Roast those chestnuts, mull the wine and dust off those garish jumpers, because it’s that time of year again. Whilst it is still November, the streets are being adorned with lights, Christmas trees are being decorated, and the shops are brimming with festive food, so this is the time of year to plan your Christmas holiday. To truly get in the Christmas spirit, why not visit one of the best Christmas markets in Europe? Take your pick from the below:
Berlin, Germany
Christmas Markets started in Germany, so why not visit one of the pioneers? Fill your bellies with stein glasses full of German beer. Christmas Markets have been a winter tradition in Germany since the Middle Ages, and no Christmas Market is complete without German sausages or brätwursts.
Kraków, Poland
Krakow is a beautiful city with traditional Polish architecture, which looks like it has been lifted straight from a postcard when it is draped in snow. If you’re cold and tired, why not see the city in style with a horse-drawn carriage ride.
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is a beautiful city in any weather, but with the frosty mist of winter you couldn’t imagine a more perfect winter wonderland. Look out for the Astronomical Clock and watch the procession of the Twelve Apostles: on the hour, every hour, a small trap door opens and Christ marches out. Prague offers the usual stalls and so much more, with a stage for performances by carolers, a cosy log cabin, a petting zoo and nativity scene.
Vienna, Austria
With the spicy aroma of lebkuchen and cinnamon, roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, you will immediately be overcome with the Christmas spirit. The Viennese Christmas market stands in front of the beautiful and famous Vienna City Hall. Adorned with lights, Christmas trees and stalls, this Christmas market is one of the best.
Budapest, Hungary
In Budapest you can choose between two Christmas markets: the Christmas Fair in Vorosmarty Square or the Christmas Market by the Basilica. Listen to music at free concerts, stroll through handcrafted stalls and watch the Christmas Laser Projection on the Basilica. Once you have had your fill of Christmas food at Budapest Christmas market, make your way to the Szechenyi Baths to warm up in the natural hot springs.
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