What to Eat and Drink at a German Christmas Market

If you’re visiting the Christmas markets in Germany these are the foods you should try!

Picture this: you’re strolling the beautiful, charming, fairy-tale lanes lined with stalls of the German Christmas Markets. You’re bursting with Yuletide cheer and you’re gawking at the beautiful Christmas decorations. But, what do you eat?! There are so many smells! And what’s the best drink? I’m here to tell you what to eat and drink at German Christmas markets. Having been to over 100 Christmas markets in Europe, I’m pointing you in the right direction.

I’m bringing you the 25 foods (and drinks!) you must try at a German Christmas Market.

The most common food items sold at German Christmas markets include Bratwurst, Frikadella, Pommes Frites, Maroni, Käsespätzle, Kartoffel puffer, Germknödel, along with glühwein, aka mulled wine. But each market has their own specialty and take on food for Christmas.

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