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German-inspired, open-air Christmas market returning to New Braunfels

Enjoy Gluhwein, food, drinks, craft beer, German music, singing, and dancing

Christkindlmarkt in New Braunfels (Christkindlmarkt)

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – Christkindlmarkt is a German-inspired, open-air Christmas market that is returning to New Braunfels in December.

Visitors can sip Gluhwein, a hot spiced wine traditionally served in Germany around Christmas time, while perusing the booths of more than 80 vendors.

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“We have taken the same principles of the German Christmas Markets and created our own Christkindlmarkt in one of Texas’s most Germanesque cities,” said a spokesperson for the market.

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There will be food, drinks, craft beer, German music, singing and dancing in addition to the market, making it the perfect family outing for shoppers or people looking for a little holiday cheer.

“This year we will have immigrants representing Germany, Bulgaria, Spain, India, Philippines, and Mexico, plus some amazing American favorites,” the spokesperson told KSAT.

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More than 80 vendors will be at Bavarian Halle at Schlitterbahn Resort at 212 W. Austin Street in New Braunfels Dec. 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free.

Santa Claus will also make an appearance at Christkindlmarkt on Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Posted by New Braunfels Santa on Tuesday, November 19, 2019