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Post by franklin66 on Nov 14, 2019 14:08:10 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous.
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Post by foster on Nov 14, 2019 14:09:54 GMT
Aachen deffo, and possibly Maastricht
Edit: Aachen is better than Frankfurt
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Post by bathstoke on Nov 14, 2019 14:35:05 GMT
Bath, Birmingham, Bournemouth... All the B’s & nearer...
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Post by foster on Nov 14, 2019 14:39:02 GMT
Bath, Birmingham, Bournemouth... All the B’s & nearer... Unless you mean Bathengladbach, Birminghamfurt and Bournmouthburg, then I Think you missed the point of the OP mate.
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Post by franklin66 on Nov 14, 2019 14:56:23 GMT
I have to say Aachen is on my list as is Prague, Berlin. I thoroughly enjoyed Cologne pre season so looking forward to the Christmas visit. Flying to Cologne then bus to Frankfurt for Gluhwein and Apple wine 🤤
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Post by thevoid on Nov 14, 2019 15:06:12 GMT
Enjoy
Let's hope there are no people with 'mental issues' who lose control of any vans this year.
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Post by Northy on Nov 14, 2019 15:47:42 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous. Northern Ireland are playing in Frankfurt on Tuesday if you are there, I'm over in Belfast atm, there's starts on Saturday but I'm flying back on Saturday evening. Antwerp ? One of my neighbours works over there a lot and raves about it fullsuitcase.com/antwerp-christmas-market/
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Post by yeokel on Nov 14, 2019 15:48:25 GMT
Glastonbury has quite a nice one. It's not quite as big as some of those German ones and is generally only on for a day, but it's worth half an hour of anybody's time if you're in the area. Glastonbury linkIts self-penned description of "The Glastonbury Frost Fayre is An Extravaganza of Seasonal Magnificence" might be guilty of overstating its effect a little bit, but I'll put that down to the wacky baccy scent in the air.
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Post by harryburrows on Nov 14, 2019 16:55:22 GMT
Waddesden manor bucks put on a nice Xmas market
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Post by elystokie on Nov 14, 2019 16:55:43 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous. Slovakia was good mate, went to Kosice a few years back around Xmas, very picturesque, snow probably helped went to Bratislava when there wasn't a Xmas market on and really liked the place, only an hour or so from Vienna on the train as well. I'm assuming Bratislava has one, looked the sort of place that would.
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Post by potterinleeds on Nov 14, 2019 16:57:59 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous. In Frankfurt, assuming that you are getting off the U-bahn at Hauptwache where the Christmas market starts, and then working your way down towards the Romerberg (main town square), it might be worth a diversion to the Kleinmarkthalle (just off the main drag). In the spring / summer, there is a good covered balcony at the back of the market serving wine and beer - can't remember if it was open at Christmas last year, but worth a look if it is, as drinks are more reasonably priced than in bars round the main square and better quality wine. Of those, the Binding Brauerei pub on the corner where you come into the Romerberg is probably the cheapest, but gets madly crowded as is small inside. Adjacent to the Romberberg, the 'New Old Town' in Frankfurt is worth a visit, opened in 2017, basically reconstructing about 30 old houses / shops / pubs that were destroyed in the war. The main Christmas market hadn't spilled over into there last year, but it might do this year. If you can get onto the balcony of St Nicholas Church overlooking the Romerberg when the market is on, that is worth doing too, especially at night - it's a bit hit and miss when they allow access though: www.walk-frankfurt.com/blog/frankfurt-christmas-market-events-by-date I drink a lot of Apfelwein when there in the summer, but in winter I really enjoy the gluhwein with kirsch or rum. If you are in Frankfurt for a few days, Mainz is easy to reach on the train / S-bahn, and although smaller than Frankfurt, the Christmas market there is spread out across several different squares in the town centre. A few years ago, if you carried on past the cathedral, there was a huge open air bar area, basically set up like an Old West circled wagon train with a big fire pit in the middle. The drinks were the cheapest I have ever come across at any German Christmas market and a really good variety. Wiesbaden also close to Frankfurt, and Christmas market there is a bit more upmarket (think Harrogate). Away from Hesse, Dresden Christmas market is worth a look, Nuremberg has a picture book setting especially if it is snowing (but gets very crowded). Hamburg's market is spread out over about three different locations around the city, including a massive funfair at the Heiligengeistfeld.
