Brit Reacts to 20 MUST EAT FOOD AT GERMAN MARKET

[@karinwenzel6361]

Spätzle are not mushed noodles, they are thick handmade noodles made from noodle dough. - And guys, Dampfnudeln and Germknödel need to be eaten with lots of vanilla sauce, nothing else.

[@dwayneslens]

Ahh ok, I thought they mushed them up. Looks delicious regardless :)

[@kevinkramer8463]

Well it's not like the noodle dough you know from pasta. It's wet and sticky with many eggs in it. The dough is easy to make, to make the spätzle needs a bit of practice and the kitchen is a mess after it, but they are so delicious. You can eat them with sauce or with cheese and onions, then they are called Käsespätzle. I like to toss them in a pan with butter and nutmeg the next day. I always make some more for myself 🤣

[@fairgreen42]

Germknödel also work with plum jam filling and sugar-poppy seed topping, drenched In melted butter. It's how we eat them in Austria. 😋

[@grimaldus40k]

yep stimmt! Dampfnudel hatte ich nur Vanillesoße und mit Zimt, weil ich die Himbeergrütze nicht mochte.

[@terayaxd9660]

Also good with a sweet whitewine-sauce 😋

[@DeadpoolTesla]

Christmas markets - the "Wacken" of Office workers... 🤣

[@Realist_IRL]

04:21 The Mushrooms are so yummy, the classic version is served with crème fraîche-garlic sauce😋😋😋

[@lockssista]

A few years ago I was at a Christmas market in Rochester, Kent. What I noticed immediately was that you couldn't smell it! I live about 1 kilometer away from the Dortmund Christmas market and when the wind is favorable, I can smell the roasted almonds when I open my window. They didn't exist in Rochester. I don't know if you can get these at other Christmas markets in the UK, but this scent is a must, otherwise it's just a market with Christmas decorations. (I feel a bit stupid right now, the roasted almonds are available at every "Kirmes" here all year round and I don't get any Christmas feelings ^^) What I found kind of funny, but still stupid, was that there was also a German section. With very expensive German bratwurst, schnitzel, sauerkraut and a band with Bavarian brass music! Of course in lederhosen and dirndls. THAT isn't Christmas either! But it was still nice. Lovingly decorated, the beautiful old castle in the background and for me it was interesting to look at. But I have to admit that I rarely go to the Christmas market here in Germany. Too crowded, too loud, too expensive and the mulled wine gives me heartburn.😆

[@michaelkuschnefsky362]

The Christmas market is a typical German affair. The first Christmas market took place in Munich in 1310. Christmas markets go back to late medieval sales fairs and often one-day markets that gave citizens the opportunity to stock up on meat and winter supplies at the beginning of the cold season. In the 14th century, the custom arose of allowing craftsmen such as toymakers, basket weavers or confectioners to set up stalls at the market to sell the little things that children received as gifts at Christmas; There were also stands selling roasted chestnuts, nuts and almonds back then.

[@dwayneslens]

It’s such an awesome tradition what a great history. I actually Germany is one of the top destinations for Christmas. It never dawned on me until this video.

[@michaelkuschnefsky362]

The unfortunate thing is that as locals we often forget how beautiful it is. A lot is taken for granted, but when I watch Reactions videos I realize that we have it so beautiful, such as the many Christmas markets or our many castles or our good bread etc. and that there is reason to be grateful be.@@dwayneslens

[@suupkalvers2244]

I think you are right, I lived in Britain 4 years, and I have to ho there on a holiday to visit the tourist things. I now live in Germany, and I did not make the same mistake again 😅 This country is a great place to live, no doubt about it.

[@loudless007]

Hallo Dwayne, ein sehr schönes Video. Schnitte sind super, dein Ton ist wunderbar und sauber zu verstehen. Mach weiter so! Ich würde nur zu gern ein Video von dir sehen, wenn du selbst am Weihnachtsmarkt alles probierst 😉

[@MUETZE198]

I always love to recount the story when our school class did a daytrip to bonn during christmas season. we had breakfast together and after that we were allowed to roam the city in small groups but had to meetup later that day on the local planetarium to watch a show. so long story short ...we went straight to the cristmas market and got sloshed. like we found a stall that was literally a remodeled merry go around with a bar on top and that would just slowly turn while we sat on it and watched the christmas market go by. we drank a lot and were doing great but then the apointed time came and we had to leave... the second we left the charousel the alcohol hit us straight in the face it was hillarious even better how our entire class were in various stages of shitfaced while we watched the milkyway getting explained Also I gotta be cross with phil. Reibekuchen/ Kartoffelpuffer have to be eaten with apple sauce.

