Rating: the best Christmas markets in Europe
Christmas markets of Europe
The Times magazine compiled a rating where it named the best Christmas markets in Europe.
Cologne, Germany
Best for travel Cologne, which has long been popular as a holiday destination, has several Christmas markets, the largest of which is located in the city center. Start your journey in the square near the Cathedral, then head to the medieval Christmas market.
When: November 21 – December 23, 2022
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Salzburg, Austria
The wonderful hometown of Mozart and The Sound of Music gets extra special at Christmas with a snow-covered rendition of Silent Night and market stalls that look almost as they did when they were first staged. back in the 15th century.
When: November 17 – January 1, 2023
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Berlin, Germany
The city center is decorated with approximately 80 Christmas markets, so don’t try to cover them all. If you’re looking for scale, Spandau is the biggest of them all. In terms of appearance, the Weihnachtszauber, located on the lovely Gendarmenmarkt, is the most beautiful because of the abundance of decorative and applied arts. Get your pulse racing at Winter World on Potsdamer Platz, featuring winter sports such as sledding, curling and ice skating.
When: November 21 – January 1, 2023
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Budapest, Hungary
Two Christmas markets opened in the center of Budapest: “Vörösmarty Classic Xmas” on Vörösmarty Square and “Advent Basilika” on Sent István Square. One of the main attractions of the market will be the giant Christmas tree decorations on the “Harisnyaház” building, and the new winter covering for the statue of Mihaj Veressmarty will be unveiled. The market will feature a variety of traditional Hungarian dishes, street food and barbecue.
When: November 19 – January 1, 2023
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Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is ideal for the festive season . Be like the locals and swap your mug of mulled wine for a glass of grog — rum, water, lemon and sugar. A festive Christmas tree in Prague is decorated with traditional Czech blown glass balls. When it comes to food, in Prague, visitors can enjoy hot roasted chestnuts, gingerbread cookies or typical Czech food – Christmas cookies or Czech fried sausages.
When: November 26 – January 6, 2023
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