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Post by yeokel on Nov 14, 2019 17:06:55 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous. In Frankfurt, assuming that you are getting off the U-bahn at Hauptwache where the Christmas market starts, and then working your way down towards the Romerberg (main town square), it might be worth a diversion to the Kleinmarkthalle (just off the main drag). In the spring / summer, there is a good covered balcony at the back of the market serving wine and beer - can't remember if it was open at Christmas last year, but worth a look if it is, as drinks are cheaper than in bars round the main square. Of those, the Binding Brauerei pub on the corner where you come into the Romerberg is probably the cheapest, but gets madly crowded as is small inside. Adjacent to the Romberberg, the 'New Old Town' in Frankfurt is worth a visit, opened in 2017, basically reconstructing about 30 old houses / shops / pubs that were destroyed in the war. The main Christmas market hadn't spilled over into there last year, but it might do this year. If you can get onto the balcony of St Nicholas Church overlooking the Romerberg when the market is on, that is worth doing too, especially at night - it's a bit hit and miss when they allow access though: www.walk-frankfurt.com/blog/frankfurt-christmas-market-events-by-date If you are in Frankfurt for a few days, Mainz is easy to reach on the train / S-bahn, and although smaller than Frankfurt, the Christmas market there is spread out across several different squares in the town centre. A few years ago, if you carried on past the cathedral, there was a huge open air bar area, basically set up like an Old West circled wagon train with a big fire pit in the middle. The drinks were the cheapest I have ever come across at any German Christmas market and a really good variety. Wiesbaden also close to Frankfurt, and Christmas market there is a bit more upmarket (think Harrogate). Away from Hesse, Dresden Christmas market is worth a look, Nuremberg has a picture book setting especially if it is snowing (but gets very crowded). Hamburg's market is spread out over about three different locations around the city, including a massive funfair at the Heiligengeistfeld. Another vote for Nuremberg. I’ve not been there for a Christmas market (I was there for a football match) but it is an exceptionally pretty place. And with all the Nazi history stuff that is open to the public it is a place which provokes some deeply felt emotions. It is well worth a visit.
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Post by franklin66 on Nov 14, 2019 17:34:45 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous. In Frankfurt, assuming that you are getting off the U-bahn at Hauptwache where the Christmas market starts, and then working your way down towards the Romerberg (main town square), it might be worth a diversion to the Kleinmarkthalle (just off the main drag). In the spring / summer, there is a good covered balcony at the back of the market serving wine and beer - can't remember if it was open at Christmas last year, but worth a look if it is, as drinks are more reasonably priced than in bars round the main square and better quality wine. Of those, the Binding Brauerei pub on the corner where you come into the Romerberg is probably the cheapest, but gets madly crowded as is small inside. Adjacent to the Romberberg, the 'New Old Town' in Frankfurt is worth a visit, opened in 2017, basically reconstructing about 30 old houses / shops / pubs that were destroyed in the war. The main Christmas market hadn't spilled over into there last year, but it might do this year. If you can get onto the balcony of St Nicholas Church overlooking the Romerberg when the market is on, that is worth doing too, especially at night - it's a bit hit and miss when they allow access though:  www.walk-frankfurt.com/blog/frankfurt-christmas-market-events-by-date I drink a lot of Apfelwein when there in the summer, but in winter I really enjoy the gluhwein with kirsch or rum. If you are in Frankfurt for a few days, Mainz is easy to reach on the train / S-bahn, and although smaller than Frankfurt, the Christmas market there is spread out across several different squares in the town centre. A few years ago, if you carried on past the cathedral, there was a huge open air bar area, basically set up like an Old West circled wagon train with a big fire pit in the middle. The drinks were the cheapest I have ever come across at any German Christmas market and a really good variety. Wiesbaden also close to Frankfurt, and Christmas market there is a bit more upmarket (think Harrogate).  Away from Hesse, Dresden Christmas market is worth a look, Nuremberg has a picture book setting especially if it is snowing (but gets very crowded). Hamburg's market is spread out over about three different locations around the city, including a massive funfair at the Heiligengeistfeld.   I'm staying with my lads inlaws in Buchschlag he lives in Frankfurt. I catch the train s-bahn from there into town to Konstablerwache I've drunk many a glass in Romerberg by the town hall, the Christmas tree last year was amazing. It's a fabulous place to visit. I cant remember the name but there was a small open air market on the top of a multistory carpark and it was fantastic. last year it was rammed when we visited but worth it.
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Post by franklin66 on Nov 14, 2019 17:39:27 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous. Northern Ireland are playing in Frankfurt on Tuesday if you are there, I'm over in Belfast atm, there's starts on Saturday but I'm flying back on Saturday evening. Antwerp ? One of my neighbours works over there a lot and raves about it fullsuitcase.com/antwerp-christmas-market/Not there mate over from the 2nd December for a week.
