Christmas markets in Europe.
The Christmas markets in Europe are a popular and nice tradition.
Most of the German cities and small villages has at least one.
The tradition has spread all over the continent and you can now find a Christmas market in almost any city around Europe.
Berlin Chrismas Markets among the favourites
Berlin’s over 50 Christmas markets in the month before Christmas is one of the most visited cities this time of year.
My favourite Christmas Markets in Europe, after Berlin, are Vienna and Hamburg.
It is recommended to stay at least one weekend in those bigger cities as there are so many different Christmas markets to explore.
Christmas Market Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin 27 Nov. – 31 Dec. 2023
Gendarmenmarkt Christmas market is maybe the most beautiful and famous in Berlin. Nicely between the German and French Church.
Christmas Markets in Vienna, 19 November 2022 – 4 January 2023
Vienna and Its squares become fairytale sets. Christmas in Vienna is magic happening from the last weeks of November into the new year.
Medieval Christmas Market, Provins, France 10 – 11 Dec. 2022
The magic of Christmas lightens up the medieval city of Provins (Paris region) every year, one weekend in December.
Christmas markets and winter wonderland in London
Visit London for Christmas and enjoy some lovely Christmas Markets and the beautiful winter wonderland in Hyde Park.
Tollwood Winterfestival, Munich, 24 November – 31 December 2022
Tollwood Winterfestival Munich with concerts, exhibitions, lectures, performances, and markets. It ends with a big Silvester party on NYE.
Christmas, Candlelight night and Winter events in Gouda
Christmas in Gouda. The Town Hall is lightened, the Christmas tree is on the square, and it is a Candlelight night in the middle of December.
Christmas Markets in Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn Christmas Market on Town Hall Square is wonderful to visit for everyone coming to Tallinn during the Christmas season.
Visit the Christmas Markets in Prague, 26 Nov. 2022 – 6 Jan. 2023
Visit this beautiful city during the Christmas holidays. Prague has some great Christmas markets with a fantastic atmosphere.
Enjoy some Beautiful and Cosy Christmas Markets in Hamburg
Hamburg has some of the best Christmas Markets in northern Germany. Romantic, magical and exciting Christmas markets all over Hamburg.
Dresden Christmas Markets, 23 November – 24 December 2022
Enjoy Christmas time in Germany and take a peek at the great atmosphere at Dresden Christmas Markets and Striezelmarkt.
Bremen Christmas Market, 21 November – 23 December 2022
Roasted almonds, cinnamon, Glühwein, and 180 festively decorated stalls make a delightful Christmas experience in Bremen.
Frankfurt Christmas Market, 21 November – 22 December 2022
Frankfurt Christmas market attracts thousands of people. Explore the beautiful decorated Römerberg and Paulsplatz and a giant Christmas tree.
Strasbourg Christmas Markets, 25 November – 26 December, 2022
Strasbourg is one of the best European Christmas market destinations. It’s a magical Christmas atmosphere spread over the city centre.
Nuremberg Christmas Market, 25 November – 24 December 2022
Nuremberg´s Christmas market is special because it is a unique mix of history, tradition, art and food. An atmospheric German city to visit.
Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, 21 Nov. – 26 Dec. 2022
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin is beautiful. With the castle and decorations, it all gives a cosy atmosphere.
Christmas Market, Berlin City Hall, 21 Nov. – 30 Dec. 2022
Outside the Red Town Hall in Berlin - A large Christmas market with everything that belongs to it and a lovely skating rink and Ferris wheel.
The most famous Christmas markets in Berlin
Feel the Christmas spirit at some of the Christmas markets in Berlin. Information and tips about the most Popular and Exciting markets.
Christmas Markets in Barcelona 25 November – 23 December 2022
In front of the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, Santa Lucia Christmas Market is the oldest and most famous Christmas market in Barcelona.
Bruges Christmas Market, 25 November 2022 -8 January 2023
Christmas is the special time of the year when Bruges, a medieval centre of Belgium, becomes a beautiful Christmas-decorated destination.
Lincoln, UK – Historic attractions and a beautiful Christmas Market
Lincoln with one of the oldest traditional Christmas market in the UK. Located in the historic area with the Castle, it gives a magical old history feeling.
Getting Christmas inspiration in Hamburg and Copenhagen
December darkness can be prepared with some Christmas lights in most cities in Europe. Copenhagen and Hamburg are some of the best Christmas cities to visit
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