Weihnachtsmarkt Bochum: Price shock for mulled wine? Organiser speaks for himself

What's the situation?

At the Bochum Christmas market, mulled wine is said to have become significantly more expensive. Some visitors report prices of up to 5 euros per cup. This has caused great indignation among some visitors, as the price for mulled wine was still around 4 euros last year.

Organiser defends price increase

The organiser of the Christmas market, Bochum Marketing GmbH, has defended the price increase. According to a spokesperson, the increase is due to the sharply increased costs for energy, raw materials and personnel. The spokesperson also emphasised that the price for mulled wine is still within a reasonable range, as other Christmas markets in the region are also charging similar prices.

Visitors react with incomprehension

Despite the organiser's justification, many visitors show little understanding for the price increase. Some visitors announced that they would rather drink mulled wine at home in the future or visit other Christmas markets in the region. It remains to be seen whether the price increase will have a negative impact on the number of visitors at the Bochum Christmas market.