That moment when a local German talks to him and he slips into speaking perfect German.. Love! This family is the best guide to travel, truly! Also if you're near Stuttgart, check out the Esslingen Christmas Market; it's combined with their midieval festival and it's really fun. We finally made it there this year and it was amazing, our kids loved it too!

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds awesome! My parents are done in southern Germany right now, I will send them a note to see if they can get over to see it. That sounds so cool. Thank you for the kind words!

@schumajn

5 жыл бұрын

Ha, ist die Welt klein. Ich komme aus Esslingen ♥ Schön, dass ihr Spaß hattet :))

@stavrospapadimitriou7631

4 жыл бұрын

His German is barely competent. 'Fire tongue bowl' indeed. That's 'Zange' not 'Zunge', Dude.

When that German lady suddenly greeted him, that was gold!

first: never go on saturday evening, it will be crowded as hell

@TheWanderingWife

4 жыл бұрын

Det._Hoffman or Sunday all day.

Aww that lady that went up to you was so cute

That's why we got Pfand because tourists kept the cups as souvenir. 😁 Augsburg got a very nice Xmas market.

@horsewithnoname12345

4 жыл бұрын

Munichmarty1 actually I like the system; you can take the cup if you like it and don’t need to feel bad about it and if you don’t want it you’ll get your money back.

That was such perfect timing when he talked about how the locals will be in a good mood and you can get to know them, and this lady interrupted him saying 'Should we annoy you a little?' So sweet :-) Luebeck in Christmas season is also quite nice but in general these Christmas markets are sometimes increadibly crowded in the evening especially on the weekend.

I don't think you're supposed to eat the ginger bread hearts, they're just gifts. I remember my grandma had one of those hanging in the kitchen and it was about 50 years old...

@vegmex4124

5 жыл бұрын

Grandmas keep strange things for years though lol. My grandma kept slices of soaps in her drawers. She had them for 10 years. Lol.

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

exactly, don't eat them :) i saw a number of tourists the last few years at the markets eating them so i wanted to let them know that they should eat the tasty cookies and not the heart that will break your teeth :)

@peterpain6625

5 жыл бұрын

@@woltersworld Hmmm... when i was young i always ate those. The ones in shrink wrap usually stay soft enough to chew. Granted you need a lot of milk to get them down ;)

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

@@peterpain6625 like a whole cow of milk sometimes for those big ones :) at least the first one i tried to eat... my teeth still hurt from the memories ;)

@alidaboettcher7376

5 жыл бұрын

@@vegmex4124 : It keeps bugs away.

warning: it´s super easy to underestimate glühwein. all the spices and the sugar makes it easy to go overboard, so drink slowly, even if it warms your stomach quite well.

@sniperwolfi-5927

5 жыл бұрын

plus: the hangover from glühwein is a lot heavier than many others

@alecd.3377

5 жыл бұрын

Sounds like my kind of stuff!

@gft1913

5 жыл бұрын

I was already so drunk in a Christmas market. It was so cold and i did this mistake....anyways: life is made of moments

@marinazagrai1623

4 жыл бұрын

Sniper Wolfi-...the sugar metabolizes extremely fast, so you don't even feel getting w oozy (experience with peach schnapps ...ooh).

@macmeier1

4 жыл бұрын

Sniper Wolfi - you‘ve got to drink them with a shot of rum or amaretto :)

Took a tour of Christmas Markets in Germany & Austria several years ago. Loved it! One of my favorite trips. My collection of mugs are on display in my curio cabinet.

A note to add, is that almost anywhere in Germany (can't speak of other countries), seating at the tables is usually shared with others (whom you may not know); having a table privately, if there's two people is not done (I did travel in Germany, and that was customary in the 80's). It's also a nice way to meet other people.

I miss the Christmas markets in Germany! My parents live in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and it's the perfect place to be during the holidays. Really gets you feeling festive. Great video!

You lucky fellow! I absolutely love the Christmas Markets all over Europe but most especially in Germany. You can catch some still open in Berlin after Christmas Day. It's a magical time and an experience not to be missed.

I grew up in Dinkelsbuehl. One of my favorite memories would be to take the Schienenbus from Dinkelsbuehl to Dombuehl, then a BIG V200 Diesel to Nuernberg for the Weihnachtsmarket … Loved growing up in Germany

We went to Germany (Munich) for our honeymoon last December. We rented a car and drove all over Bavaria for a week and our favourite christmas markets were in Ulm and Rothenburg ob der tauber! The small town Christmas markets are AWESOME!

@JesusistheLambofGod

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an awesome honeymoon. whoa so cool

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

So true. The small town ones are just so special. Such a different experience.

