[Strasbourg] Christmas Frenzy

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Finally made it to Strasbourg for its enchanting Christmas festivities. But first, some snapshots from during the day, starting with a stroll up North in the German Quarter.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

Back to the town center, climbing up 332 steps to the top of Strasbourg Cathedral.

strasbourg christmas

View of the Rohan Palace from the Cathedral climb.

strasbourg christmas

Inside the cathedral.

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strasbourg christmas

And now, it’s Christmas market time. There are several Christmas markets in Strasbourg, the two biggest are the one at Place Brogile and the one in front of the Cathedral.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

If in need of a place to sit down, try a cup of Viennese hot chocolate from Hotel Suisse, which is just a minute from the Cathedral.

strasbourg christmas

Strolling along Petite France.

strasbourg christmas

View from the covered bridges.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

The covered bridges.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

Back at the Christmas market.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

First of the many cups of hot wine. The cup itself is 1 euro, which you can get back upon returning the cup to any hot wine stand within that particular market.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

Hot wine comes in white, too.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

Of course, not to leave without a glass of Riesling and/or Gewürztraminer.

strasbourg christmas

strasbourg christmas

Next up: Colmar.

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