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Christkindlmarkt

Spring and Main Streets, Bethlehem, PA
Ranked #4 of 7 shopping in Bethlehem
3.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets
Activities: Shopping
Traveller Description: Christkindlmkt is a Bethlehem Tradition.  Set up in two large tents by the river, the Christmas fair features song, dance, food, crafts, and holiday... more »
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Bath, Pennsylvania
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Same old...same old....now it harder to get to and not fun anymore! More

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Quakertown, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

If you are looking for something "different" you will find it here. It should be open all year. More

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Fairfax, Virginia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012

This was not our first trip to the market and for sure will not be our last. Lots of wonderful things to look at and buy. We liked the new location and enjoyed what is happening in the Steel Stacks area. More

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Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

Save your money. A complete rip off. I am still trying to figure out what i spent my entrance fee for. There are plenty of local arts and crafts dealers that will let you shop for free. More

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Boston
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

Spent Sunday at the Bethlehem Christkindlmarkt. Lots of average craft booths, mediocre food (except the strudel booth), and a lackluster band. I don't know if it was because it was the last day of the market or what, but the atmosphere was blah as were most of the crafts. The one exception was the Kathe Wohlfahrt booth - got some... More

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New Jersey
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2011

Bethlehem's Christkindlmarkt was one of the biggest disappointments and rip-offs I've encountered. There is nothing particularly "Christmas-y" about it. It is basically a craft fair, and not a very good one at that. In addition, there were ads mentioning traditional German gifts and food. There were maybe 2 booths with German items. The $8 admission is ridiculous, especially since it... More

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Easton, Pennsylvania
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

I have to laugh at all of the reviews complaining about how expensive the crafts and entrance fees are, how the food is "run of the mill flea market food", and how crowded it is. If you are trying to avoid crowds, expense and unhealthy (but yummy) food - why oh why would venture within 50 miles of a place... More

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Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011

The Market itself was very similar to previous years, but the location was absolutely terrible--it felt as if they were challenging me to find the location. I think the location diminised from the overall experience tremendously! More

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Rome, Italy
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95 reviews 95 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2011
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I've found some nice gifts here and the snacks are good, too. More

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pottersville, new jesrey
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2011
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For many years I have wanted to visit the infamous Christkindlmarkt in nearby Bethlehem, Pa. Frankly I stayed away because of the entrance fee. (Who charges to walk through vendors stalls)? So on 12/11/11, I ventured with a friend. Both of us have been to the authentic Christkinlmarkts throughout Germany, and Europe, so you can imagine our disappointment. There were... More

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