9 Days, 9 Countries, 9 Christmas Markets (part 1)

We are traveling to 9 countries in 9 days to visit 9 of Europe’s magical Christmas Markets🎄Enjoy days 1-3 in this video ❤️ Get an exclusive Surfshark Holiday deal! Enter promo code KARAANDNATE to get up to 6 additional months for free at surfshark.deals/karaandnate
Episode 912 | Filmed December 2023 | Brussels, Belgium | Salsberg, Austria | Nuremberg, Germany
✈️ Daily Drop is our FREE travel newsletter! Get all the best travel news, tips, and tricks every weekday in your inbox by subscribing here ➡️ faredrop.app/ytd_220827
📸 Get behind the scenes content on our Instagram! @karaandnate / karaandnate
🌎 We created FareDrop to help you score super cheap international flights! Try it risk free and get flight deals up to 80% off ➡️ faredrop.app/ytd_220129
📧 Read our Sunday Summary email to know what goes on between videos -
karaandnate.com/sunday-summary/
🎶 Here’s where we got all of our copyright free songs used in this episode -
bit.ly/epidemic_sound
------------------
Who are Kara and Nate?!
Watch our documentary here: • 100th COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY
Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, we got married 2013 and were super “normal.” I was a teacher and Nate started a small printing business from the spare bedroom of our apartment.
We discovered the world of “travel hacking” while planning our honeymoon & became addicted ;)
So after 2 years of obsessively saving $35k and over 2 million miles and points, we sold our cars and apartment and left home January 10, 2016 for a “one year” trip around the world.
Our goal was to see as many places as possible before we ran out of money and went back home to “normal life.” We started this channel to share our experiences with friends and family, but quickly fell in love with living on the road and found a new passion for capturing our travels through video. So we did everything we could to keep going.
4 years later, we achieved our new goal of visiting 100 countries and all 7 continents. We had no plans to slow down, until 2020 forced us to ;) Which is when we bought a converted van to start exploring our own country for the first time!
After ~2 years of van life, we are back to full time international traveling! And now we are finding the best adventures the world has to offer :)
We are incredibly grateful to be able to continue doing something we love every day. 😊🎥🌎 Thank you to everyone who has been a part of our journey!
0:00 9 countries 9 days
0:57 Day 1: Brussels, Belgium
9:07 Day 2: Salsberg, Austria
18:17 KRAMPUS RUN
21:14 Day 3: Nuremberg, Germany
30:57 Bloops

[@doke889]

Hey, I’m the Chris mentioned!! I’m so glad that you went!! And by the way, I commented before on one of their videos about how nice they were to me after my mother died, and how she was a big fan of them. Kara and Nate are legitimately every bit as nice as you’d expect. It’s great that with how the world is these days, that there’s such people out there making the world a better place.

[@TheAtanyrate]

I am so glad you shared with them. It's definitely a bonus to this fun vlog.

[@sylvianierling9151]

I love hearing this, and I'm not surprised! Kara and Nate are good humans, plain and simple! And while they are living their dream, we all get to come along!! It's a win-win for sure! Thanks for sharing your personal experience. xoxo

[@fivemjs]

It’s amazing that they saw! Very glad they got the message!

[@diannenickson8518]

This was a fun video. You need to got to Quebec City Christmas market

[@jefferypayne975]

Somebody's editing skills are improving not they have been bad . The opening graphics are eye catching. Thanks for entertaining us.🎉

[@blondysoccergirl]

What you are describing as celebrating Christmas in Belgium on the 5th of December is actually called Sinterklaas. It's different than Christmas. It's also celebrated in the Netherlands. Sinterklaas is not how we celebrate Christmas. We have a Santa Claus too, called Kerstman and it's the same Santa Claus as in the USA. However in the Netherlands Sinterklaas is a bigger deal for kids than Christmas (but it is changing more and more)

[@jparreno]

I hope to attend sinterklaas one of these years… for the culture and of course for the Belgian fries & waffles. Yes please!!

[@IviRebova]

yea, came here to post about St. Nicholas :) en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Nicholas_Day

[@maxinevanesch4023]

Sinterklaas is also relatively new to me. But going into the Hema today and getting all the Sinterklaas chocolate for 50cent is great lol

[@valeriefranke658]

Actually Sinterklaas is on the 6th of december.

[@SaSte87]

@@valeriefranke658yeah, there is still a difference between Belgium and the Netherlands. In NL they have pakjesavond on the 5th, while in Belgium, Sinterklaas comes during the night of 5-6 December and kids open the presents he brings in the morning of the 6th

[@rooskragten4925]

Hi! A note from a dutchie here: what you describe as Santa for Belgium (and by extention the Netherlands too) is Sinterklaas. He's here from the 18th of november till 5 december. Santa and Christmas is celebrated just the same! So we actually have more holidays!

