Largest Pumpkin Festival in the World! The Place to be in Germany During the Fall!

[@ep2560]

I´m 57 years old , and i never heard about the pumpkin Festival . So glad that you guys are here in germany , so i can learn a little bit more about my own country .

[@h.s.3273]

Das ist im Blühenden Barock / Schloss Ludwigsburg bei Stuttgart. Einer der größten Barock Schlösser Europas.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! That means a lot! 😊

[@ep2560]

@@h.s.3273 hallo , Danke für die Info , habe auch gleich mal gegoogled .

[@h.s.3273]

@@ep2560 Es gibt in Ludwigsburg noch weitere Schlösser. Das Favorite Schloss und Schloss Monrepos. Das Jagdschloss Solitude ist 11 km entfernt.

[@martinkasper197]

@@h.s.3273 auf der Solitude fanden mal Bergrennen statt...

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for watching!! It means a lot to our little family! Have you been before? Willa thinks that they need to add some pumpkin ice cream to the menu next year 😋😉 What an AMAZING place to visit with your family!

[@andistuttgart9067]

Yes, been there many times as it is only 15 min from my home ;) Always fun to go there and watch the different sulptures they make out of pumpkins.

[@LaureninGermany]

I also didn’t know that there’s a pumpkin festival! How fun! I’m hungry now… I love buying pumpkins from the side of the road here in Germany. It feels so wholesome that they trust you to leave the right amount of money. That people appreciate the farmers enough to do it.

[@mojganjazayeri1862]

How interesting Pumpkin festival in Germany. Thank you for sharing I enjoyed watching it

[@dagmarszemeitzke]

The sauce on the Flammkuchen was probably Sauerrahm/sour cream

[@nateanddaysh]

I can’t and won’t ever get over Willa and her personality! Such a fun event you guys got to experience! Let Fall festivals begin 🍂

[@hans-dieternichau5467]

Es macht immer wieder Spass euch im Video zu Sehen,man bekommt Automatisch gute Laune ,die kleine möchte man in den Arm nehmen und nicht mehr loslassen 😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰Ich freue mich auf das kommende Video! Viel Spass weiterhin ,und immer schön gesund bleiben! LG

[@yt-viewerfromger320]

Ja sie sind immer so positiv und die kleine Willa ist immer so fröhlich und mit diesem gewinnenden Lächeln, schon etwas ungewöhnlich in ihrem zarten Alter..! Übrigens schmecken Kürbiskernbrötchen/-brot umso besser je mehr von den Kernen außen anhaften und durch den Backvorgang schön braun geworden sind. Aus gerösteten Kürbiskernen wird übrigens in Österreich ein hervorragendes Kürbiskernöl hergestellt, was man zeitweise (in den "Österreich Wochen") sogar bei Aldi bekommt..! -> Seeehr zu empfehlen für Salate etc.!!

[@jerrihadding2534]

I’ve got an enormous smile!

[@OurStorytoTell]

That’s how we hope people feel when watching! 😊

[@wolfgangneff3007]

I live not far away from Ludwigsburg and I am pretty amazed what else you have seen in the short time since you arrived in Germany. Great Guys !!!

[@jjivy6310]

I absolutely love watching Willa! She is just precious!! Thanks for sharing your adventures 😀

[@Georgian2go]

Willa is so adorable...I have never heard of the Pumpkin Festival...it looks like you guys had a lot of fun! Upbeat video, well shot and edited

[@OurStorytoTell]

We did have a lot of fun! Thank you! 😊

[@Henning_Rech]

Tanner's skill of speaking German is really improving!

[@wilhelmrombay1639]

Send your child to kindergarten...You will see she speak faster German language than you

[@gerforgold5794]

nice to see the peaceful vibes, especially through the eyes of a child. she has been the star in this video ;D

[@elkeyvonnelindemann8284]

It is incredible how your daughter pronounces the ‚ue‘ so well…..without any accent! Kids soak up languages like a sponge! You give her the best gift: A proper foreign language! She will thank you later! We experience that with our boys although they didn’t like our constant movings from one country to the other (Germany, Mexico, Germany and now the US), because it is hard for them to make real friendships. But, they are now 15, 23 and 27 years old and the world is way more open for them! But they just realized that now!

