Last week the first weekend in Advent saw the traditional Christmas Market held in Oberursel. I went on three out of the four days and my report is on the front page of the Oberurseler Woche this week.
Click here to read it (in German)
Christmas Market time!
November 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Yes, it’s that time of the year again – the Christmas Markets have opened in many towns and cities across Germany this week.
Here are some of the links to articles that have appeared on this site in previous years, about the Christmas Markets that I have visited in the past:
… and some vocabulary that make come in useful if you visit a German Christmas Market …
… and a podcast in English about Christmas in Germany
10 Things to do in Frankfurt in Winter
October 7, 2011 By 3 Comments
With winter just around the corner, here are some ideas for things to do in Frankfurt am Main during the cold months of the year:
1. Go ice skating – at the Eissporthalle (take the U7 train or tram no.12)
2. Take a ride on the Ebbelwoi-Express – a historical tram ride that takes an hour and goes past many sights in the city centre whilst service apple juice and cider.
3. Visit a museum, such as the Senckenberg Natural History museum or the Explora science centre. [Read more…]
