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href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/europes-best-christmas-markets.jpg&description=Some+of+Europe's+best+Christmas+markets+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/europes-best-christmas-markets.jpg' border='0' title="Some of Europe's best Christmas markets" alt="Some of Europe's best Christmas markets" /> <figcaption>Some of Europe's best Christmas markets © Irina - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>Germany may well have kick-started the great Christmas market tradition back in the Middle Ages, but today you're spoilt for choice when it comes to picking where to go, with everywhere from Amsterdam to Zurich getting a fun festive glow-up. </p> <p>Whether you fancy shopping for artisan stocking fillers in medieval town squares, riding snow-covered Ferris wheels above twinkling cities or pirouetting your way around the continent's most magnificent ice rinks, we have the perfect European Christmas market for you.</p> <p class="didyouknow"><strong>Book your festive escape</strong>: find great value deals on Christmas market breaks across Europe with something for budget from the likes of <a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=7&b=1010&d=1' target='new window 7-1' rel='nofollow'>TUI</a><sup>*</sup>, <a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=127&b=1010&d=1' target='new window 127-1' rel='nofollow'>Jet2holidays</a><sup>*</sup> and <a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=193&b=1010&d=1' target='new window 193-1' rel='nofollow'>easyJet holidays</a><sup>*</sup>.</p> <h2>Colmar, France</h2> <p>Even on the dullest of days, arriving in the Alsatian wine capital of <strong><a href='/france/colmar/'>Colmar</a></strong> feels like falling into a fairytale; a riot of pinch-me pretty flower-flanked canals cloaked in half-timbered houses and lost within the region's famous vineyards.</p> <p>Admittedly, at Christmas, it plays second fiddle to Strasbourg's historic <a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=183&b=1010&d=2' target='new window 183-2' rel='nofollow'>all-singing, all-dancing tourist magnet of a market</a><sup>*</sup>. But what it lacks in rib-crushing crowds it makes up for in groan-worthy food and snow globe scenes.</p> <p>Hunt out sweet souvenirs and local artisan scran in its six markets; a bag of Bredele (traditional Christmas cookies) makes the perfect stocking filler. Plus, thanks to a busy festive calendar, there are more than 100 events to dip in and out of at will.</p> <p>Head to the <strong>Little Venice</strong> district to watch cherry-cheeked children belt out Christmas classics from their boats.</p> <h3>Winter in Colmar</h3> <a id='colmar' name='colmar'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/december/" title="Usually 4°C maximum daytime temperature in Colmar in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>4</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/december/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Colmar in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/december/" title="Usually 16 days with some rainfall in Colmar in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>16</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/december/" title="36 mm monthly rainfall in Colmar in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>36</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/january/" title="Usually 4°C maximum daytime temperature in Colmar in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>4</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/january/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Colmar in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/january/" title="Usually 17 days with some rainfall in Colmar in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>17</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/january/" title="39 mm monthly rainfall in Colmar in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>39</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/february/" title="Usually 6°C maximum daytime temperature in Colmar in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>6</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/february/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Colmar in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/february/" title="Usually 15 days with some rainfall in Colmar in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>15</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/colmar/february/" title="34 mm monthly rainfall in Colmar in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>34</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Gdansk, Poland</h2> <p>Once the Baltic coast's richest port, today artsy <strong><a href='/poland/gdansk/'>Gdansk</a></strong> delights with Hanseatic merchant houses, world-class museums and rich maritime history.</p> <p>In summer, the city acts as the glorious gateway to the spectacular <strong>Polish Riviera</strong>, providing tourists with a hefty dose of history and culture before they fly-and-flop on its picture-perfect amber-strewn beaches. </p> <p>But forget sun-drenched shorelines, Christmastime is when Gdansk is at its most magical.</p> <figure> <div class="pinit"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/christmas-market-gdansk-poland.jpg&description=The+lights+of+Gdansk’s+pretty+Christmas+market+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/christmas-market-gdansk-poland.jpg' border='0' title="The lights of Gdansk’s pretty Christmas market" alt="The lights of Gdansk’s pretty Christmas market" /> <figcaption>The lights of Gdansk’s pretty Christmas market © Patryk Kosmider - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>As the snow sweeps in, the vibrant city is festooned in twinkling lights and peppered with dazzling illumination; this year there are 160 to find.</p> <p>Peruse everything from amber jewellery and handmade ceramics to nostalgic nutcrackers in the market, dip into the city's free festive performances and stuff yourself silly on <i>pierogis</i> (Polish dumplings).</p> <p>Make sure you give <strong>St Mary's Basilica</strong>, the world's largest brick church, a good ogle along the way.</p> <h3>Winter in Gdansk</h3> <a id='gdansk' name='gdansk'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/december/" title="Usually 1°C maximum daytime temperature in Gdansk in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>1</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/december/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Gdansk in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/december/" title="Usually 19 days with some rainfall in Gdansk in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays7.png" /><span>19</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/december/" title="42 mm monthly rainfall in Gdansk in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>42</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/january/" title="Usually -2°C maximum daytime temperature in Gdansk in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature5.png" /><span>-2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/january/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Gdansk in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/january/" title="Usually 18 days with some rainfall in Gdansk in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>18</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/january/" title="33 mm monthly rainfall in Gdansk in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>33</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/february/" title="Usually -1°C maximum daytime temperature in Gdansk in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature5.png" /><span>-1</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/february/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Gdansk in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/february/" title="Usually 15 days with some rainfall in Gdansk in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>15</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/gdansk/february/" title="26 mm monthly rainfall in Gdansk in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>26</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p class="didyouknow"><strong>When to go</strong>: see all <a href='#dates'>dates for these Christmas markets and many more below</a> in our complete collection of Europe's best Christmas markets.