[@Metallstaubwolf]

Try them with Grafschafter Rübensaft. That shit slaps! Same with Döppekuchen/Uhles!

[@MichaEl-rh1kv]

10:00 Not really Wieners, but Thuringians, which have to be at least 15cm long, but there is no official upper limit. So all sausages of 0.5m length or longer are at least Thuringian style (the name Thüringer Rostbratwurst has protected geographical status). Wiener or Frankfurter at the other hand are not Bratwurst, but cooked (Frankfurter are pure pork, Wiener (Wien=Vienna) are pork with some beef or veal). 18:15 Spätzle are a type of traditional egg noodles from the Southwest of Germany (in the outer west of the south they are called "Knöpfle" because they are formed there more like little buttons). The dough consists of wheat or spelt middlings (or flour mixed with semolina), eggs, up to half an eggshell of water per egg and if available some nutmeg. Kässpätzle are Spätzle mixed with grated mountain and Swiss cheese, served with fried onions on top. 19:25 There are different recipes for Dampfnudel ("steam noodle"). They are generally made with a yeast dough from wheat flour and in most cases some milk and a bit of sugar, which is formed into dumplings. In the south they are put in a pan with sugar and melted butter, then a cup or less of lukewarm water is added and a lid is put on the pan, which is then heated for around 25 minutes (until the Dampfnudeln "start to talk" - you are not allowed to lift the lid before you hear them mumbling). With this method you get some nice caramel at the bottom side. Personally I would not try it at a market stall - I don't think you could make good ones at such a stall. A "Ofennudel" is made from the same dough, but without the steam - the dumplings are put on a baking tray and baked in the oven.

[@KaiHenningsen]

Wiener are a variant of Frankfurter from the same area, not named after Vienna but after a butcher named Wiener (so his family probably was originally from Vienna) - or at least that's how I learned it.

[@MichaEl-rh1kv]

@@KaiHenningsen In Vienna the sausages are called Frankfurter or simply Würstel, but they use the other recipe. One story (according to the Lahner family) has a butcher Johann Georg Lahner from Frankfurt moving to Vienna in the early 19th century and producing the sausages. While in Frankfurt beef and pork butchers were separated businesses, such a separation did not exist in the Habsburg realm (including Upper Swabia and the High and Upper Rhine region). In Swabia the same recipe is used and called "Saiten(wurst)" or "Wienerle", and another source declares that the sausage actually came via Upper Swabia to Vienna (about 1840).

[@danielhedo6628]

that was a "Krakauer", polish style

[@Mimms-1701D]

very good descriptions, only that I'd never do the Dampfnudel with sugar in the water, always with salt and then cook, until the water is gone and a bit more, until you have a nice salt crust at the bottom... and nowadays there is finally a market dealer around (i think they are at the different weekendmarkets every weekend), and he is really able to make fresh Dampnudels that taste delicious 😁

[@germankitty]

This is a compilation of several Christmas markets, I'd say; some of these dishes may be regional. (I've never seen half of them in Dortmund, and we have one of the biggest Christmas markets in all of Germany.) But the sausages and potato pancakes are available nationally. And if you want to come over (get a cheap Ryanair or Easyjet flight into Dortmund for a day -- fly in on a morning, return at night -- or stay overnight with me), and I'll be happy to show you around! Especially as Leeds is our twin city ... and we have a humongous Christmas Tree (actually a steel scaffolding construct, clad with over 1000 real fir trees, at 45m height).

[@andrep.3774]

All of the Christmas markets shown in the video are located in Düsseldorf.

[@_fire.fighter9567]

, Gesundheit 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨 Die Beste Bratwurst, ist und bleibt die Orginal Thüringer Bratwurst !!! ☝☝☝

[@MaggusLk]

Nürnberg has entered the chat.

