It’s Christmas market time around the world. Do you want to travel somewhere nice where you can buy your Christmas presents too? Well, then you should head to the following destinations in Europe. These cities are beautiful and they offer quality Christmas markets. Lets check them out:
- Amsterdam – Holland: Amsterdam’s 2 most famous Christmas markets are the Albert Cuypmarkt with over 300 stalls and gifts shops and the other one is the Winterland Market in Rembrandtplein. The latter has also plenty of stalls and amazing illuminated Christmas trees and it’s open from 19th November until the 2nd January. You can buy your gifts here but you can also have a great time and indulge yourself with tasty candied fruits, chocolate and mulled wine.
- Copenhagen – Denmark: It’s also a great place to take a trip. The Danish winter wonderland is located at Tivoli Garden where you can try the famous gløgg (similar the mulled wine) and Æbleskiver which are actually really yummy. If you visit Odense – another famous Danish town – then don’t miss the Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Fair where you can enjoy the beautiful Christmas lights.
- Strasbourg – France: This Christmas market is probably is the most famous in Europe. Many stalls will offer you great gifts and tasty food such as bretzels, spice bread, confectionery and last but not least mulled wine because you can’t imagine a Christmas without it. At Strasbourg Christmas market you can also enjoy concerts, exhibitions and several Christmas events. You can find the best Christmas markets in Strasbourg here: Place du Château, Place d’Austerlitz and Place du Cordeaux.
- Vienna – Austria: Organizing Christmas market in Vienna is probably the most important tradition. You should visit the City Hall Square where you can enjoy the real Christmas spirit. The aroma of punch, roasted almonds, honey and gingerbed mix together – it’s 100% delicious! The backdrop is also spectacular just to mention the Burgtheater and the Vienna City Hall.
- Barcelona– Spain: Barcelona is might not be the most famous Christmas town place but once you visited it you always want to come back. The Catalan capital has a Christmas market tradition of over 300(!) years. They really know how to celebrate. The Fira de Santa Llúcia will offer you famous hand crafted Christmas gifts and beautiful Catalan food and amazing Christmas decoration. The market is located on Plaça de la Seu and Plaça Nova which is a fun event and runs from very early December until Christmas Eve.
I’m pretty sure you’ll find the perfect Christmas gift while you can also enjoy these great Christmas markets in Europe.
