{"id":3658,"date":"2019-11-07T13:33:39","date_gmt":"2019-11-07T12:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/?p=3658"},"modified":"2021-05-27T15:24:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-27T13:24:55","slug":"best-european-christmas-markets-for-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/","title":{"rendered":"Best European Christmas Markets for Foodies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The season of European Christmas markets is around the corner and my favorite part of the markets is the food, but also the warm alcoholic beverages are not bad. I asked some of my travel blogger friends to share their favorite Christmas market food. I received a lot of responses ranging from cities like Berlin with over 60 markets to unsuspecting picks like Luxembourg. It was a lot of fun putting this article together and reading all of the great recommendations these travelers have for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please do go show all of the contributors some love; click their links, follow them on social media, let them know if their recommendation inspired your next winter getaway. I am currently checking my calendar every day thinking about which markets I should try to visit this year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1078733d4fe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1078733d4fe\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Cologne_Germany\" title=\"Cologne, Germany\">Cologne, Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Wroclaw_Poland\" title=\"Wroc\u0142aw, Poland\">Wroc\u0142aw, Poland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Munich_Germany\" title=\"Munich, Germany\">Munich, Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Luxembourg_City_Luxembourg\" title=\"Luxembourg City, Luxembourg\">Luxembourg City, Luxembourg<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Berlin_Germany\" title=\"Berlin, Germany\">Berlin, Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Zagreb_Croatia\" title=\"Zagreb, Croatia\">Zagreb, Croatia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Essen_Germany\" title=\"Essen, Germany\">Essen, Germany<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Budapest_Hungary\" title=\"Budapest, Hungary\">Budapest, Hungary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Milan_Italy\" title=\"Milan, Italy\">Milan, Italy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Vienna_Austria\" title=\"Vienna, Austria\">Vienna, Austria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#London_Cambridge_England\" title=\"London &amp; Cambridge, England\">London &amp; Cambridge, England<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/#Which_Christmas_market_food_do_you_want_to_try_first\" title=\"Which Christmas market food do you want to try first?\">Which Christmas market food do you want to try first?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cologne_Germany\"><\/span>Cologne, Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Joy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mytravelingjoys.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">My Traveling Joys<\/a><br>Follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mytravelingjoys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1083\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-1440x1083.jpg\" alt=\"cologne germany christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-3662\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-1440x1083.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-800x602.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-740x557.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-1110x835.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-400x301.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-1600x1203.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cologne-Cathedral-and-the-Christmas-market.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You really can\u2019t beat the aroma of mulled wine, homemade gingerbread or <em>lebkuchen, <\/em>and sizzling sausages, especially if you are at a Christmas market in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Christmas markets in Germany are some of the best we\u2019ve ever visited in Europe, and the ones in Cologne certainly top the list! <strong>Two of Cologne&#8217;s main Christmas markets are located near the impressive 770-year-old Cologne Cathedral<\/strong>; and this year, they are open from 25th November &#8211; 23rd December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The markets here feature a massive Christmas tree, cute, wooden huts known as \u201c<em>buden<\/em>,\u201d and all sorts of Christmas trinkets and foodie delights. Grab a mug of <em>gl\u00fchwein<\/em> to keep you warm as you explore the lively Christmas markets in Cologne. You can even add a shot of German schnapps if you want to spice up your mulled wine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1067\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-1440x1067.jpg\" alt=\"Cologne Christmas market food\" class=\"wp-image-3663\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-1440x1067.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-370x274.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-800x593.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-185x137.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-740x548.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-1110x822.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-400x296.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-1600x1185.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne-65x48.jpg 65w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Plate-of-grunkohl-und-pinkel-in-Cologne.