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Indiana’s most beloved German holiday tradition, Carmel Christkindlmarkt, is returning

November 13, 2023 • 
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It’s like a trip to Germany, just hours away.

Photos by Roben Bellomo; GIF by the LOUtoday team

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — Carmel Christkindlmarkt, voted the No. 1 holiday market in America by USA Today, is back.

From Saturday, Nov. 18 to Friday, Dec. 24, Louisvillians can can travel up to the Indy area to experience a little taste of German holiday delights in 60+ huts, like:

  • Authentic German food: warm raclette sandwiches, Döner Kebabs, sausages, pretzels + spiral potatoes
  • Authentic German drinks: Glühwein (mulled wine), Glühbier (warm beer), and a variety of hot chocolate
  • Gifts: Shop cuckoo clocks, nutcrackers, pottery, jewelry, beer steins + more

Experience Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

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