New food & gifts at this year’s Christkindlmarkt

Carmel, Indiana – During its 2022 season, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt will offer new food and gift items for sale.

New food options include:

Baumstriezel, or chimney cakes: A pastry roasted to a golden crisp and dressed in sugar, cinnamon, or nuts.

Lángos, also known as Hungarian fried bread: A common street food featuring deep-fried dough adorned with savory or sweet toppings, such as garlic butter, cheese, cinnamon sugar or Nutella.

Käsespätzle: A dish featuring egg noodles and melted cheese, often garnished with crispy fried onions.

Tartiflette: A potato casserole-like dish cooked in a paella pan and topped with meats and cheeses.

This year, soups such as potato soup, lentil soup, and others will be available.

The Sugar Creek Winery in Carmel will also sell wine by the glass along with some savory snacks. In addition, Daniel’s Vineyard will provide wine by the glass and traditional sweets at a German bakery hut.

New gift and vendor options include:

Kinderboutique: Heirloom-quality clothing, toys, books, and accessories for children up to eight years old. Goods are imported from Germany and the surrounding region.

Werkstatt Souvenirs: An array of gifts and crafts made by German artisans, including wood toys, traditional bells, snow globes, finely carved wooden sculptures, and more

Lichterwald: A hut specializing in lights, including Herrnhuter Sterne (also known as Morovian Stars), traditional German paper lanterns, candles, and candle holders

ChocoIdea: High-end chocolate and chocolate sculptures imported from a German-owned company

“We are absolutely thrilled to have so many new products and food options for our guests to try this winter,” said Maria Murphy, CEO of the Carmel Christkindlmarkt. “At the Market, guests can explore flavors and dishes that they’ve never experienced before, and shop for one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts. We are honored to bring the joy of these heirloom treasures and magical memories to Carmel, Indiana.”

Throughout the Market season, visitors can browse all these fresh alternatives as well as time-tested classics. The Market will begin operations on November 19 and run until December 30. Visit carmelchristkindlmarkt.com for a list of all merchants and the whole schedule.