German Christmas Market Tour: The 6 BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS in Cologne, Germany in a Day!

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  • German Christmas Market Tour: The 6 BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS in Cologne, Germany in a Day!
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    For our last video of 2023 we’re exploring the 6 BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS in Cologne, Germany in a day! And of course we’ll be trying some of the most iconic German Christmas Market foods and drinks along the way like Reibekuchen, Handbrot, Glühwein, Eierpunsch, and MORE!
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
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    02:15 Welcome to Cologne!
    02:54 #1: Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
    05:17 #2: Heinzels Winter Fairytale Christmas Market
    12:59 #3: Cologne Harbor Christmas Market
    18:28 #4: Market of Angels Christmas Market
    21:58 #5: Village of St. Nicholas Christmas Market
    23:51 #6: Advent Village at the Cathedral
    27:13 Christmas Market at Cologne Cathedral
    29:21 Bloopers

Komentáře • 105

  • @darrellhornick7764
    @darrellhornick7764 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Just watched in preparation for our 2024 Christmas Market tour. I must say your Blog is incredible. The issue is so many times it is literally lost in translation. Thank you for putting the actual German names. Great job.

  • @ocdomer
    @ocdomer Před 6 měsíci +10

    Really enjoyed the video - but honestly so impressed with Nat's German language skills!! I don't know any German, but to me it sounded really legit. Does she have prior experience with the language???

  • @Steven-bh6oi
    @Steven-bh6oi Před 5 měsíci +4

    Frohe Weihnacht 🎄🎁

  • @MunichChild
    @MunichChild Před 9 dny

    8:12 in Germany you only say "Prost" when drinking beverages like beer or wine! Having food you just say "Guten Appetit" which literally means "good appetite" or "bon appetit" or "enjoy your meal".

  • @rainermarx5217
    @rainermarx5217 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Merry Christmas from Cologne, Germany

  • @Steven91637
    @Steven91637 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Glad you enjoyed your Trip to Cologne Germany 🇩🇪 😊

    • @AdventuresofMattandNat
      @AdventuresofMattandNat  Před 5 měsíci

      Thank you! It’s a beautiful city!

    • @Steven-bh6oi
      @Steven-bh6oi Před 5 měsíci +3

      @@AdventuresofMattandNatso come back again during the Carnival Parades in February

  • @Kero5
    @Kero5 Před 6 měsíci +2

    as a german living in cologne it was so fun seeing the christmas markets through your eyes 😄 personally I'm not THAT much of a fan of the cologne markets because they are way too crowded but you make it seem so fun ♥ you need to visit some castle christmas markets in germany. they are always so beautiful!

  • @annieis300
    @annieis300 Před 6 měsíci

    How fun!!! ❤❤❤ Merry Christmas!!! 🎅🎅🎅

  • @brielle4460
    @brielle4460 Před 6 měsíci +3

    I never comment on videos, but I must say I have been watching your videos for about a year now and this has been my favorite one! I laughed so much and learned so much! Love you guys! Keep up the amazing content and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!

  • @briancmagill
    @briancmagill Před 6 měsíci +2

    I really liked this video and the new camera is a big upgrade in the video department! I don't see how Natalie hand holds it so long. And your editing skills are getting pro! Well done guys and Frohe Weihnachten!

  • @eileenderheim3768
    @eileenderheim3768 Před 6 měsíci +2

    The markets were so beautiful and festive, plus so many lovely items to buy. The handbrot looked so yummy!!!

  • @georgecurry6108
    @georgecurry6108 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video it's so beautiful. One more to add to our list.

  • @nancycardenas2724
    @nancycardenas2724 Před 6 měsíci

    Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄 ❤️ Thank you both for the wonderful places you have token me to

  • @reubenherrington4552
    @reubenherrington4552 Před 6 měsíci

    Hi you two! Another amazing vlog, and what better way to end the year than with The Adventures of Matt and Nat! Love you guys and hope you have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a safe and blessed New Year my friends. It has been such a blessing having you in our lives.🙏✈🤗☕🥂

  • @mistervacation23
    @mistervacation23 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Es ist wie an Weihnachten, man weiß nicht, ob man ein schönes Geschenk oder ein Paar Unterwäsche bekommt