[@OurStorytoTell]

It’s amazing how many places you guys have lived! It makes us excited and hopeful for our future! We hope Willa is grateful for it when she’s older too! 💛

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

What beautiful pumpkin festival You were very lucky with the weather 😜 Aww love your pumpkin sculpture well done 🥰 Have a great week

[@chilibean215]

Oh, I‘ve also been there two days ago. It was really great there at the palace in Ludwigsburg. 😀

[@kitkat5153]

Hah, didn’t know about that pumpkin festival! 😅 Did you take Willa to the fairytale park, too? I lived close to Ludwigsburg from age 3-7 and I loooved that park.

[@ralfg.8799]

wow, your German is getting better and better :-). Nice to see that you feel confi in Germany.

[@firefighter3008]

Read the title and was like wait whaaat? You were in my home town 😊 the castle and the gardens around it are gorgeous with or without the festival. There Are also other events like a sand sculpture competition an old venetian market etc. So always a good stop!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ah hello to you from Ludwigsburg!! 👋👋 Yeah we saw a few sand sculptures and they were crazy good!!

[@christiandengler6689]

@@OurStorytoTell likewise...one thing to really check out is the Christmas market in Ludwigsburg! In my opinion one of the best, if not the best Christmas market in Germany!

[@daecke7594]

Ludwigsburg is beautiful! If you liked the pumpkin festival, you need to visit the Kürbisfest in Altendorf, Bavaria

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@annamuller9457]

Love the festival, been there almost every autum ( i lived in stuttgart , which is the next main city ) and always enjoyed the food and art there. Perfect place to be, especially with children. They also have a fairy tale garden for kids !

[@OurStorytoTell]

So we heard! We didn’t go to it, but we should have-next time! So cool you live so close! 😊

[@mickey23052]

I always enjoy watching your videos! It's interesting how you experience Germany, its culture. Thank you!

[@mitro72]

Wow! It looks still so warm and almost like summer. Up here in north all leaves has fallen off from trees and temperature is +-10'c. Winter is definately on its way... MFG aus Finnland.

[@tydanum]

Wonderful, love Germany, everywhere you take us is exciting and always makes me hungry 😋

[@rebeccarendle3706]

How lovely. I didn't know the biggest pumpkin festival in the world is in Germany. Fun vlog.. Thanks for sharing🤗

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for watching!! 😊

[@SlovenianGirlAbroad]

Aaa, this is the famous Ludwigsburg pumpkin exhibition. So cool to see it. I saw this “underwater” pumpkin exhibition last year when it was exhibited at the Jucker farms in Zürich. Soo cool to see it recycled in other setting. Thanks for sharing this lovely video! Greetings from Switzerland! 🎃

[@Greebo80]

You're the 2nd American family that I've seen post a video from this festival and I as a German didn't even know it existed. Just goes to show that sometimes you need an outside perspective to not become blind to what's around you. Those pumpkin seeds looked delicious.

[@kolni3617]

Exactly what I thought! Watching your videos makes me appreciate my home country much more than I usually do :)

[@hevog]

I have been living in Germany all my life, but I guess this little family from Utah has seen more of it in such a small period of time than I did in fifty years. Wow!

[@OurStorytoTell]

It’s easy to get comfortable where you are! We can relate back in Utah! The pumpkin seeds really were 😋

[@OurStorytoTell]

Aww we are glad it does that for you!

[@HaJo_01]

I am only allowed to watch your videos if I have eaten enough beforehand. But woe am I hungry! 😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha it does help to watch with a snack! 😉

[@HaJo_01]

@@OurStorytoTell Okay.... Thank you for the offer. I ask for the snack to be handed over personally.😊

[@ludwigsonline3499]

Try Pumpkin-Soup. You might love it. 😁 It’s the time of the year where you can find it more often.

