer rave or concert trip thing


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    D3V!L
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    otnomart wrote: »
    First Christmas market of the year opens in Bayreuth, a town in Bavaria

    https://www.iamexpat.de/lifestyle/lifestyle-news/germanys-first-christmas-market-has-already-opened

    I spent a lot of my 20s there. It's a lovely town, all year round. Well worth a visit.


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    LillySV
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    BANNERMAN98 wrote: »
    When I was in Vienna last year I bought a second suitcase over there and almost got stung for a small fortune when I checked it in at the airport. This time round I'm gonna bring the 2 cases with me. Anyone any experience tips or advice on this? I will need a second case.

    What kind of stuff do U buy in a Christmas market that u need a second suitcase ? I’m going to Munich this year so curious as to if I’ll need an extra bag too!?


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    BANNERMAN98
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    i tend to buy alot of things and as ive never been there before i dont know what they have there. i do get many markets will have similar things but i would like the option to buy big!!


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    LillySV
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    BANNERMAN98 wrote: »
    i tend to buy alot of things and as ive never been there before i dont know what they have there. i do get many markets will have similar things but i would like the option to buy big!!



    Haha better be safe than sorry! I’m flying to Munich with aer Lingus where u can bring 20kg bag for free but flying home with Ryanair where I have to pay for the 20kg bag!!we only bringing one as a result ...only chose return flight with Ryanair due to timing


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    #41
    Corvo
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    Did Berlin last year, loved it. Load up on Gluwein (sp?).


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    TRS30
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    You know it's getting close to Christmas when you have to go to page 2 to find a thread!!

    My Mum and sister are off to Prague at the start of December to visit the Christmas markets. Not jealous at all :(

    ps. have orders in already for some handmade decorations, particularly wooden ones.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Any experience of the Frankfurt Christmas market? Our daughter's heading that way in December.


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    otnomart
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    Branson Long Highway wrote: »
    Any experience of the Frankfurt Christmas market? Our daughter's heading that way in December.
    Never been there, yet.

    If she has got time for one day-trip, I recommend Heidelberg which is 1 hour by train.
    It is a beautiful historic city with a castle.
    Was there one Summer and would love to see it at Christmas-time.


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    #45
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    otnomart wrote: »
    Never been there, yet.

    If she has got time for one day-trip, I recommend Heidelberg which is 1 hour by train.
    It is a beautiful historic city with a castle.
    Was there one Summer and would love to see it at Christmas-time.

    Absolutely wonderful idea. I was in Heidelberg in the 90s, fabulous place. Thank you.


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    Loughc
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    https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/travel-best-christmas-markets-to-visit-this-holiday/id698050979?i=1000457151909

    Bit late for this year probably but some tips if anyone is making a market trip for next year


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    Ning
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    Strasbourg


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