December in Europe
A great time of the year for some festivals, even if it’s wintertime.
Also, time to make it warmer by enjoying Gluhwein and hot chocolate at the various Christmas markets.
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.
Milan Coffee Festival, 2 – 4 December 2023
Everything about coffee at Milan Coffee Festival. Complimentary tastings, street food noshes, baristas, demonstrations, art and live music.
Barcelona NYE – New Years Evening in Barcelona
Spending New Year’s Evening in Barcelona is a great experience. Enjoy the street NYE celebrations at Plaça d’Espanya and later in the clubs.
Rave On Snow Festival in Austria, 14 – 17 December 2023
Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria is hosting "Rave on Snow", one of the best winter electronic music festivals in Europe
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.
Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival, 17 December 2022 – 5 March 2023
Experience the Ice Sculpture Festival in Zwolle, 120 km. from Amsterdam. Over 100 ice and snow sculptures made by the world's best ice artists
Amsterdam Light Festival, 1 December 2022 – 22 January 2023
The Amsterdam Light Festival brightens up the winter. Over seven weeks of inspiring light artworks and beautiful installations.
New Years Eve Celebration – Silvester in Berlin
New Year celebration in Berlin. The highlight is the big show and concert with famous artists at the Brandenburg Gate on New Years Eve
Beautiful colours on Festival of Lights Lyon, 8 – 11 December 2022
The fabulous Festival of Lights Lyon - "Fête des Lumières". Lyon is lightened up in beautiful colours four evenings 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.
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.
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 Beer Festival in Essen, Belgium 17 – 18 December 2022
During the two days OBER Kerstbierfest Christmas beer festival, you have the chance to try more than 150 Belgian Winter and Christmas beers.
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.
Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer, Netherlands. 10 – 11 December 2022
Deventer brings the stories of Charles Dickens to life. Meet the many colourful characters from his works at this exciting festival.
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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