Christmas Markets in Europe
If you love Christmas as much as Buddy the Elf, a visit to a Christmas market is a must. There's nothing like wooden stalls with artisan crafts, festive food, an abundance of fairy lights, unique decorations and Glühwein (mulled wine) or hot apple cider to warm you up to get you in the Christmas spirit.
To help you get the most from your Christmas Market experience, we've made a list (and checked it twice) of the best Christmas Market destinations and when to visit. Whether you're looking for a German Christmas market or you want to travel to Budapest, Prague or any of the other city destinations offers, we've got something for you!
Vienna is one of Europe’s oldest Christmas Markets dating back to 1294
Mulled wine is the hot beverage of choice at Christmas Markets
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Top European Christmas Markets
There are dozens of magical Christmas Markets in Europe that you can visit this winter. Whether you want to visit one of Europe’s capital cities or go off-the-beaten-track, there’s always a new Christmas Market for you to explore. These are our customer’s favourite Christmas Market destinations:
- Budapest Christmas market: Budapest takes Christmas cheer to another level. From December, you can hop on an LED-covered tram to get to your chosen Christmas market. The two largest markets are at Vörösmarty Square and St. Stephen’s Basilica and are filled with handmade crafts, decorations and delicious food. Budapest’s Christmas Markets start around the 24th of November and finish on the 31st of December.
Please note that not all Christmas markets in every city may start and end on the same dates. We recommend that you keep an eye on the official web pages in case there are any changes.