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Our First German Christmas Market Experience | Hamburg & Amsterdam Christmas Cruise

Flying The Nest
Flying The Nest
Casual
👁️ 286K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 13:12

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a festive Christmas cruise through the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins on a decorated ship departing from London, where the travelers explore their inside cabins before arriving in Amsterdam. Upon reaching the Netherlands, the group travels outside the main city to visit a picturesque landscape featuring traditional houses and working windmills. They visit a windmill used for painting and observe a workshop where handmade wooden clogs are produced. After experiencing the jolly atmosphere of Amsterdam, the cruise continues to Hamburg, Germany. The creators express excitement about visiting their first German Christmas market, which they describe as a bucket list experience. They explore the markets by sampling bratwurst, drinking hot beverages from traditional mugs, and eating fresh mini donuts. The group also visits a handmade ornament store and observes the festive city atmosphere both during the day and after sunset. The trip concludes with the creators reviewing the various ornaments they purchased, including a gingerbread man, before returning to the United Kingdom.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Northern_europe · WinterFrom LondonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we've been on a couple of cruises already and this one is very magical because they've set it up in full Christmas decorations

Germany is the place to be for Christmas

the entire city is in a festive mood

Creator's Tips & Advice

Try the bratwurst at the German Christmas market
Visit the handmade Christmas ornament store
Take a train out of Amsterdam to see the picturesque Netherlands landscape

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

What to expect at a German Christmas marketIt's magical with smells of bakeries, sausages, and ornaments everywhere

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to experience a German Christmas market for the first time?
QWhat are some fun things to do on a Christmas market cruise?
QHow is the atmosphere in Hamburg during Christmas?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior4 Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconShip Condition4½ Happy BaconEmbarkation1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Amsterdam4 Happy Bacon
Top: Train to windmills
Hamburg4½ Happy Bacon
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