Christmas Markets in Europe 
Looking for a Spanish destination that celebrates Christmas in style? Be sure to add Valencia to your list. Every year, the Valencia Christmas Market scene delights locals and visitors alike with a series of exciting Christmas events and markets that offer plenty of amazing opportunities to buy the perfect gift. So if you’re currently planning … Read more
Welcoming over a million visitors each year, the Maastricht Christmas Market is one of the most popular Christmas market events in the Netherlands. Offering a beautiful selection of Christmas market chalets to shop at, along with a covered skating rink, Ferris Wheel and live performances, this is one Dutch Christmas market you don’t want to … Read more
Known the world over for its amazing Nativity scene tradition (and pizza, of course), visiting the Italian city of Naples for Christmas Markets is a truly unique experience. In addition to the famous Nativity scenes and figurines which can be found around the city, there are a number of fun Christmas events as well that … Read more
Since 1981, the charming Umbrian town of Gubbio has gathered on December 7th to light “the largest Christmas tree in the world”, made up of over 700 lights on the slopes of Mount Ingino. And while the largest natural Christmas tree in the world can be found in Dortmund, the stats on Gubbio’s tree are … Read more
Known as “the official hometown of Santa Claus”, it should come as no surprise that the Finnish city of Rovaniemi is an absolute Christmas lover’s dream, with enchanting activities available year-round, from rides across the Arctic circle to a Santa’s Village open every day of the year. But it goes without saying: those who visit … Read more
With its glowing reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany, it should come as little surprise that Heidelberg’s Christmas Market scene is every bit as magical as the city itself, with a huge variety of stalls spread across some of the city’s most scenic locales. With some of the prettiest backdrops in … Read more
Taking place for only a few days each year, the Vaduz Christmas Market is a lovely little festive event that delights visitors and locals alike with over 70 stalls to browse and a series of fun activities for kids of all ages. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Vaduz … Read more
Taking place each year at the Quai de la Fraternité at Marseille’s Old Port, the Marseille Christmas Market is a fairly tame affair with about 40 wooden chalets selling Christmas market food, and a variety of gifts and souvenirs to bring home. And while it may not be as grand and extravagant as some of … Read more
If you’re hoping to experience an enchanting Christmas atmosphere with a Mediterranean twist, look no further than the beautiful Montpellier Christmas Market (also known in French as the Hivernales de l’Esplanade), one of the most popular Christmas events in Southern France. With more than 90 chalets selling all kinds of delicious Christmas market food and … Read more
Known as the “Weihnachtsmarkt der tausend Sterne” (Christmas Market of a Thousand Stars), the Cottbus Christmas Market is a unique holiday event that takes place every year in Brandenburg’s second largest city. Officially opened each year by the mayor, who cuts into a giant 7 meter long Christstollen, this enchanting Christmas market is considered one … Read more