Hallo! I'm Ursula! My family and I own and operate AlpenMarkt.

My family immigrated from Munich (Bavaria, southern Germany) to the US many years ago when I was a child. We all learned English and adapted to our new home very well. I grew up in Hawaii, and had a wonderful childhood full of many cultures and experiences. As an adult I also lived in Alabama, Alaska, and Tennessee, but mainly in Texas, which is where we are located. We love living in America but also appreciate the traditions and customs of our homeland. 

AlpenMarkt grew from the desire to share goods and traditions from German and Alpine-region countries in the US, inspired by the beautiful outdoor markets (like Viktualienmarkt in Munich), enchanting Christmas markets, the quaint villages, majestic mountains, lush forests, fairy tale castles, and iconic landmarks. Many people have lived in Deutschland or are of Deutsch descent but find it difficult to locate German language goods or products that are reminiscent of their culture and traditions. We offer Bavarian jewelry, Deutsch greeting cards, decor, home goods, gifts, holiday items, 'Willkommen' welcome signs, and many other items that are typically found in Germany. Currently, we only ship to US addresses.

I am also a Master Aromatherapist & Herbalist with several degrees, diplomas, and certificates in various aspects of holistic health. My love of holistic health came from my dad, who grew up during and after WWII in Munich and in a small village in the Alps. He was always looking to nature for healing and we grew up without using a lot of medication. He inspired me to get my education in phytomedicine (healing plants). My mom always made our home gemütlich (comfortable, cozy, pleasant) and they have been my biggest inspiration in life. My children love their Opa and Oma very much; sadly my dad passed away but his memory and inspiration lives on in all of us.

I have used Young Living Essential Oils for 20 years and make my own essential oil skin care blends. I also love to drink hot tea which is a delicious way to consume healing herbs. We also take JuicePlus+ (fruits and vegetables condensed into capsules) which is packed with phytonutrients. I continuously study healing plants as they are powerful medicine, and to say I'm particular about ingredient quality and purity is quite an understatement. I do a lot of research!

You can enjoy the healthy products our family uses by clicking on the Wellness Partners page. More products in our Holistic Apothecary are coming!!