Ina Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 twooks - 2007-08-24 7:58 PMHymer584 - 2007-08-24 6:19 PMNuremberg is further down, quite a drive. I don't think it is in the old DDR though, it lies between Frankfurt and Munich, and is about 250 miles from Cologne. it isn't - or even wasn't :-> B-)The reason I said that was because of the previous posting below. Whilst it isn't all that far from Austria and the Czech Republic, you're right, it isn't - or even wasn't, in the old DDR. caraprof - 2007-08-20 6:21 PMI think that you'll find Nuremberg too far for a short trip to the Christmas markets. It's on the other side of Germany in the old DDR and not that far from Austria and the Czech Republic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carioca Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 went to the christmas markets last year in valkenberg a cracking little town with 2 markets in caves under the town loads to see & do stayed on a site 5mins walk from town centre on top of the hill returned via lille in france they have a lovely market in town centre couldnt find a campsite in town so stayed on the outer edge of a car park with 4 or 5 other MH called champ du mars by the side or the river lovely scenes in centre as you eat roast chestnuts & drink mulled wine avoid the ferris wheel at all costs as it is whey too high for normal people even the pidgeons fly below you (lol) ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Hi Michelle This website seems to list a good selection of markets throughout Europe. Should be able to plan a full month if you want http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/gbr/tpl/mag4/art20051101/htm/voyage-europe-marches-noel.htm We were in Innsbruck last December & they had two seperate markets running. Also its surrounded by mountains. Nearest winter campsite I am aware of is about approx 8 to 10 miles outside at Seefeld. Although there is one on the outskirts of the city, I am not sure if it's open in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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net-traveller Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 another one. they were advertising themselves last month while we were there. not just one town but the whole lake takes part. they have a giant lantern floating on the lake and run boat trips round it. http://www.wolfgangseer-advent.com/ ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted October 11, 2007 Author Share Posted October 11, 2007 Having trouble getting that to work for me ! will try again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 Ok so I have resurected it because things aint what they should be so have decided that we will probably be going after all. So keep them coming folk dont even have to have a market anymore . Dont fancy the drive to Chamonix this year well i do he dont so he wins. I would love to go away from the 21st until the 31st out of the country so where would be a nice place to be a christmas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icelander Posted November 6, 2007 Share Posted November 6, 2007 err not my place - remember - no tv, no christmas decs, no tree, no booze, no special food, no prezzies, hopefully no cards, no sey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 6, 2007 Author Share Posted November 6, 2007 ok if its not yours where then ? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
net-traveller Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 http://www.holland.com/uk/winterspecial/index.html ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Net Traveller thanks for that link we have both been having a look at it . looks very nice indeed may even end up there yet . The only worry with once you pass Brugge is there doesnt seem to be alot of sites open and there seems to be no Aires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horse444 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 If its Cold and welcome you are looking for..............Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Where abouts in Scotland would you Go ? I wouldnt mind waking up next to a quiet lake on Xmas morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vixter Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hi Michele The site where we stayed for 3 months this year is in Loyat, near Ploermel, Morbihan (56), Brittany, it's open all year round. (We live about a 5 minute walk from there.) See www.campingmerlin.com I don't know of any huge touristy markets nearby - although I would guess that Vannes would have a nice one - but this will be our first Christmas here so we have yet to find out! However, the local towns all have their weekly markets & they will be sure to reflect the Christmas season. Vixter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted November 8, 2007 Author Share Posted November 8, 2007 Hi vicky hope all is well i bet you are looking forward to it oh how exciting I would be like a kid with a new toy . I bet your right I can't see the French letting it pass without having wonderful markets . When driving through France at Christmas time we always see them santas climbing a ladder it seems to be a most common way of presenting Santa in France I will have to see if I can find one for the little ens this year . well we are certainly open to suggestions so that might be a nice place to spend Christmas we really just have no idea at the moment between the two of us we are usless really . Somehow we keep ending up back up in Amsterdam or Germany not alot of sites open though . Still will see what he says tonight when he finishes work. Take Care and have a wonderful christmas in your new house with your new life & friends. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Janet and I are going to Nuremburg. http://www.christkindlesmarkt.de/english/ For her 60th birthday! Its supposed to be Europs No 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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