[@rimbaud1989]

Tanner's German is so good!!! Impressive!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you! 😊

[@stefanieh.656]

I hope you were in the Märchengarten??!! The Place to be with little Toddlers in the Castle 🥰🤩

[@cr5217]

Welcome in my hometown. Glad y'all enjoyed yourself

[@OurStorytoTell]

Such a beautiful hometown! 😍

[@margiesessions5329]

I love Ludwigsburg!!! I dreamed of going to that Palace ever since I was a child, and exploring the fairytale grounds and rides...didn't get there til my 30s, but dang it, i rode those rides! Haha. Hope i can make it there in the fall someday.

[@zippsepp3010]

Oh, this brings back memories... I used to live in Ludwigsburg for almost 7 years, and loved it. And yes, I loved the pumpkin thing too. So thanks for the reminder. I guess I should pay a visit to Ludwigsburg anytime soon. Oh and by the way - did you visit the "Märchengarten" (fairy tale garden) in Barockschloss Ludwigsburg? Our kids loved to go there and always had lots of fun.

[@alexbernadina3082]

Blühendes Barock in Ludwigsburg, I live nearby. Did you go to the fairytail garden too? its in the background. at 9.20 you see the tower where Rapunzel lets her hair down.

[@wmf831]

I think Americans often expect to taste the "pumpkin spice" instead of the actual pumpkin (which is not a strong taste). Pumpkin spice of course does not taste like pumpkin, pumpkin spice consist of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice and ginger, which in fact can be used for anything else, it does not need to be pumpkin. There is no pumpkin in pumpkin spice, it is just different spices. So very often I feel that Americans are surprised by what pumpkin on its own tastes like? I guess most Americans associate the pumpkin spice with pumpkin and so pumpkin without the pumpkin spice does not really resonate? Not sure if I made myself clear, I hope you understand it anyhow 😊

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes that makes sense & we hadn’t thought of it like that until you said it! It’s probably true!!

[@wmf831]

@@OurStorytoTell I just realized that I have a Hokkaido pumpkin in my kitchen that is waiting to become soup. I also realized that I have never put pumpkin spice (the mixture) in it. I usually only put nutmeg in it. So I am wondering if I should use "pumpkin spice" this time. I am a bit scared though, that I might not like it in my soup. Maybe I just try a little bit in the bowl after the soup is done. My family grow their own pumpkins (different ones) and I believe I am the only one of them who makes soup out of it, while they usually slice it and bake it in the oven to eat it (not as a cake). My parents used to make Strudel out of it too, just like the Apfelstrudel (apple strudel) just with pumpkin instead. Oh an d btw, you do get the pumpkin spice /the mixture) also in Germany. Either the McCormick one in American stores or there is also the brands "Just Spices" , "Ankerkraut" and "Spicebar", that I know of. There might be more. Or you make your own, there are a couple of recipes on the internet that tell you how much of which spice you need. To make it a bit easier here are the german names of the spices: cinnamon (Zimt), nutmeg (Muskat), cloves (Nelken), allspice (Piment) and ginger (Ingwer). Have fun!

[@julianabaldus9106]

Beutiful Ludwigsburg 🤩🤩🤩

[@markusbraun3651]

Ludwigsburg ist my Hometown. So great to see it in your Video. I love the Blühendes Barock and i am there several times a year with my Family!

[@rondobroth2181]

I just came across your videos and enjoy them. You will be entering the Advent season with all the Christmas markets soon. I recommend not limiting yourselves to just the big ones in the bigger cities. The smaller towns and villages give you a more intimate feel and they are just as enjoyable if not more so. I spent 3 months during the winter in Bavaria a couple years ago, and explored many small towns and enjoyed them all. Have fun.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Great tips! We are actually now planning out our Christmas travels and cannot wait! If you have a number one favorite market let us know ☺️

[@rondobroth2181]

@@OurStorytoTell It would be difficult to name a number one favorite, they are all good. I would certainly recommend going back to Rothenburg ob der Tauber and spending the night there so you can also enjoy the Nightwatchmen Tour with Hans Georg Baumgartner. If you plan to head south to the Alps, (best chance for snow), Kempten is really nice. Immenstadt is small, but it was my first Christmas market, so that makes it my favorite. Ettal (Oberammergau) is excellent. Fussen, Bad Hindelang, Oberstdorf.. Just put a map on the wall and throw a dart. You can't go wrong.