  • @Catherine.B.
    @Catherine.B. Před 6 měsíci +2

    Looks like the best time, thank you for bringing us along. Love your content so much, you two make me smile ❤️ Merry Christmas ❤️💚

  • @wholeloveliving
    @wholeloveliving Před 6 měsíci +2

    Looks like so much fun! I am adding this to my life list! Thanks for sharing your fun adventures and also your bloopers! Too funny! 😂

  • @buonasera6185
    @buonasera6185 Před 5 měsíci

    My family and I enjoyed your 2023 Christmas visit to Cologne Germany. Is it very expensive for a family of 3 adults to visit during the Christmas season. It’s something we really pray to be able to visit. Thank you for your video. Grazie mille ♥️♥️♥️

  • @thebrentrobinsonshow2882
    @thebrentrobinsonshow2882 Před 5 měsíci

    I love seeing the Christmas markets. Thanks for showing us everything about the markets. Amazing video👍.

  • @Vanloves2travel
    @Vanloves2travel Před 5 měsíci +2

    Such a fun video. You two are very cute and also hilarious.

  • @withlovejanet
    @withlovejanet Před 6 měsíci +1

    Hi Matt and Nat! Found your awesome channel about a week ago ,ever since I've been binge watching. Awesome content! Happy holidays!🌲🫶

  • @ShowMeAnAdventure
    @ShowMeAnAdventure Před 6 měsíci +4

    Such a magical place!! I love how y’all always try to be so positive and make the best of things but also keep it real when it comes to recommendations. Thank you for another year of great travel videos and blogs!! Merry Christmas!!

  • @TK-to3qh
    @TK-to3qh Před 5 měsíci

    So beautiful and festive. As always, you both make everything fun! Have a very blessed Christmas. Hope you get to relax and be with family.

  • @mitchandjan
    @mitchandjan Před 6 měsíci

    Such a great video!! Loved the markets! We love watching you guys. You have a great energy!! Happy holidays! All the best in 2024. 🎉

  • @stevejones6247
    @stevejones6247 Před 6 měsíci

    Merry Christmas guys

  • @constancecook-cruisetravel1166

    Loved it!!!

  • @romrobot15
    @romrobot15 Před 5 měsíci

    Thanks for taking me around Germany for Christmas. Merry Christmas

  • @judyannkiwi
    @judyannkiwi Před 5 měsíci +1

    good tips no trolly

  • @azlobster79
    @azlobster79 Před 5 měsíci +2

    Great video Matt & Nat. Remind me never stand next to Nat with flaming mugs 😮 🔥 😂 🇩🇪

  • @samonekilpatrick6701
    @samonekilpatrick6701 Před 6 měsíci

    Loved it ❤🎄🎅 especially the 2021 mug 😉 Merry CHRISTmas!

  • @TravelAdventureswithEricB
    @TravelAdventureswithEricB Před 6 měsíci

    Love this vlog,yall are the best hope to do Christmas one year,have a Merry Christmas Friends.

  • @nesspie31
    @nesspie31 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love this video so much. Why don’t we have Christmas markets in America like this lol.
    It’s so interesting to watch Nat speak German you do such a great job!!

  • @kevinleong4467
    @kevinleong4467 Před 6 měsíci

    We are in Cologne right now!!! We are taking a month to travel 7 countries and see the Christmas Markets.

  • @user-wb1kb1ro7d
    @user-wb1kb1ro7d Před 5 měsíci

    AND if you are ever in NC - give us a shout- we will have u for dinner

  • @Marcus-zb7ov
    @Marcus-zb7ov Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great video u guys ❤ love your authenticity 🎉… u got another subscriber 🎄 merry xmas from Jena (thuringia)

  • @shelleybergen1232
    @shelleybergen1232 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Love love love! Glad i found you! Lots of fun and gorgeous sights!! Hello from Canada!

  • @pandrabridges5440
    @pandrabridges5440 Před 5 měsíci

    Loved y’all’s video! I have been to all but two of the 6! Twice! Never taken the holiday train…always wondered about it, thanks for sharing! From a southern girl living in Germany!