@MaxMustermann-go8xf

5 жыл бұрын

Careful now! Ulm is not Bavaria

@b2h316

5 жыл бұрын

@@MaxMustermann-go8xf youre right, I should have clarified, we did do a little venturing into Franconia. I think in total we visited 8 different cities / towns

@b2h316

5 жыл бұрын

@@JesusistheLambofGod it was wonderful, snow-covered castles, mulled wine, Christmas markets, fires. Perfection.

I LOVE these Christmas videos.....Mark and Jocelyn, thank you! Merry Christmas!

I haven't been to one in Germany, but loved the one I went to in Vienna in Austria and Bath in England. I went to one in London just a while back and it was super packed, but I'd went at the worst time to be in central London... a Saturday evening. Dublin in Ireland had a nice one, it was really small compared to other European ones but it was less crowded and the atmosphere in the city around Christmas is really nice with all the Buskers playing music

Just went to a Christmas Market in Chicago, love my new mug! Thanks for all you do, best wishes to you and your family!

What a lovely video! And you posted it at the best time possible. I’m here in France enjoying some wonderful Christmas markets!!:):):)

I lived in Germany for several years and your advice is spot-on. Thank you!

Don’t keep your wallet in your back pocket

@Christians9955

5 жыл бұрын

Or your mobile

@Lil_Angry_Bitch

5 жыл бұрын

Don't carry a wallet at all. Instead wear a money lanyard around you neck & hidden under your shirt.

@TheTespin

5 жыл бұрын

@@winstonairedale stfu

@Rite1010.

4 жыл бұрын

@@Lil_Angry_Bitch it's not hidden if you have to take it out. Those are meant to hide things. Plus you spell TOURIST when you take them out. Keep a regular wallet full of cash, and your cards and ids in your HIDDEN belts and lanyard wallets.

@FOC-xu2kw

4 жыл бұрын

Wear a bum bag! Don't know what they're called in America!

1st Sunday in Advent...as it should be...😊

Great advices and tips, gonna be useful for my Christmas trip to German Christmas markets. Thanks.

@woltersworld

Жыл бұрын

Hope you had a great trip!

thanks, super well explained, going to Cologne this weekend!

Very Nice, Mr. Walter!!! Made me feel like it’s Christmas already!!! Beautiful place!!!😍 🎄

Great video thanks for The tips

I'm German but have lived in the Caribbean for nearly 15 years. I've only been back once during Christmas time, but I went to at least 6 Christmas markets in Hamburg and Lübeck and I was in heaven ❤🎅 I need to visit my home country more often during Christmas time, very highly recommended, it's magic!

That sweet lady coming up to you was amazing!! So sweet!

Love your videos! I like the small town markets and think they are more fun but many are just open on weekends so you need to plan and go to the larger ones during the week also when they are less crowded. Wernigerode has a wonderful Mädchen choir that has several CDs. I bought one when my sister and I were there and it brings back good memories!

We’re in Nürnberg now! This is my third time here during Christmas season. Going to Erfurt, Bamberg and Munich while we’re here to check out some more Christmas markets, but I do think Nürnberg is one of the best! Merry Christmas to you and Jocelyn and the boys!❤️❤️❤️❤️

As someone who worked at those markets, you should also not got too early in the day. A lot of stalls will sell you yesterdays dry leftovers for the same price.

Good thing to do is to check on internet dates when Weihnachtsmarkt are "open" in city you want to go. Greets

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I should have put something like that up in the text. Thank you for this comment!

@runarandersen878

5 жыл бұрын

So true. In Berlin where I have been, there are lots of markets. However some of the best are only open in weekends, or just a weekend or two. It is nice to know if you are there from Saturday to Tuesday. Also: Check the opening and closing times. Some close at 20.00, others at 22.00

@magjuergenstefani4015

5 жыл бұрын

If you want to visit Christmas markets that are open until January 6th you can go to Prague or some in Southern Tyrol/Italy , like Brixen.

I always choose to keep the cup, they're lovely souvenirs.

Excellent video! Very helpful!

great video. really makes me want to go there!

Good advice, thank you for sharing.

@woltersworld

Жыл бұрын

Glad to share!

awesome information and video

Great vid thanks

We just got back from Brussels, we went for the weekend and last weekend we went to Frankfurt just to the Christmas markets! We walked the entire places and then some. It was a great experience and you're right about the dont's. I will add "Don't feel guilty if you eat too much" 'cause you'll probably gonna walk it out of your system and/or your system will use aaaall those calories trying to keep you warm, (same applies with the mulled wine) 😁😁😁. Great video, thanks for sharing!