[@SabiArtStory777]

We like Nürnberger UND Thüringer very much! 😋

[@Rok_Weiler]

To those who could not decide between three little ones and a single big one, just go for "a bäärla in bamberch" !! 😎

[@MaggusLk]

@@Rok_Weilersounds fair. Besides: Bambercher Bier is love ;)

[@TB-tt5xp]

@@MaggusLk @_fire.fighter9567 Leute, nicht streiten. Wenn ihr schlechtes Fleisch habt und auch die Reste vom Boden verarbeiten müsst macht man Bratwurst draus. 😁

[@plutoniumlollie9574]

Kartoffelpuffer are best with apple sauce ❤️ I had a deep fried calzone, when we went to christmas market last weekend.

[@dwayneslens]

Deep fried Calzone! 🤤

[@fusssel7178]

someone introduced me to Kartoffelpuffer with apple sauce and a slice of Pumpernikel, didn't expect it to taste that good (the Pumpernikel was the new part in the constellation, liked Kartoffelpuffer with apple sauce already)

[@barbelaithocine1769]

Ohoh yes u hv to try more german Food 😂

[@eljanrimsa5843]

Kartoffelpuffer with Sauerkraut is also delicious

[@einfachicke1417]

Hey Dwayne!!! England is not far away. Come to Germany and try out. You will love it. But you should try the best christmas markets like Nürnberg, Dresden or München.

[@suupkalvers2244]

... or Bremen, specially the Schlachtezauber 😊

[@PetraR.-er8dv]

Oder einer der 60 Märkte in Berlin. Da ist wirklich für jeden etwas dabei😊

[@SabiArtStory777]

Bremen, Lübeck, Hannover, Münster etc etc ... 👍🏼

[@frankmeyer9984]

Funny thing is, some of the food you only can get at a german Christmas market, only at this time of the year, making it something *very* special and precious ❤❤❤

[@slayxe123]

I actually had no Idea having Ferris Wheels on Christmas Markets isn't common, I live in a small City with ~45k People and even on our relatively small Christmas Market they put one up every year, for as long as I can think 😅 Great Reaction! I hope you get to Germany soon and can try a variety of Foods and Drinks over here ❤

[@anunearthlychild8569]

I live in a town in northern Germany and for as long as I can remember we have had a small Ferris wheel at the Christmas market that is over 100 years old. It's nice to look at, but newfangled blingbling attractions really don't have to be.

[@StellaTZH]

Britain even adopted the tradition of a decorated Christmas tree from Germany. Queen Victoria established it there. I live in the southwest of Germany but I'm originally from the west close to the Netherlands. The Christmas market food is different in both places. In the West you get stuff inspired by the Netherlands like Poffertjes (tiny pancakes with butter and powdered sugar) or deep fried camenbert with cranberry sauce. And here in the southwest there are dishes like Schupfnudeln, which is a kind of dumpling. Fried in a big pan with bacon and sauerkraut. Really delicious

[@suupkalvers2244]

I love poffertjes 😅

[@alexandergrundt6261]

Spätzle are only made of eggs and wheat flour, seasond with pepper and nutmeg, boiled in salted water . It's not a pasta/noodle dough perse (noodle dough needs to rest, doesn't matter if italian or chinese noodles). Spätzle you have to beat/slap with your hand to get air into it before cooking.

[@Avi-rn6ei]

I love Christmas markets. My family would always go to different markets every weekend. Smt they didnt rly show in the video is that there are also a lot of Christmas markets that host a lot of different "fair" rides and game stalls. Thats what we kids always loved. The adults would tell us that they would stay in one area of the market where the Glühwein stalls are and we were free to spend our pocket money. It might seem strange to let kids freely roam around with no supervision but it was very normal and noone bat an eye. I should mention that we walked through the whole market together beforehand so that everyone knew the place but afterwards we were free. This independence to explore with your family and friends was truly great. Now that im older i cant ride rides anymore and prefer to stay with the other adults and let my younger cousins also roam by themselves. Tho i do join them a for a few stalls to spoil them.

