Munich Christmas Markets (November 2025): Day 2

We awoke feeling refreshed after an excellent night's sleep and headed for breakfast which was an extensive buffet which we all enjoyed.

It was a drizzly morning but there's no such thing as bad weather, just the wrong clothes so, suitably attired we set off for the Christmas markets. First stop was the medieval market which was only just opening up for the season. We all wanted a flaming Glühwein in a goblet and it was definitely most welcome on such a drizzly morning. It was delicious but, disappointingly we couldn't buy a goblet to take home. We will keep looking!

Next stop was Marienplatz market which was really big. We had a wonderful time browsing the numerous stalls selling Christmas decorations, candles, wood carving, knitted goods as well as food and drink.

It was near lunchtime and and we found a lovely place for Kaffee und Kuchen. Much to E's delight they had Käsesahne which we enjoyed with hot chocolate whilst Sarah had hot lemonade with ginger, orange juice and mint.

We then returned to the market and Chris had Bratwurst and Sarah had a Pretzel

Next stop was the Hofbräuhaus where we listened to the Oompah band whilst supping a beer.

When we left the Hofbräuhaus the rain was coming down very steadily so we decided to call it a day and return to the hotel to dry out and have some dinner.

"Deadly force against women is growing in Germany. Almost every day there's another femicide."

Three drowned rats

Looks like a war memorial, but it's actually a memorial to a dark era in Germany's past

"Dedicated to the victims of Nazi supremacy"

"For those who were persecuted because of the colour of their skin, their race, religion, political views, their sexual orientation, or a disability"