Christkindlmarkt experience

Christkindlmarkts, or Christmas Markets, are street markets selling traditional Christmas-related items. Originating in Germany and Austria, they are now all over the world. They are so much fun! The ambiance is great, with music, hot wine and delicious food, beautiful crafts, attractions for the kids.... just a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season. We got to visit the markets in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Munich, and Salzburg on this trip. Here are some pics:

Papa and Ethan enjoying a brezel (pretzel) in Salzburg.

Stacks of homemade gingerbread in Munich.

hand-painted egg ornaments in Salzburg.

Cuckoo clocks and nutcrackers in Munich.