</p> <h2>Cologne, Germany</h2> <p>Fancy festive market-hopping around one of Germany's coolest cities? Having opened its first Christmas market in 1820, <strong><a href='/germany/cologne/'>Cologne</a></strong> was admittedly a little late to the party - especially by German standards.</p> <p>Despite its tardy start, today, the city offers a bevy of elaborately themed winter wonderlands to explore. You'll find mythical stilted creatures strolling the fantastical <strong>Market of Angels</strong>, performing pirates running riot beneath <strong>Harbour Market</strong>'s glorious Ferris wheel and a magical ice rink at <strong>Heinzels Winter Fairytale</strong> (a market dedicated to Cologne's mythical 'brownies'). </p> <figure> <div class="pinit"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/market-of-hearts-cologne-christmas-market.jpg&description=The+Market+of+Hearts,+Cologne+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/market-of-hearts-cologne-christmas-market.jpg' border='0' title="The Market of Hearts, Cologne" alt="The Market of Hearts, Cologne" /> <figcaption>The Market of Hearts, Cologne © Mikhail Markovskiy - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>But for the ultimate festive money shot, head to the 'gram-worthy <strong>Market of Hearts</strong>, where a bejewelled spruce stands beneath the city's arresting UNESCO-listed cathedral.</p> <p>Here, you'll find a sea of red-topped cabins draped in glittering lights, overflowing with artisan produce, handmade candles and intricate lace creations, not to mention over 100 free festive events.</p> <h3>Winter in Cologne</h3> <a id='cologne' name='cologne'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/december/" title="Usually 5°C maximum daytime temperature in Cologne in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>5</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/december/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Cologne in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/december/" title="Usually 18 days with some rainfall in Cologne in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>18</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/december/" title="71 mm monthly rainfall in Cologne in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall4.png" /><span>71</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/january/" title="Usually 4°C maximum daytime temperature in Cologne in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>4</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/january/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Cologne in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/january/" title="Usually 18 days with some rainfall in Cologne in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>18</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/january/" title="61 mm monthly rainfall in Cologne in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall4.png" /><span>61</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/february/" title="Usually 6°C maximum daytime temperature in Cologne in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>6</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/february/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Cologne in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/february/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Cologne in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/germany/cologne/february/" title="51 mm monthly rainfall in Cologne in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>51</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Copenhagen, Denmark</h2> <p>The design-led Danish capital may radiate Scandi cool, but it's <strong><a href='/denmark/copenhagen/'>Copenhagen</a></strong>'s ability to foster cosy moments, even on the darkest of days, which sets it apart.</p> <p>'<i>Hygge</i>' (cosiness) lurks all around this salt-whipped city, particularly at Christmas; from sipping steaming gløgg with new friends to warming up in a candlelit café after a Viking-esque ice swim.</p> <p>For pure unadulterated holiday fun, head to historic <strong><a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=611&b=1010&d=2' target='new window 611-2' rel='nofollow'>Tivoli Gardens</a><sup>*</sup></strong>, rumoured to be the original inspiration behind Disneyland. At Christmastime, the world's second-oldest amusement park transforms into a colossal winter wonderland. Hit the ice before tucking into a warming <i>risalamande</i> (Danish rice pudding) and don't miss the magnificent sound of the Tivoli Youth Guard.</p> <h3>Winter in Copenhagen</h3> <a id='copenhagen' name='copenhagen'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/december/" title="Usually 4°C maximum daytime temperature in Copenhagen in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>4</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/december/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Copenhagen in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/december/" title="Usually 17 days with some rainfall in Copenhagen in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>17</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/december/" title="59 mm monthly rainfall in Copenhagen in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>59</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/january/" title="Usually 2°C maximum daytime temperature in Copenhagen in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/january/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Copenhagen in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/january/" title="Usually 17 days with some rainfall in Copenhagen in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>17</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/january/" title="51 mm monthly rainfall in Copenhagen in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>51</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/february/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Copenhagen in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/february/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Copenhagen in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/february/" title="Usually 13 days with some rainfall in Copenhagen in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>13</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/denmark/copenhagen/february/" title="31 mm monthly rainfall in Copenhagen in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>31</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Budapest, Hungary</h2> <p>Arguably one of the world's most beautiful cities, <strong><a href='/hungary/budapest/'>Budapest</a></strong> is chock-full of UNESCO-listed sights, grand cafés and general gothic splendour. </p> <p>From mid-November lights, illuminations and yuletide stalls flood the budget-friendly destination's ancient streets. <strong>Vörösmarty</strong> may be the city's oldest Christmas market, but nearby <strong>St Stephen's Basilica</strong> gets our vote.</p> <p>As well as stalls piled high with trinkets and handicrafts, there's also a picture-perfect ice rink haloing its bedecked spruce, plus a light show beaming straight onto one of Hungary's largest churches. </p> <figure> <div class="pinit"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/sugary-chimney-cake-budapest.jpg&description=Grab+a+sugar-dusted+chimney+cake+in+Budapest+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/sugary-chimney-cake-budapest.jpg' border='0' title="Grab a sugar-dusted chimney cake in Budapest" alt="Grab a sugar-dusted chimney cake in Budapest" /> <figcaption>Grab a sugar-dusted chimney cake in Budapest © Dar1930 - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>Got a sweet tooth? Sniff out a sugary chimney cake, a lengthy, swirly cinnamon-laced treat. The best thing about choosing Budapest for your Christmas trip? With over 100 hot springs dotted around the city, you're never far from a snowy soak for the ultimate winter warmer.