I have been to middle Europe in early December 3 times. Do I recommend it, would I do it again? Simple:
Do not look for me to be posting here in 90 days.
Look for me There with a warm mug of gluwein in my hand. ^
Cold? What are you yankees whining about?
I am a Florida Native with no tolerance for the cold. Know what? Southern Germany Dec 10 is about low 32 F and high 36 F and walking around with my nice Gortex coat from LL Bean is Survivable, for a few days.
The Black Forest air is crisp and clean and Wonderful. ^ ^ ^
Take the train, forget about driving, and who cares if it snows a little?
The Christmas Markets are something you just are not going to see in the US. I love them.
The first two weeks of Dec are after the Thanksgiving rush, and before the Christmas rush, which I assume starts about Dec 15, as that is when some airlines start to put blackout restrictions on their award travel. So no crowds, nothing but locals and those few of us smart enough to go then.
Selected the seats at NWA today for open jaw tickets. Just as long as DL and NW keep operating
so I can make it!