[@juliatademaker2473]

saint nicholas of myra his feastday is december 6th we celebrated him on sinterklaas evening on december 5th so the dutch people that went to the usa brought sinterklaas with them and eventually called him santa claus

[@cynthiakieper9380]

I came here to say this! Kara and Nate, these countries still have Santa. But Saint Nicolas and Pere Fouettard / Krampus are a separate tradition celebrated on Dec 6. Saint Nicolas is the ancestor of Santa, but he still wears his priest clothes.

[@m.a.h.3805]

In Germany it's Nikolaus. St. Nikolaus. He comes in the night from 5th to 6th December and puts sweets and gifts in shoes, which the kids cleaned before and put it in front of the door. The bishop hat is because he used to be one. The real one... As explained in the previous comment. At Christmas the Weihnachtsmann (Christmas man) is coming, who looks like the American santa claus

[@lidewijreijmers1555]

Hahah dont mind me coming to the comment section to say the exact same.

[@riannekostons5823]

Lol i wanted to say the exact same!

[@christophkrenkler1697]

as a german travelling regularly by train, I was kind of happy that you had the real Deutsche Bahn experience and show it to the world.

[@melz6625]

Well it should be mentioned that for decades the car lobby has successfully defunded the trains to the point that there are not enough train tracks to support higher demand. Can’t put more trains in service if there isn’t enough tracks to run them on. Decades of neo-liberal policies now rearing its ugly head. German trains can no longer be on time.

[@Juliayuria]

Funny and sad at the same time lol But to be fair, we‘ve never had so much snow in Munich at once as we did at the beginning of December this year. That would have caused chaos everywhere

[@basguerain5900]

I hate the deutche bahn as a dutchie.... i needed to be in germany for vacation all funn. On the way back we had 75min delay with the ice and the trains hurt my ears

[@PostcardAndAPint]

This surprised us as we’ve never ever had a delayed or cancelled train in Germany. Trains here in the U.K. are dreadful

[@lilkirsche]

That's the real German experience 😂

[@dragonmac1234]

The Krampus Run was hilarious. They all seemed to head for Kara, probably because she didn't have any idea what was going on 😄

[@jeffsparkes3430]

Probably because they saw her reaction with one of them and than they all decided to go and scare her

[@deidrecalabro5725]

Krampus run was mad vibe points😂

[@sandy-ke1kr]

She seemed to be the only one screaming. Like you said it was hilarious.😊

[@KnightOwl968]

I feel like Nate was a kid in a candy store with the Krampus Run, and Kara was the candy😂😂😂

[@AffordBindEquipment]

@@jeffsparkes3430 made herself a target for sure.

[@boarst]

As a German, I immediately laughed out loud when Nate mentioned the transfer time in Munich. German efficiency definitely ends with trains. Never travel by train in Germany if you have appointments 🤣

[@stephaniebirgithoenen3471]

As another German, I totally agree😂

[@B.E.Frey089]

It is not even funny, it is so bad. Never take a train in Germany.

[@fatimakreusch6828]

You got the complete German train experience lol! Don’t take a route with too many layovers because you will probably miss them. Or always plan ahead and look for an alternative in case of a delay! Feuerzangenbowle is a German Movie Classic and Bowle is a drink mixture that contains fruit, wine and sometimes spices or sparkling water... the Romanian guy says „In Deutschland“. Ah and i read in the news that this year many German Christmas markets are without music because the GEMA (German authority for musical rights) asks exorbitant amounts of money for the Christmas songs. Great idea for a Christmas series keep up the great work!

[@sk1nzsk1nz34]

German trains and English trains are to be avoided

[@antonios111]

Every German knows, DB is an absolute mess, no matter what season is.

[@rebeccachristensen8167]

This has been my favorite video in a long time… like your old vids where you are just normal travelers (I.e., doing something that most of us can also do) and going places that we may also want to check out for ourselves. I’m really looking forward the next in the series!

[@sabrinaadbrecords]

So true!

[@shannoncummings776]

I’m with you!! I miss the old videos with the more normal travel activities

[@alicebeard2748]

Yes!!

[@kristyoomen3631]

17:00 what a sweet moment, the way Nate looks at Kara in that moment is so heart warming. You can tell he loves her so much and her happiness.

[@gabrielarocharomero7809]

Omg yes!! Such a beautiful moment!

[@charleswoolsey7326]

One week you’re riding across the U.S. on a tandem bike with family and friends, the next you’re in Europe on a couple's Christmas tour, and this is how you keep us coming back for more. It's all about the journey, and as usual, thanks for bringing us along for the ride! 🥰✌

[@mindiwilhelm4322]

❤❤❤❤

[@mkschiavone]

Oh my goodness, I was laughing so hard at Kara during the Krampus event. I’m sure that was low key terrifying, but oh her reaction and screaming was priceless!

