Wednesday 2 December 2009

Christmas is in the air...in Munich, Bavaria!

Munich Christmas lights

There is something magical in the colourful decoration which lighten up the shop windows and the rest of Munich as of end of November every year. Next to some 20 Christmas markets (the famous German "Weihnachtsmärkte") the smell of cinnamon and "Glühwein"(warm spices scented wine) help your nose and mind get into the mood for the coming Christms holidays.

Munich Christmas angels FünfHöfe

To be used with moderation though as the Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz tends to get really crowded, but then some smaller and cozier like the Haidhausener weihnachtsmark offers a good alternative...

Munich Christmas lights

A walk in the evening in the pedestrian street (Neuhauser strasse and Theatiner strasse) is one of the best ways to discover and enjoy the beautiful lights perfomances turning the city in a real "Wintermärchen"/winter fairy tale:-)

Munich Christkindlmarkt air view

Above you can enjoy the view at Marienplatz and it famous Christkindlmarkt from the restaurant Glockenspiel.

2 comments:

Roj said...

I just visited here this afternoon but this post seems to be not up yet...

I do love the last photo..it looks dramatic, full ofemotion.

Webbielady said...

Christmas is indeed in the air! I can see it whenI shop around, so crowded everywhere for the gifts...