An excellent place to get into the festive mood is to visit Christmas markets in Europe. Christmas markets are the ideal location to go to do your holiday shopping to enjoy a variety of seasonal snacks, and take in wonderful lights and decorations. Christmas Markets normally start from early November to early January. Below are the top 5 Christmas Markets in Europe!
1. Budapest Hungary Christmas market
The Hungarian capital is overflowing with twinkling market stalls and majestic architecture. A Budapest Christmas market break truly has it all. Enjoy a cup of mulled wine, a piece of sweet chimney cake, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer.
2. Rathaus Christmas market in Hamburg Germany
Rathaus Christmas market in Hamburg has nothing rat-like about it, and as lovely as Santa Pauli Christmas market was, Rathausmarkt is the granddaddy of Hamburg’s Christmas markets! It is massive, with a huge sparkling Christmas tree.
3. Copenhagen, Denmark– Christmas Markets
The best of time in the best of places. Copenhagen simply conveys Christmas spirit and, of course, “pleasant.” Experience the exclusive atmosphere of Christmas in Copenhagen, where traditional customs are mixed with pure fun and good times. Nothing beats stepping into a warm and cosy setting after a long day in the chilly December weather. If you want to go all the way, you can do what many locals do and jump into the icy waters of the harbour. It’s a one-of-a-kind experience that you’ll never forget! On the other hand, if you prefer warm and relaxing experiences, visiting one of Copenhagen’s many spas after a day at the ice rink may be more appealing.
4. Nottingham, England
With its 60-foot Christmas tree, incredibly huge roller coaster, and lovely wooden huts, Nottingham Christmas market is one of the best holiday events. It features a market with semi huts, an ice skating rink and an igloo town.
5. Cologne, Germany- Christmas Markets
Cologne’s Christmas market runs from 21 November to 23 December. Nothing compares to Christmas in Cologne, which has more festive markets than you can imagine. Skate the Heumarkt ice rink circuit, dance to Christmassy DJ sets at Heavenue, shop for handmade crafts in the Old Town, and sip mulled wine from the boat bar at the harbour. This fairy tale German city is the ideal setting for whimsical yuletide evenings throughout the holiday season.
Let us know in the comments which Christmas market you would like to visit the most!
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