Saturday, April 9, 2016

December: Monschau Christmas Market

In early December, we drove a couple hours to the German town of Monschau.  It's close to the border of Belgium, and they are known for their beautiful, charming Christmas market.   



viewing the castle from the car park


First, we took a nice leisurely walk along the river.  


German cafe


pretty riverside



looking back at the cafe






love is in the air in Monschau


walking into the quaint streets of Monschau


cobblestone roads, half timbered buildings


Christmas decorations



Quite possibly the cutest firehouse I have ever seen!


Beautiful buildings




entering the Christmas market


Fröhliche Weihnachten! (Merry Christmas in German)




Christmas market



Here they sell Gluhwein, hot chocolate, food and decorations


Sipping Gluhwein and hot chocolate in our souvenir cups



Happy to be in Germany!


Fried Potato patty


so pretty!




Monschau is a lovely town!




:) My love 



Schnitzel sandwich...yum!



taking a walk on the upper ramparts






Aidan getting some air on the see-saw!


Views down from castle grounds


Pretty house built up high



Cool kids!







What a perfect way to start off the Christmas season!


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