Triberg
We had one day to go to the Triberg Christmas Market, which only goes for one week. It starts on Christmas day. Unfortunately, the day we went it was raining and very cold. But it was well worth the trip as it was our favorite market of the year. Not because of any spectacular rides or food, or even glühwein. It was because we made some unique family memories just by getting out and spending the day together. The market took place near the waterfall in Triberg. Because of the rain, we didn’t do any shopping. The kids rode the ferris wheel. In the evening we went to the performance hall to watch the Brett Family Singers. I expected a Christmasy holiday performance. What I didn’t expect was for my little 4 year old to be awed beyond words by the young singer Brihanna. The performance by the American band from Branson was fantastic. We met them after per Adelaide’s request. They were a lovely family who I’m sure we will meet again.
After the performances we headed over to the waterfall for the fire show. The spray and rain pelted us, but again, it was worth it. The fire show was super fun. Only in Germany!
Here are a few pictures. My camera did not like me that day as it was rainy and cold, AND foggy. Not good for the lenses. But I did snap a few fun ones…
Lake Titisee
Lake Titisee halfway frozen.
Triberger Wasserfälle
The Brett Family Singers
Feuershow
Watching the performances on the outside stage.
Christmas Markets in Germany
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
