Christmas Markets in Europe 
As one third of the “Wolfgangseer Advent” event that takes place each year on Austria’s Wolfgangsee Lake, the St. Wolfgang Christmas Market is a delightful gem that welcomes thousands of visitors from Austria and beyond each year, along with the nearby festivities in St. Gilgen and Strobl. With 4m high angels at the entrance, a … Read more
Salzburg is a city known the world over for Mozart and the Sound of Music, but one of its most impressive draws hits the city each winter, when a series of enchanting Salzburg Christmas Markets take over the city. Much like in Vienna, Graz, and Munich just across the border, mid-November to Christmas is a … Read more
With two main Christmas markets to choose from, the Linz Christmas Market is a small but mighty festive event that earns its reputation as one of the most magical Christmas events in Austria. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Linz’s Christmas Markets are like, then we’re here to help. … Read more
With its idyllic location on the shores of Wörthersee, every year, the Austrian city of Klagenfurt becomes an enchanting Christmas wonderland, with market stalls and gorgeous illuminations all around the city centre. The Klagenfurt Christmas Market (Klagenfurter Christkindlmarkt) is a key highlight of the city’s Christmas programme, breathing festive life to Klagenfurt’s most beautiful squares. … Read more
With dramatic mountain landscapes, charmingly colorful architecture, and a variety of unique attractions, the Austrian city of Innsbruck is an all-too-underrated destination for Christmas markets in Europe. While perhaps not as famous as its counterparts in Vienna, Salzburg, or Graz, the Innsbruck Christmas Market scene is one of the best that Austria has to offer, … Read more
Graz’s Christmas Market scene is known for its huge variety of markets, easy walkability, and tasty culinary offers. After all, this city is the capital of Styria, an Austrian state famous for incredible wine, world-famous pumpkin seed oil, and…. Arnold Schwarzanegger (but that’s not relevant here). Anyways, if you’re eager to learn more about Graz’s … Read more
When it comes to celebrating Christmas, the Belgian capital of Brussels goes all out, with a full events program throughout the festive season known as Brussels Winter Wonders (or Plaisirs d’Hiver in French). At the core of this exciting Christmas event? The Brussels Christmas Market, spread across multiple locations in the city with hundreds of … Read more
Bruges is known around the world for being a true wonderland of waffles, beer, and chocolate. So, it should come as no surprise that it’s also a wonderful place to visit at Christmas time! In addition to an annual Christmas market, there has been a full illumination program in the city called “Bruges Winter Glow” … Read more
When do Christmas markets open in Belgium this year? If you’re trying to research the answer to this question, you may have run into some trouble… that’s because the opening dates for Christmas markets in Belgium vary by town, city & region. That’s why we created this page for you, so you can peep the … Read more
With its 60ft Christmas tree, giant ferris wheel, and charming wooden chalets, Nottingham’s signature Christmas market, Winter Wonderland, is one of the best festive events to attend in the East Midlands. Not to be confused with the Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London, Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland offers a charming German-style market with half-timbered chalets, plus … Read more