Nothing gets you into the holiday spirit like European Christmas Markets. It’s definitely something you have to experience in person. It is a time for family, friends, drinks, good food, and festive mania! You name it, they have it. I love to get ornaments and sample the chocolates. My kids love Kinderpunch and the rides. PJ loves the würsts and Glühwein. There is something for everyone. I don’t even want to think about the withdrawls I will have when we can’t hop in the car to check out a new market during the holiday season.
This year, we visited Ludwigsburg, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Esslingen, Vienna, Ulm and Triberg. Each one was fantastic. Here are some pictures…

Stuttgart


Stuttgart



Choir performance at the Altes Schloss in Stuttgart.

Ice skating at the Wintertraum!




Ulm

Nativity scene in Ulm.

Checking out the Steiff bear exhibit.

Ulmer WeihnachtsMarkt



Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt


shopping in Nuremberg

Medieval market in Esslingen.





Ludwigsburg
