German Holiday Market | Mountain View

Have you always wanted to experience the holidays in Europe? Miss the holiday traditions of your European homeland? Simply want to enjoy good food and beverages or shop for unique, handmade items?

Then come to the German International School of Silicon Valley’s German Holiday Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) on Saturday, December 9, 2017, 11 am to 9 pm, at City Hall Plaza, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. The German Holiday Market recreates the festive and inviting atmosphere of the open-air winter markets found in villages throughout Austria, Germany, and Switzerland.

The annual Holiday Market offers warm hospitality and gastronomical delights, including Glühwein (warm mulled wine) and Kinderpunsch (warm cider), Würste(sausages), Bier (beer), Bretzln(pretzels), Stollen (cake with candied fruit and dusted with powdered sugar), Lebkuchen(gingerbread) and Gebrannte Mandeln (toasted candied almonds).

German, European and local artisans and merchants will offer unique gifts, including an array of handcrafted ornaments, jewelry, clothing, artwork, sweets and toys. Attractions for the whole family include amusement games and activities, a petting zoo, a choo-choo train, face painting and more. Enjoy live entertainment, including orchestral and choral performances of holiday favorites. And practice speaking German: Noch einen Glühwein, bitte (Another warm mulled wine, please)