Top 5 places for the Best Christmas Market Breaks in Europe -Updated 2024
Christmas is a special time for everyone and breaks and time spent at Christmas markets are undoubtedly part of this fantastic period.
I love Christmas, as it’s a special time for me to be with my family.
As we don’t live in the same country, it’s a unique moment to be all together.
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As I love Christmas, I also love Christmas markets.
How the cities change into the Christmas atmosphere and how the lights and decorations bring the unique Christmas vibe.
I am from Prague and going to see the Christmas market was always part of our family tradition.
For this reason, I decided to share with you more about the Best Christmas market breaks in Europe and where to go to spend the Best Christmas time.
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1. PRAGUE (CZECH REPUBLIC) – Christmas market breaks
I have to start with Prague since I was born in this amazing city and the Christmas market in Prague is my favourite.
The market is located in the city center at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Both of the squares have a huge Christmas tree in the middle and they are surrounded by the market.
You can also get a great tour with a local guide to show you all the secret places during Christmas breaks.
At the Christmas market, you can find Christmas decorations, food, and drinks like mulled wine. It has a unique atmosphere and it will be always the number one Christmas market for me.
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2. DRESDEN (GERMANY) – Christmas market breaks
The Dresden Striezelmarkt is the oldest Christmas market in Germany.
The market is placed on the Prager Straße in the city centre. Dresen Christmas market is also known as “Winterlights of Dresden” as it has a lot to offer. Live music at night, many stands with regional specialities from Dresden served with famous mulled wine.
3. VIENNA (AUSTRIA) – Christmas market breaks
The Christmas market in Vienna has a long tradition and is placed in front of the City Hall.
You can find a Christmas tree in the middle of the square with great charm and aroma from candles, hot drinks, or food.
If you come with children, inside of the City Hall there is a place where they can make candles and cookies. During the weekend, you can also listen to choirs singing Christmas carols.
4. DÜSSELDORF (GERMANY) – Christmas market breaks
Christmas market breaks in Düsseldorf consist of seven different themed markets placed in the city center in walking distance from one market to another.
You will find Christmas music, handicraft decorations, and food and drink specialties. You can also find Ice rings at CorneliusPlatz.
Embrace Christmas in Dusseldorf with a special tour accompanied by the local guide while drinking mulled wine.
5. NUREMBERG (GERMANY) – Christmas market breaks
The Nuremberg CHRISTKINDLESMARKT offers more than 180 market stands all decorated the same way with a lot of lights.
You can find here traditional Christmas ornaments and regional delicatessens like mulled wine, rum punch, Nuremberg bratwurst, and gingerbread.
It is beautiful at night and it will definitely put you into the Christmas spirit if you don’t feel it yet.
MAP WITH THE LOCATION OF THE CITIES
CONCLUSIONS
There are many other markets around the world, however, for me, these are the 5 Best Christmas markets breaks in Europe.
Do you want to know more about German Christmas Markets? Click here for further info.
If you have a chance to visit any of these amazing Christmas markets, enjoy the unique Christmas atmosphere!
Which Christmas market is your favourite?
Leave your comments with your suggestions or recommendations, I will definitely try to visit new places during Christmas time.
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Would add Rijeka, Croatia to you list definitely http://mementoadventures.com/small-christmas-markets-rijeka-croatia/ 🙂
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I really want to go the one in Vienna. Hopefully next year.
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Vienna at Christmastime is on the top of my bucketlist. But ALL of these look dreamy!!!!
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This is great! Just in time for the holiday season! I’ve only been to 1 on your list so far (Vienna) I guess I have some work to do!
They are all great and so many of them to visit. Thank you for the comment!
Christmas markets are the best for getting you in the holiday mood! These all sound like great ones to visit x
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My son just began a German language course at his middle school and they were talking about Christmas markets this week. He was really excited so I’ll have to show him this article when he gets home. Thanks!
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These look amazing. I’ve only been to Europe in the spring and summer but it looks like A Christmas trip is needed!
In winter it has different atmosphere ?thank you for the comment!
I only celebrated Christmas in my hometown and have not explore other place. This make me want to go out and explore more. I had written a post on Christmas gift. Feel free to take a look.
https://audiovisualaoce.com/2018/12/best-gift-for-christmas/
Thank you i will check it!
I would really love to visit Prague someday, I have heard a lot about it. I was in Dresden 2 years ago, it was also a nice Christmas Market but the place was really full. Had fun anyway! 🙂
Prague is my city ?thank you for the comment
Wow i wish someday I get to visit all. Here I am sharing an article about Christmas Market of Krakow, Poland. Hope you enjoy it
https://alifelessordinarywithsaurabhavna.com/2018/12/11/why-krakow-christmas-market-is-so-special/
Thank you I will check your article!
I have never visited these type of markets. But I bet it must be fun. Maybe some day I will be lucky to visit. 🙂
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I love these ideas! I spent Thanksgiving in Paris a few years ago but would love to spend Christmas in Europe someday!
I love Christmas time in Europe! Thanks for the comment!
You can’t beat a Christmas market to get yourself into a festive spirit! Thanks for the tips – these look like great ones to visit!
So true, thank you for the comment!
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I haven’t been to these markets But I have the one in Brussels and I’m hoping to be able to go back again this year! Loved it!!
Christine xx
Hi, Christine, I haven’t seen the one in Brussels but for sure it’s also amazing! Thank you for the comment!