European Christmas Markets in Berlin, Munich, Salzburg & Paris

In this episode, Genni and her mom, Gloria, continue Part 2 of their magical European Christmas market adventure! From bratwurst and gingerbread in Berlin to twinkling lights in Paris, they share their favorite markets, cozy eats, money-saving hacks, and what they’d do differently next time.🎄 Whether you're dreaming of a festive winter trip or just love hearing about holiday food and travel mishaps, this one’s for you.✨ Highlights:Favorite markets & most festive cities (spoiler: Germany wins!)The Eierpunsch fail (egg punch ≠ eggnog 😬)Käsespätzle: Genni’s mac-and-cheese obsession comes to lifeHow they saved big with the Bayern TicketPro tip: bring bubble wrap if you’re collecting mugsBudget-friendly hotel & flight hacksParis markets: pretty, but not so magicalTimestamps:00:00 – Intro 01:02 – Berlin hotels & getting around 05:32 – Berlin’s Christmas markets 12:28 – Best (and worst) market foods 23:23 – Night tour & frosted mugs 30:39 – Flight to Munich 32:07 – Munich Airport Christmas market 33:21 – Exploring Munich’s Old Town markets 35:36 – Day trip to Salzburg 46:54 – Back to Munich for more festive fun 53:59 – Flight to Paris 57:59 – Comparing Paris to Germany’s markets 01:00:29 – Final thoughts & travel tips📍 Trip OverviewBerlin Hotels: Moxy Berlin Airport, H10 Berlin Ku’damm Markets: Breitscheidplatz, Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz, Rotes Rathaus Sites: Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Kaiser Wilhelm Church Must-try foods: Lebkuchen, Glühwein, Käsespätzle, bratwurst, SchmalzkuchenMunich Hotel: Hotel Mio by Amano (Sendlinger Tor) Markets: Marienplatz, Rindermarkt, Wittelsbacherplatz (medieval), Residenz Sites: Frauenkirche, Asam Church, Glockenspiel Meal Highlight: Der Pschorr – pretzel, beer & beef stewSalzburg (Day Trip) Transport: Bayern Ticket (regional pass) Stops: Café Fürst (Mozartkugel!), Mirabellplatz, Domplatz, Residenzplatz Sites: Mozart’s Birthplace, St. Peter’s Church, Sound of Music gardenParis Hotel: Hotel Thérèse (near the Louvre) Markets: Tuileries Garden, Eiffel Tower, Notre-Dame Sites: Eiffel Tower, Champs-Élysées, Galeries Lafayette Activity: Big Bus Paris Christmas Illuminations Tour✈️ Pro Tip:Bring bubble wrap if you’re collecting Christmas market mugs — it saved their souvenirs on the way home! Support the showFull episodes, including video, are available on Youtube. Check out more from Genni: Join the Lazy Budget Travel Tips Facebook Group Grab the FREE Budget Travel 101 Course Follow Genni on Instagram Traveling Franklins Blog Get the Weekly Newsletter! P.S. If you’re loving the podcast, buying me a coffee (or burrito… iykyk) is a simple way to support the show and help it grow.