Traveling to Dresden in December is one of the coldest days of the year. As one steps off the train, the change in temperature can be palpable but Dresden is well worth visiting even in the bitter cold! The city is best-known for its Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market), which is a month-long festival at which many craftspeople from all over Germany sell their wares. Christmas markets are common throughout Germany, but the one in Dresden is the oldest and the largest. Traditional German Christmas delicacies like Stollen (fruitcake) are eaten and a gigantic fairy tale playground is erected, complete with automated fairy tale characters who recite lines from their stories.
The market has occurred annually for over 700 years, and I am told, improves each year. A good way to experience the full effect of the market is to bring a friend and some shopping bags, and just let your senses guide you until you sense its time to stop for some Glhwein (mulled wine). The market is a great way for visitors to get a taste for traditional German handicrafts and foods, both literally and figuratively. The market is also huge, so there is literally something for everyone. Another sight to...
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