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Discover our best Christmas markets in Europe which are a part of the winter’s holiday magic. You can organize a city break in order to discover the beauty of the Christmas markets from the whole Europe.
Every year, the traditional Christmas markets or even the new ones surprise us with the abundance of the ornaments, the lure of the small houses, the relish of the foods or just like that with the magic of the place.
Come join us in discovering the most beautiful Christmas markets across Europe.
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15. The Basel Christmas market, Switzerland
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Between 27 November – 23 December 2025.
Basel, the cultural capital of Switzerland, like it is known, organizes a beautiful Christmas market in 2 places from the city:
– In front of the city hall, Barfusserplatz;
– In front of the red bricks and enameled tiles cathedral, Munsterplatz.
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14. The Edinburgh Christmas market, Scotland
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2025 dates to be announced.
During 6 weeks, the fun is provided in the city center. Take advantage of the beauty of the Christmas market by climbing into the Ferris wheel that has the best view.
13. The Leipzig Christmas market, Germany
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Between 25 November – 23 December 2025.
It is one of the biggest Christmas markets from Germany having around 250 small houses where each has its own charm, attracting the tourists with something. From delicious food relishes, decorations or even fireworks.
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12. Krakow Christmas market, Poland
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Between 28 November 2025 – 1 January 2026.
It is the oldest Christmas market from Poland located in the big city’s square. Try the local relish foods, like sheep cheese of mulled wine with a special flavor. The feeling is priceless.
11. Manchester Christmas market, U.K.
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2025 Dates to be announced.
This market is spread across multiple places in the city. Here you can find gifts for your loved ones to put under the tree and by all means international relish foods together with the mulled wine.
10. Brussels Christmas market, Belgium
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Between 29 November 2025 – 5 January 2026.
250 wooden houses are ready to share culinary delights, from Swiss recipes such as Raclette, to smoked salmon, the essential mulled wine or hot chocolate. The attraction of the Christmas market is the super garden amusement wheel in Saint-Catherine Square.
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9. Nuremberg Christmas market, Germany
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Between 28 November – 24 December 2025.
Nuremberg, a fabulous city organizes a beautiful Christmas market in the Cathedral square, a state place.
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8. Prague Christmas Market, Czech Republic
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Between 29 November 2025 – 6 January 2026.
A beautiful and majestic Christmas tree will decorate the city preparing it for Christmas. Small wood houses, the sheepfold of the animals, concerts and Christmas carols, can be found in the two places of the city where the Christmas market takes place in Prague:
The old city square and the Wenceslas square which is within 5 minutes walk from the old city square.
Besides the decorations, the relish foods are to die for: klobasa traditional sausages and beer. Still, the ginger bread and mulled wine are also present.
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7. Tivoli Gardens Copenhagen, Denmark
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2025 Dates to be announced.
Small wood houses, the main attraction the light show and a band that sings Christmas carols. The fireworks shows take over the sky in 25, 26 and 31 of December. The 13th of December is a special day where they celebrate the Saint Lucia’s day. This holiday has a procession where 100 little girls with candles in hands are walking towards the city.
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6. Budapest Christmas market, Hungary
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Between 15 November 2025 – 1 January 2026.
Budapest dresses its holiday clothes and waits for the tourists when opening the Christmas market.
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5. Strasbourg Christmas Market, France
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Between 27 November – 27 December 2025.
Strasbourg city has a tradition of organizing Christmas markets that states back to 1570. Today you can find around 300 small houses organized in 10 places, besides the city’s decorations and lights are stunning. Taste the Alsatian relish foods and the mulled wine.
4.Colmar Christmas Market, France
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2025 Dates to be announced.
Known for its fairy-tale ambiance, Colmar’s medieval architecture and cobblestone streets provide the perfect backdrop for the festive season. The market is spread across multiple locations throughout the town, each offering unique experiences.
Colmar’s Christmas market is known for its magical illuminations, live performances, and festive events, all of which enhance the fairy-tale atmosphere.
3. Vienna Christmas market, Austria
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Between 8 November – 24 December 2025.
It is one of the most famous and loved Christmas markets organized starting with 1298.
Spread across 15 locations, especially in front of the Wien squares and palaces it became a tradition to drink the Wien punch or eat the ginger bread.
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2. Cologne Christmas market, Germany
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Between 17 November – 23 December 2025.
The Cologne Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Köln) is one of the most famous and enchanting Christmas markets in Germany, attracting millions of visitors each year. The market is composed of several themed sections, including the Cathedral Market, the Old Town Market, and the Harbor Christmas Market near the Rhine River. Each features beautifully decorated wooden stalls offering a wide array of festive goods, from handmade crafts and Christmas decorations to seasonal food and drinks like mulled wine (Glühwein) and gingerbread (Lebkuchen).
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1.Craiova Christmas market, Romania
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2025 Dates to be announced.
Craiova is gorgeously filled with lights and has a special holiday program attracting multiple visitors. The main attractions are the skating rink, the concerts, the thematic studio, small houses with relish foods and objects that create a fairytale atmosphere.
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