A Guide to the Berlin Christmas Markets. The renowned German Christmas Markets are becoming increasingly popular year after year and many international visitors are making their way to the capital, Berlin, to match the Christmas experience with a unique chance to sightsee around one of Europe’s most interesting capital cities historically.
So if you see yourself munching on gingerbread whilst sipping on your glühwein, here are the best of the Berlin Christmas markets… Gendarmenmarkt Arguably the best Christmas market in Berlin, visitors to Gendarmenmarkt can expect plenty of arts & crafts, German eats and sweet treats. There are also onstage performances and this is undoubtedly a local Berliner’s fave out of all the markets in the city. Getting there: Underground Station “Stadtmitte” Open dates: November 24 – December 31 Admission: 1 Euro Potsdamer Platz Getting there: Underground station Potsdamer Platz or by bus 200, M41, M48, M85 Open dates: November 24 – December 26 Admission: FREE Rotes Rathaus Open dates: November 24 – December 28.
Prague Part 2 - Gal Meets Glam. German Christmas Markets : Rothenburg ob der Tauber — BCKueser. 10 awesome Christmas Markets in Europe. It’s that time of the year: next weekend, four weeks before Christmas Eve, Christmas markets all over Europe literally hit the light switch and open their gates for happy children and thirsty grown-ups.
Here people shop for cheesy Christmas gifts, indulge in over-prized German import products and get tipsy on the sticky sweet hot bevs they call glögg, punsch or glühwein. I love strolling across those markets, mulled cider in one hand, a chocolate-coated apple in the other, but feel that some of them have just become too big. via Weihnachtsmarkt.co.at, Foto Gerhard Fally Coming from Vienna, I have grown up with fantastic Christmas markets at my doorstep and I know many of you dream of visiting Germany or Austria just to see a real traditional Christmas market.
At this point, I have one piece of advice for you: instead of following the crowds to the biggest markets around Europe, focus on the smaller, less popular markets to find the “real” Christmas spirit. 1. Via Seefeld.com 2. 3. 4. Travel Tuesday no.18 // Toledo. Our day trip to Toledo was a perfect way to end off this leg of our journey.
We spent the morning and afternoon walking around this city, which is known for its rich historical heritage (such as the co-existence of Jews, Christians and Muslims). Toledo was formerly Spain's capital, was once home of King Charles V, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is so beautiful and well preserved. No one told you Budapest was this beautiful. With the next city guide announced – Budapest – we couldn’t help but to give you a short introduction to the city that we have previously dubbed one of the most underrated cities in all of Europe.
If you haven’t heard about Budapest before, there’s a good reason those who have visited would like to keep it a secret. So without further introduction, here’s why no one told you Budapest was this beautiful… World of Wanderlust at Fisherman’s Bastion Chain Bridge at Night The Corinthia luxury hotel Spa Culture is highly popular in Budapest – Four Seasons Gresham Palace Spa Hungarian Parliament at night. Affluence Avenue - Toronto's First Luxury Lifestyle Blog - Fashion, Food & Drink, Travel, Arts, Culture, Success. In the recent years, Croatia became a go to destination.
Many have swapped the sandy beaches of St Tropez for the Adriatic sea and if you have a chance to visit, you’ll understand why. Regardless of whether you are visiting Dubrovnik for the first time or the hundredth, the sense of awe never fails to descend when you set eyes on the beauty of the old town. Indeed it’s hard to imagine anyone becoming jaded by the city’s marble streets or failing to be inspired by a walk along the ancient city walls.
Guten Blog Y'all: A Morning Stroll in Amsterdam. Morning!
Care to join me on a morning stroll? While in Amsterdam a few weeks ago, Stuart and I set off early one fine morning to enjoy the peace of the city (and so he could take care of some important dog business - you know sniffing around, stick chewing, that kind of thing). We were staying in the most perfect Airbnb apartment (here), just outside the Jordaan district. The August sky was clear and fresh, the warm sunshine sifting it's way through the trees. As we strolled, bikers whizzed by on their morning commutes and while party goers staggered home. Amsterdam, she sure is a beaut. More than anything, I was most struck by the silence of it all. Complete Guide To Train Travel In EuropeGuide to Budget Backpacking in Europe. Traveling by train is the quintessential method for touring Europe and rightfully so.
It’s romantic. It’s inspiring. Some might say it’s almost magical. And to those of you who don’t live in a country where train travel is prominent, it’s a little mysterious. The rail network is extremely developed and train service is very reliable (unless there are strikes). Advantages of Rail Travel :: Disadvantages of Rail Travel :: How To Buy Train Tickets & Get The Best Price :: How To Use Train Tickets Eurail Passes are a whole different story. Arrive Right in the Center of Town: Unlike airports, European train stations are located right in the middle of town.
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