Wiesbaden Holiday Market
December 16th, 2020
Happy holidays! After yesterday’s quick stop in Luxembourg, tonight we’re visiting the holiday market in Wiesbaden, Germany. I hope you’re hungry because you can choose your dinner from the amazing wheel of brats and sausages!
Tomorrow… Paris or Strasbourg? Your pick! Leave a comment and let me know.
Until then,
Kelly
Repost of the Day: Adding a bit of light to the darkness as we get through the pandemic together. This series features travel photos from my archives, shared with you while staying close to home.
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We found ourselves in Wiesbaden unexpectedly when we decided to (while riding the train to Heidelberg) change direction and go to a city neither of us had been to before. This is one of the best benefits of not booking ahead – you can make it up as you go and see places you never expect to.
We checked into Hotel Nassauer Hof and then walked to Wiesbaden’s Market Square where stalls of holiday crafts and food were tucked around the perimeter. The Evangelical Market Church is not old by European standards, but is stunning nonetheless as the backdrop of this holiday market. Flowers of light top the market stalls, selling the widest array of items of any of the markets we’ve been to – hats, toys, candles and home décor in addition to ornaments and treats. It was here in Wiesbaden that we saw the one and only suspended, rotating wheel of grilled brats and sausages – quite unlike anything we’ve seen before and very convenient for the chefs!
Cheers to the holidays!
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The days are so short at this time of year, it’s good to have a little extra with the Christmas market lights. As for the direction to follow next, I would suggest following the geographical logic, Strasbourg then Paris. At that point I would have something more personal to share 😉 But you’re the one driving the magic carpet.
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Long story, but we’ve moved on to Paris! As you’ll see, I messed up the geographical loop from the start (because we’re ending in Nuremberg) but luckily the magic carpet can handle the sharp turns of the course we’re on. Looking forward to your thoughts on Paris. And yes, a little extra light is very nice — this year especially.
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🙂 I like the surprise of this unforeseen journey, there is definitely something magical about it.
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Paris, please, Kelly 🙂 🙂
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Just for you, Jo!! We’re in Paris now! 🙂
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I love the brilliance of these markets in cold, dark climes; I’ve only been to a few, but they (and maybe the mulled wine) warmed my soul on a winter’s day! Just seeing the pics makes me long for the chance to get back out into the world …
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I so agree with you! The whole experience of these markets, paired with the charm of being in Europe… there’s just nothing like it. Can’t wait to go back!
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Oh, my. Now I want to go there as well. And not just for the sausages. The lights are amazing, and that “Old World” feeling is everywhere. Happy holidays!
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