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 Markets in Vienna, 20 November 2021 – 4 January 2022
Vienna and Its squares become fairytale sets. Christmas in Vienna is magic happening every year, from last weeks of November into the new year
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
Christmas Markets in Barcelona 2021
In front of the Cathedral in the Gothic Quarter, you'll find Santa Lucia Christmas Market. It's the oldest and most famous Christmas market in Barcelona.
Christmas market, the City Hall Berlin 2020 is cancelled
Outside the Red Town Hall in Berlin - A large Christmas market with everything that belongs to it and a nice skating rink and Ferris wheel
Amsterdam Light Festival – 10 December 2020 – 3 January 2021
The Amsterdam Light Festival brightens up the winter visit to the Dutch capital. inspiring light artworks and beautiful installations
Bremen Christmas Market, 2020 (Cancelled)
Roasted almonds, cinnamon, Glühwein, and 180 festively decorated stalls makes a delightful Christmas experience in Bremen
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
Beautiful colours on Festival of Lights Lyon, December 2020 (Cancelled)
Fabulous Festival of Lights Lyon - The winter "Fête des Lumières" in December. See Lyon lightened up in colors, in one of the city’s most exciting festivals
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
Dresden Christmas Markets 2020 Cancelled
Enjoy the Christmas time in Germany and take a peek in a great atmosphere, at Dresden Christmas Market "Striezelmarkt".
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.
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.
Christmas Markets in Tallinn, Estonia
The Christmas Market on Town Hall Square lasts for almost two months and is a must-visit place for everyone coming to Tallinn during the holiday season.
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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