Originally Posted by
langleybaston
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?
Sorry, slight drift, but have spent a few years in Berlin during the run up to Christmas. The markets in Berlin are wonderful. The Käthe Wohlfahrt stand especially so.