About time last year, we were wandering around the Christmas markets in Munich and Prague.
Thus, when my cousin Patricia sent me some pictures of her outdoor Christmas Market discoveries in various parts of Zurich in Switzerland – where she is currently on assignment, I bugged her for more.
There is nothing quite like the smell of sweet pastries, mulled wine and roasting chestnuts permeating the air, as you watch the twinkling lights sparkle as an early winter evening sets in.
That’s all the motivation you need for that much needed kick-in-the butt to get out of bed, and warm covers on cold winter mornings and explore the city you are in – wherever you are.
Thank you Patricia Jasudason for the pictures from Zurich.
Stalls at a Christmas Market in Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonMulled wine from a stall in Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonSinging Christmas Tree @ Zurich Werdmuhleplatz – Pix by Patricia JasudasonA 150 feet tall Christmas tree decorated with Swarovski crystals at the indoor Christkindlimarkt at the concourse of the main train station in Zurich. – Pix by Patricia JasudasonShoppers brave the wet weather along Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonThe glittering Christmas lights @ Bahnhofstrasse – the shopping district in Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonChristmas lights gives this street in Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich a festive atmosphere – Pix by Patricia JasidasonShoppers brave the wet and chilly weather to join in the festivities @ Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonOne of the largest Christmas Markets in Zurich @Weinachtsdorf at Sechselautenplatz – Pix by Patricia JasudasonChristmas ornaments on sale @Weinachtsdorf Christmas Market at Sechselautenplatz, Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonChristmas scenes @Weinachtsdorf Christmas Market at Sechselautenplatz, Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonFruit punch and mulled wine to keep you warm while you shop at the open air Christmas market @Weinachtsdorf, Sechselautenplatz, Zurich – Pix by Patricia JasudasonFestive atmosphere @Weinachtsdorf Christmas Market, Sechselautenplatz, ZurichFestive atmosphere outside the Landesmeuseum, ZurichFestive fun @ the Landesmuseum, ZurichBright festive lights at the Landesmuseum, ZurichRoasts @Weinachtsdorf Christmas Market, Sechselautenplatz, ZurichWooden Christmas ornaments @Weinachtsdorf Christmas Market, Sechselautenplatz, Zurich
Below are also some of my favourite Christmas market scenes from Germany and the Czech Republic from my own collection.
Various fairy tale character in a Christmas scene @ Odeonsplatz Christmas market in Munich, Germany
A craftsman creates Christmas Baubles and Glass Ornaments at the Marienplatz Christmas Market, Munich, Germany
Christmas Market at the Prague Old Town Square, Czech RepublicOld Prague Ham roasting on an open fire – goes perfectly with a cup of hot and spicy mulled wine @Wenceslas Square, Prague, Czech Republic.A man roasts chestnuts at the Christmas Market in Munchner Freiheit, Munich, Germany.Christmas Ornament at the Pink Christmas Market in Sendlinger Tor Christmas Market, Munich, Germany.
For more on what to savour at Christmas Markets – read my older post:
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