[@pattysmith9892]

Me too!! 🤣🤣.

[@Hnb10000]

I feel like Nate should have jumped in and prevented them from grabbing at her. She was not enjoying it even though she was laughing to play it off!

[@Einlanzer83]

@@Hnb10000 Nope

[@miriamschaupp5079]

hey just a German trying to explain a few things you were wondering about: 1. there is no music on most christmas markets this in Germany this year because they just raised the royalties for the music like crazy high and the markets try to boycott that because its ridiculously high. 2. those little sausages are THE thing in Nürnberg and are known throughout Germany as Nürnberger. 3. May seem crazy but the apple sauce is the traditional topping for the fried potato things. You should try it, its amazing. Loving this serious, cant wait for part 2 and 3. Have fun exploring!

[@mayall8171]

@@user-uy4qt9yo9rPeople are not used to filming, also most Germans value their privacy and thus don't like being filmed. Also Germans are notorious for staring at others, you get used to it when you live here.

[@emilycalvanese9995]

I watch all of your videos and enjoy them, but I hadn't realized how much I have missed seeing you two going to places and experiencing them the way anyone would (ie not the super expensive gifts stays). Those attainable adventures are the ones that get my travel bug going and got me signed up for fare drop

[@cur92lyone]

Agreed. As much as I love K&N and all of their videos, this one / series was the damn highlight 💎

[@andreasommer5875]

Hahahah the guy who corrected you in Germany was hysterical! He just fully inserted himself like girl you are so wrong I MUST say something hahaha

[@slaughteredluvrgrl]

i loved that moment too. i adore her spirit😭

[@kelbexplorin]

This is old school Kara and Nate. I love it!

[@Hemant.s]

YES! cool destinations and trains!

[@travelertrome8449]

I am loving this Christmas Market series!! It is so refreshing to see Kara and Nate go back to sightseeing and enjoying international culture again, without strapping on some physical challenge. Series like this is why I subscribed many years ago during the early years of this channel.

[@littlejune98]

Little note from someone living in Belgium! What you describe as Belgium's "Santa Claus" is actually Saint Nicolas, which is a completely different person. And celebrated by many (mostly) central-europe countries. There is a hole legend behind the reason as to why he became a Saint, and many traditions that come with him depending on which country he's celebrated in. He's believed to be the inspiration behind Santa Claus' looks, as you can see from their many similarities. Usually kids get small gifts such as books, socks,... in addition to tangerines and chocolate/candy. We still have presents coming from Santa, which are usually bigger than St. Nicolas', on Christmas day and still celebrate him as well on the 25th! 😊

[@LeahPuroff-bu4ro]

This was like old times! I loved this video and how nostalgic it was for your earlier travels. There's something about watching the two of you sleep deprived, living off of coffee, junk food, and adrenaline, traveling around however you can to make it to the next great adventure. I still think Kinging It should've joined you for this epic journey. Trev would've thoroughly enjoyed it!

[@faithwithsheldon]

it's the only way I know how to travel 😂🤣

[@ruthtaylor6128]

I thought this EXACT same thing! So many nostalgic feelings were brought up with this video. It did feel like old times! $ was shared, tired and busy, high movement to catch bits of so many things, and the wing it plans! I loved this video.

[@amandamartelli8811]

Reminded me of the ol’ DIY food tours from year 1 of travels.

[@Griffis-]

Nothing compares to a new Kara and Nate series!

[@stopmotionmayzie]

True!

[@mastermatcha9700]

True!

[@gozamite]

What was the old series? And what is the new...?

[@NicoletteAbby]

Agreed

[@Mrsamj1989]

@@gozamiteold one was biking across America

[@beauleroi4669]

Eating ketchup with you fries is absolutely normal and fine here in Belgium! And about Santa: the man you described is called ‘Sinterklaas’ here in Belgium (and the Netherlands). We call Santa ‘de Kerstman’ and he is exactly like the Santa you guys know! 😀

[@cynthialora7243]

I also slightly love how Kara is being traumatized and Nate’s just laughing and filming … way to go Nate. You just won husband of the year lol. Poor Kara!

[@TheWilferch]

Listen closely,....he says "Take HER...take HER...."...haha

[@kyndalllocklear2728]

Kara living her best life with every food she tries is such a vibe

[@nancyalford8056]

When my husband was stationed in Rhein Mein, Germany. My parents and I went to the Kris Kringle market in Nuremberg. At every corner my Dad bought another small sausage in a bun🤠❤️. That was in 1983. Beautiful cold and damp!🎄❤️

[@fabienneroure9995]

❤🤗 Yes! Her reaction to delicious food is so refreshing! I also love how she reacted to the Krampus Lol! ❤

[@kyndalllocklear2728]

@@fabienneroure9995 they had it out for her! lol

[@fabienneroure9995]

@@kyndalllocklear2728 Totally!🤣❤❤

[@slickatoe]

Every food Kara trues is automatically THE BEST FOOD EVER!!!!

