Best Christmas Markets

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Wondering what to get your other half for Christmas this year? Or maybe you fancy a cheeky little gift from you to you? 🎁 Well move over and put your big coat on, because our Christmas Market Breaks are where it's at. You'll have all the buzz of a city break combined with twinkling lights, authentic stalls and - most importantly - all the festive food, from homemade fudge to hearty goulash and those big juicy sausages. These are just a few of our cheap city break deals for the festive season, and the good news is - they're all within walking distance of the markets! Merry Chrimbo 🎄

Where to find the Best Christmas Markets in Europe

In case you weren't in the loop, we’ve got the inside scoop on the best European Christmas Markets - and yes, we’ll take you right there. So, you can quit the endless scrolling and searching for the perfect festive getaway now. Think twinkling lights, mulled wine, and that sweet scent of roasted chestnuts. From the canals of Amsterdam to the charm of Vienna, the buzz of Budapest and beyond - we've got city breaks that land you right in the middle of the festive action. Literally. We've handpicked these showstoppers because they're just a stroll away from the fun. You're welcome.

Where to find the Best Christmas Markets in the UK

Who said you can’t find a banging Christmas market right here on home turf? If you’re not up for jet-setting across Europe for your bratwurst and glühwein fix, don’t sweat it - we've got you covered with some great UK options. From the magical vibes of the Edinburgh Christmas Markets to the old-school charm of London’s festive stalls, there’s no need to go too far for that Christmassy buzz. Grab a mince pie and have a nosy 🥧

Top Destinations with the Best Christmas Markets

If you're looking for the best destinations with Christmas Markets, then we've got you covered. These beauts more than deliver when it comes to old town charm, traditional stalls and big ol' Christmas trees. Let the festivities begin!

Hotels near the Prague Christmas Markets

When it comes to holidays to Prague, treating yourself to a cheeky little December escape to see the Christmas Markets is a must. The Old Town Square transforms into a whole winter wonderland, decked out with wooden stalls selling handmade gifts, glittering ornaments, and - obviously - loads of delish local food. These markets are even open on Christmas and New Year's, so there's literally no excuse to miss them! Wrap up and prepare for some proper festive fun, complete with live music, carol singing and ice-skating. We recommend doing that before you hit the mulled wine stands, though.

🍽️ Best food to try: Klobása - Prague's version of a bratwurst, slathered in your sauce of choice and served in a toasted bun.

🍷 Best drink to try: Punč (or 'punch' to you and me), made with alcohol, sugar, lemon and spices for a Christmassy tipple with a twist.

The Prague Christmas Markets are bringing ALL the festive vibes. Check them out on the below dates:

Republic Square Christmas Market - 25th November - 24th December 2025
Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square Christmas Markets - 29th November 2025 - 6th January 2026
Na Kampě Square - 29th November 2025 - 1st January 2026

Prague’s Christmas markets pop off right in the heart of the Old Town and Wenceslas Square – all fairy lights, Gothic spires, and stalls stacked with chimney cakes, wooden toys, and festive feels for days. 🎄❄️

Hotels near the Vienna Christmas Markets

If you've got your eye on a holiday to Vienna to wrap up the year (literally 🎁), then the Christmas Markets are where it's at. They're scattered all across the city, so wherever you head you'll be spotting cosy stalls selling sweet treats and trinkets. Think cute Christmas villages, an ice rink for a cheeky skate (feat. the obligatory Insta pic), and big, fluffy trees strung with lights. It's like wandering through a cheesy Netflix Christmas movie, only you probably won't find Vanessa Hudgens lurking around the corner (unfortunately).

🍽️ Best food to try: Bauernkrapfen - Vienna's take on a doughnut, stuffed with jam for an extra sugar hit.

🍷 Best drink to try: Weihnachtspunsch (Christmas punch), made from a combo of tea, spices, sugar and a spirit or two - served piping hot.

There are a choice of Christmas Markets in Vienna, and you can check them out on the dates below:

Christmas Market Schloss Schönbrunn - 6th November 2025 - 6th January 2026
Christkindlmarkt at Rathaus - 14th November - 26th December 2025
Old Viennese Christmas Market on Freyung - 14th November - 23rd December 2025
Christmas Village at Belvedere Palace - 14th November - 31st December 2025

Vienna’s Christmas markets are scattered all over the city like festive confetti – from the iconic Rathausplatz and swanky Schönbrunn Palace to twinkly spots in Belvedere and Spittelberg, it’s a full-on winter wonderland at every turn. 😍✨

Hotels near the Berlin Christmas Markets

Nothing screams 'festive' quite like a Christmas holiday to Berlin. With over 60 markets popping up all over the city in November and December, you'll be in full festive mode before you've even had chance to remember if you packed your Christmas jumper. From artisanal craft stalls to glitzy winter wonderlands and swanky rooftop bars, there's something to tickle everyone's fancy. The city oozes old-town charm too, with all of its architecture lit up brighter than the Blackpool Illuminations. You heard it here first, folks. Berlin holidays might just make the perfect xmas prezzie!

🍽️ Best food to try: Aside from the obvious bratwurst, we recommend Kartoffelpuffer for a veggie option. It's a fried potato pancake (think crispy hashbrown vibes) topped with either garlic or apple sauce. Major drool.

🍷 Best drink to try: Eierpunsch - the German take on eggnog, made with egg yolks, white wine, spices, vanilla, citrus, rum, and topped with a big dollop of whipped cream. Trust us on this one, it's like drinking a big glass of apple strudel.

