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.
Frankfurt Christmas Market, 22 November – 22 December 2021
Frankfurt Christmas market attracts thousands of people. Explore the beautiful decorated Römerberg and Paulsplatz and a giant Christmas tree.
Christmas Market at Charlottenburg Palace, Berlin, 22 Nov. – 26 Dec. 2021
The Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin is beautiful. With the castle and decorations, it all gives a cosy atmosphere.
Christmas Market Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin 22 Nov. – 31 December 2021
Gendarmenmarkt christmas market is maybe the most beautiful and popular in Berlin. Cozy and a bit of luxury between the German and French Church.
Dresden Christmas Markets, 22 November – 23 December 2021
Enjoy Christmas time in Germany and take a peek in a great atmosphere at Dresden Christmas Markets and Striezelmarkt.
Bremen Christmas Market, 22 November – 23 December 2021
Roasted almonds, cinnamon, Glühwein, and 180 festively decorated stalls make a delightful Christmas experience in Bremen.
Christmas Markets in Barcelona, 27 November – 23 December 2021
In front of the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, Santa Lucia Christmas Market is the oldest and most famous Christmas market in Barcelona.
Christmas outside Berlin City Hall, 22 November 2021 – 2 January 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.
Amsterdam Light Festival. 2 December 2021 – 23 January 2022
The Amsterdam Light Festival brightens up the winter. Over seven weeks of inspiring light artworks and beautiful installations.
Beautiful colours on Festival of Lights Lyon, 8 – 11 December 2021
The fabulous Festival of Lights Lyon - "Fête des Lumières". Lyon is lightened up in beautiful colours four evenings in December.
Christmas Markets in Vienna, 20 November 2021 – 4 January 2022
Vienna and Its squares become fairytale sets. Christmas in Vienna is magic happening from the last weeks of November into the new year.
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.
Christmas, Candlelight night and Winter events in Gouda
Gouda Town Hall is lightened up and a big Christmas tree on the square. The city illumination starts in middle of December with a Candlelight night.
New Years Eve Celebration – Silvester in Berlin 2021
New Year celebration in Berlin. The highlight is the big show and concert with famous artists at the Brandenburg Gate on New Years Eve
Charles Dickens Festival in Deventer, Netherlands. 11 – 12 December 2021
Deventer brings the stories of Charles Dickens to life. Come and meet the many colorful characters from his works at this exciting festival.
Dutch Ice Sculpture Festival, 14 December 2021 – 6 March 2022
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
Nuremberg Christmas Market, 2020 (Cancelled)
Nuremberg ´s Christmas market is special because it is a unique mix of history, tradition, art and food. A cozy and atmospheric German city to visit.
Christmas Beer Festival in Essen, Belgium 18 – 19 December 2021
During the two days Christmas beer festival you have the chance to try more than 150 Belgian Winter and Christmas beers at OBER Kerstbierfest.
Medieval Christmas Market in Provins, France 11 – 12 December 2021
The magic of Christmas lightens up the medieval city of Provins (Paris region) every year one weekend in December.
Rave On Snow Festival in Austria, December 2020 Cancelled
Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria is an award-winning winter tourism destination. Now it is host "Rave on Snow", one of the best winter electronic music festivals in Europe
Barcelona NYE – New Years Evening in Barcelona
Spending New Year’s Evening in Barcelona is a great option and experience. Enjoy the street NYE celebrations at Plaça d’Espanya and later in the clubs
Tollwood Winterfestival in Munich, 2020 (Cancelled)
Tollwood Winterfestival Munich offers a wide range of concerts, exhibitions, lectures, performances, markets and ends with a big Silvester party.
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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