33. Discover Why Saxony Is Germany’s Christmas Capital | Wolfgang Gärtner

from Rails, Ales & Old Towns: The Europe Travel Podcast · host Scott Hartbeck

Scott is joined by Wolfgang Gärtner of Saxony Tourism for a special holiday episode about what makes Saxony the true heart of German Christmas. Wolfgang takes us on a merry tour of Dresden and the Ore Mountains, famed for their Christmas markets, festive food, wooden toys, candle arches, nutcrackers, miners' parades and many more seasonal delights. Along the way, you’ll discover a hidden gem town in Gorlitz and find out why the region of Saxony captures the magic of the holiday season like nowhere else in Germany. Show notes and links to places discussed: https://www.railsalesoldtowns.com/ep33 Support the show by buying me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/railsalesoldtowns Follow @railsalesoldtowns on Instagram & Facebook for more European travel inspiration. Theme music by Stu Wilson.

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