[@christiankastaun9533]

If the "medieval" style markets appeal to you, I recommend the medieval christmas market - the Phantastischer Lichter-Weihnachtsmark - in Dortmund. It's basically a mix of christmas market and a rennaissance faire, and while they, unlike other markets, charge an entry fee, they provide a bunch of entertainment like fire shows, folk bands and the like, as well as larger open fires to huddle around while enjoying hot fruit wines or mead.

[@hopefull9884]

Another great video from Dwayne, feel invited to Germany, you make realy wonderfull reactions!

[@Balleehuuu]

Best food item here in my region on christmas markets is a variation of a döner but with the meat from a wild boar - Wildschweindöner!

[@suupkalvers2244]

Yippieeeeeeeee!

[@Stefan-rr5ds]

ist aber nicht halal, nur für Deutsche

[@Balleehuuu]

@@Stefan-rr5ds das ist natürlich richtig, der ist nicht halal und somit weder etwas für Muslime aber auch nichts für Menschen jüdischen Glaubens - somit auch nichts für viele deutsche Mitbürger dieser beiden Glaubensrichtungen. Es hat nichts mit Staatsangehörigkeit zu tun sondern mit Religion und Islam und Judentum gehören auch zu Deutschland. das "nur für Deutsche" find ich ziemlich unschön ... ist auch was für Niederländer, Briten, Russen, Japaner, Chinesen, Nigerianer, Brasilianer, Australier etc.

[@suupkalvers2244]

@@Stefan-rr5ds Blödsinn, alle anderen, ausser Jüdische und Muslimische Menschen, können es essen. Dafür braucht man kein Deutscher zu sein. (bin ich auch nicht, und ich liebe Wildschweindöner!)

[@royfischer8951]

!!!! Visit the Dresdner Striezelmarket.. The oldest christmasmarket in Germany

[@doc79mg]

And still the best!!! Try the "Stollen" there

[@royfischer8951]

@@doc79mg ja aufjedenfall.. Esse selbst zwar keinen... Aber Dresdner Christstollen ist halt DER stollen

[@DarioArgento]

You'll love it in Germany. If anything is sacred to us, it's Christmas and our Christmas markets with their great food and drink 😉

[@dwayneslens]

I know, I never knew how magical Germany was at Christmas. Your country is really one of the top destinations in the world during the holiday season. Can’t wait to visit soon :)

[@suupkalvers2244]

Maybe you should check out the Schlachtezauber, the medieval market next to the 'normal' Weihnachtsmarkt in Bremen. Its supposed to be one of the most beautiful Weihnachtsmarkte in Germany. (I moved to Germany 11 years ago... 😊)

[@shadowfox009x]

What I was missing in the video are roasted chestnuts. They are also a staple. You get a bag and much on them while wandering over the market. Also missing are the crepe and waffle stands. And the ones selling thousands of different kinds of Plätzchen (cookie feels like an inadequate translation considering the huge variety).

[@seanthiar]

10:15 Wiener Bratwurst - A wiener is a type of a cooked sausage, a Bratwurst is type of a raw sausage that is grilled/roasted.

[@eljanrimsa5843]

Both Wiener and Bratwurst are typically cooked sausages made from different types of Brät. Though there are some types of raw Bratwurst as well.

[@Steven91637]

This was filmed in Dusseldorf Germany 🇩🇪.they have great Christmas markets there.

[@ralftrotsch1482]

i love the best food at our German Christmas markets and it's best to go there with friends!

[@melanielife769]

I think this year people are putting a lot more effort into the markets, as it is basically the first proper one since 2019. 2022 there were markets but there was still a lot of talk around keeping saftey measures, etc. This year no discussions around that and people are happy to go back to "normal". In general this christmas season feels far more "real", there's more solidarity than before and the weather enhances the good vibes.

[@dwayneslens]

Ahh that makes sense, back to full capacity. That’s awesome, I’m so glad COVID measures are scrapped now.

[@Andi_mit_E]

Dampfnudel with vanilla sauce was one of my favourite dishes in my childhood. My mom is still cooking it most of the time I'm visiting her today.

