After visiting Wertheim and Miltenberg, we drove another on to Michelstadt, another 30 minutes down the road through country roads. We came to this Christmas Market last year and it was one of our favorites. The little old town goes all out for a couple of weeks.
We followed the Rundgang (loop of the market) through the cobblestone streets and shops. The market filled much of the old town, with pockets of stalls around every corner. The market features woodwork and hand work by local artists.
The city map (with waffle) shows how the old town is laid out.
Under the mistletoe at the market entrance:
The food in this market is a highlight. We each got a spiral-cut potato dipped in batter, then deep fried. They call them “tornados,” and they are delicious. They sprinkle them with salt, paprika and some other herbs. It was really good and we were hungry.
A beautiful large life-sized Nativity was in the center of the market.
Then we happened upon this group playing Alpenhorns. It was breathtaking! They played a few numbers, then they were gone. We were lucky to be there at just the right moment.
John found his favorite Raclette stand that we visited last year. He visited with those folks while waiting for our hot meal of potatoes, pickles and pearl onions covered in Raclette cheese. It’s his favorite.
It’s been a perfect Christmas Market Friday evening–Wertheim, Miltenberg and Michelstadt. We loved them all.
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