Comments on: 7 Tips for Winning German Christmas Markets with Kids!

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 06:49:58 +0000

In reply to Rachel Heller. Rachel, Very good point! Thanks.

By: Rachel Heller

Rachel Heller — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 15:37:50 +0000

I’d add that if you’re going with kids, go earlier rather than later. In the daylight the crowds are somewhat less. You could stay long enough to see the lights on all the stalls as it gets dark, but then leave before people get too drunk and obnoxious on all that gluwein!

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 12:30:02 +0000

In reply to budget jan. Jan, They are fun! I, of course, really only go for the food. Fest food is always so yummy.

By: budget jan

budget jan — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 11:21:09 +0000

I’ve only ever attended markets with my kids in Australia. My daughter always looked out for art pieces and my son went for adventure games and toys. I’d like to visit a cold weather Christmas market myself in Germany one day.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:13:55 +0000

In reply to shere. Shere, What a great story! I do agree the markets can get really crowded, and you're right. In those cases a carrier would be much better.

By: shere

shere — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:15:21 +0000

we just were in the Xmas Market of Dusseldorf with our just 2 year old son last weekend. He loved it!! He was so sweet that he even got a present from one of the sellers. He only talks words and he kept pointing and saying the name of the wooden animals that were sold in a shop, I was about to buy him one when the seller gave him one, it was one with not so good paint but he really loved it!!

As for tips, we prefer to take a baby carrier than the stroller. The markets are so crowded that you cannot really walk comfortably with the stroller.

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Mon, 30 Nov 2015 04:24:58 +0000

In reply to Kristin Henning. Kris, You are such a quick learner!

By: Kristin Henning

Kristin Henning — Sat, 28 Nov 2015 22:10:07 +0000

Hmmmm. I think I need to run an errand. Yes, that’s it. I need, uh, something from the store. That store that’s right next to the mulled wine….

By: Corinne Vail

Corinne Vail — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 16:46:56 +0000

In reply to Krista. Krista, Will you be heading to any Christmas markets this year?

By: Krista

Krista — Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:25:22 +0000

Such good tips. :-) I remember attending Christmas markets in Belgium in the middle of a blizzard! It was thoroughly enjoyable because we were prepared, dressed warmly, and dashed into nearby restaurants for coffee or hot chocolate when it got too cold. :-)