  • @alisondoughty2194
    @alisondoughty2194 Před 5 měsíci

    Lovely fun vlog from Germany.Happy 2024 from Scotland😀🎉

  • @dalenemiddlekauff8168
    @dalenemiddlekauff8168 Před 5 měsíci +1

    That photo bomb in the bloopers!! 😂

  • @kevincameron8437
    @kevincameron8437 Před 6 měsíci

    Great video! Our families will be doing Christmas markets in a few years when school and jobs allow more travel time! Thanks for sharing and Merry Christmas y’all!

  • @DariaThomasNr1
    @DariaThomasNr1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Your German sounds awesome! 👍🏻

  • @margiefigueroa853
    @margiefigueroa853 Před 5 měsíci

    love the video,. I would like to see your take on Pittsburgh, Marth's Vineyard, Nantucket, the Finger Lakes area and the National seashore/Cape Cod.

  • @disneydiva9392
    @disneydiva9392 Před 5 měsíci

    Great vlog. Loved seeing all these Christmas markets. Living vicariously through you both. Can’t wait to see what’s coming up in 2024. Do you ever keep any of those mugs they are adorable.

  • @tinkerbellstwin
    @tinkerbellstwin Před 6 měsíci

    Looks soooo beautiful!! For sure a bucket list item minus the terror train. Matt trying to get the hot chocolate and Nat the hat head 😂 so good and the photo bomb creeper behind you 😅 thanks for the mini trip to Germany guys!! ❤️❤️❤️ your serenade at the end was the best!!!

  • @melissahernandez9566
    @melissahernandez9566 Před 24 dny

    Girl! I just need to know what lipstick you're wearing 🤯 you ate and drank so much, and your lipstick was always impeccable!!

  • @bgilmore
    @bgilmore Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for taking us along through the markets with you!
    Nat- thanks for sharing the truth about hat hair. Lol! 😂😂 I tell my husband all the time, “if I wear a hat, I must commit to it ALL day. Because there’s no going back once it goes on my head” 😂 It’s always flat as can be at the end of the day. #curlyhairproblems #hathair #alldaywear
    Merry Christmas to you and yours! 🥰

  • @user-wb1kb1ro7d
    @user-wb1kb1ro7d Před 5 měsíci

    My husband and I are planning our vacay to Ireland. We just learned of you yesterday and think u 2 are Precious(we obviously live in the South too🤪😉) Your increased excitement about Galway & all the
    “Really Nice People”- after you had some beer and your Baby Guinness… made us giggle! Thanks for a great video

  • @lemikarin
    @lemikarin Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you, great video! The people in Cologne know how to party - not only in carnival times. Good German prononciation! FYI: a Heinzel Männchen is a little gnome who helps you with your work (brownie).

  • @juditmihalovits4641
    @juditmihalovits4641 Před 6 měsíci

    I am sooo jealous!! My dream is doing one of these Christmas markets.

  • @dianejohanson98
    @dianejohanson98 Před 3 měsíci

    We’ve been to Germany Christmas Markets in 2006, but we went to Munich, Karlsruhe, Wurtzberg, and Nuremberg. Looks like the ones in Cologne were better. It was so cold when we went, we hit the gluevein booth at every market we went to.

    • @AdventuresofMattandNat
      @AdventuresofMattandNat  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Ahhh we’ve been to the Munich & Nuremberg ones last year! Should we not check out the others?! The Cologne ones were huge!!! Way bigger than the other 2 we’ve been to!! Highly recommend checking it out! Hahaha that’s us as well! When we were at the Munich one, it was freezing rains/sleet & we couldn’t get warm no matter how many Glühweins we drank! Hahaha

    • @dianejohanson98
      @dianejohanson98 Před 3 měsíci

      @@AdventuresofMattandNat I totally understand that! Freezing!

  • @Winnywutz
    @Winnywutz Před 5 měsíci +2

    Your german pronunciation is very good

  • @Steven-bh6oi
    @Steven-bh6oi Před 5 měsíci +1

    Käse Spätzle is amazing.so delicious

  • @Steven-bh6oi
    @Steven-bh6oi Před 5 měsíci +1

    Chocolate Museum in Cologne is a must do!!!!