We just got back from Brussels, Bruges, Cologne, and a cruise from Frankfurt to Nuremberg to see the town's and Christmas markets! Was a wonderful trip! Loved Belgium and Germany!

Going to Berlin for the Christmas markets from 20th to 23rd so just perfect!

I love Christmas markets. I have mostly been to Berlin, and it is great because there are so many different to discover, and also see other parts of this great city. On my way to Berlin I missed a connection and had 5 hours extra in Düsseldorf. Of course I had to check out a beautiful Christmas market as well. Also: It is fun to visit new ones: You newer know how they are.

We are off to cologne Christmas markets tomorrow. Thanks for this hugely useful video 👍

@cavlizzy

4 жыл бұрын

Been to that one several times! Koln/Cologne has a GREAT market (and lots to do for kids!!)

Took a Christmas Markets cruise on the Danube. My favorite was in Regansburg at the Thurn and Taxis palace. Going on a Christmas Markets trip to England this year, and yes we are not going too early or too late.

I 💚 Christmas time and these markets look so exciting!🍭🎁And yessss, I'm going to keep the cup too!😉

Love your videos!

As far as I know, it is legally considered theft to take the Glühwein cups home. The deposit you have to pay does not mean that you have bought the cup but you have just "rented" it. So if you want to take it home, do it secretly or, even better, ask the salesperson at the Glübwein-stand if you can buy the cup (for some extra Euros).

@sanSDI

4 жыл бұрын

I would recommend to ask, a renting fee is not a buy.

Great tips

The hearts are supposed to be a souvenir/gift and not to be eaten.

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

True, but i have seen more and more tourists eating them, so just wanted to give them the heads up ;)

@TheThomeck

5 жыл бұрын

@@woltersworld haha

@VermilionStudios

5 жыл бұрын

I take mine home to eat later.

@saffronjay3903

4 жыл бұрын

They get eaten. Remember most going to these markets are locals and the kids always want them. If they weren't eaten you'd hsve stack of them.

@Der_Kleine_Mann

4 жыл бұрын

My mother gifted me one when I was a child and what was the first thing I've done? Of course I've ripped it open and then eaten the whole thing in no time. From what I remember it hasn't tasted that bad. Not the best Lebkuchen in my life but it was good.

I am currently planning for a family trip to Germany at the end of August/first part of September 2019. Wernigerode is actually one of the towns I've been considering to visit. With your video and all the articles and videos I keep running across at this time of year about the Christmas markets it looks like I may just have to make a return trip to Germany during the holiday season. Thanks for sharing!

@palkia9006

5 жыл бұрын

The whole harz area is worth an Exploration. If you like exploring nature google up Lüneburger Heide (wandering around in September is great) as well as Elbe-Sandstein Gebirge (Bastei Bridge is impressiv). The german Islands like Rügen, Fischland Darß or Sylt are also nice.

@mariezp

5 жыл бұрын

​@@palkia9006, thanks for the suggestions! I am always open to new places to see! The Bastei Bridge has already been on my list for a while now but I will be sure to check out the other ideas you mentioned.

Wernigerode, Quedlinburg and Braunschweig *spotted* :D Wonderful Christmas Markets - all three of them 👍

Thanks for the information. So very helpful. Christmas markets in Germany are definitely on my list.

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

they are well worth it

@phantomscribbler6835

5 жыл бұрын

@@woltersworld you make it so hard to choose where to go first! Heading to Australia in February so Germany may have to wait a year.😀

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

@@phantomscribbler6835 We write our travel plans in pencil as we easily get lead astray to new destinations, so i completely understand :)

We are taking a Viking River Cruise called Christmas on the Rhine starting Nov 25th and ending in Basel Dec 2nd. Their brochure for this cruise shows the Christmas markets all lit up so hopefully that wasn't click bait on their part!

Great video. True insider information!

Another wonderful travel video! But boohoo I wanna be there!

I can't get to Europe, but Salt Lake City hosts a German-style Christmas Market each year and I went to it for the first time this year and it was awesome!!! I had just watched your video on what to do at a Christmas Market and it was right on the money; I hope to someday make it to a market in the real place someday!!

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

That is cool to know. My mom loves SLC, so maybe I will take her there next year for a weekend at the markets. Is it all month or just on the weekends?

@jordanhamann9123

5 жыл бұрын

@@woltersworld It is usually the first four days leading into the first weekend of December. This year it was November 28th - December 1st, 11am-8pm, at This is the Place Heritage Park. I think that is their recurring time-frame each year. You should check it out!!

