Christmas markets in Berlin: Spandau Altstadt

This was my favourite market and I went twice.  I like that it's a bit cheaper than the markets in the more well-known and central (read touristy) areas.  It also snowed lightly when I was there and it just seemed right to be at a Christmas market while it's snowing (light snow fortunately).  And I went on the Ferris wheel which was amazing and probably will be a Berlin highlight. The Spandau old city (altstadt) is about 800 years old.  I also popped into the St Nikolai church.

Beautiful

The inside of St Nikolai church that's apparently about 600 years old

There is a medieval section in the market as well

Next to food and drink stalls there are loose tables where people stand and socialise.  Lovely atmosphere.

Country music at a Christmas market in Berlin - this was a surprise.

Nutella on giant pancake.  Delish!

German version of a boerie.  

Big Christmas tree

Lights everywhere

Robson getting ready for our Ferris wheel ride

This is one for Robson's facebook page

View from the top

I love the gridwork here

Some of the gondolas had a plastic cover

Light show onto a building

A view towards Spandau mall

Blue building

I love all the different colours and textures in this picture