8 Experiences You Can Only Have at Elkhart Lake

Osthoff Resort Christmas Market

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Experience a White Christmas Market

The lakeside Osthoff Resort is home to an Old World Christmas Market. Reminiscent of the centuries-old Christkindlesmarkt of Nüremberg, Germany, The Osthoff Resort opens this Old World tradition starting on December 1 through December 10. Stroll the aisles in a grand heated tent bedecked with fresh evergreens, roasted almonds and gifts for everyone in your family.

Instead of flying to Europe, international and regional artisans come to Elkhart Lake. Czech glass blowers bring their beautiful glass ornaments, and colorful Russian nesting dolls and hand-painted Santas add to your holiday decor. There are German hand-carved smokers and nutcrackers plus stained glass art. Select an array of fine apparel, Estonia woolens, and Turkish pashmina scarves and shawls. Handmade amber and silver jewelry, fresh green wreaths, kissing balls and fine chocolates excite the senses.

There is also an Old World Food Court offering delicious German fare, such as hot glühwein, sauerbraten, dumplings, schnitzel, potato pancakes, red cabbage, pulled pork and apple strudel.