What To Bring Back From Germany???

[MissSophie]

My parents went, and they brought me back a cuckoo clock and a Hummel.

[RMKC]

Well i would have a big list, but most are allot more then what you are willing to spend When i was home 3yrs ago, we went to Rothenburg auf der Tauber which is about 10 miles from my Hometown, and there the city center has Xmas shops yr around with everything you could imaging.. there is tons of xmas ornaments hand carved of wood and painted. Beersteins is good, German Coffee is good also ! Wished i would of had a bigger Pocketbook

[BamaFan121s]

A pickle for their Christmas Tree!

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by RMKC

Well i would have a big list, but most are allot more then what you are willing to spend When i was home 3yrs ago, we went to Rothenburg auf der Tauber which is about 10 miles from my Hometown, and there the city center has Xmas shops yr around with everything you could imaging.. there is tons of xmas ornaments hand carved of wood and painted. Beersteins is good, German Coffee is good also ! Wished i would of had a bigger Pocketbook

Take me with you next time!

[OLIVIA_KARHIS]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

Black Forest cuckoo clocks! We bought a nice one 7 years ago, and it is my favorite part of the living room. Still works great too.

Of course, they can be pricy. I agree with Tiggerwit on nutcrackers and steins. Cheap and nice.

Cheaper? Gummy bears!

Where are you going? We spent a week in Wiesbaden and then spent a night in Titisee, where we bought our cuckoo clocks. Loved it.

We are in darmstadt. We just came back from eatting in wiesbaden today. There is a place called brauhaus castel there. ITS OH SOO GOOD

[OLIVIA_KARHIS]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom55

OK, you have to understand that I'm speaking as a grandma......Pedro.

Thats what my mom told me lol. But she knows I will still bring her something back besides her Grandson

[OLIVIA_KARHIS]

Originally Posted by HallTx1203

Hi.. Hope you have a great trip. My sister and her then husband went to Germany to visit his parents. I have no idea what she spent but She brought back chocolate for everyone and she also brought back crystal. Apparently, it is very reasonable of there. She also brought back cuckoo clocks?

All her gifts were a hit....Oh yeah, she also brought her friends sweaters.....

The crystal was prob very reasonable at one time.. but the euro is WAY higher then the USD... so its prob the same as getting it back home if not more...

[OLIVIA_KARHIS]

Originally Posted by Tiggerwit

nut crackers
steins you can win them at the carnivals cheap
i collected spoons from all the places i had visited
find one of the markets they have or something crafty. You'll find something unique and specific to Germany.

Is Drake Kaserne still open?

I am not too sure if its still open or not... they have been closing A LOT of things lately here... so it might not be.

[BamaFan121s]

I'm getting hungry for some potato salad now!

Ironically, I told my hubby I wanted a genuine Black Forest clock for Christmas! (maybe I'll get one if I find the pickle) Had to explain it to him so I don't end up with a Swiss Chalet!

[OLIVIA_KARHIS]

Originally Posted by RMKC

Well i would have a big list, but most are allot more then what you are willing to spend When i was home 3yrs ago, we went to Rothenburg auf der Tauber which is about 10 miles from my Hometown, and there the city center has Xmas shops yr around with everything you could imaging.. there is tons of xmas ornaments hand carved of wood and painted. Beersteins is good, German Coffee is good also ! Wished i would of had a bigger Pocketbook

What town is it in? I tried doing a mapquest search and I guess there is more then one town named Rothenburg. We are in darmstadt... do you know how far of a drive it is from there??

I cant believe they have a all year round one here. I love the xmas markets!!

[TatumsMom]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

A pickle for their Christmas Tree!

I don't know why I didn't think of that! We still have the "pickle hunt" every year at my parents' house and my sister and I do it with our own kids now. Of course, if you're not familar with that German custom, it wouldn't mean as much.

[Yorkiedaze]

You could also think about taking as many new Levi's over there as possible because you can make enough off of them to actually pay for your trip. I have a German friend who does this every years.

[RMKC]

Originally Posted by OLIVIA_KARHIS

What town is it in? I tried doing a mapquest search and I guess there is more then one town named Rothenburg. We are in darmstadt... do you know how far of a drive it is from there??

I cant believe they have a all year round one here. I love the xmas markets!!

Ok did a google search and it came right up, put in :
Rothenburg o.d. Tauber
Ask your Hubby if he heard of Illesheim before, it was a big Army Post, its still being used by Helicopters, least when i was back. Thats where i met the kid's Dad. Its only a few miles from there.
Rothenburg i believe is the oldest town in Germany where it still has a stone wall around the town you can walk on. Town center is realy awsome and the Xmas shops all around, could of went nuts there ! Let me know if i can be any more help !

[RMKC]

Originally Posted by BamaFan121s

Take me with you next time!

Anytime Misty just remember though, from Portland it is a 10hr FLIGHT
and if you want a link to site with German Potato Salads different ones PM me and i will send it, plus lots of other awsome foods

[BamaFan121s]

Originally Posted by RMKC

Anytime Misty just remember though, from Portland it is a 10hr FLIGHT
and if you want a link to site with German Potato Salads different ones PM me and i will send it, plus lots of other awsome foods

Well, I meant take me with you when they build a bridge there. But definately PM me the site...I'm always up for new recipes! Bought a recipe book from Epcot when I was there in Aug, but have not tried any yet. Hubby is not to fond of German cookin' unless it is Tante Helen's red velvet cake!