Monday night is a quieter time to go. Bring the dog or the kids. Wander around and enjoy the market, eat some traditional food and drink and enjoy the music and festive feeling of the holidays. Set on Auraria campus, there is plenty of space for all the friends and family to join. read more

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Had a great time at the market. Starting at 5 pm they light up the market with lights and it's very festive. There are little wood huts where you can buy all different German type food. Brats and sauerkraut, pastries, potato cakes, savory and sweet crepes, beer, mulled wine in a cute comparative mug. Definitely go hungry and grab some tasty food. It's free to enter and all the vendors are friendly and having fun. There are also several huts to buy little gifts. Nesting dolls, knitted hats and mittens. Blown glass. There is a carousel ride and a covered beer garden. The prices are good for the food and we enjoyed a Nutella crepe and a ham and cheese crepe. Had a yummy mulled wine in the little yellow mug . Was very nice warm drink for the cold night. I think the market changes locations at times and it was nice in the Tivoli square area. Fun date night or night out with the family. read more

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Had a real great time while at the market. I was stationed in West Berlin and I always attend these markets to bring back good memories. There were great foods and wares from Germany and neighboring regions. read more

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Overall: This market has leveled up since their debut a few years ago. After experiencing holiday markets in NYC and in Europe and in the growth state where Christkindl is at right now, I'd personally only go to this market once a season. See below for more details. The space: They moved to Tivoli Quad and have significant expanded their vendor list. Their stalls are spread out in the quad. I hope they continue to add more to the vendors so there are more to fill out the empty space. It would've been nice to have staff to man the crowded areas to keep the people moving and direct lines to be off to the side. The extra space in the middle is nice though to get reprieve from the crowded spots. The vibe: The main christmas tree display (Mile High tree that is a cone-shaped structure) is pretty cool and unique. The light changes and doesn't stay the same. Although, I personally don't feel the classic holiday spirit as it would be nice to have an actual tree with decorations. The food: European food options and the two places we tried were actually good. Lots of drinks booths but the food selection was on the mediumish side. -The Perogis Factory - Perogis were well-flavored and dumpling wrap held together (comes with sour cream). Kielbasa was juicy and well seasoned. Loved their sauerkraut - not too sour and not too salty. -Bakery (forgot name) - Had a lot of sweet breads, pastries, quiches and a couple of croissant options. Lemon bread was moist and has a light lemon flavor. Quiches were good (also, freezable) but it's more of a take-home thing since it's not warmed up. Got two quiches - sausage and pepper and spinach, tomato, feta. Average in texture but had flavor. Festival hall: Packed out. Probably because the holiday parade was happening the same night. Prices: Typical holiday market - $$. Pricey-ish. Parking: Insane prices. Nearby parking decks are charging $33+ (day passes only). No hourly rates available unless you park far, far, far away. For this reason, it's not worth it for me to go to this market more than once per season. Note: Would be cool if they had music playing. read more

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A fun time in a great new space! Free entry. Many of the stand workers were from Europe and were so friendly and fun to talk to! My favorite was the pierogi factory stand. I really enjoyed their pierogi varieties; yum! The hot wine was expensive and a small cup. But fun to indulge in. Enjoyed seeing the Christmas ornaments and decorations for sale. Great place to welcome the season and hangout with friends over foods, drinks, and festivities. read more

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We really enjoy this market, so much so that we went three different times this year in the week we spent in Denver. We also went last year. I do think it was a little bit better this year in the Tivoli quad. It just felt more spread out, and it was more on paved foot paths than the mostly uneven grass at the park. They decorate everything so festively and the giant mega tree is always fun and it was easier to get into this year as well to see from the underside. This year, even though we came late in the season, we were able to score a commemorative mug so that was cool for me. Most of the vendors are very nice and accommodating even though it's very very busy. I had an amazing pretzel this year and even more amazing cinnamon sugar almonds. The prices are high for most things, but that's kind of to be expected for this type of market. And there are some pretty unique things that are worth paying a little bit more for. All in all, I'll probably be back again next year, even though I don't even live in Denver. read more

