Christmas Market Cooking class

‘Tis the season to be merry & bright

Bavaria is charming year-round, but perhaps no more so than during the Christmas season when town squares are once again buzzing with locals and visitors alike to enjoy the traditional Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte or Christkindlmärkte as they would be called in German). With artisans selling their hand crafts, food, and drink out of gingerbread house looking huts strung up with garland and ornaments, and lit by soft warm lights, it is hard not to succumb to the Gemütlichkeit of the markets.

Through the month of December, we bring that coziness into the Werkstatt and teach you how to recreate the magic of the markets at home. Our Christmas market menu includes Schupfnudeln, which are similar to gnocchi but rolled longer, sauerkraut with bacon, and stuffed, baked apples for dessert. Of course there is a pot of Glühwein (mulled wine in English) or alcohol-free punch on the stove to sip on throughout the class. Our favorite local beers and non-alcoholic drinks are also available to enjoy for those who prefer it. This is a hands-on and immersive experience as we make the Schupfnudel dough and roll each nudel by hand, carve out and fill the apples, and learn the secrets to a perfect sauerkraut that is not too sour and just slightly sweet. Throughout the class we will also share stories and traditions of Bavaria and the holiday season here, as well as how to navigate the markets like a pro.

Before you go, we will share our Adventure Bavaria Christmas market recipe book so you can turn your own kitchen into a Christmas market for your friends and family at home.

Duration: 3.5-4 hours depending on the group size, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. If you are booking for a group of 4 or more and wish to book a class for a different time, please make a booking inquiry with details regarding your desired date and time. We will do our best to accommodate your group.

Group size: 8 guests for open groups, 10 guests for private groups. There is a minimum group size of 4. If you are traveling solo or in a small group, please reach out regarding classes that are open to join. Groups larger than 10 can be accommodated but the structure of the class may change. Please make a booking inquiry for more information if you wish to book a class for a larger group.

Start of experience: We will meet at the Oberaudorf train station for guests arriving by train, or the Adventure Bavaria Werkstatt for for guests arriving by car. Guests arriving by train from Salzburg or Innsbruck may have an easier time finding connections to Kufstein. Please share your train itinerary in advance as a transfer to and from Kufstein can be arranged.

Getting here: Oberaudorf is 1 hour from Munich and by train or by car. The train is direct from Munich and can be boarded at Munich Hauptbahnhof (main station) or Munich Ostbahnhof (east station). Salzburg and Innsbruck are 1 hour and 15 minutes away by car. Train times are variable as train connections may be required from these cities. If you plan to take the train from Salzburg or Innsbruck, we recommend looking at trains arriving to Kufstein. We can assist with booking train tickets and transfers from your point of origin for an additional cost. Please get in contact if you would like help booking your transfers to and from the start of the activity.

What’s included?: Transfer to and from the train station, a class leader and “sous-chef”, a family-style Christmas market themed lunch including Schupfnudeln, sauerkraut, baked apples, and all beverages including soft drinks, coffee, beer, wine, and schnapps, and an Adventure Bavaria recipe book. Vegetarian and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please communicate them with our team in advance so that we can prepare the best experience possible for you.

What to bring: A good appetite and any questions you may have about Bavarian life, traditions, and culture.

Cost: 185 EUR per person.