[@DJone4one]

The Striezelmarkt in Dresden is the oldest Christmas market in Germany and an absolute must-see at Christmas time! The market, which is famous for its giant, wooden step pyramid from the Erzgebirge, is being held for no less than 589 years since 1434. And the "world's oldest Christmas market"? It has undoubtedly been held in Vienna, Austria, since 1296. Our Christmas market may not be as big and beautiful, but it has its own charm. With the Ferris wheel, the real Christmas tree and the delicious sausages from Keunecke. They now cost 4 euros, but they are still a must. My little tradition of eating a bratwurst once during the Christmas market.

[@dietrichengel2149]

Dear Dwayne. Thanks for your Videos. I like them. And I also think you should visit Germany. You will like it. Greetings from Germany.

[@nightmaremoon369]

The original first Christmas market was approved by the then king in the Middle Ages. Back then, farmers sold their meat on the Sundays before Christmas Eve. They did this at the time to prevent losses; later other traders also joined in. That's why the Christmas market has so many food stalls.

[@techsaurier0203]

💚💚💚 for this channel you and your family greetings from Deutschland

[@Caer4u]

Hey Dwayne, nice reaction mate! Hannover local here. Well, here's the deal: there are flights from Leeds to Hannover (via Amsterdam). Let me know when you can make it and I'll lend you a hand to find the right sausages!

[@Fetterrabe]

about the ferris wheel, we have a lot of celebratorial times where we have ferris wheels. sometimes even at stadtfeste, which is just some random event where theres music drinks food and light entertainment for kids and adults, one of which being the ferris wheel. it's nice to look over the whole town, a little drunk and enjoy the view and air high up

[@robbiebubble3670]

Bro, I've been living in Germany for 34 years now and I go to christmas markets every year but I think I should go to a different one this year. I haven't seen half of the foods shown in this video yet on the markets I usually go to 😅 I really enjoy watching your reactions on stuff about Germany. I also don't drink alcohol so the Glühwein isn't for me but luckily they also got alcohol-free alternatives. But man the Langosh is to die for 👍

[@fannydad6123]

Hey Dwayne. I love to see your face when you see our german specials. You must visit us here. ❤

[@wollis3802]

...and if you come to Germany for Christmas make sure to visit a Medieval one...the smells and feeling... much better to me than the modern ones. With artisans making clothes, toys and bags right there. i got me a leather pouch for my belt once and the special buckle i wanted cost me a Calvados for the maker. And the food is medieval style as well.^^ A Dampfnudel is a steamed yeast dumpling. pure hip gold if you ask me ;)

[@MarcRöger-r7q]

Hello Dwayne, I'm sick in bed🤒 and came across your channel. Great reactions. Very sympathic. I hope my English is correct 😂 Greetings from Frankfurt, Germany 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@joeriedler4952]

Hi Dwayne, I am German but lived mainly in GB/IRL and US. Home in Bavaria now for 10 years and honestly, I am happy to be back when it is christmas. Loved my time in Geordie Land (co.Durham) but when it was x-mas time, i missed the german markets, food and drinks. Should you ever make it to Munich, give me a bell and I show your around. Love your posts, keep it up as it is good and you are a smashing, likeable young fellow. Hope to hear from you. bfn Joe

[@KleineWeissePerle]

You are such a nice person, loved watching you! Nice wishes from Germany :)

[@BommeltjeNL]

You know that Santa is not really from the Northpole? The American Santa is based on the Dutch Sinterklaas (they are practically the same, be it that Sinterklaas is celebrated from november-5 december and Santa Claus around Christmas) and Santa made big by the Coca-Calo advertisements. By the way, I haven't eaten all day and just like you my mouth was watering of all the great foods haha 😂👍

[@blondkatze3547]

It`s time to go to the Christmas market in northern - Germany this year. This great video really whet your appetite.😉

[@Steven91637]

Also Cologne got awesome Christmas Markets so Nürnberg and Munich and Hamburg and Aachen

[@tangawarra]

If you come to Germany for food and drinks, come to Middle Franconia. Not only do we have the best sausages and the best beer, we also have the best Christmas markets, the Nürnberger Christkindlmarkt, the Rothenburger Reiterlesmarkt and so on. If you ever want to come, let me know. I have a guest appartment you can stay in. I don't know if it still as good, but when I used to live in Manchester, the Christmas market was great, and actually quite close to what we have here. I also loved the Lincoln Christmas market. That had some amazing food.