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you\u2019ll find tons of traditional German bratwursts grilling over open fires, but we opted to try something different called <strong><em>gr\u00fcnkohl und pinkel<\/em>,<\/strong> which translates to kale and sausage. <strong>This hearty, winter dish hales from the Rhine and Northern Germany areas and is usually accompanied with sliced, boiled potatoes and crispy bacon bits<\/strong>. Delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other foodie options in Cologne include soft pretzels, <em>raclette<\/em> (a Swiss cheese melted over potatoes), potato pancakes served with apple puree, German apple strudel, local cheeses, and cured meats and even homemade filled chocolates. So there are plenty of options whether you are a vegetarian or a carnivore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes the Cologne market even more special for me is that many of my ancestors originated from the Rhine Valley area before they settled in America! I will always have a piece of Germany in my heart!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market<\/strong><br>Location: Roncalliplatz next to Cologne Cathedral<br>Dates: November 25th to December 23rd [2019]<br>Hours:Sunday-Wednesday 11:00-21:00 \/ Thursday + Friday 11:00-22:00 \/ Saturday: 10:00-22:00<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Cologne&#8217;s Old Town<\/strong><br>Location: Between the Heumarkt and the Alter Markt in the old town<br>Dates: November 25th to December 23rd [2019]<br>Hours: Daily from 11:00-22:00<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wroclaw_Poland\"><\/span>Wroc\u0142aw, Poland<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Dani of <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingjezebel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travelling Jezebel<\/a><br>Follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/travellingjezebel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-1440x900.jpg\" alt=\"wroclaw polish cheese\" class=\"wp-image-3694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-1440x900.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-370x231.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-800x500.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-185x116.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-740x463.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-1110x694.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-1600x1000.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food-77x48.jpg 77w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/wroclaw-christmas-market-food.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Although Krakow has probably the most famous market square in all of Poland, not many people know that <strong>the prettiest market square in Poland is actually in Wroc\u0142aw<\/strong>! Wroc\u0142aw\u2019s main square is one of the biggest in Europe, and with its cobblestones and pastel colours, it is an Instagrammers dream! However, the time of year that this market square is extra special is Christmas time, when the Wroc\u0142aw Christmas Market takes over the entire square!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, the Wroc\u0142aw Christmas Market is special because it is so quintessentially Polish. As well as all of the usual international fare <strong>you will find stalls selling piping hot mugs of Polish soups (from <em>zurek<\/em> to <em>borscht<\/em> and beyond), smoked cheese from the Tatra mountains, fresh <em>pierogi<\/em> in almost every flavour imaginable, paper plates piled high with <em>kaszanka<\/em> (blood sausage) and thick crusty bread with lashings of <em>smalec<\/em> (lard)<\/strong>. There is even a Wroc\u0142aw version of mulled wine that comes served in a little red boot (porcelain of course!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the abundance of hearty Polish cuisine, you will find a stage with children singing Polish Christmas carols, a gigantic white Christmas tree next to a reindeer carousel and Father Christmas himself riding a horse and carriage around the perimeter of the square! However, perhaps my favourite things about the Wroc\u0142aw Christmas Market (as well as the food!) are the tiny wooden cabins known as \u2018Fairy Tale Forest\u2019 with fairy tale scenes set up inside complete with fairy lights, music, and moving dolls. In these cabins, you can see the stories of Hansel and Gretal, Little Red Riding Hood, Pinnochio and more all coming to life with the magic of Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many more reasons to visit Wroc\u0142aw Christmas Market this year, but to find out what they are, you\u2019ll just have to visit yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Wroc\u0142aw Christmas Market<\/strong><br>Location: Market Square, Wroc\u0142aw<br>Dates: November 22nd to December 31st [2019]<br>Hours:10:00-21:00 every day.<\/div>\n\n\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;562&#8243; name=&#8221;Traveling to Krak\u00f3w, Poland: A Cultural and Gastronomical Pilgrimage&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Munich_Germany\"><\/span>Munich, Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Doroth\u00e9e Lefering of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thetouristin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Touristin<\/a><br>Follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thetouristin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-1.jpg\" alt=\"Munich, Germany Christmas Market\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"><\/th><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-2.jpg\" alt=\"Munich Christmas Market\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"><\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole of Munich is decorated lavishly for the festive season. Sipping mulled wine on Munich\u2019s Christmas markets while looking at the twinkling lights and stars on the wooden stalls and fir trees&#8230; you can&#8217;t help but feel like the star of a classic German fairytale. I won&#8217;t tire of working my way through all the clove- and cinnamon-spiced sweet gingerbread varieties. To enjoy how special these are, I make myself wait until the last weekend in November until I start baking and eating them. That is the time when the Christmas Markets traditionally open their doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not only the mulled wine or the eggnog and sweet treats I love