[@kenfreeman8888]

I like the people you met along the way. From the Uber driver who went well out of his way to the friendly food vendors to the guy patiently teaching Kara how to pronounce a long German word, it's the people who make the moment special.

[@languagesandtravels]

Totally agree🎉

[@Irina.in.a.coconut13]

The Romanian food stall people were soo nice too! (I’m Romanian)

[@thebilingualfamily11]

OMG the Krampus run is insane. Absolutely made me laugh out loud listening to Kara scream and watching them. Such a strange tradition!! Thank you for sharing. I wanna go now!!

[@MiciFee97]

When you think about it its not actually strange. Dont they say only good kids get presents and the bad kids get coal? Well for the saint nikolaus it is him who brings presents to the kids on December 6th and krampus goes to the bad kids and smacks them or gives then coal. Nowadays its not like that anymore but the same way that they have santa runs in some cities they have krampus and st. Nikolaus runs

[@Kumanosuke]

To me several school shootings a week are insane, that's how different cultures are haha

[@jonsmith1914]

The short clip of younger Nate saying the farris wheel is to expensive made me smile so much. You to have come so far in your journey over the years and it makes me so happy for you!

[@user-rg7hc5ne5t]

A 30 minute video of Kara and Nate is the best Christmas present that you can get!!❤

[@ruslanibragimov4991]

Nate lets Kara hug more guys than he gets to hug girls lol, she holds the purse in the relationship

[@lenahutterer7010]

Oh I am from Austria - and I totally get you! This must be quite a disturbing experience 😂I definitely have a childhood trauma from Salzburg Krampusses 😂 I've been so afraid of them ever since - and there are even uglier ones 🙈 An yeah, the markets here in Austria are very special, very local and filled with craftsmanship which is so nice - I love them 😍 I've been to the Prague Christmas Market the past weekend and I saw you getting off your train in Prague as I was boarding mine 😊 It was so great seeing you guys in real life! Totally surreal but made my day! Hope you have a great time there 😊 Greetings from Austria 🌞

[@martysoulard7349]

My wife and I lived in Germany for 5 years. The Christmas market each year was my favorite festival of the year. The Gluhwein was such a big part of the tradition for me. I love that you are doing an entire episode on this. What fond memories.

[@liswhetstone6567]

I am almost 76 and so excited about this tour of Europe. I am far to old to go but you two make this a great tour and educational for me. I live through you. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you both..

[@benjaylehman]

You’re never too old

[@paigealters]

[@vickifg13]

You two make my day.❤❤❤

[@zipinha]

You can go! I would watch your videos of the adventure!!!

[@personincognito3989]

You're not too old

[@inezprosee9894]

Enjoy all the Christmas festivities in Europe!! 🎄And actually: the Belgian and Dutch tradition with the bishop looking 'Sinterklaas' which is celebrated on December 5th, is not the equivalent of Santa because we still celebrate Santa (kerstman = Christmas man in Dutch) on Dec 25-26. It is just an additional festivity (and good excuse to receive more presents 😉)

[@sarahrokach6198]

I just wanted to explain that! So true😅

[@DJarr216]

except it's december 6th in Belgium

[@Joycex1992]

As a Dutchie I came here to say the same. Sinterklaas and Santa are not the same thing here, thanks for explaining!

[@thekookmin5813]

I do love your big challenge videos, but these are my ultimate favourite videos from you, travelling around countries and experiencing the local atmosphere

[@rightasrain7949]

Love you guys! I used to be 100% vegan so i get it but honestly, I liked your food reviews better when you ate all the local foods.

[@shannoncummings776]

I was going to post the sand thing. Is not that I don’t understand/respect the life style change but I really really miss seeing/hearing about ALL the different food experience’s. I looked forward to all the food recommendations for when one day I get to travel

[@annakowalska8]

So sorry to see that you skipped Wroclaw (Poland), as it is so close to your route. We have one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. I recommend you to go off the route and visit us, or visit Wrocław next year 🎄

[@cindy-ml7vo]

They are not traveling in a circle. They may make it.

[@siddhantagrawal1634]

It's Saturday night in India and was just done with a rather rough day! This is the best way to end the day with hot chocolate before bed giving the Christmas vibes ✨😍

[@PurpleBox89]

Kara's travel dances are the best. I finally took a mini trip and attempted to replicate the infamous dance through the tunnel boarding bridge thing.