[@fritzheerich4965]

So funny...Great Job, my dear! Merry Chrismas.

[@barjel7951]

20:57 Soooorry to correct you. Bratwurst is not "just a sausage", Bratwurst is a (minor) religion. 😉 There are even some regional festivals where butchers meet to find out who makes the best. 🤤

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

a traditional toping for 'Kartoffelpuffer' is apple sauce - sooo good😀

[@artaiosangelus8904]

I didn't feel like going to the Christmasmarket this year, but now I have to go and eat some nice stuff.

[@nephilim2582]

Hello from Germany! Get on a train or a plane, take your family with you and come to Germany for a weekend at Christmas! You can get here quickly from England! I really like your channel and your comments! Greetings Nephilim

[@nightstorm5914]

steamed dumplings are not only good for christmas markets, i loved to eat them as kid with some blueberries (there also some filled version in the supermarkets with schocolade or poppy; maybe you find them in the frozen stuff area in a Lidl/Aldi at the desserts )

[@dwayneslens]

Oh I’m going to have to check at the frozen section now lol! Sounds delicious :)

[@nightstorm5914]

@@dwayneslens There are (maybe) called yeast-dough dumpling or just Yeast Dumplings ( and came in either minipack with 6 small ones, pack with 3 big ones or lucky a 10 normal pack) Also the best in my opinions are the cherry filled ones and served with hot vanille sauce

[@hellemarc4767]

Yes, the Kartoffelpuffer are basically hash browns, except that the grated potatoes are mixed with onions, egg, a little flour and spices (pepper, parsley) and then shaped into tiny loafs, much like Jewish latkes. Some put sour cream on top, but some also like theirs with apple sauce, go figure... It's also a common dish to serve with thick vegetable soups, and they even taste great with fish. In Germany, thry sell large (1 kg) buckets of already grated potatoes, you only have to add the other ingredients.

[@garyblackforest5185]

One of the most beautiful Christmas markets is the one in Baden-Baden in southwest Germany. From there you can also reach the market in Strassbourg (France), which is of course also wonderful.

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

Deanna and Phil had another video about Christmas markets. It was in Hannover, where they got in at the Medieval part of a market

[@TheDJdragonflame]

Some cities like Cologne or Munich also have multiple markets running at the same time, all with differing styles

[@houghi3826]

2500? I would have thought there would be a lot more. Every town has at least 1. Cities have more than 1. Gonna go to Hamburg this year again and there are a lot there and not only in the city center. 20-30 or so in total. And the one in St-Pauli was a great one in the evening. Do not take your kids there, unless you like to explain things a LOT. :-D It IS very fun. My female friend really liked the show they put on last year the moment we were there. That is all I am going to say.

[@harz632]

You often find fried cauliflower in batter with a garlic sauce at the same stands that sell mushrooms, I can only recommend people to try them, they taste amazing.

[@ChrisSeilerLFD]

2:54 Gesundheit and 15:31 done ;)

[@danielhedo6628]

YESSS YESSS,...- You need all of this, all of it,- everywhere, all of the time! Fact#

[@reinjanmaat1839]

I never liked Christmas markets but, I THINK ABOUT THIS DIFFERENTLY NOW😂

[@TRuh4You]

I am cracking up! 😂 someone is a gourmet😅 Bring "loadsa squitts", booyah! Hi from the Kiel, North of Germany⚓✌

[@chrisbo3474]

Bless ya

[@Why-D]

The market in Lincoln (UK) was nice! For two recepies (mulled wine and Reibekuchen) you may have a "short" look.

[@pascalmuller1752]

Charming guy. Keep uploading. Keep getting thumbs

[@tma2465]

Yes, Dwayne come to Germany! You're welcome. I can't believe that you never visit us. The christmas markets are fine but visit our country in any other season too and enjoy it. Perhaps the city of Hamburg. It's the most british city of Germany, so the culture shock is not too heavy for a northern english man like you!

[@jokami1051]

Going full grinch here... this amazing food is around all year at your local Imbiss and such... no need for Xmas except for the Glühwein...

