WELCOME DECEMBER!
The most festive time of the year has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate Christmas than a post that will travel you to the most Christmassy Markets around Europe?
The majority of Christmas markets in European cities opened their doors and welcomed thousands of visitors from all around the world. Christmas lights, carols, elves, reindeers, freshly-baked cookies and a warming glass of mulled wine is all you need to get into the holiday spirit while exploring some of the biggest outdoor markets, the incredible European Winter Wonderlands!
I've already been to some of them while I can't wait to visit the rest of them – like the Christmas Market in Talin, Estonia. The one thing they all have in common? Their magical atmosphere and incredible organization.
The most festive time of the year has finally arrived and what better way to celebrate Christmas than a post that will travel you to the most Christmassy Markets around Europe?
The majority of Christmas markets in European cities opened their doors and welcomed thousands of visitors from all around the world. Christmas lights, carols, elves, reindeers, freshly-baked cookies and a warming glass of mulled wine is all you need to get into the holiday spirit while exploring some of the biggest outdoor markets, the incredible European Winter Wonderlands!
I've already been to some of them while I can't wait to visit the rest of them – like the Christmas Market in Talin, Estonia. The one thing they all have in common? Their magical atmosphere and incredible organization.
Christkindlmärkte in Vienna
If you are already planning to visit Vienna during Christmas, you can't skip a visit at the Vienesse Christmas Market in front of the Town Hall. Wear your coziest outfit and get ready to experience the authentic Christmas spirit while strolling around the market.
The uniue festive setting is filled with atmospheric scents and images. Inside the Town Hall, a wonderful kids section teaches children how to make Christmas cookies and candles. And there's a choir singing Christmas carols in almost every corner!
The uniue festive setting is filled with atmospheric scents and images. Inside the Town Hall, a wonderful kids section teaches children how to make Christmas cookies and candles. And there's a choir singing Christmas carols in almost every corner!
Christmas Market in Prague
The Christmas Markets of Prague are some of the best in Europe and are most commonly known for their unusual and rare types of food and beverages rather than their variety of gifts and souvenirs.
It is located at the Old Town Square and the Wenceslas Square and you can enjoy "carp", the traditional czech dish there.
"Grog" is also a must – the traditional honey liquer.
It is located at the Old Town Square and the Wenceslas Square and you can enjoy "carp", the traditional czech dish there.
"Grog" is also a must – the traditional honey liquer.
Fira de Santa Llucia in Barcelona
Fira de Santa Llucia is a traditional Christmas fair that dates back to 1786. It takes several months of preparation for the fair to open its doors each year.
There are more than 300 stands with artisans selling their goods outside the Cathedral: Christmas decorations, mistletoe and greenery and even Christmas treesare being sold at the fair.
The traditional wooden figure, Tio, is definitely the star of the fair, symbolizing the gifts to come on Christmas Day.
You will love the parades and the traditional dances and, if you are lucky enough, you will have the opportunity to watch the reenactment of the Holy Birth.
There are more than 300 stands with artisans selling their goods outside the Cathedral: Christmas decorations, mistletoe and greenery and even Christmas treesare being sold at the fair.
The traditional wooden figure, Tio, is definitely the star of the fair, symbolizing the gifts to come on Christmas Day.
You will love the parades and the traditional dances and, if you are lucky enough, you will have the opportunity to watch the reenactment of the Holy Birth.
Les marchés de Noël in Paris
The city of Paris hosts thousands of visitors during Christmas with many Markets taking place.
The most popular choice would be the Champs Elysees Market.
The most popular choice would be the Champs Elysees Market.
Τivoli in Copenhagen
This might be the most authenticand less commercial Christmas Market of all. Inside the Tivoli Gardens, you'll find the traditional Christmas market, Yuletide. The fairy gardens feature an ice-skating arena, a Roller-Coaster, as well as, stalls with various Christmas crafts and traditional gifts.
Tivoli is a theme park that turns into a magical fairytopia during the holidays!
Tivoli is a theme park that turns into a magical fairytopia during the holidays!
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Plaisirs d'hiver (Winter Wonders) in Brussels
Brussels join the Christmas spirit with their Winter Wonders!
With a market that grows each year bigger – it has reached the 2km length until now – you will find this Christmas Market nestled at the heart of the city from Grand Place to Ste-Catherine. Rent a sleigh, have fun at the ice-skating arena, admire the fair wheel of the 18.000 lights and shop around the cute wooden challet-stalls.
The highlight of Winter Wonders is the Electrabel Nights at Grand Place and the Galeries Royal Saint-Hubert.
With a market that grows each year bigger – it has reached the 2km length until now – you will find this Christmas Market nestled at the heart of the city from Grand Place to Ste-Catherine. Rent a sleigh, have fun at the ice-skating arena, admire the fair wheel of the 18.000 lights and shop around the cute wooden challet-stalls.
The highlight of Winter Wonders is the Electrabel Nights at Grand Place and the Galeries Royal Saint-Hubert.
Christmas Markets in Tallinn
One of the oldest European markets is the one at Tallinn in Estonia.
The Tallinn Christmas Market featured the first recorded Christmas tree in the world in 1441. The Old Town of Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval cities and an UNESCO World Heritage Site thanksto its unparalleled beauty.
The Christmas Market takes place at the heart of the Old Town in a magical setting. The visitor will find everything from traditional delicacies, crafs and many Christmas events.
The Tallinn Christmas Market featured the first recorded Christmas tree in the world in 1441. The Old Town of Tallinn is one of the best preserved medieval cities and an UNESCO World Heritage Site thanksto its unparalleled beauty.
The Christmas Market takes place at the heart of the Old Town in a magical setting. The visitor will find everything from traditional delicacies, crafs and many Christmas events.
Winter Wonderland in London
Winter Wonderland in the capital of Britain is the most magical experience you will have this Christmas!
Wooden rustic challets, hot mulled wine, honey bread, treats and slightly over-priced gifts under the sound of Christmas carols make the Winter Wonderland a hot destination. Christmas in London has always been an incredible experience and Christmas markets simply make it unbelievable! It might seem a bit more commercial compared to the other markets on this list but I highly suggest you visiting it.
Η Winter Wonderland είναι ό,τι πιο μαγικό μπορείς να ζήσεις φέτος τα Χριστούγεννα!
Wooden rustic challets, hot mulled wine, honey bread, treats and slightly over-priced gifts under the sound of Christmas carols make the Winter Wonderland a hot destination. Christmas in London has always been an incredible experience and Christmas markets simply make it unbelievable! It might seem a bit more commercial compared to the other markets on this list but I highly suggest you visiting it.
Η Winter Wonderland είναι ό,τι πιο μαγικό μπορείς να ζήσεις φέτος τα Χριστούγεννα!
Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche Μarket in Berlin
Berlin could easily be named the capital of traditional markets all around Europe based on quantity – the city features over sixty markets each year.
The market at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche is the largest and most popular with almost2 million visitors.
You will find jewelry, decorative items and works of art. Don't forget to enjoy a cup of mulled wine and some chestnuts – a combo as cliche and traditional as it may sound but oh, so cozy and perfectfor the cilly Berlin days and nights!
The market at Kaiser-Wilhelm-Gedächtniskirche is the largest and most popular with almost2 million visitors.
You will find jewelry, decorative items and works of art. Don't forget to enjoy a cup of mulled wine and some chestnuts – a combo as cliche and traditional as it may sound but oh, so cozy and perfectfor the cilly Berlin days and nights!
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