The traditional Munich Christmas market

in travel •  7 years ago 

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Let me take you on a walk across the traditional Christmas market in Munich. It's situated at the world famous Marienplatz in front of the city hall.

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I love to stroll around the market. There are a lot of stalls that sell Christmas decorations, wonderful kitsch and knick-knacks.

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These puppets are special. They are called Zwetschgenmanderl (try to say this, my friends 😁). They are made of dried plums, figs and walnuts. Very popular dust catchers.

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Perhaps you are into something more classy? Handmade straw stars (most probably imported from India or Bangladesh).

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Be aware: The worst dangers on a Christmas market are dehydration and hypoglycemia. So let's all be thankful for those good people who serve mulled wine 😊.

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Well prepared we continue our tour: Fancy some pottery as a Christmas gift for your mother in law?

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Or perhaps some new painted Christmas tree balls?

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Or a little lantern to guide you and your loved ones through the darkest time of the year?

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There are plenty of possible presents to purchase at the Munich Christmas market.

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And maybe Munich's Lordmayor Dieter Reiter is at the market too. At least he isn't in his office. I can tell it from the dark windows in his rooms.

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Thank you for this magical walk through Munich. I've never been but after seeing a few of your posts I really want to go. After I follow your blog for a while I'm sure I will know my way around!

I can promise that! I have so many stories to tell. And if there are things you dislike, please feel free to criticize. That's the way things get better.