Discover Your Selection of the Best Christmas Markets in Europe: Experience the magic of the holiday season with our carefully curated ranking of the Best Christmas Markets in Europe, based on over 374,000 votes from travelers worldwide.

These enchanting markets offer a festive atmosphere filled with twinkling lights, charming stalls, and the delightful aroma of seasonal treats. From traditional crafts to delicious mulled wine, immerse yourself in the authentic Christmas spirit at these must-visit destinations.

Whether you're exploring romantic European cities or enjoying fun-filled family activities, our list showcases the most beautiful Christmas markets that promise to create unforgettable memories. Get ready to embrace the joy and wonder of the holidays as you discover the ultimate Christmas experiences across Europe!

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It is for the third time elected Best Christmas Market in Europe! The Advent Basilica, winner of the Best Christmas Market in Europe award 2020-2021-2022, is without doubt one of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Europe. 

Where love takes your hand - with this slogan, the Advent Basilica, Budapest's uniquely beautiful Christmas fair, opens its doors again. In front of St. Stephen's Basilica in one of the most impressive, beautiful and breathtaking squares of the Hungarian capital.

True to the tradition of this year's 12-year-old Advent Basilica, it promises a unique festive atmosphere around 120 domestic craft exhibitors, real gastronomic adventures, heart-warming programs with so much more surprises. The real, authentic Christmas spirit will move again into the heart of Budapest into the St. Stephen square! 

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Gdansk is one of the Best Destinations in Europe for a Christmas City Break. The Gdańsk Christmas Fair is considered to be one of the most beautiful in Poland. You elected it on the podium of the best Christmas markets in Europe, making it the most voted Polish Christmas market since the creation of this competition in 2009.

The amazing ambience of the Christmas Fair is mostly created by its unique and mood-setting scenery. The Three Wise Men, angels and saints look at you from Angel Mill, high above. You can ride a horse or take a spin on a fabulous Venetian carousel or find a moment of solace at the Holy Family Shrine.

Book your flights, accommodation and tours and activities at the best prices in Gdansk such as a "Gdansk: City Sights and History Guided Walking Tour."

This is the first year that a Romanian Christmas market has joined the podium of your best Christmas markets in Europe. With an exceptional cultural program, entertainment for young and old, an ice rink, amazing Christmas cottages and among the most beautiful Christmas lights in Europe, Craiova offers the best of Christmas in a family atmosphere.

For a successful event, Craiova Municipality has distributed the various Christmas events, markets, the ice rink, the concerts, creative workshops, food stands in four different places in the city. They are linked together by magical illuminations (over a million led bulbs) making Craiova not only one of the best Christmas Market in Europe but also the best Christmas Lights Destination in Romania.

Book your flights and your accommodation at the best prices in Craiova and discover one of the most beautiful Christmas destinations this winter. Let yourself be carried away by the fairy-tale atmosphere of Craiova at Christmas time. 

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Riga has been voted one of the Best Christmas Markets in Europe as well as the Best Christmas Lights Destination in Europe and the Most Authentic Christmas Market in Europe! 

Be fascinated by the Christmas light trail this year in Riga! See for yourself how these places transform with illuminations when you step into this winter wonderland. Take a walk through Opera Square, Bastejkalns, and Kronvalda park where you will experience and learn about different Latvian fairytales. The music that accompanies these tales and trails will create new memories to never forget. 

There is no better time to visit Riga than in this winter! Why? Riga’s Christmas market in the very heart of Riga’s OId Town in Doma square is back and has a lot to offer to visitors.

What’s the most important criteria that makes the difference for Christmas markets? Mulled wine, aromas of cinnamon, ginger, and roasted almonds filling the air are in every city, but special Riga’s atmosphere and vibe is unique and unrepeatable, as well as cities architecture, cultural life, cuisine, and parks.

Montbéliard is in the top 5 of the Best Christmas Market in Europe and on the first position of the most beautiful Christmas markets in France. World famous for the beauty of its illuminations, this Christmas market is traditional and authentic. Located in Franche-Comté (Eastern France), the town of Montbéliard – well known for its hospitality- turns into a pure enchantment a few weeks before Christmas.

During the time of Advent, Montbéliard revives the tradition of Württemberg and organizes a Christmas market like no other with 140 lovely stalls full of authentic and high quality items. Taking a stroll down the illuminated streets, the visitors may taste the delicious gastronomic products from Montbéliard and France, marvel at the variety of art and crafts, dance to the music and the sound of choral songs.

Book your flights and accommodation at the best price for an unforgettable Christmas in Montbéliard.

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It is the Best Christmas market in Germany and in your top 5 of the Best Christmas markets in Europe!

When fragrant mulled wine warms your hands, the smell of freshly roasted almonds fills the air and a festive glow hangs over the entire Essen city center, it can only mean one thing: The Essen International Christmas Market has started again. From November 17 to December 23, look forward to one of the largest and most beautiful markets in the country, which will make your pre-Christmas season that much more beautiful and magical.