  • @stevejones6247
    @stevejones6247 Před 6 měsíci

    neat video

  • @PinkMartiniAZ
    @PinkMartiniAZ Před 5 měsíci

    Our family was stationed in Germany in the 80's and one of the most memorable things was the Christmas Market! That nosy person peeking around your shoulder in the bloopers.... omg who does that? LOL

  • @NicolasDudic-ph4kd
    @NicolasDudic-ph4kd Před 6 měsíci

    Well done, Nice vidéo !! Have a wonderful Christmas 🎄🎁☃️🎅 and happy new Year 🥂 Pozz svima ot sefer I marija. Francija

  • @Steven-bh6oi
    @Steven-bh6oi Před 5 měsíci +1

    Frikadellen with Senf are so delicious Guys

  • @CourtneysCockpit
    @CourtneysCockpit Před 6 měsíci

    I'm hoping to be in Chicago's christmas market this weekend and I want a Bavarian pretzel and some gluhwein!!

  • @onthegowithyolo
    @onthegowithyolo Před 6 měsíci

    ooooohhh I like the fire drink... fancy!

  • @ctmybones
    @ctmybones Před 25 dny +1

    Just found your channel. Thanks to you we are going to Cologne for Christmas 2024. You are both the cutest couple . We have really enjoyed your video. Could you tell us where you stayed in Cologne?

    • @AdventuresofMattandNat
      @AdventuresofMattandNat  Před 25 dny +1

      Aw… Thank you so much!😊 That’s so awesome that y’all are headed to Cologne this Christmas! We stayed at the Wyndham Koeln and it was good enough for what we needed… Clean, affordable, and close to everything! If you check out our blog, we have more recommendations there… www.adventuresofmattandnat.com/post/cologne-christmas-market-travel-guide-the-6-best-christmas-markets-in-cologne
      Thanks so much for watching! We hope y’all have a great time in Cologne!

    • @ctmybones
      @ctmybones Před 24 dny

      @@AdventuresofMattandNat Thank you for taking the time to reply.

  • @Steven-bh6oi
    @Steven-bh6oi Před 5 měsíci +1

    The Früh Kölsch Brewery wasnt that far away from you Guys.And sadly you didn’t get Backfish it’s fried Fish looks similar to a fried Schnitzel.it’s amazing 😊

  • @wptoys
    @wptoys Před 6 měsíci

    YOU GUYS are the best!! We loved this Christmas markets video!! Y’all are so fun!! 🤣
    Hey Matt, what kind of clip do you have on your camera? I like how you have it clipped up on your bag strap/chest like that. Seems more protected than slung around your side/hip like I usually do.
    Do you like it clipped up like that?

  • @jacquelinegonzalez3285
    @jacquelinegonzalez3285 Před 6 měsíci

    Add to list, Cologne Christmas Markets, i need to win the lottery, LOL.

  • @Steven-bh6oi
    @Steven-bh6oi Před 5 měsíci +2

    Somebody get this Man a nice Kölsch Beer 🍻

    • @sna9210
      @sna9210 Před 3 měsíci

      Bester Kommentar 😁

  • @MsTessLJ
    @MsTessLJ Před 5 měsíci +1

    It would be me going home with a suitcase of those mugs!

  • @dieteroffermann3880
    @dieteroffermann3880 Před 6 měsíci

    The market at the Cathredal is named the "international" market, cause you can eat and find things and food from around the world.You pronounce of german is great! I think you are german or you learned it very well! The "Schokoladenbahn" drives the hole year between the Zoo and the Cathedral terasse and or the Schokoladenmuseum. The Ferris wheel stays the half of the year at the Zoo or at the Schokoladenmuseum. The angels on the market are guides to help you for anything. The sixth market is a satlitemarket of the big one.
    You say that the Heinzel Market was your favorit, on this market the most shops have handcrafted things. At the side of the Dom their is a fountain with this theme! The fairy tale of it:
    Die Heinzelmännchen von Köln/ The Heinzelmännchen/Gnoms of Cologne
    Many years ago, it is said, there was a small folk in Cologne, also known as „Heinzelmännchen“. This very special kind of household spirits did the leftover work of the people. Secretly at night, when everyone was asleep, they did their work because they wanted to remain anonymous. The citizens gratefully accepted this help. So their worries were forgotten and they could go to bed in the evening with peace of mind. One day, however, the tailor's wife played a devious trick on the elves in order to see the creatures, because their curiosity was great. Towards midnight, when the elves turned up to do their work, there was a loud bang and shouting in the tailor's shop. The tailor's wife had distributed peas on the stairs and now the Heinzelmännchen tumbled down the stairs one after the other and stayed at the foot of the stairs. Quite to the laughter of the woman, because she saw the little house spirits and fell into a sneering mockery. The Heinzelmännchen sadly made off into the dark night and disappeared forever. The next morning, when the citizens of Cologne woke up, the work that had been left was not done and from then on the people had to do their work alone again!
    At the Cathedral, downstairs at the „Früh Brauhaus“ is a big fountain with this theme! As a Cologne citizen it was fun to watch your tour about our Christmas Markets!

