Germany Christmas Markets - Parts 1 + 2

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Episodes 12.1 + 12.2

There’s something special about winter travel – especially when it’s shared across generations.

In this two-part episode, Jill is joined by her longtime friend Deanna Vogelsong to reflect on a festive trip through Germany’s Christmas Markets with husbands, a “third grandmother,” and a 19-year-old son in tow.

From Augsburg and Ulm to Würzburg and Frankfurt, this conversation focuses on the feel of winter travel: navigating cold weather, moving at a multigenerational pace, and leaning into the magic (and mishaps) that come with traveling together. This episode is about presence, flexibility, and why imperfect trips often become the most meaningful.

Travel & Experience Highlights: 

• Augsburg WeinNachtMart

• Ulm Christmas Market & Medieval Market (Neu-Ulm)

• Würzburg Christmas Market

• Frankfurt Christmas Markets & City Beach Market

• Feller Distillery (Black Forest)

• White sausage breakfast in Ulm

• Winter train travel through Germany

Hotels & Restaurants Mentioned: 

• Hotel um Rathaus (Ulm)

• Dreikannen (Ulm)

• Posthorn (Ulm)

• Feller Distillery

• Wirsthaus zur Brezel (Ulm)

• AC Hotel Würzburg

• Pino Pizza (Würzburg)

• Bürgerspital Winery (Würzburg)

• Alte Mainmühle (Würzburg)

• Frankfurt Marriott Hotel

About Our Guest: Deanna Vogelsong is a longtime friend of Jill and a seasoned traveler who brings warmth, humor, and curiosity to every trip. Follow Deanna here:

• Insta: @kingbirdsings

• TikTok: @sweetTakes