The Berlin Christmas Markets start as early as the end of October - perfect for the lead-up to Chrimbo! Check them out on the dates below:

Winter World on Potsdamer Platz - 31st October - 31st December 2025
Christmas Market on Alexanderplatz - 24th November - 26th December 2025
Christmas Market at Berlin City Hall - 24th November – 30th December 2025
Christmas Market on Gendarmenmarkt - 24th November – 31st December 2025

The Berlin Christmas Markets are sprinkled all around, including at Charlottenburg Palace, the old town in Spandau, the Humboldt Forum Schloßplatz and a few more locations. Just be sure to check the dates of the specific places you fancy, because they might vary a smidge!

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The “Capital of Christmas” market in Strasbourg is the OG of festive vibes – think fairytale timber stalls, twinkly lights for days, and enough spiced wine and gingerbread to have you feeling merry ‘til March. 🍷🎄

"Capital of Christmas" Market: 26th November – 24th December 2025

Budapest’s Christmas markets serve pure festive magic with a Hungarian twist – think chimney cakes, fairy-lit stalls, and steamy mulled wine right by a whopping great ice rink and that gorge Basilica backdrop. ⛸️🍷

Advent Basilica Market (Szent István Square) - 15th November 2025 – 1st January 2026
Vörösmarty Square Christmas Fair - 15th November 2025 – 1st January 2026

Dresden’s Christmas markets are the real deal – home to one of the oldest in Europe, it’s all nutcrackers, twinkly charm, and mahoosive stollen that’s basically a festive rite of passage. ✨❄️

Striezelmarkt: 26th November – 24th December 2025
Augustusmarkt: 26th November 2025 – 4th January 2026

Innsbruck’s Christmas markets are straight-up snow globe goals – think cosy stalls nestled between snowy Alpine peaks, shimmering lights, and a backdrop so gorge it actually doesn’t look real. ⛄❄️

Old Town Christmas Market: 15th November – 23rd December 2025
Maria-Theresien Straße Christmas Market: 25th November 2025 – 6th January 2026
Family Christmas Market at Marktplatz: 15th November – 23rd December 2025

Nuremberg’s Christmas market is an absolute classic – all candy-striped stalls, old-school charm, and the scent of sizzling bratwurst and spice wafting through the cobbled streets like a festive dream. 🍬🌭

Christkindlesmarkt: 28th November – 24th December 2025

Barcelona’s Christmas markets bring the festive fun with a quirky Catalan twist – think twinkly lights, artisan stalls, and cheeky Caga Tió logs stealing the spotlight under that dreamy Mediterranean winter sun. 😍🛍️

Fira de Santa Llúcia: (Estimated) 27th November – 23rd December 2025
Nadal al Port: (Estimated) 28th November 2025 – 6th January 2026

Tucked away in Germany’s Black Forest, the Ravenna Gorge Christmas market is pure festive fairy-tale – set beneath a whopping railway viaduct, it’s all glowing lights, forest vibes, and mulled wine magic in the most gorge setting imaginable. 🌲💡

Weekends only: 28th-30th November, 5th-7,th December, 12th-14th December, and 19th-24th December 2025

Salzburg’s Christmas markets are a proper festive dream – think baroque backdrops, Mozart vibes in the air, and stalls stacked with twinkly trinkets, roasted chestnuts, and that sweet scent of cinnamon on every corner. 🌰🎼

Christmas market at Residenz and Cathedral Square: 30th November 2025 – 1st January 2026
Hellbrunner Adventzauber: 20th November – 24th December 2025 (closed on Mondays)

Kraków’s Christmas markets bring the cosy vibes and the culture – set in a stunning medieval square, it’s all twinkly lights, Polish pierogi, and folk music that’ll have you feeling festive in about five seconds flat. 🎶🥟

Krakow Christmas Market (Rynek Główny) (Estimated) - 28th November 2025 – 1st January 2026

Zurich’s Christmas markets are where festive meets fancy – from glittering stalls and gourmet Swiss treats to a singing Christmas tree (yes, really), it’s all sleigh bells and swank in this snow-dusted city. 🌲🍫

Zurich Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt Dörfli): 20th November – 23rd December 2025

Bologna’s Christmas markets are a festive foodie heaven – think cosy stalls brimming with handmade crafts, sweet scent of torrone in the air, and enough local treats to turn your holibobs into a full-on feast. 😋🎨

Festival of Santa Lucia: Dates generally run into late December, with some markets continuing into early January 2026. (Specific 2025 dates for all markets are still being confirmed, but usually start mid-November to early December).

Stockholm’s Christmas markets are straight-up Scandi magic – all red wooden stalls, flickering lanterns, and the scent of spice and glögg wafting through those cobbled, snow-dusted streets like a proper winter dream. ☕🌨️

Skansen's Christmas Market: Fridays to Sundays, 29th November – 22nd December 2025

Bruges’ Christmas markets are like stepping into a festive fairytale – cobbled streets, chocolate shops galore, and cosy stalls popping off under twinkly lights with the scent of waffles in the frosty air. 🧇🍫

Winter Glow: 21st November 2025 – 4th January 2026

Edinburgh’s Christmas markets are pure festive magic with a Scottish twist – think twinkly stalls, mulled wine with a view of the Castle, and a mahoosive big wheel that’s basically a holibob highlight. 🏰🎡