[@nicollevandyke5950]

Kara and Nate! You should offer this as a tour next year. I’m a Christmas fan and this looks like my dream trip, this was such fun. Merry Christmas to you and your families and everyone in the comments.

[@ClaudiaG.1979]

for everyone wondering: The shoe outside thing is not done at christmas but at december 5/6th. On that day saint Nick will come and leave some small presents (usually just some chocolates or a small toy) for the kids.. Kids will polish their shoes and leave it outside over night. Next morning the first thing they do is look outside and see what they`ve got. Saint Nick has a "bad" helper, depending in which region you are its either "knecht ruprecht" or the more scarier demonlike Crampus. Santa Claus and Saint Nick are not the same! We still celebrate Christmas like you guys do in the states

[@dawnwhitney3843]

I am from the Midwest and we celebrate St, Nick here

[@N0N4M30]

In Belgium or the Netherlands he’s called Zwarte Piet In Luxembourg they have the same tradition

[@PrincessSherK]

This feels so much like your old videos. I love it! I’ve been rewatching the first 2 years and realized I miss the markets and street food, so I’m happy to see this.

[@alejandrotapia5800]

agree I prefer much more this content than the EXPENSIVE hotels, locations etc....

[@PrincessSherK]

@@alejandrotapia5800 I like all of their videos but it’s nice getting back to their roots

[@dirttimer]

That reminds me of 5 years ago Kara and Nate! Food tours and running around catching whatever ride you’re late for. Super nostalgic fun!

[@kayleemcguire6578]

at 17:39 the way Kara says “the Krampus are coming” made me laugh so hard. I can’t wait to do this in the future, you both inspire me and my partner. We love these guys!!

[@francescavdizon]

absolutely dying at kara’s krampus reactions 😂😂😂

[@davidanalyst671]

she was loving getting whipped. I hope nate saw that lolz

[@mandepilot]

When Kara was being attacked, I literally had to put my hand over my mouth to keep from waking my husband. I laughed so hard, I was crying 😅😅😅

[@Wedapeoplesays]

Same except I unsuccessfully tried not to wake my dog up. Major side eye when I finally busted out laughing.

[@cvo2748]

My friends and I did the Krampus run in the black forest and it was awesome. They do like to menace you, one even put glitter in my hair... which was interesting to get out.

[@kelliespradlin5653]

I LOVED THIS VIDEO!!! Now, don't get me wrong, I have loved all of your videos, even the ones that other people apparently didn't. But this was so reminiscent of the old days when you guys first started out. It was great! I can't wait for the rest of your trip!! So fun!!!

[@hindahmed596]

I’ve been watching you guys since 2014! I can’t believe it’s been 9 years. It gives me flashbacks and how much you guys have grown and that you’ve grown into some of the kindest, amazing people that my day wouldn’t be complete unless I watch your videos or find updates on your Instagram stories. I’m a forever fan! ❤️❤️

[@brittanycorder8829]

Anyone else love a good ferris wheel flashback?! 😂 This is the perfect series for the holidays! I'm enjoying the Christmas spirit right along with you.

[@hollihalfmann695]

Austria's kiss was so sweet!! You guys don't show that kind of PDA often and I could feel Nate's love!

[@DiscoveryAdventureR]

The Christmas market in Craiova - Romania was voted 2nd best Christmas market in Europe this year. It's a beautiful market and it also has a nice theme - The snow queen (from the story written by Hans Christian Anderson). If you read or already know the story like i do (as a little girl i always asked my parents to read me this story because it was one of my favorites) you will see elements mentioned in the story inside the Christmas market and it will all make sense bettee than for the people who don't know the story. Have a great trip around Europe ! Stay safe and enjoy these magical moments ! ❤

[@mirakjoller4131]

Its so fun seeing u guys at all these typical Christmas markets which are sooo normal here in Europe. Especially seeing u trying out all the typical German and Austrian food! Greetings from Munich 😊

[@funwithmusic123-vm2mq]

This feels like classic Kara and Nate and I love it so much!! Looking forward to the rest in the series for sure.

[@enyorban]

I am Hungarian, but I live in Belgium for 7 years now, near Brussels in a small town Leuven. It is so interesting to see Europe from a different eye perspective! I am looking forward to your next video, I hope you will go to Budapest it is a very beautiful city! Good luck to you guys and safe travels! Greetings from Belgium! ❤

[@pauljabs2376]

I can't believe you guys are actually doing one of my bucket list trips....About 3-4 years ago, I started planning a train trip through Germany, Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland visiting all the Xmas markets.....simply beautiful cities and incredible atmosphere in the main squares. Thank you both so much for bringing me along on a wonderful journey..!!

[@Wixya_]

If you manage to di the trip you absolutely have to see Strasbourg and Colmar in France!! It's really close to Germany so not too far away.