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We visited the Denver Christmas market recently, while we were visiting the Denver, CO area on vacation. We definitely was looking forward to visiting this local attractions, as we researched their Google and Yelp reviews beforehand. This Christmas market had plenty of local and international vendors....which was very nice and offered plenty of shopping options. We decided to visit for shopping, eating, and today enjoy their light show on a large Christmas tree. read more

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Denver Christkindlmarket is a big tradition come the winter months. This year, for their 25th anniversary, the market moves to Tivoli Quad in Auraria Campus from the Civic Center downtown due to construction. Though that wasn't the only thing that changed, the number of European markets/vendors seems to had changed too. Given the political climate we're currently in, I guess maybe that's why there weren't as many markets as before and possibly due to location and how many they can have there. Parking was costly compared to last year. We paid $16 for surface lot parking. I did enjoy having multiple paths to wander through the market, it felt more spread out and seemed like more seating was available. We got to some of our favorite food vendors and did purchase a few gifts. Plus our must have souvenir mugs. They were extra cute this year! And bonus!!! We went on Krampus Nacht and meet Krampus himself :) read more

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We enjoyed the new location. It felt more spread out and not so overly crowded like before. The giant Christmas tree was the highlight, although, they should not allow people to lay down in the middle. Those people just seemed wholly unaware that it's a space to be enjoyed by all instead of selfishly taking up all the room. But alas. The food vendors did a great job. We especially loved the potato latkes. One of the pretzel vendors was serving pretty cold pretzels with the most bland watered down cheese sauce--so I would be selective in who you buy from. Pretzel vendor was right next to the I hear Den sign. Not worth it. The artisans had some really fun items, although very pricy. One vendor was selling ponchos with alpaca fur for over $700! lol. It's worth a peruse. You don't need all day for it. And the beer tent was very pretty and a fun atmosphere. read more

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The Denver Christkindlmarket was a fun event for the family! First, I really enjoyed that there is no entry fee! We parked a few blocks away and then made our way to the event at Auraria campus. The shops were very fun and all of the folks working were extremely nice and friendly. There are so many options to purchase gifts. We bought an ornament and a poster with an image of Denver. We really enjoyed the food as well and the blueberry wine! This is a great place to check out with the family. read more

Denver Christkindlmarket - Public Markets Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This was such a fun German holiday market. The food was amazing and we actually came back just to satisfy our cravings for the German/European offerings. Our first trip was on an incredibly cold day - definitely winter vibes happening with all the festive booths and snow on the ground. Our first stop was to enjoy warm mulled wine. As we have not been to Germany, this was a great time. The market was in a new location at the Auraria Campus / Tivoli Quad in Denver. The layout was really well done, with lots of areas for dining, shopping, games, indoor eating area, a massive holiday tree and even a carousel. Admission is free but parking isn't, so definitely plan for that. We had a blast watching the glass blowing demonstrations, eating brats, sauerkraut and German sausages. We had pastries and gingerbread men also. Shopping booths (40 or so) were spread out and offered so many holiday items. along with glass ornaments, nesting dolls, beer steins and other unique items. There were lots of green space and games to keep folks busy as they ate, took a break or just enjoyed the day while others shopped. Inside the tent, there was also live music and areas to sit down and enjoy your meal on those cold days. Servers were super friendly, helpful and generally in a great mood. We definitely spent some money, but nothing more than you'd expect for a holiday market. We're looking forward to this market next year! read more

Amazing! Such a great Christmas market. I love the location this year. You can watch the drone show from this market! Prices are mid range! Everyone was really friendly at the stalls. read more

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This is such a fun holiday spot! The Denver Christkindl Market has a great atmosphere and feels like a classic European Christmas market. Tons of German-style food options, festive lights, and holiday energy all around. The event is well organized and easy to navigate, even when crowded. Restrooms are porta potties, which is expected for an outdoor market. Perfect place to grab food, walk around, and enjoy the holiday spirit. read more

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I this was our first time to the market- long lines and festive lights, the best part was catching the drone show in the parking lot on our way out! We did have a tasty pretzel, but I would have liked to see more vendors and variety- maybe it was because it was the day before the last day... read more

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Cute family-friendly market with lots of vendors, food and live music! The crowd can be a little overwhelming but makes it feel more festive. I ordered chocolate covered strawberries and a hot chocolate with white chocolate liqueur. Everything was so delicious! read more

