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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.

Bratislava Christmas Market

Bratislava Christmas MarketThe 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

 
Budapest Christmas Market

Budapest Christmas MarketChristmas 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

 
Cologne Christmas Market

Cologne Christmas MarketBoasts 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

 

 
Düsseldorf Christmas Market

Düsseldorf Christmas MarketGet 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

 
Koblenz Christmas Market

Koblenz Christmas MarketThe 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

 
Nuremburg Christmas Market

Nuremburg Christmas MarketIn 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 Christmas Market

Prague Christmas MarketPrague’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.

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Classical Central And Eastern Europe

 
Rüdesheim Christmas Market

Rüdesheim Christmas MarketThe 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

 

 

 
Salzburg Christmas Market

Salzburg Christmas MarketChristmas 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.

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Classical Central And Eastern Europe

 
Vienna Christmas Market

Vienna Christmas MarketSpread 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