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Bratislava Christmas Market
Budapest Christmas Market
Cologne Christmas Market
Düsseldorf Christmas Market
Koblenz Christmas Market
Nuremburg Christmas Market
Prague Christmas Market
Rudesheim Christmas Market
Salzburg Christmas Market
Vienna Christmas Market
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European Christmas Markets
Rediscover the wonder of Christmas with one of our delightful Christmas Market holidays across Northern and Eastern Europe.
The Bratislava Christmas Market is filled with stalls that
cater for all sorts; whether it be handmade decorations, hot
speciality foods, spiced mulled wines or their traditional Lokse,
a potato crepe with a wide array of fillings. You can soak up
the friendly spirit and intimate atmosphere while touring around
Main Square and Hviezdoslavovo Square, where the Christmas markets
are located in Bratislava.
Visit this Christmas Market on the following
holidays:
Danube Christmas Markets – December
2007
Christmas celebrations in Budapest centre around the remarkable
Vorosmarty Square in the centre of Pest. Key to the Budapest
Christmas market is attention to detail and an air of tradition
about everything on sale. Many of the items on sale are hand
created using techniques handed down through generations. Items
are lovingly crafted and beautifully finished. The festive atmosphere
is enhanced with an assortment of foods and drink including
scrumptious honey cakes, strudels, pastry horns, fresh grilled
chops and steaming mulled wine.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holidays:
Classical Central And Eastern Europe
Danube Christmas Markets – December
2007
Boasts six Christmas markets, Cologne is one of Germany’s
oldest and most distinguished cities. The most magnificent is
the market held at the gothic cathedral, which provides an striking
and atmospheric setting. The half-timbered stalls of the Alter
Market offer festive food and drink including spiced cakes and
mulled wine.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holiday:
Rhine Christmas Markets – December
2007
Get in the Christmas spirit by taking a look around the Düsseldorf
Christmas Market. Filled with charming local handmade carvings,
glassware, candles and more, this market is perfect for those
last minute presents or holiday souvenirs. With over 250 enchanting
stalls to take your fancy, including offerings such as mulled
wine, hot chocolate, gingerbread and many other local specialities,
you are sure to enjoy the Düsseldorf Christmas Markets.
Visit this Christmas Market on the following
holidays:
Rhine Christmas Markets – December
2007
The traditional Koblenz Christmas Market is one of the biggest
in Rhineland Palatinate with more than one hundred wooden stands.
In addition to an extensive range of arts and crafts as well
as Christmas decorations and a huge selection of gifts, there’s
music and concerts throughout the season. Spicy mulled wine
and sweet-smelling Christmas cakes are a must. St Nicholas surprise’s
the children every afternoon with small gifts. Highlights include
the nativity crib with life-sized figures and the Christmas
Market ice skating rink.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holiday:
Rhine Christmas Markets – December
2007
In the heart of the old quarter, centred around the city’s
main market square of Haupmarkt, is Nuremburg’s Christmas
market. Wooden stalls exude rich smells of gingerbread, cinnamon,
Bratwurst and roasted almonds. The traditional carousel and
Santa sleigh are very popular.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holidays:
Classical Central And Eastern Europe
Prague’s Christmas markets enjoy a stunning backdrop
and are centred on the cobbled square of the Old Town and the
grandeur of Wenceslas Square. Rows of brightly decorated wooden
huts sell Czech handicrafts, scented candles, corn on the cob,
wooden toys, intricate glasswork, amazing puppets and much more.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holiday:
Classical Central And Eastern Europe
The 120 stalls representing twelve countries of the Rüdesheim
am Rhein Christmas market brings a particularly festive feel
to the romantic old quarter. Europe's biggest Nativity scene
can be admired on the market square.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holiday:
Rhine Christmas Markets – December
2007
Christmas in Salzburg is a memorable experience thanks to the
Christkindelmärkte Christmas markets. Dine on hot roasted
chestnuts, gingerbread hearts, freshly baked apples, toasted
almonds washed down with local Punch. Magical concerts fill
the musical calendar and snow usually covers the cupolas and
copper roofs of the Altstadt.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holiday:
Classical Central And Eastern Europe
Spread across the city, from street corners to market squares
is Vienna’s Christkindlmarkt. Traditional wooden huts
offer everything from traditional arts and crafts to locally
carved novelties and handmade decorations. Try delicacies including
locally produced sausage and gingerbread. The delicious ‘Gluhwein’ (hot
sweetened wine) is perfect for keeping out the cold.
Visit this Christmas Market on our following
holiday:
Danube Christmas Markets – December
2007



