Festival Archives

Nürnberg Glühwein | Wine Mug Pfand | St. Lorenz Treff

The charm of Christmas markets is such that you lose track of time. One can spend endless hours here, munching, sipping, shopping or simply,...

Christmas Eat-Wit Food

Gebrannte Mandeln | Bavarian Nuts | Candied, Roasted Nuts

When you are in a German festive fair and a sugary, nutty aroma catches your attention, have no doubts. It’s Gebrannte Mandeln calling you!...

Christmas Festival

Bunter Teller – The Colorful Plate of Christmas Goodies

When it’s snowing outside and the smell of freshly baked cookies is wafting in the house, you realize Bunter Teller is on the way....

Festival Shopping Things to Do

7 Things to buy at a Easter Market – a sneak peek

Nuremberg's oldest Easter Market at Hauptmarkt is huge but light on the pocket. With over 100 stalls of Easter knick-knacks, ceramics, souvenirs, culinary...

Festival

Easter holidays: German traditions, symbols, egg, bunny & all

Easter or "Ostern" is the most loved festival in Germany, after Christmas. After cold winter, Germans eagerly welcome the Spring season in Easter holidays...

Festival Food

Glühwein | Mulled Wine | Europe’s Spirit of Christmas

It’s that time of the year again and ritualistically speaking, I am ready to binge on Glühwein. Glühwein originated in Germany, that’s what I...

Christmas Festival Food

Heisse Marroni or Hot roasted Chestnuts – a tasty winter snack

hot roasted chestnuts, traditionally roasted over wood fire. The flavor is mildly sweet & the aroma is deliciously nutty. dates back to 4th to...

Christmas Festival Shopping

Christkindlesmarkt | Nuremberg Christmas Market

Right at the heart of the old town of Nuremberg in Germany, is held the world famous ChristKindlesMarkt. ChristKindlesMarkt is a ritual that boasts...