</p> <h3>Winter in Budapest</h3> <a id='budapest' name='budapest'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/december/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Budapest in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/december/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Budapest in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/december/" title="Usually 13 days with some rainfall in Budapest in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>13</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/december/" title="44 mm monthly rainfall in Budapest in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>44</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/january/" title="Usually 2°C maximum daytime temperature in Budapest in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/january/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Budapest in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/january/" title="Usually 12 days with some rainfall in Budapest in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>12</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/january/" title="34 mm monthly rainfall in Budapest in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>34</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/february/" title="Usually 5°C maximum daytime temperature in Budapest in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>5</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/february/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Budapest in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/february/" title="Usually 11 days with some rainfall in Budapest in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>11</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/hungary/budapest/february/" title="32 mm monthly rainfall in Budapest in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>32</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Lille, France</h2> <p>This cultural melting pot of a city boasts a gawk-worthy medieval centre, world-class arts and arguably the best beer in France. Just 82 minutes from London via Eurostar makes this Franco-Belgian centre as easy as it is affordable.</p> <p>Plus, it ticks the box for the whole family. Just a short stroll from the station you'll find <strong>Grand Place</strong>, home to a fabulous Ferris wheel offering panoramic views of <strong><a href='/france/lille/'>Lille</a></strong> in its Christmas finest, whilst visitors to <strong>Place du Théâtre</strong> can hop aboard its century-old merry-go-round. </p> <p>History buffs find joy in the Old Town's fabulous French and Flemish façades, whilst arty types should hotfoot it to <strong>Palais des Beaux-Arts</strong>, easily one of France's best art galleries. Warm up with a <i>carbonnade flamande</i> (a boozy beef stew cooked with gingerbread) at a cosy estaminet.</p> <h3>Winter in Lille</h3> <a id='lille' name='lille'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/december/" title="Usually 6°C maximum daytime temperature in Lille in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>6</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/december/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Lille in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/december/" title="Usually 18 days with some rainfall in Lille in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>18</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/december/" title="65 mm monthly rainfall in Lille in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall4.png" /><span>65</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/january/" title="Usually 5°C maximum daytime temperature in Lille in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>5</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/january/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Lille in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/january/" title="Usually 19 days with some rainfall in Lille in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays7.png" /><span>19</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/january/" title="58 mm monthly rainfall in Lille in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>58</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/february/" title="Usually 6°C maximum daytime temperature in Lille in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>6</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/february/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Lille in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/february/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Lille in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/france/lille/february/" title="47 mm monthly rainfall in Lille in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>47</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Krakow, Poland</h2> <p>With world-class museums and a UNESCO-listed Old Town, a festive trip to snowy <strong><a href='/poland/krakow/'>Krakow</a></strong> is as cultural as it is Christmassy. </p> <p>Reassuringly, Cracovians need little excuse to celebrate, with festivals dedicated to everything from leg-stomping sea shanties to dashing dachshunds. But as advent descends on the city, all eyes fall on the fairy-lit stalls illuminating <a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=7&b=1010&d=3' target='new window 7-3' rel='nofollow'>Europe's largest medieval town square</a><sup>*</sup>. </p> <figure> <div class="pinit"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/main-market-square-krakow-poland.jpg&description=Main+market+square,+Krakow+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/main-market-square-krakow-poland.jpg' border='0' title="Main market square, Krakow" alt="Main market square, Krakow" /> <figcaption>Main market square, Krakow © Patryk Kosmider - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>Peruse displays of cosy hand-knitted socks and sweet wooden toys before hunting out the city's flamboyant '<i>szopki</i>' nativity scenes, proudly displayed in frosty shop windows.</p> <p>Warm up with a piping hot <i>grzaniec galicyjski</i> (mulled wine) served straight from the barrel or venture beneath the cobbles to one of the Old Town's legendary cellar bars. </p> <p>Don't miss <strong>Wawel Cathedral</strong>; it's a veritable treasure trove of Byzantine frescos, grand sarcophagi and royal crypts offering incredible views of the city.</p> <h3>Winter in Krakow</h3> <a id='krakow' name='krakow'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/december/" title="Usually 2°C maximum daytime temperature in Krakow in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/december/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Krakow in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/december/" title="Usually 17 days with some rainfall in Krakow in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>17</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/december/" title="40 mm monthly rainfall in Krakow in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>40</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/january/" title="Usually 0°C maximum daytime temperature in Krakow in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>0</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/january/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Krakow in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/january/" title="Usually 16 days with some rainfall in Krakow in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays6.png" /><span>16</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/january/" title="35 mm monthly rainfall in Krakow in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>35</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/february/" title="Usually 2°C maximum daytime temperature in Krakow in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/february/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Krakow in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/february/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Krakow in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/poland/krakow/february/" title="31 mm monthly rainfall in Krakow in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>31</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Zagreb, Croatia</h2> <p>To do this year's event justice, you'll need comfy shoes and an elasticated waistband. Over 20 different markets will take over the <strong><a href='/croatia/zagreb/'>Zagreb</a></strong>'s main squares and promenades, offering everything from ice skating and horse-drawn carriages to fireworks.