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The Best Food and Drinks to Try while Christmas Market Hopping
The best part of visiting any Christmas market in Europe is undoubtedly the food. There’s just nothing better do in winter than sipping a steaming mug of sweet mulled wine while strolling around a Christmas market with twinkling lights and the mouthwatering smells of food wafting all around you. That’s why I LOVE living in Austria. And although most markets have many similar foods, the exact dishes – and, of course, the names – vary depending on where you are. So, here is my ultimate foodie guide to all the best foods and drinks to try at European Christmas markets, from hearty, savoury foods to sweet treats you can eat…
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15 Mistakes to Avoid at European Christmas Markets
If you’re planning a trip to Europe this winter, visiting Christmas markets is probably at the top of your itinerary. As a foreigner living in Austria, I’ve picked up quite a few Christmas market tips to make the experience as special as it can be. Here is my ultimate guide to 15 mistakes to avoid making at European Christmas markets. 1. Taking the mugs home When you buy mulled wine or punch from a Christmas market stall, a deposit for the mug is included in the price. When you return the mug, you get your money back. Because many of the mugs are beautiful and usually have the name of…
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Exploring the Magic: The 6 Best Christmas Markets in Vienna
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – time for Christmas markets! Glühwein, roasted chestnuts, Kartoffelpuffer… just the thoughts of it make my mouth water. This is possibly my favourite part of moving to Austria, because Christmas arguably a bigger deal here than anywhere else in the world. And the Christmas markets in Vienna are some of the best in the world. Even before you get your winter coat out, you’ll see it all around – every shop starts selling its Christmas-themed goodies, from hundreds of Christmas ornaments organised by colour, to Christmas lights being hung up in every city. And then comes mid-November, and the first Christmas market…
