It is really fun, being home all December (which hasn’t happened the past 5 years) and having time to explore the various Christmas markets of our area, enjoy time with friends and family and really get into the holiday spirit. Together with good friends, The Significant Other and myself today traveled to Abensberg (a small town about 100km south of Nuremberg) to visit a special Christmas market.
The Christmas market is situated on the premises of a brewery, that is, architectural speaking, a bit special. Highlight is a tower, 34.19 meter high and originally conceived and planned by famous Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, who died during the tower’s planning phase in 2000. After Hundertwasser’s death, the building was completed by the architect Peter Pelikan and opened to the public in 2010. The tower and the nearby KunstHaus Abensberg both feature the play- and colorful architecture that made Hunderwasser famous.
Since 2010 a Christmas market takes place around the area of the KunstHaus (ArtHouse) and the tower. I brought the Olympus OM-D E-M1X and the mZuiko 12-100 F/4 Pro Zoom. Strolling between the stalls, I had some fun playing with depth of field and long exposures, as well as shooting some street photography.
The Tower can be climbed as part of a brewery tour. The KunstHaus, designed by architect and Hundertwasser student Peter Pelikan, is the latest attraction in the “beer art town” of Abensberg and, with its extremely inclined tower a real eye-catcher.
It was really a cool outing on a special Christmas market, combining a fun trip with friends and some photography. And a great start into a 16 day Christmas break, that The Significant Other and I are really looking forward to. Time to rest and recharge the batteries.
Wish you a great Saturday
Marcus
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Omg! That’s colorful and bright! Beautiful images. I remember I visited a Christmas market in Frankfurt, many years ago…about twenty years ago. Freezing temps come to mind, and also Gluhwein, a must in order to stay warm 🙂 It was fun! See, your images brought back nice memories. Thanks again for sharing!
Wow this looks like a wonderful place. Am very behind checking posts but I still love looking at all the Christmas things. I am saving up to visit.
Thanks, Jill, I appreciate your kind words! Happy New Year to you and yours! You will be always welcome on the Streets of Nuremberg! Marcus
As soon as I saw the architecture I thought of Hundertwasser. I introduced him to my students several years ago and I’ve been a fan of his quirky designs ever since. Nice to see that a student of his is using his style to create such a fun event.
Thanks, Carol, glad you liked the post! Marcus
I’m glad that you’ve had such a long period home over the holidays. I’m sure your family is very happy. Such lovely captures, Marcus!
Thanks, Amy! We all loved that the family was together in Advent season. We had so much fun visiting all the Christmas markets in the area! Marcus
Looks stunning, what a splendid way to get into the Christmas spirit!
Thanks, Marion, so much appreciated! Happy Holidays! Marcus
WOW!!
Thanks 🙂
Now, I wanna go to Abensberg. Hundertwasser‘s architecture and art is simply breathtaking. Wow! I could look at your pics all day long if I were not in a magical place myself ;-). Thanks so much for highlighting this very special Christmas market. Merry Christmas, Marcus, to you and your beloved family ✨🌟✨.
Thanks for reading the post, Daniela, glad you liked it! Hundertwasser is truly fascinating! Merry Christmas to you and yours too! Marcus
My pleasure 🤩. Thank you, Marcus.
What a great Christmas market’
Thanks, Sue, glad you liked the post! Marcus
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Wow! Looks Magical!
Thanks, so much appreciated! Marcus
Now I know we’ll need to do a Hundertwasser tour sometime in the future!
You should, his work is totally fascinating! Happy Holidays, David! Marcus
First, I’m happy that you have such a good break from all the travel and work and can really enjoy your family, friends and the holiday. Second, wow, what a place! 🙂 You had fun – how could you not have fun with that architecture? I especially like the 4th, 5th & 6th photos – the two black and whites and the one above them. Happy Holidays to you.
Thanks, Lynn, appreciate your kind words so much! Love your feedback on the photos! Marcus
Beautiful. It’s interesting to know there are so many places to visit in Germany.
Thanks, Arv, so much appreciated! Marcus
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Pretty amazing light display, Marcus. Well worth the drive, I’d say. At least for you. Great night shots, as always.
Thanks, Allan, your kind words are very much appreciated! Marcus
What a beautiful Christmas market. It has our first year market here beat by a million miles. Thanks for sharing. Allan
Thanks, Allan. But a first year market is better than none 😉 Marcus
Great photography Marcus, so much colour and bokeh. Enjoy!! 😎👍🏻
Thanks, John, so much appreciated!