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.
Have a nice day!
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