[@user-wt3zc4rz7t]

Just came back from Brussels, Bruges, Nuremberg and Vienna over 11 days. Took my wife and my 2 cousins, who are in there 70's, on this journey. I have to admit it was very refreshing to see countries that still enjoy the authentic Christmas spirit! The 20" of snow and ice did prevent us from getting to Munich, but was a great experience!

[@divyeshpershad2855]

This series is the perfect start to the holiday season. Love watching you guys when the travel plans are not fixed. You guys truly have mastered the art of travelling impromptu ❤❤

[@thewritingtraveler]

Ohhh nooo you're skipping POLAND 😮 It has some of the best ones! I am doing a Christmas in Poland series right now. I fell in love with this country. 🇵🇱♥️ jestem w domu. Hope to invite you soon to show you the magic ✨️

[@AbilityToBeAwesome]

Subscribing! Sold happy Vlogmas! ❤

[@christinejohnson1371]

This is my second favorite episode that you guys have ever made! Watching Kara try to blend into a wall, while surrounded by 7 Krampuses and screaming to the top of her lungs out of fear... I had to watch it twice 😂😂😂 Just Fabulous!!!

[@dollhouse1298]

Belgian Liege Waffles are one of the greatest things you can get with coffee. They're slowly getting more popular and it is awesome (also American here). Kara's reaction to the Krampuses had me CRYING laughing.

[@dadfixdit]

This was fun! I never realized I wanted to see all of these places lol. Glad you guys are doing a legit Christmas themed series!

[@igolyto]

Nooooo! Santa Clauss doesn't dress differently in Belgium. We have another event for the kids (and older kids like Kara too) on the 6th of December called "St. Nicholas" and this is the character you met. Children put out their shoes, hoping St. Nicholas would leave them small gifts or treats. It's also well-known in the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Seriously, we can't have Santa Clauss dressed anything else than the Santa Clauss of Coca-Cola.

[@hayhay92ful]

There are pockets in the US where we get stockings filled for St. Nick’s on the 6th too! (In addition to the presents around the tree on the 25th). We don’t have the actual Saint character to go along with that day though. 😊

[@AimeeGertsch]

Coke Santa is seriously the best one. :)

[@ishpy]

We do the same thing in Romania :)

[@jaimewilton952]

This is definitely one of the best videos you guys have posted in the last two years. I laughed, I cheered, I was scared, and now I need to go!! I just took my husband to our local Xmas market in the middle of the video because I was inspired!!! Love you guys!!

[@SMDOJM123]

Love everything about this video! Once again living vicariously through Kara and Nate! You guys are the best. Wishing you both a very merry Christmas 🎄

[@WonderingRanges]

when Kara was describing how happy she was- did anyone else tear up at the way Nate was looking at her and that loving kiss? ahh it what makes us single people (okie me especially) still have hope for that passionate love!

[@sophieschaosshow]

as a former nuremberg local who now lives across the country it was a true heartwarming joy to watch you enjoy the market at townsquare. it is quite fun seeing another perspective on the city i grew up in. the gingerbread is to be said to been have invented in nuremberg and where it all started. the "angel" you can see everywhere, with the curls and wings is called "Christkind". child of christ or worldy christkid. whe is representing the good in the word and the reminder to be grateful and to give without judgment. there are alot of legends and stories around her and every 3/4 years there is election like pageant where girls from around to can audition to represent her, so open the christmasmarket on the sunday in dezember and travel around town. it's a whole spiel with pressconferences and meetings with the mayor and stuff. the town goes wild for her. hope you enjoyed the town itself aswell, just a little but. the castle is beautiful and the view from up top is breathtaking.

[@rubenzen]

Sinterklaar and Santa Claus (Christmas) are two different things. We have the same Christmas as in the US. Except that presents tend to be given on the 24th in the evening. Not 25th in the morning. But beginning of December and Christmas are two different parties. ☺️ Love the vids. As always!

[@ourplantpantrydukaatje]

They actually are the same thing. Santa Clause is Sinterklaas. But then the USA gave it their own twist and then the Dutch and Belgians decided to celebrate BOTH

[@rubenzen]

Dat wist ik niet eens. @@ourplantpantrydukaatje

[@zacharychurney5615]

This is such a cool idea! I think in the summer you should do a German castle / wine village tour in the Mosel-Rhine region 😁 If you come to Cochem let us know!! We’ll show you around!

[@Better_ND_Travel]

would be so cool! My ancestors are from Enkirch, and they made wine and wine barrels :)

[@ashleighswan7922]

THIS is the exact content i needed right now to get me into the Christmas spirit!!!! I cant wait for part 2, il save it for my gift wrapping day 🎁❤️

[@allisonlucas018]

One thing I learned when I was at Bible school in Germany for 6 months was that Germans are VERY on time (pünktlich), but their transportation is NOT at all. I loved the German Christmas markets! They're so beautiful and each one has a different style Glühwein mug with different numbers on them. And each year they're different- even at the same market! It's so unique!