[@troedelgerry]

Hello, you lovely little familly... now THAT was a video In enjoyed from the very beginning to the very end. Although I'm not a big fan of pumpkins, the Flammkuchen and the wafer look VERY delicious. And Willa ? Oh my God, she is becoming cuter and cuter with every video you upload. :-) Best wishes : Gerry

[@stpaley]

i never thought pumpkins would exist so abundantly outside the US, that is a pleasant surprise, you mentioned pumpkin pie which i have made a few times here in the states but does Germany have pumpkin pie too, that is something i have always associated with typical autumn in the US

[@Andreas_Cologne]

Yes, we do. Ist's tasty.

[@Andreas_Cologne]

It's tasty

[@henningbartels6245]

I would say pumpkin pie is not very common in Germany. You will often find a pumpkin soup. Also pickled or as a side as a fried or backed vegetable.

[@GermanyWithHiba]

Thanks for the info...we will visit too🙂

[@OurStorytoTell]

Yes do it!

[@nidanirvana2482]

Heya and welcome in Germany ♥ I´m so heartwarmed to see you exploring everything we maybe don´t see anymore (I`m german and greetings go out to all your friends and family in America ♥).... so... you let me see my country through different eyes... thank you for that !! Please ... you have to go to Dresden !! (it speaks for itself, ask aunt google :D), Bautzen (the home of the very famous german mustard) and .... Görlitz !!! it´s the city at the border to Poland and one of the most beautiful midage towns in Europe...you will see... it worths it !! And never feel to shy to ask....there are so many stories ppl can tell you.... it´s a collection of history in EVERY city.... and they will tell you, in english, german or something in the middle (:D) God bless you and I hope you feel welcome every day ♥

[@OurStorytoTell]

Nida thank you so much! Dresden does look incredible! We had never heard of the other two cities (well other than the mustard!) thank you for all the great suggestions! 😊

[@denisewilson8465]

You guys are making great videos! Thank you ❤️

[@OurStorytoTell]

Aww thank you Denise! We are happy you enjoy them!

[@gabrielegermaine2337]

THanks for the Entertainment 😀didnt know that Germany was so big on Pumpkins ?? Not when I grew up. I Just know it from living in Canada. Have a nice day 😀♥️🙋

[@OurStorytoTell]

Right?! Thank you! Have an amazing week!

[@missk.8899]

It's so cute :D Min. 2:13 "These are Pumpkin Seeds"....Meanwhile in the background a large sign says "Candied Pumpkin seeds" :D :D :D

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha if only I spoke German! 😅

[@annaluhrs1818]

Hey there! I love your channel! It’s so interesting to see my home country through your eyes! If you’re ever searching for a topic for a video, I’d be so interested in a behind the scenes focusing on how to explore a country with a toddler. I’m already stressed when thinking of traveling for longer than an hour or so with our daughter, whose about the age of yours.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thanks for the video suggestion! We’ve learned a lot (& still are) about traveling with a toddler!

[@RatatoskLerntKanji]

Ludwigsburg has also a nice 'Märchengarten' (Fairy Tale Garden). You should come back, when your girl is a little bigger.

[@outwardbound2241]

It's the same place....

[@Ashley92090]

Love this place!!! We went for Easter :)

[@OurStorytoTell]

Ah sounds so fun!!

[@JuliusDiCaprio4471]

That was literally awesome, I can’t wait for Willa first day in kindergarten Vlog. You guys are so amazing you should try pumpkin soup it’s delicious 🎃🎃

[@marie9814]

the black forest family has also been there. Have you met them? Willa is such a cutie.

