I adopted a “When in Germany…” point of view, which means that I tried the regional sausage at every single market.
While collecting gluhwein cups makes for a fun souvenir, the drink really does have a practical purpose. Winter in Germany is cold.
The city is famous for gingerbread, which has been baked there for over 600 years. It’s delicious and comes in a mind-boggling array of flavors.
The gold angel, symbolizing the Nuremberg Christmas Market, hangs in the sky at entrances, with the largest at the southern entrance.
Newlyweds or those celebrating a first Christmas away from home should probably book a flight to Nuremberg to stock up on decorations.