[@froschmusik]

Come to Bremen Christmas market.. We have the classic and the medieval market so you get 2 4 1 😊. Funny to see there's a Brit as excited about German stuff as I am about everything British. So if you want to visit give me a shout...

[@Landcervelatwurst]

2500 only counts the major ones, i had to check what events are in my city this month for work, and along the major christmas market in the city center, most subburbs feature their own little one for a few days.

[@kniebel85]

I love our Christmas Markets, there is a very beautiful in Dortmund (Fredenbaum), but u need a whole week to eat all the good stuff on this markets, there is way to much good food for 1 or 2 days :D, i love your reactions :)

[@maxpowa7430]

Christmas is a huge business in germany. A single Glühwein stand on a middle sized christmas market makes so much money that the owner don't have to work for the rest of the year!

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

But when it comes to slow down at Christmas you can count on Norway🤩 The whole family get together, when you can, you take the days off between Christmas and the New Year and the Christmas decoration is on sometimes like February and so on😀 Coming from Germany it was all new to me.

[@lordofnumbers9317]

@19:05 I would say another word for “Dampfnudeln” is “Hefeklöße”. “Hefeklöße” are not as big as the “Dampfnudeln”. "Hefeklöße" are typically eaten with fruit sauce. For the fruit sauce you can use cherries, strawberries, blackberries or raspberries. For me it tastes very tasty even without fruit sauce.

[@DieToni206]

Even the city where I'm from, which has like 40 000 inhabitants puts up a ferris wheel for every Christmas Market or wine market :D

[@michaeljasterfotografie3985]

Liebe Grüße aus Düsseldorf ,eine wunderschöne Stadt am Rhein

[@Pidalin]

it's crazy that hot wine at German market is for the same price as here in Czechia, but they have 3 times higher salaries 😀 I prefer hot mead, which is very rare in these days, only in few countries you can still find it

[@goffenrir1807]

Is mead honeywine? If so, it's called Met in germany and you can definitely find it at german christmas markets. I love it ;)

[@Pidalin]

@@goffenrir1807 No, mead is mead, not wine with honey taste, but it can be pretty close in taste, but classic mead is not made as a wine with just added honey flavor, it's completely different alcoholic beverage, but it looks like in most of countries, they already forgot what mead is. You can find some honey wines or honey beers in most of countries, but that's not actual mead with that typical taste. Except Czech Republic, I never found what we call "Medovina" in some other countries, when I tried it in Poland, it was more like honey wine as you say, I know that Slovaks have medovina too, but that's all. Maybe in some nordic countries they could know it. Typical Czech mead doesn't taste like those honey wines they have in other countries, it's not the same and mead is not made by wine makers, but bee keepers made it. I tried some honey wine at christmas markets in Poland, it was not bad, but it's not the same as our medovina. Our mead is mostly more sweet and you don't feel that wine taste from that. Medovina is also very typical drink at our metal festivals and medieval celebrations at castles. 😀

[@Pidalin]

@@goffenrir1807 This is what I found on google: "Mead is made by fermenting honey with water, sometimes with fruits, spices, grains, hops etc. The words 'mead' and 'honey-wine' are often used interchangeably, but some cultures differentiate between the two. The defining characteristic of mead is that the main source of its fermentable sugar comes from honey." But I guess some nations just call it a "honey wine" even when it's not actually based on wine, they just don't have better name for it. If it's wine with some honey flavor, it's not mead for me. 🙂

[@goffenrir1807]

@@Pidalin Yeah thats what i meant. You can find Met at german markets. I used to make it myself. We call it honeywine because its made the same way wine is made but not from grapes but honey. You can get it from different types of honey (fir or lindenflowers are my favorites) and you can even get dry Met, wich matured so long, most sugar became alcohol and it's not even sweet anymore. And let me say: sir, you have a realy good taste ;)

[@Pidalin]

@@goffenrir1807 Ok, then you have a mead in Germany, I should maybe visit some Christmas markets in Germany, but borders are partly closed now and I don't want to explode or something, so I will probably better visit Poland again. 🤣

[@seanrh4294]

Maybe you can come to visit next year. I live in Germany and we have a guest room. My 75-year-old mom and I both speak fluent English and German and we both worked as translators for years. I live in the German Eifel Area near Cologne(Köln) and Aachen (both have large Christmas markets). I like guests because I have few friends here, unfortunately.

