Nuremberg Christmas Market: food & drinks

Nuremberg Bratwurst: A Forget-Me-Not for the Tummy

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Nuremberg Bratwurst: A Forget-Me-Not for the Tummy

Holiday baked goods are always tempting – but sometimes you need something that really satisfies your hunger. Then just follow your nose: Let the irresistible smell of freshly grilled sausages lead you to the next bratwurst stand. When in Nuremberg, the world-famous bratwurst are a not-to-be-missed pleasure. You can enjoy them with sauerkraut, potato salad or as two- or three-in-a-bun, the “Weggla”.

Original Regional in den Nischen von St. Sebald

Original Regional - Delicious Local Treats

Whether with family or friends, you can bide awhile in a calm Christmas atmosphere at the booths of "Original Regional", which are nestled near the Church of St. Sebald, just across from the Historical City Hall.

Original Nürnberger Elisenlebkuchen - ein Hochgenuß!

Nuremberg Gingerbread: A Symbol of the Season

In Germany, when you think of Christmas, you think of Nuremberg Lebkuchen, the city’s famous gingerbread. These sweet and spicy treats have been baked for more than 600 years and are loved by young and old alike.

Mulled Wine: A Cup of Good Cheer!

If the cold starts to creep into your bones as you stroll through the market and Jack Frost starts nipping at your nose, there’s only one thing that helps: a cup of hot mulled wine. This blueberry brew, with its tantalizing smell of cinnamon and cloves, goes down easy and brings warmth and life into frosty visitors. For children, there’s a just-as-delicious alcohol-free version.

Die Feuerzangenbowle ist ein beliebter Treffpunkt in unmittelbarer Nähe des Christkindlesmarktes

The largest “Feuerzangenbowle” in the world

The “Feuerzangenbowle” – a red wine and rum punch – is the queen of winter parties. The name comes from the tongs which holds a burning, rum-soaked sugar cone over the punch bowl. The sugar melts, is caramelized and drips into the wine below, giving the “Feuerzangenbowle” its special flavor.