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Title: xmas markets abroad
Post by: singingiiiffy on Monday, November 10, 2008, 17:50:21
Thinking of going away in middle of december for 3 or 4 nights. Has anyone been to any of the big xmas markets in germany, france etc that they can recommend? also without blowing the xmas budget too much in terms of flights and hotels!

cheers for any help


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 10, 2008, 19:10:22
I missed them last year but I have been told Germany probably has the best Xmas markets. Me and my dad are going to Cologne for the weekend. It is about a 3 hour drive from Lux and is supposed to be really good. Hotel was 130 Euro for a twin for 1 night but you'd be able to get cheaper on a budget.


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Batch on Monday, November 10, 2008, 19:12:45
Nope, never been. The Mrs is going to Lincoln Christmas market, that's practically abroad.


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Dazzza on Monday, November 10, 2008, 19:24:41
Frankfurt is supposed to be well worth a look and is on the hit list for next year.



Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: LucienSanchez on Monday, November 10, 2008, 19:42:49
Berlin is meant to be good, and i think Dreseden is the oldest, and so have a load of traditional hors/cart combos and suchlike.


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: STFC Bart on Monday, November 10, 2008, 20:20:19
Went to Brussels a few years ago- was absolutely fabulous. Stayed 10 mins from the Grand Place


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: yeo on Monday, November 10, 2008, 20:22:34
Christmas Markets out!

Sorry Barticus, couldnt resist..


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Bob's Orange on Monday, November 10, 2008, 20:35:59
Went to Brussels a few years ago- was absolutely fabulous. Stayed 10 mins from the Grand Place

The centre in Brussels is worth a visit alone.

And Belgian beer is probably my favourite.

We went to this place at the weekend, this guy makes all his own beers in his house basically. He gave us 10 to taste, all really different including a beer he makes from 2 types of pepper, quite strange but nice.

The 9% one was my favourite, probably going to order some cases from him, top guy as well!

http://www.millevertus.be/


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Monday, November 10, 2008, 20:43:17
Sorry to go off a bit but do they do any decent xmas markets round this way?


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: STFC Bart on Monday, November 10, 2008, 20:47:07
There is one in Bath from 27 November to 7 December


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: dell boy on Monday, November 10, 2008, 20:47:30
Sorry to go off a bit but do they do any decent xmas markets round this way?
If it is anything like Berkshire, they are normally French markets (suedo), very expensive and crap, but of course I'm not talking about Wiltshire because I have no experience of what you have in the west country.


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Don Rogers Shop on Monday, November 10, 2008, 20:52:44
The same shit dell


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: donkey on Monday, November 10, 2008, 21:39:12
Off to Cologne this year, was in Berlin last year.  If you go to Berlin and are in to History, let me know and I'll let you have the details of a superb Cold War walking tour (conducted by a former MI6 agent who is a total legend).


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: pumbaa on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 19:59:39
My work are heading off to one in Reims this year. Not going myself, but I think the dates are around 5th December.


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Bob's Orange on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 20:03:38
Off to Cologne this year, was in Berlin last year.  If you go to Berlin and are in to History, let me know and I'll let you have the details of a superb Cold War walking tour (conducted by a former MI6 agent who is a total legend).

When you off to Cologne? We go December 13th. Looking forward to it, there is much of Germany I want to see whilst living over here.


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: donkey on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 20:05:21
When you off to Cologne? We go December 13th. Looking forward to it, there is much of Germany I want to see whilst living over here.

Over New Year, just for a few days.


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: Mexicano Rojo on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 20:31:21
going to stockholm in december


Title: Re: xmas markets abroad
Post by: reeves4england on Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 22:34:47
I went to Aachen once. Don't think it's one of the massive ones but it was pretty big and I got some cool stuff there - plus it's not as far as certain other German destinations