Monday, January 7, 2019

Still in Christmas mood


Hi!
Even if it's after Christmas I would like to tell you something about my trip to German's Markets. I want to write about it because I am still in Christmas you. This time I will take you on a journey to the Christmas Markets in Cologne and Duesseldorf. Between these two cities there is a long history. And until now the people of these cities don’t like each other very much. At first, we start with the Christmas Market in Duesseldorf. Or better say the Christmas Markets because there are a lot of them in the city centre. The 3 biggest ones take place at the Jan-Wellem-Square, the Rathaus-Square and the “Sternchenmarkt”. At the Jan-Wellem-Square there is special that every wooden hut is white. In front of the new buildings “Kö-Bogen” this Market looks more modern. The second Market is the “Sternchenmarkt”. This one is divided in two markets. It’s probably the most classic. The third Market is on the “Rathaus-Square”. It is very classic and there is a scene for live music and concerts. As on every German Christmas market there is mulled wine called gluhwein or German sausages called bratwurst.


The next day I spent in Cologne. In Cologne there is one big and famous Christmas market in front of the cathedral. It’s very cozy and warm. As in Duesseldorf there is also a scene for music and concerts. And there are a lot of huts with souvenirs and articles for home decoration. As I said earlier these two cities don’t like each other. Everything goes back in history with fights about territories. And until now a lot of traditions for example different beers make that this rivalry keep alive. In Duesseldorf you get the dark beer called “Alt” in cologne it is completely different because it’s very clear and it’s called “Kolsch”. But in the end both cities are worth to see. Especially in the Christmas time when everywhere are Christmas markets and there is this special smell from sausages and wine and Christmas sweets.



And what about you? Are you still in Christmas mood or maybe you are already planning your summer holidays?
Have a nice day!


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