dearly. Browsing for festive-season decorations, speaking to the artisan people, and I&#8217;m in heaven. <strong>One of my favourite Christmas Markets in Munich is the one at the Chinese Tower in the English Garden<\/strong>. I love to watch the crowd trying their luck at ice-curling. You need to drink lots of hot drinks, to withstand the freezing cold. Closing my hands around my hot mug, listening to traditional Christmas songs by the horn blowers. I feel cosy and festive. There is always a stall with a reading-granny. When I see all the excited children, I&#8217;m reminded of me being that (still), book-loving child. The festive season is by far the best time of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Munich Christmas market food\" class=\"wp-image-3666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Munich-Christmas-Markets-Dorothee-Lefering-The-Touristin-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can catch the bus lines 54 and 154 and get off at &#8216;Chinese tower.&#8217; I prefer to walk through the English Garden from the Munich borough of Schwabing. Get off the U-Bahn at &#8216;M\u00fcnchner Freiheit&#8217; and walk to the market. It is so atmospheric at night. You can see the lights through the naked tree branches as they are dancing in the icy cold wind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Christmas Market at the Chinese Tower<\/strong><br>Location: Christmas Market Englischer Garten 3<br>Dates: November 28th to December 23rd (2019)<br>Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 20:30 \/ Saturday and Sunday 11:00 to 20:30<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Luxembourg_City_Luxembourg\"><\/span>Luxembourg City, Luxembourg<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Rebecca of Yours Truly Rebecca<br>Follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rrreeebbbeeeccaaa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmas.jpg\" alt=\"Luxembourg christmas market\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"><\/th><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgmarket.jpg\" alt=\"Luxembourg christmas market\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\"><\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxembourg is one of Europe\u2019s smallest countries and unfortunately, it is sometimes overlooked by tourists. Even though it is small in size, the locals sure know how to celebrate Christmas! <strong>Each year, Luxembourg City hosts five Christmas markets in total<\/strong>. They are truly the perfect destination for some family fun, Christmas cheer and .. FOOD!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luxembourgish cuisine is heavily influenced by both German and French cuisines. Did you know that there is a market dedicated solely to food? It is called the <strong>Grund market<\/strong> and you can fund pretty much anything there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Savour in traditional Christmas market food such as sausage with mustard and <em>br\u00f6tchen<\/em>, assorted candy, German gingerbread cookies known as <em>Lebkuchen<\/em><\/strong>, lots and lots of <em>Gl\u00fchwein<\/em> and my personal favourite: fries and mayo!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only do they serve the quintessential Christmas markets foods mentioned above, but also some local delicacies such as snails, stuffed baked potatoes, <em>foie gras<\/em>, classy toasties *sips on <em>gl\u00fchwein<\/em> with pinky out* and <em>Bouneschlupp<\/em> which is a local traditional green bean soup. You can also savour Luxembourgish sausages, also known as <em>Mettwurscht<\/em> and <em>Gromperekichelcher<\/em> which are potato pancakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"Luxembourg christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-3668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/luxembourgxmasmarket.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re planning a Christmas market trip in Europe, add Luxembourg to your itinerary. You will not be disappointed! Also, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/yourstrulyrebecca.com\/2019\/10\/things-to-do-in-luxembourg-winterlights-christmas-market.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Things to Do in Luxembourg<\/a> for more details about visiting during the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>The Grund Market, Luxembourg<\/strong><br>Location: Grund, Luxembourg<br>Dates: November 21st to December 24th (2019)<br>Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11:00-21:00 \/ Friday + Saturday 11:00-22:00<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Berlin_Germany\"><\/span>Berlin, Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Padraig from <a href=\"https:\/\/whichicao.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Whichicao.<\/a><br>Follow him on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/whichicaodotcom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1133\" height=\"894\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image.jpeg\" alt=\"Berlin market food\" class=\"wp-image-3671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image.jpeg 1133w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-300x237.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-370x292.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-800x631.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-20x16.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-185x146.jpeg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-740x584.jpeg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-1110x876.jpeg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-400x316.