13th Christkindlmarkt by BLN Finished

The magical time of the year is back. The authentic German Christmas market of BLN Restaurants & Caterings will open its gates from Friday, December 6 to Sunday, December 8, 2019 for the 13th time and visitors will be once again able to stroll along the festive huts at 555 Shibo Avenue (the venue of Paulaner Bräuhaus Shanghai @ EXPO and the Ambrosia Teppanyaki Restaurant) and feel the spirit of Christmas in every sweet smell and festive song.

Christmas markets have a long tradition. Their history can be traced back to the late middle ages in the German-speaking part of Europe. They bring light and warmth to the cold and dark season and are a delightful way to begin holiday festivities. Christmas markets light up towns with cheerfulness, laughter, seasonal decorations and gifts as well as good food and drink during the merry season. Today, there are many Christmas markets throughout Germany, and each has its own special charm, unique to the community and region.

BLN Restaurants & Caterings' flagship brand Paulaner is originated in Southern Germany, where Christmas markets are typically called "Christkindlmarkt" (lit.: Christ child market). There, the "Christkindl" (lit.: Christ child), traditionally portrayed by a local girl with golden locks, appears regularly to greet visitors, sing carols or recite poems during the early evening market hours.

To honor the tradition, BLN Restaurants & Caterings' Christmas market will bring the scents and sounds  of a classic Southern German "Christkindlmarkt" once again to Shanghai. The spacious  garden of 555  Shibo Avenue will be customarily set up with 70 seasonally decorated wooden huts and the crisp, cold air will be filled with the fragrance of sizzling sausages and hot spiced Glühwein. A "Candy Huts" corner with traditional treats such as waffles with chocolate, sugar roasted almonds, sweet Brezel and gingerbread  will put a smile on everyone's face. In addition, carefully selected vendors will add  to an unique  dining and shopping experience. Attendees can find characteristic seasonal items, such as festive Christmas trees, lovely Christmas wreaths, ornaments and decoration, artisanal produce and handicrafts as well as Christmas gifts, holiday greeting cards and accessories.

For more information, please contact

Ms. Tanja Seitz at (021) 5466 5700 x 48 / seitz@bln.com.cn

Ms. Ruby Xie at (021) 5466 5700 x 22/ mkt22@bln.com.cn

Ms. Stephy Rong at (021) 5466 5700 x 46/ mkt46@bln.com.cn

Entrance Fee: RMB 30 per person, free of charge for children under 10 years old

(Redeemable for a la carte consumption and merchandise at all Food & Beverage market huts, Ambrosia or Paulaner @ Expo)