The markets really were something else! Everything that could possibly be decorated was and every stall had it's own specially decorated awning complete with moving figures or giant sized replicas of whatever they were selling; be it food, toys or decorations. We decided to try a hot chocolate with amaretto, which was delicious, and we kept the special "Dresden Christmas Markets 2011" mugs. When you buy a drink at the markets you pay a deposit on the cup (about 2.50 Euro) so you can either return the mug and get back your deposit or keep it as a souvenir.
The smells coming from some of the stalls were to die for and we enjoyed sampling some of the culinary delights Dresden had to offer. We had these bread bun thing (I don't know the name sorry) stuffed with cheese and smoked bacon, baked in a hot coal oven then served with sour cream and chives on top - amazing! Hot roast beef rolls with gravy, stollen, potato chips (hand cut) and all the German Christmas biscuits you can eat.
We stumbled upon a Medieval Christmas market too which was fantastic - lots of hot wine, hot meat and blacksmiths. We bought a few presents here and enjoyed soaking up the atmosphere. Everyone who worked in this market was dressed up and all of the stalls kept with the theme; it was like stepping back in time! We even saw a medieval play complete with a jester and an ugly mask on the 'bad guy'.
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| Blacksmith working at the market |
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| Medieval Christmas Markets |
As we went on the last possible weekend before Christmas the markets were stuffed to the brim with people. Toward the end of the day we were battling though people just to stay together as, it seemed, the entire population of Dresden were finishing off their Christmas shopping.
After a long day we hopped back on the bus and headed home to Prague. It was a great day trip and one I think we will be doing again in the summer time.
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| Dresden Christmas Markets |
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| View over the Markets to the left |
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| View over the Markets to the right |
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