</p> <p>There are also a dozen augmented reality toy-themed 'time machines' to discover; a nostalgic nod to the toy factory which once resided in the city. Being Croatia, incredible food is a given, with acclaimed restaurants and celebrity chefs taking to the streets. </p> <p>Warm up with some steaming <i>sarma</i> (stuffed sour cabbage rolls) and a stiff <i>rakija</i> (fruit brandy). Craving retail therapy but wary of tourist tat? Choose 'Made in Zagreb' products to ensure authenticity; <i>paprenjaci</i> (honey and black pepper biscuits) make great stocking fillers.</p> <h3>Winter in Zagreb</h3> <a id='zagreb' name='zagreb'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/december/" title="Usually 4°C maximum daytime temperature in Zagreb in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>4</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/december/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Zagreb in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/december/" title="Usually 13 days with some rainfall in Zagreb in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>13</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/december/" title="110 mm monthly rainfall in Zagreb in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall6.png" /><span>110</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/january/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Zagreb in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/january/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Zagreb in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/january/" title="Usually 12 days with some rainfall in Zagreb in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>12</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/january/" title="108 mm monthly rainfall in Zagreb in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall6.png" /><span>108</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/february/" title="Usually 6°C maximum daytime temperature in Zagreb in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>6</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/february/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Zagreb in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/february/" title="Usually 11 days with some rainfall in Zagreb in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>11</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/croatia/zagreb/february/" title="70 mm monthly rainfall in Zagreb in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall4.png" /><span>70</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p class="didyouknow"><strong>Getting festive in the UK?</strong> Find out which of the <a href='/insights/best-uk-christmas-markets-most-popular-revealed/'>UK's Christmas markets are the most popular</a> and see when you can visit in 2024/2025.</p> <h2>Tallinn, Estonia</h2> <p>With its labyrinth of cobbled streets, brimming with medieval façades and fairytale turrets, wandering <strong><a href='/estonia/tallinn/'>Tallinn</a></strong>'s UNESCO-listed Old Town feels like walking through a Disney set. </p> <figure> <div class="pinit"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/tallinn-estonia-christmas-market.jpg&description=The+Christmas+market+in+Tallinn's+ancient+Town+Hall+Square+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/tallinn-estonia-christmas-market.jpg' border='0' title="The Christmas market in Tallinn's ancient Town Hall Square" alt="The Christmas market in Tallinn's ancient Town Hall Square" /> <figcaption>The Christmas market in Tallinn's ancient Town Hall Square © Dimbar76 - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>Follow the festive thrum to the gothic town hall, where around 60 snow-topped cabins overflow with handknitted woollies, luxurious furs and handmade decorations.</p> <p>At its heart is a towering spruce, so big it takes 3km of lights to do it justice. Legend has it, it's the world's first-ever Christmas tree. While the children ride the carousel, devour a sizzling blood sausage and a hot <i>Vana Tallinn</i> (a local spiced rum liqueur) - keep your eyes open for Santa, the main man often swoops in as night descends.</p> <h3>Winter in Tallin</h3> <a id='tallinn' name='tallinn'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/december/" title="Usually -1°C maximum daytime temperature in Tallinn in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature5.png" /><span>-1</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/december/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Tallinn in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/december/" title="Usually 21 days with some rainfall in Tallinn in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays7.png" /><span>21</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/december/" title="58 mm monthly rainfall in Tallinn in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>58</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/january/" title="Usually -3°C maximum daytime temperature in Tallinn in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature5.png" /><span>-3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/january/" title="Usually 1 hour of sunshine per day in Tallinn in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine1.png" /><span>1</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/january/" title="Usually 19 days with some rainfall in Tallinn in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays7.png" /><span>19</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/january/" title="46 mm monthly rainfall in Tallinn in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>46</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/february/" title="Usually -3°C maximum daytime temperature in Tallinn in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature5.png" /><span>-3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/february/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Tallinn in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/february/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Tallinn in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/estonia/tallinn/february/" title="33 mm monthly rainfall in Tallinn in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>33</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Bolzano, Italy</h2> <p>Forget Rome, the pretty pastel-painted South Tyrolean city of <strong><a href='/italy/bolzano/'>Bolzano</a></strong> is Italy's 'Capital of Christmas'. Snuggled into an Alpine basin near the Austrian border, the bilingual city is an exciting melting pot of languages, traditions and tastes.</p> <p> Considered the gateway to the Dolomites, it's <strong>Ötzi</strong>, Bolzano's 5,300-year-old iceman, which attracts tourists the rest of the year.</p> <p>However, at Christmas, Bolzano's market welcomes almost a million festive shoppers. Festooned in glittering lights, <strong>Walther Square</strong> buzzes with 80 stalls, piled high with authentic crafts, Alpine delicacies and steaming cauldrons of spicy mulled wine.</p> <p>Peckish? Feast on smoky <i>speck</i> and rich, fruit-laden <i>zelten</i> cake or head to one of the city's restaurants, many offer fixed-price festive menus. Jump aboard a cable car into the mountains to enjoy the spectacle from on high.