Book your flights to Dusseldörf (20 min by car, 30 by public transport), your accommodation in Essen as well as your tours and activities in Essen. 

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The rumour goes that Santa actually comes from Valkenburg aan de Geul…You see, as days get shorter, Valkenburg – in the ever so enchanting Heuvelland region in de Southern part of the Netherlands – transforms into a cosy and delightful Christmas town. From 17 November 2023 until 7th January 2024 (confirmed) the small town of Valkenburg, situated on the river Geul in Zuid-Limburg, turns into ‘Kerststad Valkenburg’. 

Book your flights to Maastricht, your accommodation at the best price in Valkenburg and visit the most beautiful Christmas market in the Netherlands! 

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Incredible throughout the year, Madeira and Porto Santo are simply magical for the end of the year celebrations. Imagine two islands of rare beauty adorned with a thousand lights to celebrate Christmas and the New Year.

The traditions of this island, the climate, the local gastronomy and the main events of this festivity, will surely surprise you. Madeira, a Portuguese island, celebrates to the fullest the arrival of Christmas season, with a traditional Christmas market, held in Avenida Arriaga central walkways, at the heart of its main capital – Funchal.

Book your flights to Funchal and your accommodation in Madeira at the best price and treat yourself to activities and tours in Madeira such as a Levada Walk or a Dolphin and Whale Watching Cruise.

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Govone can proudly bear the title of the most beautiful Christmas market in Italy. This event, created by enthusiasts, is the most important Christmas event in Italy

"Magico Paese di Natale” takes place in the little village of Govone, on the hills of Langhe-Roero, the wine region in Piedmont – Unesco World Heritage Site. In winter time, the entire village of Govone turns into the magic kingdom of Santa Claus, with a lot of cultural and gastronomic attractions.

There is the wonderful Christmas market, with artisans selected all over Italy. There is a Street Food area and a Magic Kingdom Wine shop, where visitors can find all the traditional local delicacy.

Book your flights to Turin (1h15) as well as your accommodation in Govone for an unforgetable Christmas in Italy. Select the "free cancellation" option and plan your next winter vacation without obligation.

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The fair gathering antiques, artworks and collectibles is coming back to Madrid once again this year with more than 12,000 items. Collectors will find thousands of reasons to visit Madrid Christmas Market: vintage pieces from the 1960s to the 1980s, archaeological pieces, paintings and miscellanea.

Also, you’ll find pieces of furniture from different styles and periods, such as tables, chairs, stools, trunks, mirrors, home bars, lamps, desks, etc.

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Winter Wonders is your favourite Christmas market in Belgium followed by Ghent, Antwerpen, Bruges and Liege. With its 2.5 million visitors, Winter Wonders is the unmissable end-of-year event in Brussels which, for the occasion, dons its festive costume and pulls out all the stops on the menu.

Capital of Europe, Brussels has also for several years been one of the Christmas capitals with Strasbourg, Budapest and Vienna. The teams in charge of this event set the bar higher every year to offer you moments of pure magic. The great classics are all awaiting you: magnificent Sound and Light shows at the Grand-Place, a majestic tree, a life-sized manger, a skating rink, magical lights and many exhibitions which dot the event and, of course, amazing Christmas markets bursting with treasures which will delight the curious and titillate the gourmets’ taste buds.

Book your flights and accommodation at the best price as well as your tours and activities in Brussels such as a "Brussels Chocolate Tasting Tour" and discover the best Christmas market in Belgium.

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The Trier Christmas market is the best Christmas market in Germany but also the most Romantic Christmas market setting worldwide!

Now in its 43rd year, the Trier Christmas market will again be one of the loveliest in all of Germany. Set on the medieval main market and in front of the imposing backdrop of Trier Cathedral, the 95 attractively decorated booths offer a fitting framework for this wonderful event.

For the first time, the program for the entire family changes almost daily – from historical puppet theatre to star tenor and songsmiths. The Trier Christmas Market is often described by travel organizers as “romantic with wonderful ambience.”

Book your flights to Luxembourg Airport (30 min by car / public transport) or Cologne (2h30) as well as your accommodation in Trier and discover the most beautiful Christmas market in Germany.

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World-renowned Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations will spread the festive cheer across the Scottish capital. From mulled Irn Bru to vegan pigs in blankets, from Harry Potter-themed gifts to local handmade produce, the stunning Christmas Market in East Princes Street Gardens will offer treats for all!  Santa Land will return to East Princes Street Gardens with rides for people of all ages to enjoy, whilst Santa’s Grotto once again will take residence on Castle Street.

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Already awarded the title of the most beautiful Christmas market in Europe 3 years ago, Tallinn has become a must-see destination at Christmas. The Tallinn Christmas Market delights everyone with its coziness, historical location, centuries-old buildings and long traditions.