@Urahara12squad

5 жыл бұрын

I don't understand what Americans like so much about this markets. Most of the time it is just a regular market decorated with trees and lights. They sell the same shit in summer. There is not much Christmas things to buy because it is a very short period befor Christmas where people already have bought everything.

I just discovered eierlikör this year and I don't know how I went all my life without it.

@frcluc

4 жыл бұрын

I'm assuming you don't live in Europe or Latin America.

I went Christmas shopping in Paris last week, I usually always go to Germany, but wanted to switch things up. The Chrismas market at Tuileries had surprisingly good food! It was more like an international food market, which I absolutely love. Unfortunately I didn't get to try all the food I wanted, it all looked so good!

Meeting the Germans out in the wild

I figure I'll never make it out of Kentucky. I'll just vicariously live through you sir!

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

I am glad I can help a bit to show you some nice things from around the world. I always enjoyed Kentucky when we would visit.

@TVrawks301

5 жыл бұрын

Dude, plan a trip - life is too short to stay in one place! 😊

@battlechris8463

5 жыл бұрын

@@TVrawks301 I def agree. I'll do my best!

@malazxo

5 жыл бұрын

@@battlechris8463 go for it man!

@karimaogden3875

5 жыл бұрын

If you want to leave Kentucky and see Germany, the best option is to join the Army if you are able! I joined the Army in 1987 and got to travel extensively throughout Europe. I also live in Kentucky. My last duty station was Ft. Knox, KY in 1993 and my husband and I decided to settle down here since the cost of living is cheap. I am glad I traveled when I could since life has thrown a lot of curveballs in the pasg 20 years and we haven't been able to go back to Europe.

I really enjoy your videos. I love traveling but, I don't get to go as much as I'd like. The information that you and your beautiful wife share are so helpful, and better prepare me for the trips that I do get to go on. My husband doesn't like traveling very much (that's why I don't go often) although, he has started to watch some of your videos with me and has been noticeably more interested in it. It was cool to hear you speak in German. Are you fluent?

My 2021 Christmas place!!

There’s been a pretty awesome Christmas Market here in Vancouver BC for the past few years, nothing beats the real thing though!

i truly love how almost correctly you pronounce german words . Shows , you truly care Going to X-Mas Market tonight up North in Bremen Germany . Happy Holidays

@wpappy4777

4 жыл бұрын

its merry christmas

@grace-yz2sr

4 жыл бұрын

The Xmas market in Bremen was voted the most popular one for all of Germany this year!

that lady was so nice for saying hi to him :)

This Video makes me so happy. Now I really Want to go!

Try the small Christmas Markets like "Blotschenmarkt" (Mettmann - near Düsseldorf) or "Herzog-Wilhelm-Markt" (Wülfrath - also near Düsseldorf) or the Nostalgia Christmas Market in Hattingen (Ruhr-area) - all towns located in North Rhine - Westfalia.

Love your videos! You always have great info and your camera presence is always great! Just want to throw a friendly heads up that there’s a typo in your Don’t #1. Don’t come too** early. Sorry to be a stickler! Again, love the videos!

Merry Christmas from Australia

Question? We are in Athens for a couple of months. Husband in electric mobility scooter so we adapt your suggestions to fit our needs (BTW...Athens metro is GREAT for a handicap person...at least the two bigger lines). I was wondering if you had any Christmas suggestions for Athens?

I'm going to the Xmas Market in Cologne at the end of November. It will be my first one. Can't wait.

My mother has a lovely collection of little mugs from the Christmas markets in Germany. I wish we had cute mugs in France, but our hot spice wine comes in plastic cups!

I've only ever gone to the Christkindlemarkt in Chicago. It's always disgustingly crowded every single day it's open. I imagine in Germany it's similarly crowded in huge cities? Ugh but what I'd give to go to one in a small town like in your vid. Thanks for sharing!

Just got back from Aachen. Great Christmas market. Definitely bring cash. Bought 130EUR worth of hand-carved ornaments. Fantastic.

Looks like a fun place

Christmas markets in Sweden too 😊but it's usually only on the first of advent (Before Covid-19 anyway) Nice channel!

My beautiful home city. Wernigerode is so awesome

@woltersworld

5 жыл бұрын

Yes it is! I filmed a few videos there. I still have a "What to See in Harz" and a "5 Love & Hates of the Harz Mountains" to get edited together. So more Wernigerode coming :)

@MoLauer

5 жыл бұрын

@@woltersworld Nice, there are so many hidden gems in the Harz like Rübeland or Andreasberg. I'm really looking forward to see the videos

You missed one important thing: Go to a Christmasmarket in a wine area. The glühwein in the tourist spots or far away from a winearea usually tastes like old shoes compared to real Glühwein from a winery. The codewort for that is "Winzer Glühwein". Usually they have white Glühwein besides the red Glühwein. Taste the white one, it is fantastic!

