Over the weekend we visited two christmas markets. The world famous Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt and the other one right in the middle of the forest. While I choose to rant about the world famous christmas market in another post, for now I shall share pictures of the market which is very close to our heart. The Spessart Waldweihnact is held every year during the first 2 weekends of the advent season in the middle of the woods, a 25 minute car drive from Lohr. Since there is not enough parking spots at the destination, buses ply from all the neighbouring villages and towns hence making it easy for people to travel.
The charm of this market lies in the bare branches covered with snow coupled with the twinkling lights of the small huts and the illuminated trees.
The entire path is lit up with candles to help you walk through.
We sat in the warmth of this building and warmed ourselves with eintopf suppe, a simple broth made with a mix of veggies and meat (We did have our share of glühwein outside as we walked around).
Fireplaces lit up here and there to provide heat to your hands and feet.
Home made liqueur, you can taste(1.5€ a glass) and then decide to buy a bottle or just be content with the sip you've had.
The market has about 20 to 25 stalls, all selling handmade ornaments.
The children's favourite, making bannock bread over a campfire.
My goodbye shot of the market! Not a good one, but enough for memories!!
If you would like to see more pictures or know information about the same, here's the link to the german website.