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2025 was the second year I've visited. It's a very enjoyable holiday experience, and with the unseasonably warm December weather, it's a good idea to stop by now! I found the atmosphere to be fun and lively with the scent of cinnamon from the roasted nuts in the air, the sound of real German food sizzling, and holiday music playing. The main tent has a stage where they were getting ready to have story time for the kids. How sweet! I remember in the previous location they had great German music going, but I missed that this time. The location at civic center park is better, as I remember feeling like there was room to walk and meander among the booths of crafts and food. Not to mention easier parking. Here at the auraria campus, while a beautiful location, it seemed cramped and no nearby meters, only the upcharge for the parking garage. No thanks. Food booths are set up side by side near the narrow sidewalks full of strollers and walkers, people with dogs dogs dogs and ughhhh no room to really stop and browse. (I was there on a Sunday and there were a ton of broncos fans doing their pre game, I'm sure of it) The set up was the same for the food booths, with ample space behind them so again, didn't make much sense to me. Prices and selection are predictable but it really looks to be handcrafted authentic items made with care and detail. I didn't have a ton of time so I didn't purchase any craft items, and I only sampled a hot cocoa and a big pretzel which honestly was barely warm and a bit dry. The service at the bar inside the tent was spirited and friendly. I will likely return to this fun Christmas market next year, however I do hope it's back at Civic Center park. read more

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One of the quintessential Christmas outings in Denver! The Christkindlmarket is a German/European-style market featuring food, drink, activities, entertainment and shopping. The booths are well-decorated, festive, and everyone seems to be in the holiday spirit. Lines can get long depending on the time of day you show up. If you go visit during the day, you're likely to experience shorter lines and smaller crowds. However if you visit at night, it feels more festive with the Mile High Tree lit up in the background. Food wise you'll find classic German food offerings, as well as various European cuisine to feed the masses. I'm a sucker for Jägerschnitzel with all the fixins, and you won't disappointed with what you'll taste here. Pair it with a German pilsner from Prost and you'll be transported to Oktoberfest. Things to keep in mind: seating/tables are limited (depending on how crowded it is) and in 2025 the event will no longer be held at Civic Center Park. I look forward to this market every year. It's one of the top holiday markets in Denver for good reason. Festive, fun and filling! read more

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Let me start by saying that my wife and I LOVE going to The Christkindl Market. There's good and there's bad, but I have to give 4 stars because the good outweighs the bad. First the good. The beer hall, the bartenders, and the entertainment. It's what brings us back 5-10 times each year! While it's no Munich Festzelt atmosphere, it's still a great place to drink tasty beers, glüwein, hot chocolate, along with numerous shot choices. Watch out for the 160 proof Stroh dark rum!!! The Prost beers are awesome as always, and the glüwein hits the spot on a cold day. Watch for the waving German flags to know which bartender is waiting for you. Pay attention and keep that long line moving! And if you're not afraid of a strangers, you're sure to meet the people you're sharing a table with and enjoy good conversation! PRO TIP: DON'T BE AFRAID OF STRANGERS! Last year we met the guy who coined the Colorado phrase "300 days of sunshine a year". Google it, his name is Rich Grant. Rudy Da Polka Guy spins polka music on many evenings, including polka versions of Taylor Swift and Snoop Dog. It's great! There's also polka bands, Jim Ehrlich, the one man band on the accordion, Denver Symphony Brass Quintet, and LOTS more. Oh and we can't forget stein hoisting!!! Ok the bad. And it's not really THAT bad. For me, the bad is the food, but it's not all bad, so I'm starting with the good. We've tried most everything and the BEST foods are the Berliner Haus döner sandwiches and the candied roasted nuts. The döner is SO tasty, but wear your bib! And the nuts...crispy, roasted, candied. Need I say more??? The pierogis and cabbage rolls receive honorable mentions. The Christmas platter at the pierogi place ain't too shabby. The rest of what we've had is pretty meh. The schnitzel is thin, dry, and fairly tasteless. The various sausage options are quite expensive for what you get. The latkes are basically hash browns. We haven't tried the salmon so can't comment on that. The vendors are basically the same every year. We don't buy a lot since we're not tourists, but it's still fun to browse. And the Mile High Tree is fun to see and visit, although I feel like it's getting a little long in the tooth. So overall, I say visit The Christkindl Market. If you're like us, you'll visit it numerous times while it's open! And if you only visit once, I hope you enjoy it! Prost read more