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/private_var_mobile_Containers_Data_Application_39F46BA8-9FC8-4CC2-BB57-B4D4A7A55235_tmp_B82E7741-DC3F-42AA-914B-75FAB00F52A3_Image-61x48.jpeg 61w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1133px) 100vw, 1133px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The German capital is a must-hit for any foodie in the run-up to Christmas. There are numerous Christmas markets scattered around the city with a wide array of German delicacies on offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alexanderplatz is home to 2 different markets, either side of the TV tower. One is home to an ice rink and the generic stalls that most markets are home too &#8211; though there was a traditional German beer tent\/restaurant present at one side of the ice rink (I&#8217;m not too sure skating whilst drinking is the safest activity). Whilst <strong>the market the opposing side of Alexanderplatz is more food orientated with cheese, food, roasted almonds and much more on offer throughout the many stalls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other markets that stood out the most for me were Gendarmenmarkt and Charlottenburg (which was the scene of the truck attack in 2016). Whilst the affluent Gendarmenmarkt has a higher standard of food, with some sit in restaurants. Here I had a very tasty bread filled goulash meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The potato pancakes up for grab in Charlottenburg are to die for!<\/strong> The locals were adding an apple sauce to theirs but I had gobbled mine up too quickly to even consider adding the sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Berlin is the king of choice when it comes to Christmas markets with <strong>over 60 markets,<\/strong> and options ranging from currywurst, bratwurst, pretzels, waffles, many desserts, the aforementioned potato pancakes and goulash, and everything in between. Berlin&#8217;s Christmas markets are a definite treat for the taste buds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace<\/strong><br>Location: Schloss Charlottenburg Spandauer Damm 24<br>Dates: November 25th to December 26th [2019]<br>Hours: Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00 \/ Friday-Sunday 12:00-:22:00<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Gendarmenmarkt<\/strong><br>Location: Berlin Gendarmenmarkt 2<br>Dates: November 25th to December 31st [2019]<br>Hours: Daily from 11:00-22:00<br>Entrance: 1\u20ac \/ Mon-Friday 11:00-14:00 admission is free<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Zagreb_Croatia\"><\/span>Zagreb, Croatia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Helene of Wandering Helene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-18.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Advent Christmas Market\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/th><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-11.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Advent Christmas Market food\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Advent in Zagreb has won the best Christmas Market for three years in a row and for a very good reason. I\u2019ve been to a handful of markets across Europe and Zagreb is doing it all right! The market had a little bit of everything from an ice skating rink, lots of stands selling mulled wine, even more stands selling such delicious food, performances, handmade goods, trees decorated with fake snow, the whole center of Zagreb was sprinkled with holiday fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the overall name of the market is Advent in Zagreb it is composed of a handful of smaller markets that connect. You can find lots of delicious treats in any of the sections but <strong>head over to Advent on Fuliranje.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-1440x960.jpg\" alt=\"zagreb christmas market knedle\" class=\"wp-image-3682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/zagrebadventxmasmarket-21.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at Strossmayer Square it is here where you will find local chefs making a wide range of dishes and endless choices for food and drink. With live music and DJs performing the vibe is like being at a fun food festival where the <em>rakija<\/em> never stops flowing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was here that I tried <strong>the absolute perfect alternative to a hotdog, \u010devap\u010di\u010di<\/strong> (a skinless sausage) with all the goods on top (pictured above). For<strong> those craving sweets don&#8217;t miss out on fresh <em>knedle<\/em><\/strong> (<em>kn\u00f6del<\/em>) as pictured above. It is the perfect amount of fried goodness with a sweet touch that doesn&#8217;t overfill you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Advent in Zagreb<\/strong><br>Location: Zagreb, Croatia (King Tomislav Square)<br>Dates: November 30th, 2019 &#8211; January 7th, 2020<br>Hours: Hours vary depending on the section. Usually from 12:00-23:00 and even later hours for the weekends and New Year&#8217;s Eve.<\/div>\n\n\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;2202&#8243; name=&#8221;11 Unique Things You Can Do In Dolenjska&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essen_Germany\"><\/span>Essen, Germany<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Lisa of Clumsy Stray Cat<br>Follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/clumsystraycat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02.jpg\" alt=\"essen christmas market lights\" class=\"wp-image-3695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_02-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have to admit: I\u2019m not usually fond of German food. But exceptions exist, and my latest visit to the extraordinary Christmas Market in Essen was one of those. The food I had there blew me away, so much even that it made me rethink my whole idea about German food. And even though it will never be my favorite cuisine in the world, I cannot deny: few countries in the world do heartwarming winter food better than Germany. So if you are looking for a Christmas Market with delicious food to warm your soul, you should head to Essen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01.jpg\" alt=\"Essen christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-3696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-740x494.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-1110x740.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Essen-Christmas-Market_01-72x48.