10 famous Christmas markets in Europe
The vibrant and bustling Christmas markets are places that tourists cannot miss when coming to Europe at the end of the year.
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| Salzburg, Austria:Salzburg’s Christkindlmarkt is one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets. It has just under 100 stalls, side by side in the heart of Salzburg. The stalls sell ornaments, tin crafts, furry slippers and robes, as well as traditional Lebkuchen cakes, roasted chestnuts, almonds, sausages and glasses of warm, sweet wine. Photo: Salzburg. |
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| Birmingham, UK:The Christmas Market, which has been around for over 15 years, is one of Birmingham's most anticipated events of the year, attracting millions of visitors to the city and marking the start of the festive season. At the Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham, visitors will find handmade decorations, toys, jewellery, Christmas gifts and famous, delicious food. Photo: CNN. |
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| Brussels, Belgium:Brussels’ Christmas Market, which opened in 2002, features around 200 stalls selling Christmas items, crafts, and souvenirs, along with stalls selling traditional Belgian food, including chocolate and world-famous cold beer. At one end of the shopping district, near the fish market, you’ll find a glittering Ferris wheel, and at Place de la Monnaie, a nearly 8,000-square-foot ice skating rink. Photo: Theculturetrip. |
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| Budapest, Hungary:Budapest’s most famous Christmas market is located in Vörösmarty Square, the heart of Budapest, at the end of the Váci Utca shopping street. At this Christmas market, visitors will find traditional Hungarian handicrafts, along with delicious food. In addition, there are performances, concerts, children’s shows and many other fun activities throughout the market. Photo: Festivalbudapest. |
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| Berlin, Germany:Along with the famous tourist attractions around Berlin, there are dozens of Christmas markets scattered everywhere, the most prominent of which is the one in Gendarmenmarkt Square. Here, vendors set up small tents, light up brightly and sell a variety of items. In addition, visitors here can also see street artists, glass blowers or candle makers. Photo: Mirror. |
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| Strasbourg, France:Strasbourg, a French border city, is known as the "Capital of Christmas" and is famous for its Christmas market, which opened in 1570 and is one of the first Christmas markets in Europe. The market has about 300 wooden houses scattered around the city center selling works of art, crafts and Christmas decorations. In addition, visitors to the Christmas market in Strasbourg can also enjoy rich dishes, vibrant concerts and many other fun activities. Photo: Europeanbestdestinations. |
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| Vienna, Austria:At the Christmas market at Rathausplatz, in front of Vienna’s City Hall, visitors can shop for decorations, enjoy pastries and hot drinks. There is also an area for children to learn how to make cakes and candles, and listen to a choir sing carols. There are also other markets in the city, such as a Christmas village at Belvedere Palace or a market in the narrow streets of Spittelberg. Photo: Europeanbestdestinations. |
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| Tallin, Estonia:In winter, Tallin is like a real fairyland, especially at the end of the year, with the Christmas market in the central square. At the market, surrounded by a giant pine tree in the middle of the square are bustling and brightly lit stalls selling many Christmas decorations and folk handicrafts. In addition, the market also features a main stage with hundreds of singers and dancers performing, and the aroma of gingerbread and wine spreading everywhere. Photo: Europeanbestdestinations. |
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| Nuremberg, Germany:The Christkindlesmarkt is an annual Christmas market that dates back to the mid-16th century, with over 180 wooden stalls set amidst the picturesque setting of the old town of Nuremberg, Germany. Each year, the Christkindlesmarkt welcomes around 2 million visitors and is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany. The Christmas market begins every year on the Friday before Advent. Photo: Europeanbestdestinations. |
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| Prague, Czech Republic:Prague’s Christmas Market is located in Wenceslas Square, surrounding a giant Christmas tree. The market’s colourful stalls sell wooden toys, Bohemian crystal, jewellery and vintage puppets. Visitors can also enjoy traditional sweets such as gingerbread, Żancvka and vosí hnízda. Photo: Europeanbestdestinations. |
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