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Home » Uncategorized » The Top Ten Edible Reasons to go to the Christmas Markets in Germany

The Top Ten Edible Reasons to go to the Christmas Markets in Germany

April 21st, 2014 | 32 Comments

Top Ten Edible Reasons to go to the Christmas Markets in Germany: these should have you booking flights within the hour!
Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

Last December, I took an unexpected trip to Cologne, Germany, one of the many places in Europe which hold Christmas Markets. Let’s just say that it was difficult for me to contain myself once I set eyes upon the beautiful, magical scene of red stalls and twinkling lights below the cathedral. I could only imagine all the treasures which awaited my discovery! Mostly I was thinking about food. ?

German Bratwurst over coals Christmas markets Cologne, Germany

Here are the top ten foods I enjoyed immensely at the German Christmas markets, in no particular order. I strongly recommend visiting Germany in December, whether it’s this year or sometime in the future.

The Top Ten Edible Reasons to go to the Christmas Markets in Germany

1. Bratwurst.

bratwurst at Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

Yes, you can get bratwurst in Germany all the time, but not cooked outside on grills over hot coals.

2. Mushrooms with garlic sauce.

Mushrooms with garlic sauce at the Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

Can I just tell you that this is simply “awesomeness in a bowl”? My version of this recipe.

3. Market plates.

Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

When you’re at the markets, there’s no need to step foot inside a restaurant if you don’t want to.

4. Raclette.

raclette at Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

No words. Just tears of joy.

5. Baked potatoes with herb butter.

baked potato Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

This was my dinner one evening and I was in potato heaven.

6. Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce)

apple strudel apfel strudel Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

Warm and wonderful; you absolutely cannot go to Germany and not have apfelstrudel!

7. Baumkuchen (Tree Cake)

baumkuchen Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

The most intriguing way of making a cake that I have ever seen. And it tastes fantastic, to boot!

8. Waffles

Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

One of the things I loved most was not having to ask if they use real cream. OMG, yes!

9.  Hot Chocolate

hot chocolate Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

So, technically “potable” and not “edible”, but how could I leave this out?

We’re talking real chocolate, People, and real cream–again!

10.  Stollen

stollen at the Christmas Markets in Germany

Last, but certainly not least, I present to you a perfect specimen of Stollen.

There are many more market foods which you may fall in love with which are not on my list, as I was not able to try everything I wanted to try, but the German Christmas markets are definitely a food lover’s paradise, and I plan to return, over and over again.

Cologne Koln Cathedral Christmas Market in Cologne Germany

Some more food photos, for those of you who can’t get enough…

Christmas Markets in Germany
Smoked Salmon

Don’t know how this compares to Scottish Smoked Salmon, but it looked great!

Christmas Markets in Germany
Open faced sandwiches

I could have eaten half of these myself.

Christmas Markets in Germany
Potato pancakes (fritters) which are served with applesauce.

These seemed to be the “hottest” item going, at the market (no pun intended) as the lines for these were the longest and everyone appeared to be eating them more than anything else. However, I didn’t find them very appealing as they were too greasy for me (trust me I have no problem with most fried food), but I also found the combination with applesauce not to be to my liking, but that’s what is so wonderful about experiencing other cultures and their food–it’s all different or else we’d all be eating the exact same thing!

Christmas Markets in Germany
A steamed sort of pudding/dessert.
Christmas Markets in Germany
Deep fried fish! Now I’m kicking myself for not trying this, but there was only so much I could eat!

As you can see, there’s something for everyone at the Christmas markets in Germany, and as this kind stranger let me know–it’s all good!

Christmas Markets in Germany Cologne

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A Scottish Italian cook living in Los Angeles, Christina is usually cooking, baking or (cr)eating something scrumptious. When she isn't in the kitchen, she loves to travel, near and far, as long as good food is involved. Christina is on a mission to save authentic Italian dishes from extinction, and is constantly promoting Scottish (and British) food as some of the best cuisine the world has to offer—one steak pie and sticky toffee pudding at a time.



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