Are you longing for the authentic Christmas spirit, the smell of burnt almonds, and the opportunity to find unique, artisanally created Christmas gifts? This year, Europe's cities invite you to some of this year's Christmas markets that offer magical experiences for the whole family.
Edinburgh's Christmas Market spreads throughout the city's charming city centre from late November to early January, with highlights at Princes Street Gardens and Edinburgh Castle. It offers a magical Christmas atmosphere with over 100 market stalls filled with Scottish crafts, local delicacies such as shortbread and haggis, and warming drinks such as mulled cider.
Hint! If you're in Edinburgh for the Christmas market, don't miss out on visiting the Royal Mile and Arthur's Seat for stunning views of the city in winter.
Prague's Christmas markets spread their magic across the city's historic center from late November to early January, with the main markets at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Here you can stroll among beautifully decorated stalls offering traditional Czech handicrafts, Christmas decorations, and delicacies such as trdelnÃk and grilled ham. The Christmas spirit is enhanced by choirs singing Christmas carols under the large, glittering Christmas tree.
Hint! If you're in Prague for the Christmas markets, take a walk across the Charles Bridge and enjoy the city's magical winter skyline with Prague Castle in the background – an unforgettable experience.
To meet Christmas with the Christmas market at Tivoli amusement park is a must for Christmas fans and a classic Copenhagen tradition. The Christmas trees shine in beautiful colors, twinkling lights light up the evening, the stalls are teeming with Christmas sweets and the garden with lovely tones.
Not only that, there are rides and entertainment for both young and old.
There is always something to experience in Berlin. With a plethora of Christmas markets, the German capital offers something a little extra during the month leading up to Christmas. Everything from large and traditional to small and modern. Here are three that offer something truly special.
Crafts and delicacies at Gendarmenmarkt/Bebelplatz, where streets and neighborhoods are filled with market stalls, where you can buy both handicrafts and culinary delights.
Romantic Nordic Christmas atmosphere in Prenzlauer Berg. Between the old brewhouses in Prenzlauer Berg you will find a shimmering white Nordic Christmas landscape with over 60 market stalls.
Royal Christmas market at Charlottenburg Palace. At Charlottenburg Palace you get nothing less than a royal experience. The castle provides a beautiful setting for the Christmas market - especially in the evening.
In the run-up to Christmas, Vienna is transformed into an idyllic Christmas city with beautifully decorated streets, glittering lights and fantastic Christmas markets. One of the most famous, the Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz, is located in the park around the Rathausplatz town hall. Where the fantastic light installations are lit after the sun goes down. As you walk around the 150 stalls, the air is filled with the sweet smell of gingerbread, mulled wine and Christmas food.
If you are of the slightly more discerning type, a tram ride out to the imperial family's summer palace Schönbrunn is something to recommend. Here, in the outer courtyard, you will find small-scale wine producers, glassblowers, fine carpenters and good food.
The Bath Christmas Market stretches through the entire World Heritage City centre from late November to early December, including places such as Bath Abbey, the Roman Baths and the Thermae Spa.
Hint! If you're going to Bath from London and you're interested in history, you can pop past Stonehenge on the way there.
Lübeck, located on the River Trave, has northern Germany's most popular Christmas market on the Town Hall Square, dating back 350 years. Today, it also takes place on the pedestrian street Breite Straße next to the town hall square and on Koberg, where a large Ferris wheel spins. Another event is the Christmas market for handicrafts in the medieval Heiligen-Geist hospital. In the church hall and in the small cabins you will find artisans and it smells of spruce green and waffles.
The children's favorite is usually the Fairytale Forest where you can meet Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel and all the other fairy tale characters.
Each city offers its own mix of tradition and charm, with cozy stalls, handmade Christmas decorations and taste sensations that warm both the heart and the stomach. Several Christmas markets in 2024 have invested extra to create an unforgettable experience for both locals and long-distance guests. Here, we've put together a list of the best Christmas markets in Europe that you can't miss – perfect for those who want to capture the feeling of Christmas in the best way possible!
From classic markets in Germany and Austria to a single big one in Edinburgh, and even options in closer cities, there's a Christmas market for everyone. Discover the magic, scents, and lights that these places offer, and enjoy a moment away from the stresses of everyday life. So wrap yourself in a warm scarf and join us as we dive into the best Christmas markets of the year – an experience to remember!
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