</p> <h3>Winter in Bolzano</h3> <a id='bolzano' name='bolzano'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/december/" title="Usually 2°C maximum daytime temperature in Bolzano in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/december/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Bolzano in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/december/" title="Usually 11 days with some rainfall in Bolzano in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>11</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/december/" title="29 mm monthly rainfall in Bolzano in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>29</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/january/" title="Usually 1°C maximum daytime temperature in Bolzano in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>1</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/january/" title="Usually 4 hours of sunshine per day in Bolzano in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine4.png" /><span>4</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/january/" title="Usually 12 days with some rainfall in Bolzano in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>12</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/january/" title="28 mm monthly rainfall in Bolzano in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>28</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/february/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Bolzano in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/february/" title="Usually 5 hours of sunshine per day in Bolzano in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine5.png" /><span>5</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/february/" title="Usually 11 days with some rainfall in Bolzano in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>11</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/italy/bolzano/february/" title="30 mm monthly rainfall in Bolzano in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>30</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Bled, Slovenia</h2> <p><strong><a href='/slovenia/bled/'>Bled</a></strong> may seem like a wild card but, surrounded by snowy summits and watched over by a medieval castle, the Christmas market which fringes crystal-clear <strong><a href='https://www.bled.si/en/events/2024092714593676/winter-fairy-tale-2024-25/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Lake Bled</a></strong> ticks every winter wonderland box.</p> <p>Peruse the string of chalets selling everything from hand-felted slippers to Slovenian delicacies, like <i>potica</i> (a sweet, swirly nut roll). Buying for a foodie? You can't go wrong with a pot of Slovenian honey!</p> <figure> <div class="pinit"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/children-shopping-christmas-market.jpg&description=Children+shopping+for+chocolate+treats+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/children-shopping-christmas-market.jpg' border='0' title="Children shopping for chocolate treats" alt="Children shopping for chocolate treats" /> <figcaption>Children shopping for chocolate treats © Famveldman - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>Grab a photo in the gigantic Christmas chair in front of the market's enormous Christmas tree or test your love on the 'wheel of romance'. If you're lucky enough to be in town on Christmas Day, check out the ritualistic 'sinking of the bell' and witness an enormous, illuminated bell sink into Lake Bled's tranquil waters.</p> <h3>Winter in Bled</h3> <a id='bled' name='bled'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/december/" title="Usually 2°C maximum daytime temperature in Bled in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/december/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Bled in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/december/" title="Usually 12 days with some rainfall in Bled in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>12</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/december/" title="120 mm monthly rainfall in Bled in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall6.png" /><span>120</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/january/" title="Usually 1°C maximum daytime temperature in Bled in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>1</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/january/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Bled in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/january/" title="Usually 12 days with some rainfall in Bled in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>12</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/january/" title="106 mm monthly rainfall in Bled in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall6.png" /><span>106</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/february/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Bled in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/february/" title="Usually 5 hours of sunshine per day in Bled in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine5.png" /><span>5</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/february/" title="Usually 12 days with some rainfall in Bled in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays4.png" /><span>12</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/slovenia/bled/february/" title="101 mm monthly rainfall in Bled in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall6.png" /><span>101</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Vienna, Austria</h2> <p>With a plethora of <a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=7&b=1010&d=2' target='new window 7-2' rel='nofollow'>all-singing, all-dancing Christmas markets</a><sup>*</sup> springing to life against a backdrop of frozen Baroque palaces, <strong><a href='/austria/vienna/'>Vienna</a></strong>'s grandiose streets certainly celebrate Advent in style.</p> <p>Expect epic ice skating, world-class concerts and some of Europe's most glamorous stalls. Crunch your way along the icy streets to UNESCO-listed <strong>Schönbrunn Palace</strong>.</p> <figure> <div class="pinit"><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.weather2travel.com/blog/best-european-christmas-markets/&media=https://www.weather2travel.com/images_blog/christmas-decorations-vienna-christmas-market.jpg&description=Christmas+decorations+on+sale+at+Vienna's+Christmas+market+|+Weather2Travel.com#" title="Pin It"><i class="fa fa-pinterest-p"></i></a></div> <img src='/images_blog/christmas-decorations-vienna-christmas-market.jpg' border='0' title="Christmas decorations on sale at Vienna's Christmas market" alt="Christmas decorations on sale at Vienna's Christmas market" /> <figcaption>Christmas decorations on sale at Vienna's Christmas market © Nataliia - Adobe Stock Image</figcaption> </figure> <p>The Habsburgs' summer residence is the most atmospheric spot for devouring sweet <i>buchteln buns</i> whilst taking in exceptional live music, whilst 18th-century <strong>Belvedere Palace</strong>, bursting at the seams with Klimt masterpieces, offers spectacular views across the city.</p> <p>If you think Christmas is big here, you should see New Year, when a 12-hour street party descends on the city and locals waltz their way into the new year.</p> <h3>Winter in Vienna</h3> <a id='vienna' name='vienna'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/december/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Vienna in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/december/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Vienna in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/december/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Vienna in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/december/" title="36 mm monthly rainfall in Vienna in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>36</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/january/" title="Usually 2°C maximum daytime temperature in Vienna in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>2</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/january/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Vienna in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/january/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Vienna in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/january/" title="31 mm monthly rainfall in Vienna in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>31</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/february/" title="Usually 4°C maximum daytime temperature in Vienna in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>4</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/february/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Vienna in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/february/" title="Usually 13 days with some rainfall in Vienna in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>13</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/austria/vienna/february/" title="32 mm monthly rainfall in Vienna in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall2.png" /><span>32</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <h2>Basel, Switzerland</h2> <p>Set astride the gushing Rhine at the point where three countries collide, the multicultural city of <strong><a href='/switzerland/basel/'>Basel</a></strong> hosts one of <a href='/redirect/bloglink.php?p=193&b=1010&d=2' target='new window 193-2' rel='nofollow'>Switzerland's best Christmas markets</a><sup>*</sup>. Feel free to eat your body weight in raclette and waffles, as you'll soon burn it all off hiking between the city's two markets. </p> <p>Start in the city centre, in <strong>Barfüsserplatz</strong>, where garland-strewn huts display everything from nostalgic toys to jewellery.