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The atmosphere is great and the food even better. <strong>My personal favorites were the fried camembert and fried cauliflower.<\/strong> I could honestly eat my full weight in those two dishes, except you would probably have to roll me. But there is so much other great stuff to eat and drink as well: bratwurst, potato pancakes, mushrooms filled with cheese, roasted almonds, potatoes covered in cheese, hot chocolate, marzipan, vegetables with melted cheese on top of it, <em>flammkuchen <\/em>(German pizza), pretzels, <em>raclette<\/em> (a.k.a. cheese), <em>knoblauchbrot<\/em> (garlic bread), <em>gl\u00fchwein<\/em> (or even <em>gl\u00fchbier<\/em> if you want to go crazy), and \u2013 of course \u2013 more cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re looking for your next foodie Christmas destination, search no more\u2026 Head over to Essen\u2019s Christmas Market and do eat a bit of that cheese, will you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want more to do in Essen? <a href=\"https:\/\/clumsystraycat.com\/zollverein-coal-mine-essen-germany\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out this post about the Zollverein Coal Mine<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Essen Christmas Market<\/strong><br>Location: Kennedyplatz<br>Dates: Nov 15th-Dec 23rd (2019)<br>Hours: Sunday-Thursday 14:00-21:00 \/ Friday + Saturday 11:00-22:00<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budapest_Hungary\"><\/span>Budapest, Hungary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Helene of Wandering Helene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"budapest christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-3683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/sightseeing-budapest-hungary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Budapest<\/a> is not the first place you consider when visiting Christmas markets but if there is food, I will find my way there. While there are several markets throughout the city I am recommending the one at Vorosmarty Square. In my opinion, this was the perfect size and layout for a market. The stands were selling locally produced handmade products as opposed to some of the foreign mass-produced products you might find at others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"stuffed cabbage budapest christmas market food\" class=\"wp-image-3684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/budapest-10.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the center of the market is a large food stand that you can probably spend all day looping around watching them cook various traditional dishes. I didn&#8217;t eat at a single restaurant while in Budapest because the market had everything! <strong>You can try Hungarian goulash, langos, or stuffed cabbage while warming up with a glass of grog or mulled wine<\/strong>. For an intimate and less crowded option, I highly suggest checking out Budapest over the holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Christmas Market Vorosmarty Square<\/strong><br>Location: Vorosmarty Square, Budapest<br>Dates: November 8th, 2019 &#8211; January 1, 2020<br>Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00-20:00 (food stalls till 21:00) \/ Friday + Saturday 10:00-21:00 (food stalls till 22:00)<\/div>\n\n\n<p>[irp posts=&#8221;3610&#8243; name=&#8221;A Weekend in Trento, Italy&#8221;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Milan_Italy\"><\/span>Milan, Italy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Aitza of <a href=\"http:\/\/petitelypackaged.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Petitely Packaged<\/a><br>Follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/petiteaitza\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-1440x1920.jpg\" alt=\"Milan Christmas market food\" class=\"wp-image-3703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-1440x1920.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-370x493.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-185x247.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-740x987.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-1110x1480.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-400x533.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market-36x48.jpg 36w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/milan-christmas-market.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Residing in one of the world\u2019s beloved fashion capitals, Oh Bej! Oh Bej! (Milan&#8217;s Christmas Market) reminds visitors Italians craft and cook as well as they dress. Impeccably. Everything in sight is simply delectable and magnificent. The fair does stretch around the perimeter of Castello Sfrozesco after all. Nothing screams Christmas beauty like a well-lit castle. <strong>The fair falls during the period Milan is celebrating its patron Saint Ambrose. Giving a short window of three or four days to enjoy the festivities usually starting on December 7th.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Milan being known for its rainy winters, the best way to warm up is with <em>vin br\u00fbl\u00e9<\/em> (mulled wine) or rich hot chocolate. <strong>You\u2019ll find Lombardy grown olives and creamy cheese like<em> taleggio<\/em><\/strong>. Those with a sweet tooth will love homemade breads and sweets such as Sicilian <em>cannoli<\/em> bigger than your hand or <strong>Milanese panettone, a sweet bread stuffed with citrus and raisins<\/strong>. There is also the t<em>orrone<\/em>, a nut-filled nougat also coming from the Lombardy region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>One can\u2019t go to an Italian Christmas market or fair without tasting <em>panforte<\/em><\/strong>, a chewy fruitcake usually consisting of honey, almonds, spices, and candied orange. It\u2019ll be the best fruitcake one has ever tasted. According to my Milanese pals (and my own experience), if stored properly, <em>panforte<\/em> lasts up to six months. Making it the perfect treat to share with family, friends, and coworkers back home. Nothing says happy holidays like Italian baked goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>\u201cOh Bej! Oh Bej!