If you are going to be working in Europe over winter, or you just fancy a festive trip, there are so many cities which have really amazing Christmas markets.
Need some inspiration where to go? View our list of the top destinations in Europe to feel festive.
1. Berlin
It is often said that Berlin is the Christmas market capital of Europe and with over 50 separate markets on offer it is easy to see why. Head to the Charlottenburg Castle to see one of Germany’s most famous Christmas markets…
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2. Prague
Magical at any time of year, this wonderful destination takes on another dimension over the festive period
Browse rows of brightly decorated wooden huts selling Czech handicrafts, local hand-made jewellery and tasty local specialities…
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3. Budapest
Soak up the sights and sounds of Budapest’s market on Váci Utca and Vörösmarty Square, one of Budapest’s finest settings. Only the top Hungarian craftspeople are invited, so you can be sure the goods on offer are of the highest standard…
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4. Krakow
When it comes to Christmas Market destinations, Krakow ticks all the boxes. In addition to the twinkling wooden market stalls selling gifts, decorations and handicrafts, there are the medieval and renaissance buildings of the Old Town to enjoy…
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5. Munich
A wonderful market offering beautiful, traditional Bavarian Christmas gifts. Another contender for Europe’s best Christmas market, Munich transforms itself into a veritable winter wonderland at this special time of year…
6. Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a city that embraces the Christmas spirit with passion and excitement. Head to the historic Tivoli Gardens to find decorated wooden houses, snow-covered trees, Santa’s reindeer, Christmas lights, and that special Nordic Christmas atmosphere…
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7. Vilnius
Reflecting a medieval atmosphere, you might even get a sprinkling of snow! Discover typical Lithuanian handicrafts amongst colourful lights and festive activities at this well-loved Christmas market…
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8. Riga, Latvia
Riga is more than 800 years old and with a beautiful medieval Old Town, the perfect location to enjoy a Christmas market. Rumour has it, Riga was the birthplace of the first decorated Christmas tree. Whether this is fact or fable you can be assured of a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
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9. Tallinn, Estonia
Tallinn’s medieval Old Town takes on an especially magical quality at this time of year
Let the sights and aromas of Tallinn’s Christmas market awaken the spirit of Christmas as you browse the brightly decorated stalls…
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10. Bruges
Numerous illuminated Christmas Markets are located on Simon Stevin Plein and Markt Square
With an abundance of cobbled streets, historic buildings and sparkling canals there can’t be many places more beautiful than Bruges during the festive season…
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