Nuremberg

Over Thanksgiving weekend we went to the famous Christmas market in Nuremberg. Opening night was Friday and the Christmas angel makes her appearance to kick off the season. It was very crowded and we didn't get the best view, but a neat experience. The markets at night are very pretty and COLD! They have plenty of mugs of Gluhwein (hot mulled wine) to keep you warm.

Nuremberg sausages are the local dish. They are about the size of you finger and they eat them in 3's on a bun. The story is they were made that size to pass through small openings for the prisoners. So far they are my favorite brats here in Germany. Besides Gluhwein the market is also known for its plum people ( I'll have to post a picture of the one we bought later) and ginger bread cookies/bread ( Lebkuchen)

Saturday we walked through the market, went to the castle, and also went to the kids Christmas market. They had 3 little rides, kid friendly booths and lots of decorations. Both the kids really enjoyed it....so did we.

We had a great weekend, and will be visiting another big Christmas market next year!
Here is the website to the market http://www.christkindlesmarkt.de/english/index.php?navi=1&rid=2



Christmas Angel
Market at night



Around the city center and castle














Gluhwein stand one of many!






Children's market






Lebkuchen cookie stand


Plum peoplePretzel stand
Nuremberg sausages with warm potato salad, kraut, and beer....yummy!







Kids really wanted a waffle on a stick