The most "magical" stop on our "Chasing Christmas 2022" tour: Ravenna Gorge!

On this leg of the journey, we're headed deep into the heart of Germany's Black Forest to visit the Ravennaschlucht Weihnachtsmarkt. 🎄

Now, I have to admit, I was a little nervous to spring this one on my wife. It had been fun to have her guess our destinations as we went (not often even close to successfully) and I was most excited to surprise her with this one. I was hopeful...but wondered...would it live up to the hype I had built up in my head?

Well, I'm happy to report that it exceeded all expectations! The market is set in a picturesque gorge with trains passing over an iconic bridge every 15 minutes. It's like something out of a fairy tale! And with over 40 stalls offering handmade gifts, traditional ornaments, and seasonal treats, there was no shortage of holiday cheer to go around.

But let's back up a bit, because getting to Ravennaschlucht isn't exactly a walk in the park. You'll have to make your way to Freiburg im Breisgau, which isn't exactly on the typical tourist's radar.

But trust me when I say it's worth the trip! From Freiburg, it's a short 30-minute train ride to Hinterzarten station, where you can catch a shuttle to the market.

And here's the catch: the market is only open on weekends, so you'll really have to plan ahead if you want to experience the magic.

Overall, our visit to Ravennaschlucht Weihnachtsmarkt was the one of the biggest highlights of our "Chasing Christmas" tour. It's a destination you really have to plan carefully in order to coordinate a visit, but the reward is a one-of-a-kind experience that you'll never forget.

And to think, my wife had no idea such a magical place existed!

#christmasmarket #germany #bavaria

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