  • @melo7591
    @melo7591 Před 5 měsíci +1

    It honestly sucks so bad when it’s packed and it’s always packed I don’t wanna downplay it just check it out for yourself

  • @TanT80
    @TanT80 Před 13 dny

    Looks incredible! Do they speak English in the touristy areas or would I need to brush up on the basics to get around ?

  • @stevejones6247
    @stevejones6247 Před 6 měsíci

    kinda surprised you didn't keep the mugs that had the hot chocolate in it

  • @kevinleong4467
    @kevinleong4467 Před 6 měsíci

    We went to the market yesterday but they were all closed. It was really windy and wet/raining. :-(

  • @psychlover42
    @psychlover42 Před 6 měsíci

    Do they serve non-alcoholic drinks too?

  • @kerstenalvarado7175
    @kerstenalvarado7175 Před 5 měsíci

    Nat. what lipstick are you wearing?

  • @user-nl7is2xy3l
    @user-nl7is2xy3l Před 4 měsíci +1

    I want to know what you packed for this trip

    • @AdventuresofMattandNat
      @AdventuresofMattandNat  Před 4 měsíci

      As far as clothing, here's pretty much what we packed... tinyurl.com/4rr6z3u2
      The only additional clothing item not on that list is black jeans. Hope that helps! And thanks for watching!😊

  • @easylivingglobal743
    @easylivingglobal743 Před 5 měsíci

    Wow, that was funny and entertaining. But let's be honest: How did you come up with the idea of presenting Cologne's Christmas markets of all places? They are rather insignificant in Germany. No question: the best known and largest is the "Nürnberg Christmas Market". Equally well-known, beautiful and traditional is the "Dresden Striezelmarkt" - which is also Germany's oldest (over 500 years old). One of the newer and most beautiful is the Hamburg Christmas market on the town hall square of the "Circus Roncalli" and all the many smaller markets directly around it. If you ever come to Germany again, visit Hamburg, which is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, the most popular tourist destination in Germany and the third largest musical city in the world. Let me know and I'll show you around "The Gateway to the World" - Hamburg's nickname. By the way: Nat, your German is great, charming and adorable at the same time! All the best to you, have a great 2024 und I can wait to visit Nashville in the next time. Thanks for all your great, awesome videos and for the great tips, information and recommendations, as well, Jens

  • @souravmishra4305
    @souravmishra4305 Před 3 měsíci

    Hey

  • @RatmanRoden
    @RatmanRoden Před 6 měsíci +1

    I’ll be in Prague all this next week, if y’all are going there I’d love to treat y’all to dinner.

  • @sandykay2311
    @sandykay2311 Před 5 měsíci

    I wish that you had shown what Christmas items are actually sold there…..

  • @falkino09
    @falkino09 Před 5 měsíci

    28:03 is this a visitor or a witch?

  • @shirleyski6147
    @shirleyski6147 Před 6 měsíci

    Frankfurt Germany 🇩🇪 RULES!

  • @f.a.8510
    @f.a.8510 Před 5 měsíci

    Too much mascara for your age. It makes your skin look older. Nice video though.

  • @vincentmicciche4628
    @vincentmicciche4628 Před měsícem

    Really horrible! Want to see more of the sights the food, but mostly the vlog shows your two faces. You need to view aome of the other more successful videos

    • @AdventuresofMattandNat
      @AdventuresofMattandNat  Před měsícem

      Please, tell me more about how to be successful on CZcams since you’re so knowledgeable.