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Post by musik on Nov 14, 2019 18:05:51 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Lübeck. 350 years of tradition. Remember it from when I was a kid.
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Post by thequietman on Nov 15, 2019 12:35:20 GMT
Heidelberg's an easy train ride from Frankfurt. Only ever been in summer but I've heard good things about their Xmas market
If you go, "treat" yourself to the strongest beer in the world.
It's like drinking a diesel / white spirit cocktail but hey, it does the job.
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Post by bathstoke on Nov 15, 2019 13:46:44 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Lübeck. 350 years of tradition. Remember it from when I was a kid. Was that before WWII Musik...
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Post by musik on Nov 15, 2019 14:10:38 GMT
Lübeck. 350 years of tradition. Remember it from when I was a kid. Was that before WWII Musik... Not even close.
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Post by Northy on Nov 15, 2019 14:13:17 GMT
Was that before WWII Musik... Not even close. WW1 then
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Post by musik on Nov 15, 2019 14:31:14 GMT
WW1 then Actually, I'm beyond time. I was, I am and will always be. Only in different appearances. We all are.
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Nov 15, 2019 16:42:08 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Cheaper than travelling inside the UK to visit Cologne 🤔 which is ridiculous. In Frankfurt, assuming that you are getting off the U-bahn at Hauptwache where the Christmas market starts, and then working your way down towards the Romerberg (main town square), it might be worth a diversion to the Kleinmarkthalle (just off the main drag). In the spring / summer, there is a good covered balcony at the back of the market serving wine and beer - can't remember if it was open at Christmas last year, but worth a look if it is, as drinks are more reasonably priced than in bars round the main square and better quality wine. Of those, the Binding Brauerei pub on the corner where you come into the Romerberg is probably the cheapest, but gets madly crowded as is small inside. Do you mean the Binding Schirn pub? Went to Frankfurt for the markets a couple of years ago and wasn't massively impressed overall but that pub was the highlight of the trip!
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Post by franklin66 on Nov 15, 2019 17:38:48 GMT
In Frankfurt, assuming that you are getting off the U-bahn at Hauptwache where the Christmas market starts, and then working your way down towards the Romerberg (main town square), it might be worth a diversion to the Kleinmarkthalle (just off the main drag). In the spring / summer, there is a good covered balcony at the back of the market serving wine and beer - can't remember if it was open at Christmas last year, but worth a look if it is, as drinks are more reasonably priced than in bars round the main square and better quality wine. Of those, the Binding Brauerei pub on the corner where you come into the Romerberg is probably the cheapest, but gets madly crowded as is small inside. Do you mean the Binding Schirn pub? Went to Frankfurt for the markets a couple of years ago and wasn't massively impressed overall but that pub was the highlight of the trip! My absolute favourite for a drink www.eschenheimer.de/Just not brilliant for the loo which is at the top of the tower lol.
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Post by potterinleeds on Nov 15, 2019 18:36:30 GMT
In Frankfurt, assuming that you are getting off the U-bahn at Hauptwache where the Christmas market starts, and then working your way down towards the Romerberg (main town square), it might be worth a diversion to the Kleinmarkthalle (just off the main drag). In the spring / summer, there is a good covered balcony at the back of the market serving wine and beer - can't remember if it was open at Christmas last year, but worth a look if it is, as drinks are more reasonably priced than in bars round the main square and better quality wine. Of those, the Binding Brauerei pub on the corner where you come into the Romerberg is probably the cheapest, but gets madly crowded as is small inside. Do you mean the Binding Schirn pub? Went to Frankfurt for the markets a couple of years ago and wasn't massively impressed overall but that pub was the highlight of the trip! Yes, my bad, that's the one. I married a local so I go to Frankfurt fairly regularly for family reasons. I like that pub summer / winter, and as posted above, the balcony bar at the back of the Kleinmarkthalle is also good in the summer. My favourite summer place to drink is the Drosselbart, just off Weißerstein station - great apfelwein and good food also, all at open air tables beneath a couple of huge horse chestnut trees, but unfortunately currently threatened with re-development . I know what you mean about Frankfurt. I've been so often that I've grown to love it, and I like the countryside round and about (my mother in law lives out on the very northern edge of the city), but the city centre can seem a bit bland in places; like a lot of German city centres, there isn't much genuine original architecture left, for obvious reasons. To be honest, one day at the Christmas market there is enough for me now as it gets so busy - I like going to some of the smaller towns round and about, bit less hectic.