</p> <p>Warm up with an apple fritter dusted with spiced sugar before wandering through the fairy-lit old town to historic <strong>Münsterplatz</strong>. Dominated by its striking twin-towered cathedral, it's home to an impeccably decorated Christmas tree and countless festive stalls.</p> <p>Before you call it a night, head to the <strong>Pfalz</strong> viewing terrace for a bird's-eye view of the Rhine and the glittering old town.</p> <h3>Winter in Basel</h3> <a id='basel' name='basel'></a> <ul class="area_weather"> <li> <span class="heading">December</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/december/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Basel in December"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/december/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Basel in December"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/december/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Basel in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/december/" title="49 mm monthly rainfall in Basel in December"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>49</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">January</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/january/" title="Usually 3°C maximum daytime temperature in Basel in January"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature6.png" /><span>3</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/january/" title="Usually 2 hours of sunshine per day in Basel in January"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine2.png" /><span>2</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/january/" title="Usually 15 days with some rainfall in Basel in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>15</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/january/" title="49 mm monthly rainfall in Basel in January"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>49</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> <li> <span class="heading">February</span> <ul> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/february/" title="Usually 5°C maximum daytime temperature in Basel in February"><img src="/images_symbols/temperature7.png" /><span>5</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/february/" title="Usually 3 hours of sunshine per day in Basel in February"><img src="/images_symbols/sunshine3.png" /><span>3</span></a></div></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/february/" title="Usually 14 days with some rainfall in Basel in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainydays5.png" /><span>14</span></div></a></li> <li><div><a href="/switzerland/basel/february/" title="48 mm monthly rainfall in Basel in February"><img src="/images_symbols/rainfall3.png" /><span>48</span></div></a></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <a id="dates" name="dates"></a> <h2>Dates for European Christmas markets 2024</h2> <p>Discover the start and end dates for popular European Christmas markets in 2024. Some locations have multiple Christmas markets and dates vary by market. Please note that all information is subject to change, so check with the organiser before booking travel.</p> <ul class="three_column_list orange_bullet"> <li><a href="#austria">Austria</a></li> <li><a href="#belgium">Belgium</a></li> <li><a href="#croatia">Croatia</a></li> <li><a href="#czech republic">Czech Republic</a></li> <li><a href="#denmark">Denmark</a></li> <li><a href="#estonia">Estonia</a></li> <li><a href="#finland">Finland</a></li> <li><a href="#france">France</a></li> <li><a href="#germany">Germany</a></li> <li><a href="#hungary">Hungary</a></li> <li><a href="#iceland">Iceland</a></li> <li><a href="#ireland">Ireland</a></li> <li><a href="#italy">Italy</a></li> <li><a href="#latvia">Latvia</a></li> <li><a href="#lithuania">Lithuania</a></li> <li><a href="#luxembourg">Luxembourg</a></li> <li><a href="#netherlands">Netherlands</a></li> <li><a href="#norway">Norway</a></li> <li><a href="#poland">Poland</a></li> <li><a href="#portugal">Portugal</a></li> <li><a href="#romania">Romania</a></li> <li><a href="#serbia">Serbia</a></li> <li><a href="#slovakia">Slovakia</a></li> <li><a href="#slovenia">Slovenia</a></li> <li><a href="#spain">Spain</a></li> <li><a href="#sweden">Sweden</a></li> <li><a href="#switzerland">Switzerland</a></li> </ul> <a id='austria' name='austria'></a> <h3>Austria</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.innsbruck.info/en/customs-and-events/highlights/advent-and-christmas/christmas-markets.html?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Innsbruck</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://christkindlmarkt.co.at/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Salzburg</a></td> <td>Thursday 21 November 2024</td> <td>Wednesday 1 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.wien.info/en/now-on/christmas/christmas-markets-342664?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Vienna</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitvillach.at/en/advent-in-villach.html?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Villach</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='belgium' name='belgium'></a> <h3>Belgium</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visit.antwerpen.be/en/winter-in-antwerp?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Antwerp</a></td> <td>Friday 6 December 2024</td> <td>Sunday 5 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitbruges.be/en/winter-glow/christmas-markets?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bruges</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 5 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.brussels.be/winter-wonders?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Brussels</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 5 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visit.gent.be/en/calendar/christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Ghent</a></td> <td>Thursday 5 December 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 31 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visitwallonia.com/en-gb/content/liege-christmas-market?cookie_lang=en-gb&utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Liege</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 30 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='croatia' name='croatia'></a> <h3>Croatia</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.adventzagreb.hr/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Zagreb</a></td> <td>Saturday 30 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 7 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='czech republic' name='czech republic'></a> <h3>Czech Republic</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://brnenskevanoce.cz/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Brno</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://trhypraha.cz/en?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Prague</a></td> <td>Saturday 30 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='denmark' name='denmark'></a> <h3>Denmark</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitaarhus.com/areas-and-cities/aarhus/christmas/christmas-markets?