Christmas markets are a wonderful part of the Christmas Celebrations. If you are planning a trip to Europe, check out the list of top Christmas Markets.
Christmas Market
Antwerp: The Christmas market (December 7 to December 26, excluding December 8 ) takes place in the Grote Market, with dozens of stalls and a temporary ice rink in the shadow of the cathedral and evening carol concerts.
Basel and the Black Forest: Basel boasts Switzerland’s largest and most traditional Christmas market (November 29 to December 17) and Europe’s longest illuminated Christmas Street. The city is also home to the celebrated Johann Wanner Christmas shop.
Berlin: There are some 50 markets in Berlin; the main ones are at Gedächtniskirche (November 24 to December 28), Unter den Linden (November 24-December 28) and Alexanderplatz.
Copenhagen: It is in winter that Tivoli Gardens are at their most magical, with a market and an outdoor ice rink. No wonder the market (November 10 to December 30, excluding December 24 and 25) is visited by almost a million shoppers every year.
Dublin: This is the first time Dublin has held a European-style Christmas market in Georges Dock (December 12 to December 23; from noon). Expect seasonal food, handicrafts, mulled wine, carol singing and a German-themed bar.
Frankfurt: Frankfurt has one of Germany’s oldest and largest Christmas markets (November 30 to December 23) and for many locals buying all their gifts here is an important part of their Christmas tradition. Quality is high and prices are reasonable.
Hamelin: Hamelin, south of Hannover, is the Pied Piper’s home town, which adds an extra fairytale quality. The market takes place in the medieval Old Town (November 28 to December 23), where 70 decorated wooden huts sell gifts, handicrafts, hot food and mulled wine.
Jersey: The Fête de Noué in St Helier (December 7 to December 23) takes place under a canopy of lights, with Dickensian storytellers, carols by candlelight and lots of Christmas crafts.
Prague: The city’s markets take place in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square (December 5 to December 23), with smaller ones at Namesti Republiky and Havelske Trziste. Tradition dictates that you sip svaree vino (mulled wine) as you visit huts selling handicrafts and hot food.
Stockholm: The Skansen Christmas market (December 1-2, 8-9 and 15-16) sells everything from sausages and spices to children’s toys and fine linen. There’s also an indoor market at Bollnas square.
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