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This has been on my Denver Christmas bucket list for a while and I finally went and it's very festive and a nice German festival in Denver. The location is quite nice with the government building in the back and the giant Christmas tree. Parking can be quite difficult but just find a parking lot two blocks away. There are so many stalls so I say come hungry to try as much as possible. But also there are so many unique gifts you can get for people during the holidays. This is a nice location because it's pretty open and spread out. Some booths are busier than others but it's nice to show your support for small local businesses. Very beautiful sight and a lovely holiday memory. I will say, plan accordingly. We tried coming last year on the 23 and there was a line that wrapped around the corner. This year, we came 3 weeks before Christmas and it wasn't too crazy. Just note, you can't see the drone show from here. read more

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2024 is on! Today was the kick off of the Christmas Market at 11am. Of course I was super early and took work off for lunch, but it's all worth it getting that cool stein and hearing some holiday music! Really nice color scheme on the mugs, and always friendly pour staff. It'll be on another month but gets very busy closer to Xmas. I find mid week evenings the best. Heading back for night photos soon! read more

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Fun outdoor Christmas market near the State Capitol building -- there's a number of stalls with kitschy gifts, mostly holiday-themed, as the market name implies. There's also a good number of food options, from German drinks and fare to some stalls focused on sweets. There was even a booth with a chocolate fountain, ready to douse some pastries for you. It's not a particularly large market, you can easily walk by all the booths in 30-45 minutes, at a leisurely pace. But certainly not a bad way to spend time outside if the weather's nice, and a good place to find gifts! read more

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This market was busyyyyy. There are quite a few vendors, and most of the workers seem like they're having a good time. It's a fun and slightly chaotic place to be. Food was delicious, and the spiced wine was amazing for a cold day. Everyone hates a porta potty, but these were pretty clean and had hand washing stations outside. Only complaint was everything was pretty expensive, but that's to be expected. read more

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What a magical evening. The market was way bigger than we expected, and there were so many options for gifts, souvenirs and food. Everyone working the booths were extremely friendly, laughing and joking with patrons and providing excellent service. The food was amazing, so were the drinks... especially the mulled wine! And her, it's a few market, so there isn't much to lose by going? I wish we had markets like this in my town, it was so fun and enjoyable! read more

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My wife and kiddo and friends plus their kiddo came here during the day on Saturday. We were hoping for a little bit more of a Christmasy feel. Maybe it would be more festive feeling at night when the lights are turned on? It was fine in the end, we had some live music and a merry-go-round. The reason for the 4 stars... everything is mighty expensive. Kind of felt like a rip off. I got a $6 cup of coffee that was barely hot...had been sitting there since opening probably. $8.50 for hot chocolate. And $5 for a short merry-go-round ride. Honestly, there is no reason for simple beverages to cost so much. In the end it was fun. The lawn games were a hit for the kids. But I am so glad we had lunch before coming. Hope they decorate a bit more and bring down some of the costs. read more

I pop in every year to refresh my stash of Bjorn's honey and shop for fun treats and enjoy the quaint little cabins filled with chocolates, ornaments, and cute little gifts and treats. We stopped by today while it was nice and warm and sunny and enjoyed German pretzels, Nutella crepes, Apple ciders. And left with fancy caramel and a years worth of honey. It was a beautiful day to walk along the Platte trail to the new location and I love that there is no entry fee. We had a ton of fun and I look forward to it every year. read more

This is one of my favorite traditions to celebrate the holiday season in downtown Denver. From the lights all around with the mile high Christmas tree, to all of the eclectic vendors and the delicious food ,there plenty for everyone to enjoy! I personally enjoyed the bratwurst with sauerkraut and potato latkes on the side, so tasty it was worth the 20minute line. It does get very crowded, so if you're looking for shorter wait times I would recommend trying to go earlier in the day when they first open. If you are in no rush, then take in the bustle of the crowds window shopping and taking samples from the stalls that offer it. And I definitely recommend grabbing a mug of gluhwein and heading into the tent to listen to music and gather around the tables. Make sure this is high on your list of things to see if your in town for he holidays! read more