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Aarhus</a></td> <td>Saturday 16 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 31 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visitorservice.kk.dk/en/events/julebegivenheder-2023?language=en&utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Copenhagen</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 31 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='estonia' name='estonia'></a> <h3>Estonia</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://christmasmarket.ee/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Tallinn</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Friday 27 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='finland' name='finland'></a> <h3>Finland</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://tuomaanmarkkinat.fi/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Helsinki</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 22 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.joulukaupunkiturku.fi/en/christmas-city/christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Turku</a></td> <td>Saturday 23 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 15 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='france' name='france'></a> <h3>France</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://marchedenoelangers.com/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Angers</a></td> <td>Thursday 28 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.arraspaysdartois.com/en/major-events/arras-christmas-market-once-upon-a-time-there-was-christmas/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Arras</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.bordeaux-tourism.co.uk/christmas/market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bordeaux</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/presentation/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Colmar</a></td> <td>Tuesday 26 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.grenoble-tourisme.com/fr/catalogue/detail/grenoble-3014728/marche-de-noel-de-grenoble-258480/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Grenoble</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://en.lilletourism.com/explore/hello-culture/major-events/lille-christmas-market/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Lille</a></td> <td>Wednesday 20 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.marche-noel-lyon.com/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Lyon</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.tourisme-metz.com/en/news/actualites/come-and-re-discover-the-christmas-market-in-metz?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Metz</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 30 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://marche-de-noel-nantes.com/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Nantes</a></td> <td>Thursday 21 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 31 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://parisjetaime.com/eng/article/christmas-markets-in-paris-a018?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Paris</a></td> <td>Thursday 14 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://en.reims.fr/reims-christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Reims</a></td> <td>Wednesday 27 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://noel.strasbourg.eu/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Strasbourg</a></td> <td>Wednesday 27 November 2024</td> <td>Friday 27 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='germany' name='germany'></a> <h3>Germany</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://aachenweihnachtsmarkt.de/en/home?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Aachen</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.berlin.de/en/christmas-markets/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Berlin</a></td> <td>Monday 25 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 5 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.bonn-region.de/sightseeing-and-culture/christmas-markets.html?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bonn</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 22 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.bremer-weihnachtsmarkt.de/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bremen</a></td> <td>Monday 25 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.cologne-tourism.com/experiences-lifestyle/christmas?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Cologne</a></td> <td>Monday 18 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.weihnachtsstadt-do.de/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Dortmund</a></td> <td>Thursday 21 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 30 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://striezelmarkt.dresden.de/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Dresden</a></td> <td>Wednesday 27 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.d-live.de/en/events/special-events/christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Düsseldorf</a></td> <td>Thursday 21 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 30 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitessen.de/essentourismus_veranstaltungen/essen__weihnachten_/startseite.en.html?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Essen</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitfrankfurt.travel/en/experience/festival-and-events/frankfurt-christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Frankfurt</a></td> <td>Monday 25 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 22 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.hamburg-travel.com/discover-hamburg/christmas-in-hamburg/christmas-markets/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Hamburg</a></td> <td>Monday 18 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.hannover.de/Veranstaltungskalender/Weihnachten/Weihnachtsmarkt-Hannover?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Hannover</a></td> <td>Monday 25 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 22 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.heidelberg-marketing.de/en/event/heidelberg-christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Heidelberg</a></td> <td>Monday 25 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 22 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.christkindlmarkt-muenchen.de/en/home?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Munich</a></td> <td>Monday 25 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.christkindlesmarkt.de/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Nuremberg</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.rothenburg.de/en/erleben/veranstaltungen/reiterlesmarkt?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Rothenburg</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.stuttgarter-weihnachtsmarkt.de/en/home/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Stuttgart</a></td> <td>Wednesday 27 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='hungary' name='hungary'></a> <h3>Hungary</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://vorosmartyclassicxmas.hu/en/home/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Budapest</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 31 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='iceland' name='iceland'></a> <h3>Iceland</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visitreykjavik.is/december-reykjavik?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Reykjavik</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='ireland' name='ireland'></a> <h3>Ireland</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitdublin.com/guides/christmas-things-to-do?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Dublin</a></td> <td>Thursday 28 November 2024</td> <td>Wednesday 18 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.christmasmarketgalway.com/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Galway</a></td> <td>Friday 8 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 5 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='italy' name='italy'></a> <h3>Italy</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.bolognawelcome.com/en/blog/christmas-markets-in-and-around-the-city-centre?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bologna</a></td> <td>Sunday 17 November 2024</td> <td>Thursday 26 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.dolomiti.it/en/bolzano/events/christmas-market-in-bolzano?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bolzano</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.destinationflorence.com/en/blog/31-christmas-markets-in-florence?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Florence</a></td> <td>Saturday 23 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 22 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.yesmilano.it/en/see-and-do/itineraries/10-things-do-milano-christmas?