[@OurStorytoTell]

No we haven’t yet but it would be fun too :)

[@pixelbartus]

the next festival you have to visit in germany is "Wacken" ;)

[@pixelbartus]

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[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you for sharing! 😊

[@arnodobler1096]

biggest Beer Festival biggest Wine Festival biggest Pumpkin Festival wir wissen zu feiern

[@ursularieger5092]

Great day at Ludwigsburg - I also live close by and I know the "BlüBa" - Do you Americans know also the fairy tales of the Gebrüder Grimm? Rotkäppchen, der Wolf und die sieben Geißlein, Froschkönig, Hänsel und Gretel, Aschenputtel etc. ??? In the park you can visit the exhibition for children.... next time....have a nice week

[@gudrunasche9124]

Thank you for this Video.

[@howierfs5471]

Always nice to see your gang having fun, enjoying the nature and food. Well, pumkinseed bread is my favourite bread and I think pumkinseedwaffles must taste very well also. Btw, seeing your food tasting whereever you are, which is good btw, did you already banned the scale from your bathroom ? :-D Tanner, your pronounciation is getting better and better. Seems you get the feeling more and more how to pronounce german words. (Y)

[@mascami]

OMG you're in Ludwigsburg! It's only 50 km far from where I live and I went there for school a long time ago! We're there in March this year for "Blühendes Barock" but only in the outdoor area because of lockdown. And I tried for the first time cinammon sugar pumpkin seeds and loved them (better than almonds). What a great accordance! 😂😂 Love your videos!

[@OurStorytoTell]

Thank you!! Ahh they are so yummy! 😋😋 Fun you live close to it!

[@Sebastian-hs8cw]

Wow looks amazing 👍🤩

[@LongDongvander]

Have you been to the fairytale garden?

[@OurStorytoTell]

No, somehow we missed it-next time! 😊

[@lynngunn3630]

I only trust Willa’s palate 🥺

[@LotharRadscheid]

Hi, when you wanna visit Düsseldorf ? This place is also awesome let me know when you like to visit Düsseldorf and i will be your tour guide for one day. of course free of charge :-))

[@OurStorytoTell]

Oh thank you so much! That would be fun!

[@wolfgangsperber7894]

What about the Märchengarten?

[@furzkram]

Suppose the creme was "Schmand" - Google/wiki that.

[@Konleb]

Where is the Pumpkin-Beer ?

[@SHAYSPIRATION]

👍

[@Wattwurm-68]

Schade, waren wohl nicht im Märchengarten.

[@kackerlakensalat]

Average American: only a few hours away Average German: I have to drive two hours to get there 😱

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha it’s true ! 🤣

[@nidanirvana2482]

btw.... the germans should try to communicate in german with you.... sooner or later :D ..... sooo much are talking in english and I really appriciate that...., but I´m waiting for the first german comments (to be honest) :D.... keep on going and living and loving.... you are doing fine ♥

[@OurStorytoTell]

Your kindness does not go unnoticed! Thanks for all the love! 💛 We hope you feel it too.

[@nothingspecial123Q]

Is there anything more cute than your daughter?????

[@OurStorytoTell]

We don’t believe so ☺️

[@frederikson8655]

👶tschuss 😁👋

[@quo33]

When y'all kept mentioning the "subtle" pumpkin flavour in everything, it kinda made me wonder how much (fake?) pumpkin flavour Americans throw into everything XD Pumpkins just don't naturally have that strong of a flavour, I think.

[@OurStorytoTell]

You’re probably right about that! Haha they throw in a lot 😂

[@hansikemmerling4513]

And I thought pumpkin spiced everything is an American thing.

[@OurStorytoTell]

Haha apparently Germany is too 😂

[@mucxlx]

You need to learn how to pronounce Ä,Ö and Ü. Its just 3 letters :-) For example Ä) in English "hey" would sound the same as "häi" in german. Ö) in English "burp" would sound the same as "börp" in german Ü) in English "bureaucrat" would sound the same as "bürokret" in german