We end our 2023 “Christmas Market” cycle on the third weekend of Advent with two Christmas markets in Saarburg, the Victorian Christmas Market and the Christkindlmarkt.
The Victorian Christmas Market Jingle Bells takes place in the former bell foundry Mabilion, the KulturGießerei. We already visited this historic craft site in the summer, but this time, it presents itself in a completely different guise.
Jingle Bells is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and, as expected, there is a huge turnout. The event takes us back to 19th-century London.
Many visitors present themselves not only in historical costumes but also in imaginative costumes based on the stories of Jules Verne.
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More InformationFor two days, the Bell Foundry will be transformed into a meeting place for time travelers from the steampunk community. All kinds of items, such as steampunk lamps, are also offered.
Some of the costumes are tailored by the wearers. Visitors receive three buttons on entry, which they can hand out to the wearer or group with the best costume. The buttons will be counted at the end of the Victorian Christmas Market. The winners will receive an exclusive photo shoot and become the cover model for the Jingle Bells 2024 advertising campaign.
In this wonderful atmosphere, there will also be many beautiful and artfully crafted items on sale, such as glass-blowing jewelry and pottery. The Jingle Bell Singers will also fire up the atmosphere with their songs.
Afterward, we visit the Saarburg Christmas market around the waterfall, characterized by its illuminated blaze of color.
We particularly liked the electric carriage, which offers comfortable and environmentally friendly transportation from the bell foundry to the Christmas market and back.
The stalls around the waterfall offer all kinds of Christmas items. Of course, there is also plenty to eat and drink.
If you want to immerse yourself in Victorian times, as well as a Christmas market, you should make a note of the event for next year.
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