Christmas Markets in Europe 
With multiple markets to choose from, and gorgeous illuminations all around the city, Seville’s Christmas Market scene is definitely one of the best to be found in Southern Spain. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Seville’s Christmas Markets are like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an … Read more
Every year, the Polish capital of Warsaw becomes a festive wonderland at Christmas time, boasting elaborate lighting displays, beautiful holiday installations, and of course, shopping opportunities provided by local artisans and vendors. These days, Warsaw Christmas Market festivities welcome thousands of visitors from Poland and beyond. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply … Read more
For a long time, Dublin wasn’t exactly a city known for its Christmas markets, but the past few years have changed the city’s festive landscape substantially. From Christmas pop-ups at the Guinness Storehouse to a full-on Christmas market set up at Dublin Castle, these days, the Dublin Christmas market scene has quite a few interesting … Read more
If you’re looking for a gorgeous Christmas market in Europe that’s a bit more off-the-beaten path, the Ljubljana Christmas Market (AKA Ljubljana Holiday Fair) is a delightful gem in Slovenia that’s well worth a visit. Every year during the Advent season, Ljubljana becomes a magical wonderland of twinkling lights and free programming, with market stalls … Read more
When it comes to Christmas time in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, visitors and locals alike are spoiled for choice, with a diverse array of Christmas markets and events spread across the city. Christmas markets may not be as big a deal in Portugal as elsewhere in Europe, but the Lisbon Christmas Market scene is … Read more
The following post was originally published in 2022, and the information below has been left for your reference. As of November 2024, we have not been able to find information about this year’s events in Faro, so please do the necessary research before planning your own trip. Every December on weekends, the Faro Christmas Market … Read more
The following post was originally published in 2022, and the information below has been left for your reference. As of November 2024, we have not been able to find information about this year’s events in Aveiro, so please do the necessary research before planning your own trip. Every year, the coastal Portuguese city of Aveiro … Read more
While Christmas market tradition isn’t as central to the holiday calendar in Portugal as elsewhere in Europe, things are rapidly changing, and the Viseu Christmas Market is solid proof that Christmas market culture is making its way over to Portugal. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Viseu Christmas Market … Read more
As one of the top Christmas destinations in Portugal, each year the city of Cascais becomes an exciting festive wonderland with a series of enchanting events sprinkled around the city. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what the Cascais Christmas Market scene is like, then we’re here to help. Read … Read more
Every year, the Coimbra Christmas Market (Mercado de Natal de Coimbra) is a signature event of the city’s holiday calendar, with dozens of wooden huts offering all sorts of wonderful Christmas market food and gifts. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Coimbra Christmas Market is like, then we’re here … Read more