At this time of year thoughts may turn to Christmas markets. We managed a good few, and our consensus was that they are much better at night.
Detmold was magical, and Rheydt. Essen was poor, Aachen [with a Mess coach trip] was good. Koln is over-valued, being spread over too many venues. Then there was Bruggen village, and Gutersloh and a marvellous one in Weimar.
The UK versions seem over commercialised, all food and drink, whereas the German ones "in our day" had a good deal of relevant Christmas artefacts, cribs, candles, decorations, painted wood and china ......... and of course music.
Are there any Market memories to share?