Crèche in Rüdesheim

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas
full of peace and joy!

Christmas decoration

A decorated house next to the christmas market in Rüdesheim. Don't ask me why there is a rabbit hanging from the fairy lights... From this perspective it even looks as if it is sitting on the roof. Maybe someone got mixed up with the seasons? ;)

Candlelight Houses

Of course there are numerous things you can buy at a christmas market, like these little candlelight houses (I have no idea, what their real name is, though... do you?). Everything to get you into the christmas mood. :)

Christmas Market in Rüdesheim

Another pretty christmas market is the one in Rüdesheim which is maybe a bit more "professional" since it's open everyday during the christmas season (not like others which just open for the weekends). And... I've had the best Glühwein of this years' season here ;)!

Boat awaiting the next season

It's not really the season for boat trips and cruises on the Rhine right now, so most boats just have to wait for Spring and the next season. The boat on the photo is the "River Queen", equipped like a hotel with restaurants and guest rooms for a journey on the Rhine.

Kurfürstliche Burg Eltville in Advent

Parts of the christmas market in Eltville were also hosted in the courtyard of the Kurfürstliche Burg, a bit more quiet though.

Old house at the christmas market

Still at the christmas market in Eltville I loved how the ivy has overgrown one of the old buildings of the winery.

Christmas Market in Eltville

I always love the atmosphere at christmas markets that why you're gonna see a lot of pictures of them this month. The one in Eltville is located on the grounds of an old winery which adds to the atmosphere.

Early morning in December

On an early morning in December... (from our guest room window)

Christmas Market in Kiedrich

Since Sunday was the first of Advent, it's the Christmas Market season now. I've particiapted in the one in Kiedrich, selling fresh waffles and christmas cookies (sorry, no photos of that). Next to us was the booth of Round Table Rheingau, selling mistletoes for a good cause.