[@biankakoettlitz6979]

Wow, you picked a really good video to react🤩

[@danielklein5762]

Dampfnudeln, heavy recommend that one. It's sooooo good.

[@johankaewberg8162]

I noticed they had Jäger Tee. That’s pretty good in the winter. (Tea, Vodka, a few spices, serve hot). Hunters Tea.

[@totenmal]

I had the Mushrooms with Jalapenos and cheese last year. There were very delicious 👍

[@dereine1222]

I like your reaction of German food. Now I'm hungry too 😅

[@isabellabihy8631]

Dwayne, another thing to try are roasted chestnuts.

[@sodiumchlorid]

Every bigger city have a Christmas market I live in Bremen our is very nice too

[@NicoleStricker-p8c]

You have to try the Christmas Market in Lübeck (Home of the Marzipan) or the Striezelmarkt in Dresden.

[@kevintwine2315]

That food looks incredible 👌🏼

[@k.e.w]

Oh Leeds . I just left Leeds after 10 years of living there !

[@macroring]

In my military time I accompanied memebers of an american brigade to the german-german border, and there also was a christmas market in this city. The only thing they talked about on the way back was "Glühwein".

[@Susarou]

Grilled mushrooms are typicly served with a garlic sauce.

[@real_Nessa]

Dampfnudeln are available with and without a filling. I prefer the plum filling with cinnamon. Add vanilla sauce and you'll be in heaven 🤤

[@jensen7875]

I cant leave a christmas amrket without taking a pack oft roastes almonds - i love them!

[@diemuebs4316]

12:28 ... Marry a german ? I got a beautiful daughter.

[@dwayneslens]

I don’t think I’ve ever had an offer like that before haha! I feel honoured that you would even think that I could lol!

[@clauslangenbroek9897]

You not only look like Wilson from Home Improvement (Hör Mal wer da hämmert,) this is something he would have responded, too, I think 🤔😁

[@diemuebs4316]

@@dwayneslens I think you wouldn't be the worst son in law but it is still my daughters choice. 😅

[@Buildingdeath]

Langos is definitely a thing you have to try! It's super Delicious :D

[@gRleF]

So in order to have that much food variety you need to visit a major city one. The markets itself have a huge variety with the bigger ones more focused on food and some smaller ones can also focus on like self made christmas themed goods, e.g. decoration, art and so on. As far as I know Dortmund (a City close to Düsseldorf, which is seen in the video here) has a famous Christmas market.

[@origJodahs]

Kartoffelpuffer / Hashbrowns has to be eaten with Apfelkompott / apple compote. Original also with a slice of black bread (Pumpernickel). Didn't saw Lumumba (hot choclate with rum).

[@Like-a-PROinBERLIN]

Hey, I life in Wuppertal. Its between Cologne and Düsseldorf. You got yourself (and your wife?) a massive Couch in my livingroom if you like next year. Seems to be a lit of fun hanging out with you on a christmasmarket. I would say now all of germany is covered for you ;-)

[@theon__]

Yes you defenetly have to go. I recoment you Freiburg im Breisgau. Its in the Black Forest and its so good there. Pleas be 2-3 Dasy there becous Freiburg is such a nice City witch so much tradition to explore.

[@greyblue7400]

The Christmas market season started last week - so it's the right time for a weekend or daytrip to Germany. It's my favorite time of the year & there are a lot of special markets. Brunswick for example is quite cool as well if you like to visit a smaller one. But keep in mind that you do need a passport now to come to the EU.

[@rosetoren3881]

Come to Dortmund next year. It's a short flight from London. We have a really beautiful christmas market and we can show you around and advise you. 🖖🎄

[@rpg_only]

If you like these things, you should also visit the Christkindl Market in Vienna (Austria).

[@Latenight927]

Some of these you can find on every Christmas market and some you find only in bigger cities or some you may find more in the south of germany than somewhere else.

[@suupkalvers2244]

Don't you forget the North! In Bremen, Hannover, Hamburg and more!