\u201d Milan Traditional Fair<\/strong><br>Location: Piazza Castello<br>Dates: November 24th, 2019 &#8211; January 12th, 2020<br>Hours: 10:00-24:00<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vienna_Austria\"><\/span>Vienna, Austria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Wandering Helene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"vienna christmas market\" class=\"wp-image-3685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-370x278.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-20x15.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-185x139.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-1110x833.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-1600x1200.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/vienna-austria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vienna<\/a> has some impressive Christmas markets. The sensory overload when I walked into the main market at Rathausplatz felt like Christmas had vomited everywhere, but in a good way hah. There were endless stalls with every beautiful ornament or decoration you could dream of, light displays on every corner, and <strong>smells of freshly prepared food weaving between the crowd<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will admit that Vienna isn&#8217;t the foodie paradise of other Christmas markets mentioned in this article but if you find yourself here do indulge in the local holiday cuisine. <strong>First, grab a cup of <em>gl\u00fchwein<\/em> (mulled wine) or <em>punsch<\/em> and explore the market<\/strong>. Typical snacks you will find are roasted chestnuts (a personal favorite), gingerbread cookies, donuts, candy apples, various nuts, and more sweets than you can ever eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-18-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"christmas market food\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/th><th><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/vienna-11-1440x1080.jpg\" alt=\"christmas market food\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"><\/th><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you are done grazing and ready for a plate of food that will surely put you in a food coma I recommend trying either of those pictured above. On the left is called <strong><em>tafelspitz<\/em> <\/strong>which is a plate full of roasted meats, fresh shredded horseradish and apples, and potatoes. On the right, is <strong><em>sp\u00e4tzle<\/em>,<\/strong> I like to describe it as Austrian mac and cheese, but trust me it is much better than the boxed stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Viennese Dream Christmas Market<\/strong><br>Location: in front of City Hall (Rathausplatz)<br>Dates: November 15th &#8211; December 26th (2019)<br>Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10:00-21:30 \/ Friday + Saturday 10:00-22:00<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"London_Cambridge_England\"><\/span>London &amp; Cambridge, England<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Alice of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventuresofalice.com\/european-winter-packing-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Adventures of Alice<\/a><br>Follow her on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/in__wanderland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-1440x810.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market england\" class=\"wp-image-3725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-1440x810.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-370x208.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-20x11.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-185x104.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-740x416.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-1110x624.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-1600x900.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food-85x48.jpg 85w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-market-food.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are SO many wonderful Christmas Markets in England it\u2019s hard to know where to start! However, my top picks would be London because, well, you can\u2019t not go to London at Christmas and Cambridge because of the architecture and community feel to their Christmas events. Each of these places has a bit of a different feel when it comes to food but I can promise you won\u2019t be disappointed by either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Camden Market is a great place to eat in London all year round<\/strong> but they bring out all the stops for Christmas with their North Pole theme and famous street food stalls. You can pretty much satisfy any craving as their range of both English and international dishes is incredible. Indulge yourself on falafel flatbreads, sushi, Asian noodles, halloumi fries, handmade pizza, jerk chicken, meter-long hot-dogs, BBQ grills, katsu curry burgers and loads more! <strong>My personal favourite has got to be their Yorkshire pudding burrito; such a wonderful twist on the classic English dish \u2013 and super delicious too!<\/strong> Then, if you\u2019re a bit of a sweet-tooth how does fresh cinnamon doughnuts, churros with dipping sauce, Dutch pancakes, handmade fudge, thick hot chocolate with mini marshmallows, and edible cookie dough sound?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-1440x959.jpg\" alt=\"camden food market\" class=\"wp-image-3726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-1440x959.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-185x123.jpg 185w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-740x493.jpg 740w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-1110x739.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-1600x1065.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market-72x48.jpg 72w, https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/camden-food-market.