Berlin – A sweet smell of baked apples in the nose, warm mulled wine in the hand: today the first Christmas markets open in Germany.
After two years of the corona pandemic, cities are expecting high visitor numbers. But the anticipation of the beautiful tradition is mute.
Reason: Due to high inflation and skyrocketing energy prices, the population has less and less money in their pockets and consumer behavior is subdued. In addition, the minimum wage has risen to 12 euros an hour and street vendors and entertainers are also grappling with rising electricity costs: there are fairy lights, a carousel and a stove for pot of mulled wine to the money incineration plant.
Consequence: Increased sales prices for customers!
Before Corona, the average price of a mulled wine in Germany was 3.50 euros, and in big cities visitors paid up to 4 euros.
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BILD looked up German Christmas markets around and compared prices. By the way, it’s more expensive in Munich…
► Inside Berlin this year the average price of mulled wine in the Christmas markets around the city is 4.50 euros per glass. That’s 50 cents more than before. In the province of Brandenburg around the capital, you save on average about 50 cents, paying only 4 euros.
► On colonies The Christmas market at the cathedral costs one this year 0.2 liter glass with hot mulled wine at 75 degrees 4.50 euros, a price increase of 50 cents. Also in Dusseldorf the prices of mulled wine range from 4 euros or 4.50 euros.
In many places, mulled wine costs 50 cents more this year than in previous years
► Inside Duisburg stand operators expect 3.50 to 4 euros for a mulled wine, in Bochum and Herne 3.50 euros.
► Dortmund results with 3 euro deal and it has another discount trick on offer: those traveling by public transport get 10% off food and drinks.
►In Monk mulled wine costs an average of 4 euros. If you want your hot drink with a shot, you pay an average of 6 euros. Preheating should be given to whoever it is Christmas market at Marienplatz pull: A normal mulled wine costs about 5 euros there, and even 6 euros in a particularly exclusive stand – record expensive! If you want a sausage roll you have to pay 5 euros, Reiberdatschi (potato pancakes) 3 pieces with apple puree cost 6 euros, 100 grams of toasted almonds 5 euros, crêpes with cinnamon and sugar 5 euros and Nutella 6 euros.
► A little north on the famous Nuremberg Christmas Market a cup of mulled wine has become one euro more expensive. But at 4 euros a glass, the price level is still average. The non-alcoholic version costs an average of 3.50 euros.
► Even inside Leipzig a cup of mulled wine costs an average of 4 euros. For comparison: in 2019 it was around 3.50 euros. While the price has risen slightly here, the prices of the handicrafts have remained almost stable: “But next year they will be up to 20 percent more expensive due to rising costs,” announces Käthe licensee Harald Wohlfahrt (66). Wohlfahrt .
► At the Striezelmarkt of Dresden a cup of mulled wine will cost about 50 cents more than it did two years ago. A simple beer is available from 4 euros. On average, retailers ask €4.50 for a good mulled wine. Retailers charge up to 5 euros for fine wines. Cup deposit increases from 3 to 4 euros (due to increased production costs). If you want to drink mulled wine, you have to put an average of 8.50 euros on the table – expensive!
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► Even the stands are ready for the contemplative season Saarbrucken: There you can get a 0.2 liter mulled wine mug for 3.50 euros, with e.g. B. a shot of Jägermeister plum or mirabelle, you pay 5 euros. A punch for children is already available for 2.50 euros. If you like it more exotic, you can also get a blueberry mulled wine for 4 euros.
If you’re still a little hungry, you have to rummage your pockets again: Bratwurst with rolls is available for 3 euros, chestnuts (9 pieces) for 3.50 euros, 15 pieces for 5 euros. A Nutella crepe is available from 4 euros.
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► Even inside Hamburg the price of mulled wine goes up by about 50 cents. A cup of mulled wine costs 4.50 euros at the “Weisserzauber” Christmas markets on Jungfernstieg and “Santa Pauli”. So still below the Munich price level. At the historic Roncalli Christmas market in front of the town hall, visitors pay “only” 4 euros for mulled wine, before the increase it was 3.50 euros. The reason is that only organic quality is served. Outside the city centre, mulled wine costs €3.50 from most operators. In order for families to also afford to visit the Christmas market, most stall owners have agreed that soft drinks will not be increased.
► Inside Bremen prices for mulled wine range between 3.50 and 4 euros. Schmalzkuchen are available from 3.50 euros and a bratwurst for 4.50 euros.
Bottom line: Stand operators have increased their prices moderately this year, often by only 50 cents. Most are happy to be able to open this year without major restrictions and are happy with every guest that comes.
