German Christmas markets with SNOW!

[Dog Star]

Last year the OH and I decided to go to Koln to the Christmas markets - was the first weekend in December (I think). It was fantastic and made all the better because it was snowing - all the way from Rotterdam and all in Koln. It really helped make the weekend perfect.

I'd really like to do the same again but obviously want the snow too; I'm planning on doing it as late as possible so week before Xmas (last week of the markets).

Does anyone know the probabilities of there being snow there? Or should we try a little further afield to be guaranteed the white stuff?

Any German resident PHers any view on this?

Cheers

[a311]

For guaranteed snow head to Austria I’d recommend somewhere like Kitzbuhel-although a skiing destination it’s a lovely medieval town with plenty of non ski activities and upmarket shops. Salzburg is very nice but not guaranteed snow in the town itself.

[Asterix]

Garmisch is nice

While we were training in Austria, Stubai to be precise, we used to do a fuel run over the border and also visit the PX in Garmisch - always liked the place and would love to go back.

[irocfan]

Monsschau was lovely (we went last year) - however we hit it lucking as they'd just had an absolute bucket-load of snow fall just a day or so previously. I suspect, as previous posters have said, Austria is your best bet for (virtually) guaranteed snow

[911ked]

100% agree with the above - Monschau is not to far away, very pretty and friendly but you cant guarantee snow and its a bugger to get to if you don't drive (and if you do drive and forget your obligatory winter tyres remember!!) I would say Austria is the best bet - stunningly beautiful and likely to be snowy. Innsbruck is a great city snuggled in the mountains - not too big and has a lovely traffic free centre, Keeping in Germany, Fussen is a lovely place too - Neuschwanstein castle is very close too which would look fantastic against the snowy mountain background. Not sure what the Chrimbo markets like there though. Dont forget Munich on a bigger scale.....

[bicycleshorts]

Edinburgh has a german market. Couldn't guarantee snow, but could probably guarantee some form of water.

Not very helpful, I know. Just reminding myself that it's only a few months until bratwurst...

[irocfan]

irocfan said:

Monsschau was lovely (we went last year) - however we hit it lucky as they'd just had an absolute bucket-load of snow fall just a day or so previously. I suspect, as previous posters have said, Austria is your best bet for (virtually) guaranteed snow

[irocfan]

bicycleshorts said:

it's only a few months until bratwurst...

it's always bratwurst time here - Aldi/Lidl do nice ones as (sometimes!) do Sainsbury