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The next best market for fab food in London is the Christmas Carnival at Alexandra Palace<\/strong>. Meet Santa, ride the fairground wheel and watch Elf on the big screen \u2013 which is one of the best Christmas films of all time! But of course, the star of the show is their infamous <strong>StrEATlife festival<\/strong>. With the collection of established food trucks and breweries, you can sample some of the most incredible food. Burgers including pulled pork and smoked cheese or halloumi and guacamole, mouth-watering smoked meat sandwiches, a selection of delicious soups and stews from all over the world and waffles to die for! What\u2019s not to love!?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In comparison, Cambridge is a different scene when it comes to Christmas market food. Instead of cuisines from around the world, they focus more on European specialties which go down an absolute treat. The North Pole at Parker\u2019s Piece is one of the best Christmas events in Cambridge with a pop-up ice rink, fairground, and fabulous foodies&#8217; market. Their Alpine Cabin Bar serves wonderful winter warmers like mulled wines and ciders, Belgium hot chocolate and festive Christmas cocktails. Plus, <strong>be sure to pop over to their Authentic German Swing Grill for some traditional bratwurst and chocolate-covered crepes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Christmas in Cambridge<\/strong><br>Location: Cambridge City Hall, 50 Dickson Street<br>Dates: November 29th &#8211; December 31st (2019)<br>Hours: hours vary. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.ca\/en\/parks-recreation-culture\/cambridge-christmas-market.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Read more<\/a>.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; padding: 1.0em; max-width: 45.0em; margin: 1.0em 0; border: solid 1.0px #cccccc;\"><strong>Camden (London) Christmas Market<\/strong><br>Location: Camden Lock Place, Camden Town (London)<br>Dates: December 14th, 2019 &#8211; January 1st, 2020<br>Hours: 10:00-18:00 every day<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Save this article for later!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pin this article to save for later or share with friends.<br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/best-xmas-markets-for-food.png\" alt=\"Bloggers and travelers from around the world shared their favorite European Christmas Markets foods! Try local delicacies, seasonal cusiines, and sugary sweets in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Croatia, and Hungary. See the best markets to visit for a hearty meal or a cup of mulled wine. There is no shortage of choices that will leave you hungry and booking your next trip. #food #christmasmarkets #wintertravel #holidayfood #christmasfood #germanchristmasmarkets #europe\" width=\"200\" height=\"400\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"pinit\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/foodie-christmas-market.jpg\" alt=\"Bloggers and travelers from around the world shared their favorite European Christmas Markets foods! Try local delicacies, seasonal cusiines, and sugary sweets in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Croatia, and Hungary. See the best markets to visit for a hearty meal or a cup of mulled wine. There is no shortage of choices that will leave you hungry and booking your next trip. #food #christmasmarkets #wintertravel #holidayfood #christmasfood #germanchristmasmarkets #europe\" width=\"200\" height=\"400\"> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/christmas-markets-food.png\" alt=\"Bloggers and travelers from around the world shared their favorite European Christmas Markets foods! Try local delicacies, seasonal cusiines, and sugary sweets in Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, Croatia, and Hungary. See the best markets to visit for a hearty meal or a cup of mulled wine. There is no shortage of choices that will leave you hungry and booking your next trip. #food #christmasmarkets #wintertravel #holidayfood #christmasfood #germanchristmasmarkets #europe\" width=\"200\" height=\"400\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Christmas_market_food_do_you_want_to_try_first\"><\/span>Which Christmas market food do you want to try first?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This article made me hungry and excited for the Christmas market season. It also reminded me that I never went to a German Christmas market and I think I&#8217;d love to squeeze in a visit this year. Now only to decide which one! Let me know in the comments which markets you are planning to visit this year and what is your favorite thing to eat there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you as always for taking the time to read this post and don&#8217;t forget to follow me on <a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/wanderinghelene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/wanderinghelene\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a> for daily updates!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The season of European Christmas markets is around the corner and my favorite part of the markets is the food, but also the warm alcoholic beverages are not bad. I asked some of my travel blogger friends to share their favorite Christmas market food. I received a lot of responses ranging from cities like Berlin &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/best-european-christmas-markets-for-food\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Best European Christmas Markets for Foodies<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,56,100,14,174,52,46,91],"tags":[145,113],"class_list":["post-3658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel","category-austria","category-croatia","category-england","category-germany","category-hungary","category-italy","category-poland","tag-shop-local","tag-weekend-getaway"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3658"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3658\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wanderinghelene.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}