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Milan</a></td> <td>Saturday 16 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rome</td> <td colspan="2">dates to be confirmed</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Venice</td> <td colspan="2">dates to be confirmed</td> <td></td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='latvia' name='latvia'></a> <h3>Latvia</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.latvia.travel/en/event/rigas-christmas-market-2024?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Riga</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Thursday 2 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='lithuania' name='lithuania'></a> <h3>Lithuania</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.kaledossostineje.lt/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Vilnius</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='luxembourg' name='luxembourg'></a> <h3>Luxembourg</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.luxembourg-city.com/en/place/tradition/christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Luxembourg</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Wednesday 1 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='netherlands' name='netherlands'></a> <h3>Netherlands</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.iamsterdam.com/en/whats-on/christmas-markets?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Amsterdam</a></td> <td>Thursday 12 December 2024</td> <td>Thursday 26 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rotterdam</td><td colspan="2">dates vary across small Christmas markets</td> <td></td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.christmastownvalkenburg.com/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Valkenburg</a></td> <td>Friday 15 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 5 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='norway' name='norway'></a> <h3>Norway</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://en.visitbergen.com/whats-on/bergen-christmas-market-p3708833?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bergen</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 22 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.julivinterland.no/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Oslo</a></td> <td>Saturday 9 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 31 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='poland' name='poland'></a> <h3>Poland</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://bozonarodzeniowy.pl/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Gdansk</a></td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://krakow.travel/en/56184-krakow-christmas-fair-2024?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Krakow</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Wednesday 1 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://jarmark.poznan.pl/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Poznan</a></td> <td>Saturday 16 November 2024</td> <td>Friday 31 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://go2warsaw.pl/en/winter-in-warsaw/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Warsaw</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.jarmarkbozonarodzeniowy.com/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Wroclaw</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 7 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='portugal' name='portugal'></a> <h3>Portugal</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitlisboa.com/en/events/rossio-christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Lisbon</a></td> <td>Monday 18 November 2024</td> <td>Saturday 21 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='romania' name='romania'></a> <h3>Romania</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visitbucharest.today/bucharest-christmas-market/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Bucharest</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Thursday 26 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='serbia' name='serbia'></a> <h3>Serbia</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://novisad.travel/en/kalendar-dogadjaja/novosadski-zimzolend/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Novi Sad</a></td> <td>Wednesday 27 November 2024</td> <td>Thursday 26 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='slovakia' name='slovakia'></a> <h3>Slovakia</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td>Bratislava</td> <td>Friday 22 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 6 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='slovenia' name='slovenia'></a> <h3>Slovenia</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.bled.si/en/events/2024092714593676/winter-fairy-tale-2024-25/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Lake Bled</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 5 January 2025</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='spain' name='spain'></a> <h3>Spain</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/3911/christmas-in-barcelona.html?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Barcelona</a></td> <td>Saturday 23 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.esmadrid.com/en/whats-on-this-christmas?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Madrid</a></td> <td colspan="2">dates to be confirmed</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visita.malaga.eu/en/meet-malaga/festivals/christmas/christmas-markets?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Malaga</a></td> <td colspan="2">dates to be confirmed</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://visitasevilla.es/en/experience-an-unforgettable-christmas-in-seville/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Seville</a></td> <td colspan="2">dates to be confirmed</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='sweden' name='sweden'></a> <h3>Sweden</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.liseberg.se/en/park/christmas-at-liseberg-park?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Gothenburg</a></td> <td>Saturday 16 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://norrvikenbastad.se/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Malmo</a></td> <td>Friday 6 December 2024</td> <td>Sunday 15 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.visitstockholm.com/see-do/attractions/christmas-markets-in-stockholm/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Stockholm</a></td> <td>Friday 29 November 2024</td> <td>Sunday 29 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <a id='switzerland' name='switzerland'></a> <h3>Switzerland</h3> <div class="table_wrapper"> <table class="blue_headers bordered_headers bordered_cells"> <tr> <th>Christmas market</th> <th>Start date</th> <th>End date</th> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.basel.com/en/events/christmas/christmas-market?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Basel</a></td> <td>Thursday 28 November 2024</td> <td>Monday 23 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.noel-au-quai.ch/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Geneva</a></td> <td>Thursday 21 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.montreuxnoel.com/en/?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Montreux</a></td> <td>Thursday 21 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> <tr> <td><a href='https://www.zuerich.com/en/sightseeing-activities/shopping/christmas-markets?utm_source=weather2travel.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=content&utm_content=content' target='new window 0-0' rel='nofollow'>Zürich</a></td> <td>Thursday 21 November 2024</td> <td>Tuesday 24 December 2024</td> </tr> </table> </div> <p><a href='#dates'>Back to countries</a></p> <p class="didyouknow"><strong>Ready to book?</strong> Browse the latest offers on <a href='/deals-and-discounts/jet2holidays/'>festive city breaks with Jet2holidays</a>, <a href='/deals-and-discounts/easyjet-holidays/'>urban escapes with easyJet holidays</a> and <a href='/deals-and-discounts/tui/'>fun-filled holidays with TUI</a>.</p><div id="body_banner"> <a href='/redirect/bannerdeal.php?p=7&b=9&pt=Blog&pv=1010&rc=&rt=0&ri=0' rel="nofollow" title="TUI Black Friday sale: up to £300 off holidays in 2025/2026" target="New Window 7-9"><img border='0' src='/images_banners/tui-black-friday-deals-2024-300x250.jpg' 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