Munich December photographic images. Information for visitors to Munich, capital of Bavaria. (2007)

All pictures of the Munich Christkindlmarkt. For a larger view click on the picture. Pictures taken December 1997. The full sized pictures are identity encoded, so you know they are my photographs. The first Christkindlmarkt was in Dresden. To see other Christkindlmarkt's and information visit www.mychristkindlmarkt.com/

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Hand painted pottery is in high demand. Many designs are local to the city.

St Nikolas enjoying a hot drink on a cold December evening.

Young men after completing their basic military training, celebrate in style.

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Stalls contain many different types of Christmas decorations. With so many hand made items, it is difficult to choose which is the best. Many people collect these and they are exported all over the world.

"Glasierte FrÃ¼chte", glacÃ© coated fresh fruit, absolutely delicious
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A typical shop window decorated for the Christmas season in downtown Munich.

The Munich Christkindl markt has a wide range of stalls selling everything from tree decorations to elaborate carved wooden items and the ever popular GlÃ¼hwein and wurst stalls.

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GlÃ¼hwein is heated in large copper containers.

GlÃ¼hwein is a popular hot drink made from red wine and herbs. Great for warming the hands.

Silvester, New Years Eve. The very last second of 1997 so I know this is the last digital photo of the year.