Michelle and I LOVE to travel. We try to take at least 2 trips a year if we can find the time and money to do it. For years we have been trying to take an early December trip to Germany to visit the original Christmas markets they are so known for. Well this year we were able to do it! We flew to Berlin (8 hours) and then hopped on an Intercity train to Frankfurt (5 hours). It took almost 15 hours after all the waiting to get to Frankfurt but we made it.
We used Frankfurt as our home base for three nights. The first evening we arrived we visited the Frankfurt Christmas market. The next day we took a train to Nuremberg who claims to have the largest and most known Christmas Market. It was beautiful but we still liked the big city market of Frankfurt better.
While in Nuremberg, we visited the Nazi Documentation Center Museum. It was a great museum that tries to explain how and why the Socialist party came to power. This was also the site of the largest marches, the ones you have probably seen in movies, etc.. After a full day in Nuremberg, we could hardly keep our eyes open for the 2 hour train ride back to Frankfurt.
The last full day we had in Germany, we made a visit to Cologne. Cologne is home to largest Cathedral in Europe. It was amazing!! Absolutely breathtaking. We took a walking tour thanks to Rick Steves of the inside of the church and then spent some time in the Cologne Christmas Market. After a 1 hour train ride back to Frankfurt, we spent the evening at the Frankfurt Christmas market again.
After lots of Gluhwein, Hot Apple Cider, Schnitzel, Sausages, Sauerkraut, potatoes, and pretzels, we are stuffed and ready to come home. We had lots of fun, here are some pictures.
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