[@wallykramer7566]

I took my wife to Vienna and Salzburg for the Christmas markets in 2012, and with a ski trip when the snow finally arrived. She related it as the best trip ever, probably because it hits all the senses: food, festivities, festive music, decor, happy people, refined beverages, etc.! By the way, Nate, how do you say "french fries" in Belgium?

[@tinynesttravels]

Pommes frittes or just „pommes“ = fried potatoes

[@isabelledrolet4297]

I cracked up so much at Nate's reference to Monthy Python!!! Such a classic!

[@brandonhardyy]

Just as the video was coming to an end, and I start thinking to myself "aw this feels like an olllld oldschool K+N video" Kara drops a perfectly timed, not-so-subtle ferris wheel easter egg. Nicely done, you two. Prost!

[@bethanyaustin2524]

This felt like an old Kara and Nate video which bring joy to my heart. Like a warm hug. Also the tiny Farris wheel at the end 😂

[@alisinwanderland]

This video brought me so much holiday warmth and love. I absolutely love seeing the two of you interact with each other and truly enjoy each other's company. What you have is so very special, and you share it with everyone, which makes it even more special. I might have to go dig through my hard drives to revisit the pictures of my trip to Munich and the Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt. I laughed so hard when I saw a Santa pull his sleigh up to a Gluhwein stand, order one, then hop back into his sleigh and drive away. Thanks for bringing back these memories for me and for sharing your holiday spirit.

[@Tobi-ud2us]

German here with a note why there is no music in Nuremberg 😊 There is currently a debate in Germany about fees for playing songs in public. The fees are to be increased and this also affects Christmas markets, for example. As a protest, music is sometimes not played there.

[@marthamedler679]

Thank you - I appreciate the explanation!

[@trixietriss892]

I am from Salzburg and it makes me so happy to see my favorite travel blogger showcase my culture. @Kara Being a child here during Christmas was scary, but the most fun time!!!!!! You just get used to them being scary hahahah

[@Isa-zj4sp]

Minute 29:25 is the cutest thing i’ve ever seen, the way Nate looks at Kara melts my heart 🥹

[@blessedveteran]

I had such "Wishing for baby" vibes...just me??? Then she spun it 8x and I was like "yup" .... ill just be here waiting for the news now 🤞🙏🤞

[@rebekahcordova5787]

Came looking for this comment because I had the same thoughts!

[@blessedveteran]

@@rebekahcordova5787 😮🤞😮

[@claudiamaiermorillas8634]

And what about minute 17:00, when Nate's looking at Kara while she reminisces... So much love in his eyes 😍 I had to go back and watch it a second time 🥰

[@rebekahcordova5787]

@@claudiamaiermorillas8634 and the KISS 🥹🥹

[@williamsjc12]

Probably my favorite series to date! Nothing beats Christmas in Europe. Makes me want to go back!!

[@mandysuri4466]

I miss videos like this! My husband and I go to this European Christmas market where we live in Minnesota every year and I’ve been begging him to take me back to Europe during Christmas time to see these markets. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@michelezemaitaitis2405]

I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was seeing you guys are doing Christmas markets!! I LOVE all your videos, and have been watching you guys for years. This reminds me of the earlier videos. Have fun, and I’m looking forward to seeing part 2 and 3! 🎄❄️⛄️

[@Legolightbulb]

The mushrooms he said were German! Also the trick for krampus is not to look scared, the more you react the more they target you😁

[@Mandi1630]

This is my new favorite series of yours. This is legit my dream trip and I love seeing you all doing it. I also love how chaotic the travel is because that’s just so legit with how traveling by train can be sometimes but it also adds to the fun of the trip. I’m so excited to see the rest of your trip!

[@user-mo5yb9ui7n]

I love the way Kara always says she don't love sweets, yet I have seen you shovel gelato, ice cream, candy, brownies and chocolate into you like it was they greatest thing in the world. You are so funny, Love you guys.

[@76playful]

What fun Christmas market run! Don’t know what to make of the Krampus parade - it looks and feels scary and just different fun at the same time- so relate to Kara’s expression - you looked frightened at the same time you were laughing! Merry Christmas to you both and your families and safe travels!

