[Video] 20 must-eat foods at German Christmas markets

By Abi Carter

What do you go to German Christmas markets for? Presents? Yes. Glühwein? Obviously. But most of all - it’s got to be about the food

Eating the way around German Christmas markets

From Reibekuchen and Bratwurst to Schmalzkuchen and Kӓsespӓtzle, Christmas markets across Germany are known to boast a glorious array of traditional German dishes and regional specialities. Apart from soaking up the festive atmosphere, a big part of the fun of visiting a Weihnachtsmarkt is sampling all of the tempting treats on offer, both sweet and savoury. 

But with so many different stalls to choose from - and only so many hours in the day - it can be hard to know which dish to choose. Join YouTubers Deana and Phil as they visit multiple different markets and sample a few staple food items. 

Video: YouTube / Deana and Phil

What’s your favourite food to eat at a German Christmas market? Let us know in the comments below!


Abi Carter

Editor in chief at IamExpat Media

Abi studied German and History at the University of Manchester and has since lived in Berlin, Hamburg and Utrecht, working since 2017 as a writer, editor and content marketeer. Although she's happily taken on some German and Dutch quirks, she keeps a stash of Yorkshire Tea on hand, because nowhere does a brew quite like home.Read more

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