We left Kansas City and flew to Denver to catch our flight to Munich. When we arrived in Denver, our first stop was the United business class lounge for drinks and snacks.
We were ready to relax for a while before our 10 hour flight!
We flew Lufthansa this year, which was very nice. We also flew business class for the first time, which we both thoroughly enjoyed. Being able to lay flat to sleep is a game changer!
Ready for the long flight! We were so excited. We really do love traveling together.
For the first time ever, Ken was comfortable flying on an overnight flight.
This was our first business class experience, so I took a few pictures of the food and such. Lufthansa really knows how to spoil you!
The menu of dinner options
Cocktails and snacks. They even had champagne, which I loved.
My appetizer. Yes, just the appetizer.
Dessert, pumpkin cheesecake
After dessert, our flight attendant offered us a special kind of winter liquor. It had a taste of plum and winter spices. She knew we were on our way to the Christkindlmarkts and thought we would enjoy it! She was correct, and we loved it. She offered us more, but we both knew we were better off sleeping instead.
Breakfast
We were very comfortable on our flight. I slept for several hours. I did start to watch the new Lion King movie, but had to turn it off right before Mufasa dies. I just could not watch it, even though I know what happens. I switched to my ever favorite, Home Alone.
We landed around 1030 and made it though customs with ease. One of the highlights of the Munich airport is the Christkindlmarkt that is right outside.
Munich airport Christkindlmarkt. We stopped and watched the ice skaters for a bit before hopping on the S-Bahn to head to the city.
One of my favorite memories ever is coming up the escalator from the S-Bahn in the Marienplatz and seeing the Christmas tree in the middle of the market. It was just amazing and I have to say it gives me all the good feels every single time.
It felt good to be back.
We dropped our stuff off at our hotel and went out to hit the ATM and to get our first gluhwein. How I have missed German gluhwein! We walked around and shopped a bit before going back to the hotel to relax for a while.
After relaxing, we went out to hit up our favorite area near the Marienplatz, the Rindermarkt. The Rindermarkt is home to my ever favorite Christmas Pyramid.
I love the Christmas Pyramid. I also love that it sells wursts.
This is such a beautiful area during Christmas. There is also gluhwein nearby, which really adds a lot of value.
We got wursts from the Christmas Pyramid (when in Rome) and Ken got his favorite foot long, while I got a kase wurst. Christkindlmarkt dinners are the best!
In my favorite city, enjoying my favorite drink, with my favorite guy with a Christmas Pyramid behind me. This is my version of happiness.
We knew from experience that shortly past 1700, there is live music playing in the Marienplatz. We refilled our gluhwein and walked one block to the Marienplatz.
The Marienplatz may be touristy, but it sure is beautiful.
This is one of my favorite views in the Marienplatz Markt.
Cheers from Munich!
My favorite spot, just as it got darker.
The shahls are all so adorable. I love the garland and lights.
Christmas carols!
You can find me at the gluhwein stand!
It is hard to put into words why we love the markts so much. It is all in the atmosphere. Now, imagine the smell of gluhwein, wursts, and candied nuts!
The Marienplatz Christkindlmarkt
We left the Marienplatz and walked back to the Rindermarkt to return our gluhwein mugs.
If you only knew the number of gluhweins we had from this stahl. They sell red, white, and rose!
The Rindermarkt at night. It is so beautiful.
We walked over to the Sendlinger Tor market and did a quick walk thru.
Sendlingler Tor
The weather was a little warmer than previous years and one of our favorite things about Germany is that the Germans embrace the cold and have heaters and such set up outside. We stopped off at one of the Augustiners that was serving outside. We sat under the heaters and with blankets and enjoyed watching people walk by the Frauenkirche.
Ken and his first one liter of the trip!
Our waiter saw me taking a picture of Ken and offered to take a picture of the two of us together. He was also so kind and kept bringing me blankets to stay warm!
When he handed my phone back to me, I found this gem. Our kind waiter at the Augustiner!
Enjoying drinks in our favorite city
The entire city of Munich is so festive during Christmas time. I loved the red lights on this tree.
The church bells ringing from the Frauenkirche.
On all days but Sunday, the markets promptly close at 9:00 pm. It is always sad to see that there is no more gluhwein offered until the morning.
We stopped of in this adorable area and stood by a fire to drink our final gluhwein of the night.
We had such a wonderful first day in Munich. The food, the gluhwein, and the company were all amazing. We ended the night with our favorite paprika chips as a snack before going to sleep for the night
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