[@Francescaxjansen]

Santa is something else than 'Sinterklaas' in Belgium! Sinterklaas is a holiday on the 6th of december, where Sinterklaas with his helpers go around the world to bring presents to children. Children in Belgium and The Nederlands place their shoes at a table in the house, with a carrot for his horse and a belgian beer for the helpers, and in return when the kids wake up in the morning, there are A LOT of candy and toys in the shoes and on the table! Santa is just like the rest of the world on 25th of december :) They both look kind of the same but it's completely different! In Belgium people with children also place their Christmas trees only AFTER 6th of december because it would be rude to 'Sinterklaas'. ;) Sinterklaas is a holiday just for children, where Santa and Christmas are for every age. Big fan, thank you for coming to Belgium! Too bad I didn't get to meet you! xxx

[@annehoog]

The american Santa Claus was modelled after the dutch Sinterklaas though (including the name). In that regard it's pretty weird that we have both of them now in the Netherlands.

[@loyalrammy]

Kara and Nate videos are so fun. You took me to places that I've never been like the various Christmas Markets in different countries. The Krampus parade in Saltzburg was crazy interesting. I always thought Krampus was some weird hollywood inspired evil Santa....

[@sokcheasom5069]

Anyone else feel that Kara & Nate’s videos are so great that you have to watch it twice? Love this video. ❤

[@makenziebess2689]

The way Kara and Nate are looking at each other in this video 😍🥰 Also laughed so hard at the Krampus run

[@brinistro2552]

I enjoyed this video so much! I am an Austrian living in the US and I really miss the traditional Christmas markets during December. Thank you Kara and Nate for giving me a little bit of home 😍 Love you guys 🧡

[@tinynesttravels]

Me too. I’m from Germany and we have one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in my hometown Dresden (of course I might be biased wink) and miss Christmas 🎄 in Germany so much.

[@melissagardner6701]

9 days, 9 countries for Christmas, food, shopping, amazing views... what a wonderful Christmas gift!! Merry Christmas, Kara & Nate!!! We all love and adore you!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@patymattoon8598]

This is my favorite video that you have ever made ! It took me back to 1976-1978 when we lived in Germany and went to the Christmas markets plus travel around Germany and also spent four wonderful days in Salzburg. Thank you for the memories ♥️

[@teddyp-kowski9689]

Oh my god. I love that you visited Austria, especially Salzburg. Seeing our crazy traditions haha and yes Krampus as a kid can be scary but not traumatizing haha. Loved Karas reaction - so good ❤Gutted I missed you but what are the chances ^^

[@ashleywheeler1427]

This series is filling my heart with Christmas joy! I cannot wait for the next episode. Thanks Kara and Nate for always bringing some cheer to my weekends 🎄 😊

[@leannemartin1432]

This was everything I hoped it would be! 😃 Cannot wait for the next one. Also a Kara and Nate snowy series would be AMAZING please and thank you 😆 I've seen all the ones you've done. Oooh van life in a snowy country!!

[@beardown6574]

I absolutely loved this one. Love the concept of the markets. Looks so festive and fun. I was dying with the krampus run lol they were totally targeting you. Great work. Excited for the rest of the series

[@daviddickerson495]

We spent a couple weeks in Bavaria and Salzburg last year and cannot wait to return to Salzburg. It may be our favorite European city we've visited. Your Euro Christmas Market Run is something we would like to emulate starting in Vienna and ending up somewhere like Paris. Knowing the Krampus run is only on one night in Salzburg is a very important piece of information for making planning this adventure!

[@vanlifeshots]

I loved this so much! Had no idea about Christmas markets either, very excited to watch this whole series then put every place on my bucket list. Thanks for living through the travel chaos to share these with us xx

[@Zz2424zxcvbnn]

When you pop open a Kara and Nate video, you never know what you’re going to get, but you know it’s going to be awesome every time! ❤

[@k.6569]

Yessss! More travel videos like this please! Reminds me of the “old school” videos that made me fall in love with this channel! Ps I’ve always wanted to go to Europe for the Christmas markets, as someone who always has to work close to/through the holidays I am looking forward to this series!!❤

[@Dr.LeeTomlin]

I love every video you have ever made, but this one reminds me of the old days and I love it so much!! It was so fun, and it inspires me and my wife to take a trip like it. Maybe we will just choose your top four or five and spread it out a little more, but wow! This looks so amazing! Thank you for your amazing content!! 😍 love you guys!

[@kb7533]

LOVE this series so much! All the laughs, all the Christmas feels, old school Kara & Nate - love, love! 🥰🥰🥰

[@hannahbenson1185]

This is the exact wholesome and exciting Christmas content I’ve been needing!!!!!!! I AM SO EXCITED!!!

[@McNulty030]

Yeah, you made to Nürnberg! And it was a tough week to travel with the snow chaos and the strike!

[@ColleenBeattie-wt9iu]

I was just in Strasbourg 2 weeks ago and Mainz a week ago from 🇨🇦 I was amazed, as I always am in Europe, how inexpensive the lovely European continent can be! The Christmas Markets were magical and so memorable 🎄 🎅 🍷 🥨 🌭