11个圣诞节市场告诉您的客户
经过多里·萨尔茨曼(Dori Saltzman)/Traveling during around Christmas time is a special experience. Twinkling lights, festively decorated trees and Christmas markets are a hallmark of the season. And, for many travelers, those Christmas markets are high on their to-do list. For the most popular European Christmas Markets, clients need to have their river cruises or land tours booked months in advance, but there are a number of off-the-beaten path markets (in Europe and beyond) that can be booked closer in.
这里有11个圣诞节市场 - 从一些最知名的市场到其他可能会让您感到惊讶的人 - 告诉您的客户。所有这些都可以内置在一种季节性的假期中,使您有机会炫耀自己的专业知识。
1.赫尔辛基,芬兰
Visitors to Helsinki during the holiday season will find a number of Christmas markets but the granddaddy of them all is the Helsinki Christmas Market (Tuomaan Markkinat) held in Senate Square. It’s the oldest in the city and the largest in the country with some 120 stalls selling Finnish handmade crafts and Christmas decorations, along with a food court serving traditional Finnish drinks and food, including reindeer sausage. A brass band is typically on had to keep the crowds entertained and kids will love the antique Dutch carousel. Santa Claus (who legend has it lives in Finland’s far northern Lapland) makes daily visits to the market.
2. Strasbourg, France
欧洲最古老的圣诞节市场之一(也是法国最古老的市场之一),斯特拉斯堡的克里斯金德尔斯马里克(Christkindelsmarik)可以追溯到1570年。(市场的名称是“基督儿童市场”的阿尔萨斯方言。”在城市中心,提供了300多个木制小木屋,出售手工艺品,例如木制玩具,陶器,出现花环和玻璃小玩意。在购物之间,游客可以沉迷于传统的阿尔萨斯待遇(尝试布雷德尔饼干),并享用葡萄酒,同时享受闪闪发光的灯光,中央伟大的圣诞树和免费音乐会。
3. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania – Christkindlmarkt
人会期望一个小镇命名的出生地of Jesus to have an excellent Christmas Market and Bethlehem’s Christkindlmarkt doesn’t disappoint. Named one of the top holiday markets in North America by USA Today readers, the market features an array of handmade crafts from about 60 artisans from all over the U.S. and a selection of Christmas ornaments and decorations from Germany, as well. In between shopping, visitors can snack on strudel, Christmas cookies and German bratwurst. Unlike European Christmas markets, the Bethlehem market is only open Friday to Sunday for most of its run and does cost money to enter.
4.德累斯顿,德国
Most people think of Germany when they think of Christmas Markets and there's a reason why. Germany Christmas Markets have been a tradition for centuries, with many markets outside of Europe tracing their heritage back to German tradition. Within Germany, Dresden's Striezelmarkt is the oldest, going back some 600 years. In addition to more than 250 stalls selling handicrafts, gluhwein (mulled wine) and food like pulsnitzer pfefferkuchen (gingerbread filled with jam), visitors can take part in daily Christmas programming, see a show at the puppet theater and ride the Ferris wheel.
5. Salzburg, Austria – Christkindlesmarkt
萨尔茨堡的Christkindlesmarkt可能不是世界上最大的圣诞节市场,但它是风景如画的圣诞节。坐落在萨尔茨堡大教堂旁边,该市的中世纪城堡作为背景,将近100个小屋出售从当地民间手工艺品到传统的圣诞节装饰品和美味的奥地利美食。在购物礼物和饮用的葡萄酒之间,游客可以参加每周的唱歌,与“基督孩子”一起访问,并每周三次进行传统的风音乐。
6.布拉格,捷克共和国
从技术上讲,我们将旧城区广场市场和Wenceslas Square市场结合到一个壮观的布拉格圣诞节市场。(毕竟,他们彼此之间只有五分钟的路程。)每个装饰精美的木制小屋都提供一系列手工艺品和零食,从陶瓷,珠宝,舒适的手套和帽子到木制玩具到木制玩具,绣花蕾丝和圣诞树装饰品。传统的捷克零食包括klobasa香肠,烟熏肉饺子和trdelnik(烤面包上撒上糖和核桃)。以防万一,这对您来说还不够,布拉格拥有其他几个市场,其中包括在布拉格城堡的一个体面的市场。
7. Riga, Latvia
Somewhat off the beaten path during the holiday season, the Old Riga Christmas Market in Cathedral Square (Dome Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site)) is worth checking out. It's not as large as some of the more well-known European markets, with only about 50 kiosks, but the variety of goods on sale makes up for its smaller size. Handmade silver ornaments, natural cosmetics, woolen products, hand-carved kitchen utensils, glass and ceramic decorative objects, candles, and more can all be found at the market, along with traditional Latvian delicacies like gray peas with bacon, gingerbread and more. Kids can visit with Santa or meet barnyard animals at a farm display, while adults can indulge in a glass of karstvins (mulled wine) while listening to live bands perform every evening.
8. Nuremberg, Germany – Christkindlesmarkt
Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt is one of the most famous in all of Europe. It's also one of the largest, with near 200 red-and-white striped stalls spread around the old town's central square. Colorful handmade crafts, oversized wooden nutcrackers, nativity scenes and the smell of food and mulled wine all vie for attention. While there, visitors should also check out the Children's Christmas Market (located right next to the Christkindlesmarkt) with its two-tiered merry-go-round, mini Ferris wheel, stream railway and "hands-on" booths. Plus, on the north end of the main square, the Sister Cities’ Market brings an international flair to the festivities with crafts and delicacies from Nuremberg's eight sister cities around the world.
9.伊利诺伊州芝加哥-Christkindlmarket
芝加哥Christkindlmarket以纽伦堡的Christkindlesmarkt为基础,是美国最大的圣诞节市场,其特色是本地和国际供应商,出售从季节性装饰和手工制作的商品到巴伐利亚美食(想想Strudel,Bratwurst和Gluhwein和Gluhwein)以及圣诞节),以及圣诞节的圣诞节市场。主题甜点。节日音乐和表演范围从芭蕾舞团到颂歌到高山黄铜乐队,都是乐趣的一部分。一定要拿起Christkindlmarket纪念杯子 - 每年的风格都会改变,因此它们有点像收藏家的物品。
10. Monte Carlo, Monaco – Christmas Village
相比其他市场在这个名单上,the Monte Carlo Christmas Village is fairly small with only about 25 stalls selling handicrafts, jewelry, clothing, food and beverages. But what makes it special is its theme, which changes each year and is displayed through a variety of elaborate backdrops and sculptures. Past themes have included Noel Russe (Russian Christmas), Christmas in Canada, White Christmas, Father Christmas' Workshops and New Orleans. Held on the Esplanade Du Port Hercule, the market also features a Ferris wheel, which gives riders fantastic views of the city lit up all around, plus a skating rink and a vintage carousel.
11。Madeira, Portugal – Mercadinho de Natal
For clients ready to experience something a little less Bavarian in tradition, the Madeira Christmas Market (Mercadinho de Natal) offers something a little bit different – and warmer! The market, which is held in the central pedestrian area of Avenida Arriaga in the heart of Funchal, offers up a slightly different array of Christmas products include local flower arrangements, traditional Portuguese souvenirs, and Madeiran seasonal delicacies (try the sugar cane honey) and drinks. Daily entertainment includes Christmas carols and performances by local folklore groups.