Top Christmas Markets in Europe

Christmas markets and hostels where to stay

Do you love Christmas? Have you started to look for Christmas decorations and presents or set your Christmas tree in your apartment? If you haven’t yet, this post will definitely wake up your festive mood! Enjoy our list of the most interesting Christmas markets and hostels where to stay: on HostelsClub you can find accommodation for every budget. Read through the following list of Europe’s top Christmas Markets!

Amsterdam, Holland

Visit Amsterdam before Xmas and explore Amsterdam Christmas markets. The Albert Cuypmarkt is the largest and most vibrant of the markets in the city with over 300 stalls and gift shop: it is perfect place for Christmas shopping. Another amazing market worth a visit is the magical Winterland Market in Rembrandtplein where you will find illuminated Christmas trees, snowmen and many market stalls. Winterland Market is open from the 19th of November until the 2nd of January: what a perfect place to have a great time while indulging in candied fruits, fine chocolate and a glass or two of warm mulled wine!

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Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona might not be the most obvious destination for Christmas Market shopping but the Catalan capital boast of a Christmas market tradition of over 300 years. Since 1786, the Fira de Santa Llúcia is world famous for its hand crafted gifts, delicious Catalan food and Christmas trees. Christmas in Barcelona is a fun event and the Fira de Santa Llúcia runs from early December until Christmas Eve: it is located just off outside the Cathedral on Plaça de la Seu and Plaça Nova.

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Brussels, Belgium

Foodies will feel right at home in any of Brussels' Christmas markets, which offer a huge range of culinary Christmas delights from Belgian chocolates to steaming hot plates of seafood. Belgium’s largest Christmas market is located around the Bourse (Stock Exchange) and on the Marché aux Poissons. The atmosphere is spiced up by seasonal events – with street artists, brass bands, processions on foot, choirs and amusement rides for the kids: Brussels celebrates Christmas and New Year holidays with their special warm, colourful, gastronomic and festive atmosphere!

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Copenhagen, Denmark

The most popular Christmas Market in Copenhagen takes place in downtown at Tivoli Garden. Also the Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Fair in Odense is truly unique in style and atmosphere and where to enjoy a real winter “Wonderland” with spectacular Christmas lights, some Glogg and Aebleskiver usually accompanied with a pan-fried cake, sugar and jam.

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Dresden, Germany

Dresden's Christmas market is one of the oldest in Germany: it starts at the end of November until the24th of December in Münzgasse, between the world-famous Dresden Frauenkirche and the Brühlsche Terrasse, one of the most popular places in Dresden. Visitors are attracted by thw sewwt smell allover the stalls selling crepes and hot waffles, roasted sweet almonds, marzipan, nougat and backed apples. Try also the original Dresdner Christstollen, mulled wine and Feuerzangenbowle. The romantically decorated market stalls and the Christmas music create a unique Christmas mood.

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Krakow , Poland

Krakow may well aspire to the title of the world's capital of white Christmas. Enjoy the unique atmosphere and decorations in the city during Christmas time; Krakow’s Christmas market takes place on the city’s huge Rynek Glowny central square, in the Old Town historical district. Wooden stands sell a wide range of Christmas decorations, sweets as well as other goodies. Open-air eateries offer tasty meals and mulled wine. There are also additional attractions such as shows, folk dances, concerts of carols, etc.

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Munich, Germany

Munich knows how to celebrate Christmas: you can enjoy daily free choral concerts at 5.30pm at Munich's Christmas market, located in the central Marienplatz Square. This truly authentic, Bavarian-style fair features a 'heavenly workshop' where children can bake cookies and have fun with arts and crafts. Crib figurines, bee wax candles, chimney sweeps made of plums and almonds are just some of the many thousands of other traditional Christmas gift ideas on display.

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Prague, Czech Republic

The largest and most popular Christmas market in Prague is located in the central square of the Old Town. Prague's Christmas markets at the Old Town Square are perfect for kids - there's a zoo in the city centre! Folk concerts and plays also take place there and hot Czech sausages are on sale to warm you up. Between this Christmas market on Old Town Square and the one on Wenceslas Square there are about 100 festive market stalls for you to visit.

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Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg’s Christmas market is one of the most famous in Europe. It is amazing to stroll from chalet to chalet, enjoying the spice bread, bretzels, confectionery, pastries and mulled wine. Here you will finds also a lot of ideas for your Christmas gifts. At Strasbourg Christmas market several events, concerts and exhibitions are organized daily and provide opportunities for interesting encounters. While one of the most famous Christmas markets is situated close to Strasbourg's majestic Cathedral, another very popular market is located on Place du Château, Place d'Austerlitz and Place du Cordeaux.

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Vienna, Austria

You can't beat Vienna for Christmas markets! Vienna's Christmas Markets truly is a tradition of the city. Visit City Hall Square to get into the Christmas spirit. Such a unique backdrop like the Burgtheater and Vienna City Hall gives this Christmas Market an unbeatable charm, and the delicious aroma of punch, traditional gingerbread, roasted almonds and honey make the rest

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Spend a weekend or a (Silent) night drinking mulled wine in Munich, shopping for Christmas presents in Prague or eating gingerbread in Brussels - 'yule' be sure to find your Festive spirit!