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first time at a christkindlmarket and it was interesting! not the biggest fan of german foods but lov to see the community come together and try different things. hot chocolate/cocoa was rich af read more

Terrific Event!! Fun to walk around and see all the vendors, from food to steins. I had some great apfelstrudel! Lots of people traffic, cheek to cheek! read more

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The S'mores Haus Snow Globe Experience was great in the heart of the Denver Christkindl Market down in Civic Center Park. read more

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This is a holiday tradition at civic park you can't miss! It is free to get in and you can enjoy various German and European treats and vendors. I recommend going at night if you can so you can enjoy the mile high tree lights and the city and county building all a glow! At 6:45 the city and county building has a light show which is synchronized to holiday music which was a fun treat! We enjoyed sampling soups, hot coca and pizza. It was a bit crowded on the weekends so it may be better to go when it's not so busy. Also be sure to plan extra time for parking downtown or for transportation as it's in a busy area. In the evenings they also have smores stations around a fire. There is a beer tent which had lots of seating areas and dancing. We had such a fun time going to this holiday market- it felt like a scene out of a holiday movie! read more

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This is a European/German style Christmas market reminiscent of the famous Christmas markets in Europe. It was quite enchanting filled with many booths and vendors with artisan crafts, Christmas ornaments, German food and baked goods. We had fun during the day perusing all the cute and creative ornaments and Christmas creations and sampling some of the German food. We are not beer drinkers, but if you like beer, you will like this as it features many of the German beers. We came back at night to see the beautiful and magical Christmas lights. The line was so long to get in at night, that we stayed outside the gates and watched the spectacular light shows from the street. We had already gone in during the afternoon to shop the booths and vendors so it was ok for us, but be prepared for a long wait in line if you go at night. The food was just so-so, authentic German food but carnival and County Fair quality. All in all, it was an enchanting and magical experience and really fun to go to. Will try to go every year! read more

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Parking was $33 at the parking garage at the Auraria campus. Even after being posted it was $15, this was today today, Friday 11/28. Very disappointing, bah humbug! Really turned us off on the Christlindlmarket this year. read more

Pro tip: come earlier in the season, the closer to christmas the more packed this fun market gets! We sampled our way through all the vendors and the s'mores haus was our favorite. They have so many options and you get to make your own. It was the cherry on top of a fun night. Pro tip #2: lay under the tree and gaze up at the lights! It's truly an experience! read more

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The Christkindlmarket is a fun outing if you're looking for holiday vibes around Christmas but it's been insanely crowded every time I've come. Maybe it is better on week days, but on weekends you can barely even stop to look at anything in the vendor stalls. I would come here to get food but never with the expectation of actually getting holiday shopping done. The food is somewhat overpriced, but I got cinnamon roasted almonds here that were to die for. Overall, it was an experience that I'd come back to every few years but the crowds and prices make it difficult to fully enjoy. read more

What a quaint Christmas market. So many fun food vendors to try and artisan vendors to peruse. It was cold and snowy and absolutely perfect when we went this Saturday morning. We got there about 30 minutes after they opened. Which just means it wasn't completely packed. The spiced wine was absolutely wonderful to walk around holding to keep my hands warmed up. The only negative is the bathrooms. We had over an hour drive up, and when I found the restrooms all of them, seriously. All of them were nasty! Granted they are porter potties, so I knew what to expect but omg lol. read more

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Such a cool market to explore on a cold Denver night. We enjoyed a few loaded to the max gyros . I also grab a few Hefeweizen . Such a fun night with the fam and even the kids jumped on the dance floor. Lots of cool vendors to buy things for. Such a fun experience. read more