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Post by potterinleeds on Nov 15, 2019 18:46:36 GMT
Do you mean the Binding Schirn pub? Went to Frankfurt for the markets a couple of years ago and wasn't massively impressed overall but that pub was the highlight of the trip! My absolute favourite for a drink www.eschenheimer.de/Just not brilliant for the loo which is at the top of the tower lol. I went in there for a meal about 25 years ago, but not been back since - the interior looks pretty jazzed up now compared to what it was. There are some good places now to get buffet-style breakfasts / brunch in the Nordend area and around the Bethmann park - went here, would say it was worth a visit: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187337-d7779401-Reviews-Glauburg_Cafe-Frankfurt_Hesse.html EDIT: Forgot about this - Although not strictly a Christmas market, went to this a few years ago in Tübingen early December and was very good. www.chocolart.de/english-info/Tübingen is worth a visit any time of the year - well-preserved walled medieval town, lots of narrow streets, market squares, big church and castle, all on top of a hill and virtually no cars in the old town. I had a week there in a flat on the 4th floor of an old timber-framed house, and loved it. Also Ulm nearby - Christmas market is ok and you can work off calories by climbing up the world's tallest spire on the cathedral - not like this fella though - 2 mins onwards makes my head spin.
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Post by LL Cool Dave on Nov 15, 2019 20:37:57 GMT
Do you mean the Binding Schirn pub? Went to Frankfurt for the markets a couple of years ago and wasn't massively impressed overall but that pub was the highlight of the trip! Yes, my bad, that's the one. I married a local so I go to Frankfurt fairly regularly for family reasons. I like that pub summer / winter, and as posted above, the balcony bar at the back of the Kleinmarkthalle is also good in the summer. My favourite summer place to drink is the Drosselbart, just off Weißerstein station - great apfelwein and good food also, all at open air tables beneath a couple of huge horse chestnut trees, but unfortunately currently threatened with re-development . I know what you mean about Frankfurt. I've been so often that I've grown to love it, and I like the countryside round and about (my mother in law lives out on the very northern edge of the city), but the city centre can seem a bit bland in places; like a lot of German city centres, there isn't much genuine original architecture left, for obvious reasons. To be honest, one day at the Christmas market there is enough for me now as it gets so busy - I like going to some of the smaller towns round and about, bit less hectic. I'd probably go back if the flights were cheap enough and now I know a bit more about it, the first night we were there was a bit of a misnomer as we were looking for ages for a decent place for a drink, which seemed a bit more of a task than it should have been. I'd probably spend a bit of time in Mainz or Wiesbaden if we were to go again.
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Post by franklin66 on Nov 15, 2019 20:55:54 GMT
My absolute favourite for a drink www.eschenheimer.de/Just not brilliant for the loo which is at the top of the tower lol. I went in there for a meal about 25 years ago, but not been back since - the interior looks pretty jazzed up now compared to what it was. There are some good places now to get buffet-style breakfasts / brunch in the Nordend area and around the Bethmann park - went here, would say it was worth a visit: www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187337-d7779401-Reviews-Glauburg_Cafe-Frankfurt_Hesse.html EDIT: Forgot about this - Although not strictly a Christmas market, went to this a few years ago in Tübingen early December and was very good. www.chocolart.de/english-info/Tübingen is worth a visit any time of the year - well-preserved walled medieval town, lots of narrow streets, market squares, big church and castle, all on top of a hill and virtually no cars in the old town. I had a week there in a flat on the 4th floor of an old timber-framed house, and loved it. Also Ulm nearby - Christmas market is ok and you can work off calories by climbing up the world's tallest spire on the cathedral - not like this fella though - 2 mins onwards makes my head spin.  My lad is with a local girl out there and to be fair the more I go the more I love it, flights are £120 or more compared with £30 a few months ago Ryanair seem to not fly there much if at all now. I find it easy to fly to Cologne for £30 or so and take the bus or train to Frankfurt. Hes been there a couple of years and we try to go once a month I genuinely miss it when we're not out there. Your right though you need to get out of the city for the best sights.
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Post by marylandstoke on Nov 17, 2019 9:14:18 GMT
Off to Cologne then Frankfurt for the Christmas markets anyone recommend any others worth a visit. Lübeck. 350 years of tradition. Remember it from when I was a kid. You were a kid 350 years ago? Blimey.
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Post by maxplonk on Nov 21, 2019 13:02:19 GMT
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Post by franklin66 on Nov 21, 2019 13:06:23 GMT
So one trader was told by one person and that's a story. Stick to the many political threads this is about markets.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2019 21:27:14 GMT
I vaguely remember Salzburg Christmas market being rather enjoyable some years ago. Lots of free samples of various alcoholic drinks and an abundance of food readily available.
The other people in our party seem to remember a great deal more than I about the whole trip. The other people in our party failed to sample as many drinks as me though 😉
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