Advent starts this Sunday and so do the Weihnachtsmärkte! It’s no secret that I’m a major fan of the German Christmas Markets. I’ve devoted seemingly dozens of posts to them, and usually challenge myself to visit one or two new ones every year. I’m such a sucker for the holiday atmosphere — the cold crisp air, the …
Tag: Christmas Markets
End of the Year
The holidays are definitely on their way, and I am almost completely in denial. Even as I shove my face with Schmalzkuchen and Glühwein and enjoy the festivities of the Christmas markets, somehow the idea that I am flying to Seattle next week to celebrate Christmas with my family, and after that to Mexico to celebrate …
Signs of the Season
Hamburg | Der Weihnachtsmarkt in Ottensen
25. Visit three new Christmas markets and blog about them. Another Christmas market post, you ask? In January? Yes. Even though it’s a tad bit late, it’s better than having you thinking that I was shirking my 33 Things responsibilities! My third and final new Weihnachtsmarkt of the season was in the Ottensen neighborhood of Hamburg …