@ecuteacher5702

Жыл бұрын

Good to know! Danke

Pittsburgh PA has their own Christmas Market at Market Square in downtown. Its nice to see a true German Christmas Market

The 24th of December is only half a holiday. Stores are open until anywhere between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., some even until 6 p.m.

We would not make it without you!!

thanks dude, I’m planning to do it this year if cov-19 permit.

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Tip: soms Christmas markets are still open after Christmas! Check out which one's are open and which aren't. My friend and I will go interrailing around Christmas and about everywhere we're going after Christmas still has the Christmasmarkets.

Just go for the experience. You will pay a premium for everything, as the stall holders have to pay huge rents to be there. So everything will be very expensive.

@Mossfaerie

4 жыл бұрын

@michael anthony Huh?? Who are you responding to?

@Mossfaerie

4 жыл бұрын

@McDonalds Farmer But it makes no sense lol... I figured someone deleted a comment. OP was saying people should appreciate it and go for the experience so why would he need to loosen up and "get over his walmart mentality".

Great video as always! Just one small hint: the name of the town is pronounced Wernige-rode

Chicago, IL has an awesome Christkindl market open from Black Friday through Christmas Eve (closes early on Christmas Eve). The gluhewein is yummy and there's so many stands with cool trinkets and decorations!

Hi Wolters World, Check out Kufstein‘s (fortress/ Burg) Weihnachtmarkt. I guess you‘ll love that too and is only a few kilometres from Munich, Salzburg or Innsbruck.

Do you have any tips for a Uniworld Christmas market cruise? If I miss out on something in one town do you think it will be available at another? We’re heading from Nuremberg to Frankfort next week.

I love the cup.

Koln, Germany and Brussels have GREAT Christmas markets!! (as do the smaller towns along the Rhine)

@joesantamaria5874

4 жыл бұрын

Laurie Lane Karlsruhe not so much, the market across the river in Strasbourg is a legend though.

@groovywooky1008

4 жыл бұрын

I recomment🤗: Rüdesheim

You must visit the MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS MARKET in SIEGBURG :)

@austinschwartz8226

5 жыл бұрын

Und Esslingen!

@leilaniwestlund2694

4 жыл бұрын

when i lived in speichorsdorf we went to a krampus christmas market and it was so fun 😭

So, if I will be in Nuremberg on Dec. 28th and 29th am I totally SOL on Christmas stuff?

In Klagenfurt, Austria the New Year’s market is a lot of fun. After Christmas the stalls switch their goods to New Year’s themes especially pigs and chimney sweeps. Giving a pig is traditional as it means good fortune for the coming year. The tradition goes back to medieval times when having a pig meant meat to last through the hard winter. So buy a ceramic, plastic or stuffed toy pig at the many stalls and bring luck to your family. At midnight on New Year,s Eve everyone waltzes as the music is played throughout the city.

The Christmas Market in Salzburg is open until midday on Heiligabend (Christmas Eve). At 12 noon, guns are fired from the Castle to announce the beginning of the Christmas holiday and everything closes down. And I mean closes down. I have never shutters go dopwn on a shop so quickly!!!

Thanks! Love Christmas Markets!

Verry good is "gebrannte Mandeln" 😘

@grinsekatze3085

4 жыл бұрын

Especially if the Glühwein is too hot 😁

I visited the Christkindlmarkt at the Alexanderplatz this week and it was everything I hoped it would be. Pure magic. 😊 I suggest everyone to try the candied nuts; they are expensive but so so good!

@munstergirl25

5 жыл бұрын

that is about the least magical Christmas market i could Think of. i mean i am glad you liked it but it's Worth looking up markets that are not at a place like Alexanderplatz

There is a Christmas Market where I live (Montreux, in switzerland) and it lasts one month (24.11-24.12) and it is quite famous around here, but ther is also smaller markets in other places near 🙂. I usually prefer to go when it's close to Christmas because I'll be more in a "Chrismasy mood" haha ! Have ever been to switzerland ? Isn't there Christmas Market in the USA ?

There are no Christmas markets because of the Totensonntag (literally Death's Sunday), which is on the Sunday before the first advent Sunday. And it is s silent holiday do public dancing events, music and so on are not allowed.

Definitely love collecting the mugs! Heading to Cologne on December 2nd this year after Düsseldorf and Hamburg post Covid... I find the Germans super friendly and usually come home with bags of decorations 😂

@serginaru

2 жыл бұрын

how is the language in the markets? is it ok to just speak english?