Christmas Markets

Christmas Street Markets in Europe...

Every year several cities in Europe have a Christmas market. Most of them start around November and end in January (dates vary per city). You can stroll over the market along the chalets and wooden stands, drink a glass of Gluhwein, eat a Belgium Oliebol, a piece of Christmas cake or taste the Czech Knuddels depending where you are. Experience the European Christmas atmosphere and check out all the shops with their Christmas decorations and streets full of colorful lights. See which cities share your Christmas spirit!

Germany

Cologne This is perhaps the biggest Christmas market city in Europe, as they have 6 markets! You can find one on the Neumarkt, another on the Rudolfplatz, there is a medievel Christmas market, a Christmas market on a ship, one underneath the Dom Tower and the Altermarket. So more than enough choices to suit your taste!

Belgium

Antwerp This city in the Dutch part of Belgium has the Christmas market taking place from the 9th of December until the 27th of December, at Groenplaats which is in the center of Antwerp. The nice thing about this Christmas market is that all the stands are small wooden houses where you can buy traditional winter meals.

Czech Republic

Prague Experience the Christmas feeling at the Christmas markets in Prague, also known as Vanocni trh. You can find them from the 25th of November till the 1st of January at Wenceslas Square and the Old Town Square. You will also find some smaller Christmas markets in other parts of the city. In the center of Prague you can even see a real life Christmas crib with Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus and the animals.

France

Paris Becomes the city of lights during the month December. The whole city becomes a Christmas paradise! You should definitely take a walk at night along the Champs Elysees. You will also be able to attend many Christmas concerts in the churches. Don't forget to swing by Disneyland Paris where Mickey and his friends will also celebrate Christmas. Finally, you can find a real life Santa and his Christmas market on the Boulevard Saint-Germain-des-Prés.

UK

London The Christmas market in London is named Winter Wonderland, which takes place from the 29th of November till the 4th of January in Hyde Park. If you want to explore London during the Christmas season, then make a trip by bus through Oxford street and check out the lights that are put up. And don't forget to visit the toy store, Hamley and warehouse Harrods, to see all their Christmas decorations. For those of you who want to go ice skating, go to the Tower of London.

And remember to be good this year, so Santa can pay you a visit! Don't forget to book a cheap accommodation in your European Christmas city of choice.

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