{"id":2856,"date":"2016-10-18T13:00:59","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T13:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=2856"},"modified":"2022-12-12T13:09:31","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T13:09:31","slug":"10-best-christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/10-best-christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe&#8217;s 10 Best Christmas Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Browse Europe&#8217;s best Christmas markets<\/h2>\n<p>Christmas is just around the corner, and we can almost feel the cool air and imagine the twinkling lights. Europe will turn into a magical wonderland, filled with Christmas markets that will make you fill like a kid again. Check out our list for the best Christmas markets in Europe&nbsp;and let us help you get there using our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/trip-planner\/\">European trip planner<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"border: none; width: 100%; height: 540px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/embedded.php?id=65f4b85c\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><a title=\"Best Christmas Markets Route\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/view-trip\/65f4b85c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Christmas Markets Route<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right; text-align: right;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"float: right;\"><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Zagreb, Croatia<\/h2>\n<p>The&nbsp;entire city turns into a magical Christmas market! The parks, the town&#8217;s squares, the streets, everything is full of dance shows, traditional music performances, and you can even take a tram ride with Santa Claus. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/croatia\/zagreb\">Zagreb<\/a> is pure Christmas magic!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2857\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2857\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2857 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_355538528.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Art Pavilion, Croatia \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2857\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2857\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zagreb Art Pavilion, Zagreb, Croatia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Strasbourg, France<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This Christmas market is the oldest in France and the most renowned, for a good reason. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/france\/alsace\/strasbourg\/\">Strasbourg&#8217;s <\/a>town squares are full of picturesque wooden huts filled with local produce, and decorated with breathtaking decorations.&nbsp;That&#8217;s why planning a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/france\/\">road trip to France<\/a> in this period can be a special experience.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2858\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2858\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2858 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_235993321.jpg\" alt=\"Strasbourg on Christmas time\" width=\"1000\" height=\"636\" data-wp-pid=\"2858\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2858\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Entrance to the city center of Strasbourg on Christmas time, France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Colmar, France<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/france\/alsace\/colmar\">Colmar<\/a> is a fairytale town, and it turns into something truly magical during Christmas. The narrow cobbled streets will be full of light and beautiful Christmas decorations, as well as 65 stalls. Don\u2019t forget to sip some hot chocolate to keep warm!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2859\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2859\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2859 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_227113672.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas decorations in Colmar, France\" width=\"1000\" height=\"656\" data-wp-pid=\"2859\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2859\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Christmas decorations in Colmar, France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Brussels, Belgium<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/belgium\/brussels-capital\">Brussels<\/a> turns into a true wonder at Christmas time. There&#8217;s an ice-skating rink, a huge Christmas tree, a magical light show, a Christmas Parade, a Ferris wheel and over 200 stalls full of Christmas goodies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2860\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2860\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2860 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_241218040.jpg\" alt=\"Grand Place of Brussels, Belgium\" width=\"1000\" height=\"625\" data-wp-pid=\"2860\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2860\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Grand Place of Brussels Belgium and a huge Christmas tree<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Dresden, Germany<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>With a total of 11 different Christmas markets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/germany\/saxony\/dresden\">Dresden<\/a> is the ultimate Christmas playground. Each of the markets boasts a different theme, from a medieval market to a ski one. The entire city is in full Christmas mode, with Christmas tales being shown in the city\u2019s theatres and museums that host special exhibitions. Even the boats are decorated with lights along the Elbe!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2862\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2862\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2862 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_90975167.jpg\" alt=\"Dresden Christmas market\" width=\"1000\" height=\"664\" data-wp-pid=\"2862\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2862\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dresden christmas market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>London, England<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Hyde Park&#8217;s &nbsp;Winter Wonderland in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/united-kingdom\/london\/london\">London<\/a> is truly the most magical Christmas celebration you can imagine. You can find a giant Ferris wheel, a magical ice kingdom, a Christmas circus, and a huge outdoors ice rink alongside countless winter stalls.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2866\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_238551529.jpg\" alt=\"Hyde Park's winter WonderLand \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2866\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hyde Park&#8217;s winter WonderLand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Copenhagen, Denmark<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/denmark\/capital\/copenhagen\">The city&#8217;s<\/a> number one Christmas market is held in Tivoli Gardens, where you can meet Santa and his reindeer, and go on some amazing rides while snacking on traditional sweets.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2865\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2865 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_353119988.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas in Tivoli Gardens Christmas markets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2865\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The carousel and Christmas illumination in Tivoli Gardens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Prague, Czech Republic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This impressive Christmas market brings locals and tourists together to celebrate the Christmas spirit. There is a giant Christmas tree in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/czech-republic\/central-bohemian\/prague\/\">Prague&#8217;s <\/a>Old Town Square, and even a small petting zoo, alongside stalls full of wooden toys and handmade jewellery.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2867\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2867\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2867 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_225837205.jpg\" alt=\"Prague Christmas market \" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2867\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Prague Christmas market in the Old Town Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Vienna, Austria <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>As expected, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/austria\/vienna\/vienna\">Vienna<\/a> is full of music, especially on Christmas. The city hosts choirs from around the world to sing Christmas songs. Other than that, expect a traditional and lush Christmas market, full of beautiful decorations and Christmas goodies.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2868\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2868\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_229279996.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas market in Vienna, Austria \" width=\"1000\" height=\"691\" data-wp-pid=\"2868\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">christmas market in Vienna, Austria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2><strong>Rome, Italy<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Christmas market in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/italy\/lazio\/rome\">Rome<\/a> turns Piazza Navona into a winter wonderland. The fountain in the Piazza gives the market a festive and magical feeling.&nbsp;That&#8217;s why an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/italy\/\"><strong>trip to Italy<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;during Christmas time is much recommended.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2869\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2869\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2869 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_125353379.jpg\" alt=\"St. Peter's square at Christmas\" width=\"1000\" height=\"802\" data-wp-pid=\"2869\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">St. Peter&#8217;s square at Christmas (Rome)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s the best Christmas market you&#8217;ve ever been to?<\/p>\n<p>If you liked this article you may also be interested in reading our latest winter inspired articles:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/finding-santa-claus-lapland\/\">Finding Santa Claus In Lapland<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/surviving-christmas-traveling-with-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Surviving Christmas With Kids!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/top-10-ski-resorts-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Top 10 Ski Resorts In Europe<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Browse Europe&#8217;s best Christmas markets Christmas is just around the corner, and we can almost feel the cool air and imagine the twinkling lights. 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