Skip to Navigation

Christmas markets

'Tis the season to be jolly

Get into the festive spirit with Christmas market breaks and enjoy an enchanting winter adventure. Wander around food stands, sip on something mulled and soak up the heart-warming atmosphere.

Discover the best Christmas markets in Europe and get to see the big sights minus the summer crowds – filled instead with ultra-Christmassy stalls festooned with lights and decorations. Pick out your favourite hand-crafted baubles in Austria, nibble some classic Bratwurst sausage at Christmas German markets and try the hot sugar-coated pastries in the Czech Republic.

Where are the best European Christmas markets?

A visit to Europe’s Christmas Markets is a chance to combine an indulgent city break with shopping for truly individual gifts. This is our pick of the continent’s best cities to soak up the fairy-tale festive atmosphere.

Other Christmas market destinations you might be interested in…

Discover more

There are few cities with more fairy tale appeal than Prague.

Simon Heptinstall,  Travel writer

Terms and Conditions