Denver Christkindlmarket - Public Markets Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Decided to check out the Christkindl Market at Civic Center Park. It's a free German/Nordic Christmas themed market featuring local crafts, holiday decorations and live music. The food vendors we selling German themed foods like pretzels and sausages. They also had gyro's, apple cider, fresh roasted nuts, homemade baked goods, beer and alcohol options. You could definitely come to this event hungry. They also had locally made crafts booths for people wanting to pick up gifts at the market. Soaps, essential oils, realistic handmade chocolate tools, alpaca fur, they even had a couple toy booths for the kiddos. Christkindl also features a heated tent with live music and beer maids serving big mugs off hoppy goodness. I loved all the decorations they had in the tent it made me think of traditional solstice. It was a very lively environment. The market was crowded when I went so there was no seats available even though there was tons of tables. One of the other main draws of the event is the Holiday light display in Civic center park. The trees are sprinkled with millions of lights and light sculptures surrounding massive color changing light tree. Very ethereal and romantic. I think couples on dates and families would enjoy this event if they are looking to bring a little holiday cheer to their winter. read more

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Where can you be transported to a German inspired market that is bringing European holiday traditions to Denver... We visited The Denver Christkindlmarket over the weekend and had an absolute blast. We arrived at the market, and we were greeted by a massive Christmas tree made up of twinkling LED lights that were synchronized to Christmas music. We wandered through the market, taking in all the sights and yummy smells. There were rows of charming wooden huts that were selling numerous kinds of finely crafted artisan gifts and holiday treats. The vendors were Coloradan and international merchants who specialized in the creation of holiday crafts, cooking, & baking. Traditional German food was available throughout the event grounds. The market was free entry and dog friendly. We had a beer hall table reserved for us in the Festival Hall to enjoy live music and German beverages. I highly recommend reserving a table, this is our third year doing so and I can't say enough good things; it's so much fun! Reservations are available Sunday-Wednesday 12PM - 5:30PM, and Thursday-Saturday 12PM - 7:30PM. Tables are booked for 2 hour time blocks. The Festival Hall was heated. Table reservations accommodated six people comfortably (and up to eight people with a squeeze). We enjoyed table service with traditional German beverages. The Festival Hall Stage was graced by a local band who played traditional and modern takes on German Polka songs and more. The band was fabulous and kept us dancing and singing all night long. Frenchie - the queen of the Denver Christkindlmarket - was our Beer Hall fräulein for the evening (we are obsessed with her). Frenchie had stellar drink recommendations including the Glühwein (traditional German mulled wine) and specialty shots like the Kleiner Feigling. Frenchie's upbeat energy was contagious & she made our visit to the market memorable. I had the Classic White Glühwein with a shot of Apfel in it for an extra dash of flavor. The Glühwein was wonderful; it was a piping hot white wine blend enhanced by aromatics of apple & cinnamon. Frenchie was knowledgeable on the market's vendors and had us head over to S'mores Haus' igloo for dessert. S'mores Haus specializes in artisan s'mores. Frenchie's daughter, Natalie (the sweetest thing) whipped us up a huge s'mores platter to enjoy. Market goers can rent out the igloo complete with cozy seating & fire pit. What a night - Frohe Weihnachten! read more

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My friends and I decided to go on a Tuesday night to this Christmas market. I had gone last year and wanted to make sure I got another souvenir mug and really enjoyed myself last year. I got there at about 5 o'clock in the evening and realize that approximately 50% of the market was closed. The only way to get Any of the alcohol beverages was to go to the tent. It was cold that night and in order to get to the line you had to pass through people who were just trying to stay warm and gathered under heaters blocking the way to get to the place to place an order. Once we were able to get an order placed, we went out to walk around and made some purchases and enjoyed what merchants were open. We made our way back to the tent with food to eat and wanted to purchase another beverage and the time was about 7:15. They had already closed the beverage service. The market is open until nine. How are you going to be serving hot foods and no beverages? This makes no sense to me. Also on a night when it was below freezing, none of the heaters were on in the main courtyard. Also, there was no music in the tent. I feel like we got a fraction of the experience and still had more to spend if the market was fully open until nine as advertised. It is free to get in. But I feel you have more to see and do on the weekends. read more

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Such a fun free event in Denver! The mulled wine was so good although the lines were so long and it was freezing. Unfortunately the heaters were not working. The tent had super fun music and was very warm. Great food and vendors. Highly recommend! read more

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