Every year, more than half a million people from close by and far away come looking for magic at the Tallinn Christmas Market. Children will love the carousels and Santa Claus who distributes candy in his little house to those who are better at reciting verses. You will be spoilt for choice: high-quality handicraft, practical winter accessories and all sorts of nick-nacks too; and your tummy will enjoy gingerbread and hearty Christmas roasts.

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The Christmas markets in Old Town Square in the centre of Prague are the biggest project of its kind in the Czech Republic. Set in the very heart of the city is a traditional Czech marketplace, where, in dozens of wooden stalls, merchants offer typical Christmas goods such as traditional Czech blown glass balls, products made of glass pearls or straw, hand-embroidered tablecloths, wooden toys, biscuit cutters and many other things.

Grown-ups will enjoy the typical mulled wine, and all gourmet, young and old, will enjoy Czech Christmas biscuits, hot roasted chestnuts, gingerbread biscuits or typical Czech grilled sausages and skewered foods.

Book your flights, accommodation and tours and activities in Prague such as a sightseeing dinner cruise and discover the most beautiful Christmas market in the Czech Republic.

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Glittering lights, twinkling stars, beaming children’s faces, mulled wine, the scent of gingerbread, and Christmas carols – Dresden’s Striezelmarkt boasts a unique character, despite being in its 587th year. Regional specialities, such as Ore Mountain wood crafts, Lusatian blue-printed fabrics and Moravian stars, are particularly popular. And a piece of Original Dresdner Christstollen fruit loaf in the light of the step pyramid from the Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains) is of course another must. 

Everyone who loves the typical Dresdner Stollen, the 26th Dresden Stollenfest is exactly the right place to go. A big festival dedicated to the unique Dresden baking tradition, with historic pageant and giant Stollen, weighing several tonnes.

Book your flights to Dresden, Leipzig (1h) or Prague (1h30), Book your accommodation in Dresden as well as your tours and activities in Dresden such as a "Dresden: Festive Christmas Concert". 

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For your next winter holiday, explore one of the UK's largest and most beautiful Christmas markets. The most original, biggest and - arguably - the best Christmas markets in the country, Manchester Christmas Markets are an ideal destination for a festive outing.

Arriving in the city in 1999, the first Christmas market in the UK has grown every year since, now attracting more than nine million visitors each year. Some 300 beautifully crafted stalls located across the city, offer mouth-watering international food, drinks and finely crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of the buzzing city centre. Spread across 10 individual sites - each with its own distinctive character, the Manchester Christmas Markets have something to offer every festive visitor.

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The romantic city of Bruges has one of the most beautiful Christmas Markets in Europe and you are guaranteed to fall under its spell during your stay. From the end of November, the historic city centre of Bruges will be transformed into a giant Christmas market.

In addition to a wonderful atmosphere and plenty of seasonal jollity, you will also be able to find that unusual last-minute present for someone special.

The Bruges Christmas and winter market will be located on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, in the cosy city center. There will be a good range of stalls offering all kinds of scrumptious local food and drinks. 

Book your flights to Brussels Airport (1h30 by car or train) as well as your accommodation and your tours and activities in Bruges, such as a chocolate and beer tasting tour.

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The smell of “white” mulled wine and roasted almonds, the illumination by thousands of fairy lights and the festive music provided by local brass bands…

Once a year, the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber transforms itself into a fairytale winter wonderland. Ever since the 15th century, the festive time prior to Christmas has been accompanied by a delightful Christmas Market. Looking back on over 500 years of tradition little has changed over the years and the historical customs have been closely followed.

Book your flights to Nuremberg (1h) Frankfurt (1h30) or Munich (2h), book your accommodation in Rothenburg as well as your activities and tours in Rothenburg as a "Day Trip Romantic Tour to Rothenburg from Frankfurt".

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The Christmas Market on Cathedral Square is truly a romantic market with a long history. Its origins go back to 1491, making it the oldest market in Salzburg. 

Spending the Advent season in Mozart's city is like walking into a fairy-tale. The Fortress sits high above the city and the Cathedral serves as a magnificent backdrop for the sales booths while the tempting fragrance of bake apples, incense and cotton candy wafts through the air. 

With over 90 events, the Salzburg Christmas Market offers visitors a varied social and cultural programme. These include an exhibition of Christmas mangers, exciting processions of Perchten in their frightening masks and costumes, as well as genuine folk song and dance performances.

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In 2016 Zagreb was voted the Best Christmas Market in Europe by worldwide travellers and to prove it was no one-off fluke, Zagreb was again named Best Christmas Market in Europe the following year. And the year after that. Three years in a row. 

The Croatian capital's Advent programme expanded rapidly, reaching all corners of the city, with a rich programme of events, concerts, gastronomy, ice skating, kids’ activities, and more, all tastefully lit up with festive lighting. 

This year it's the return of the magical offer that made it the very best in Europe three years in a row, and which had hundreds of thousands of tourists heading to Croatia. The return to Advent Zagreb in all its glory is perhaps best symbolised by the return of the popular ice skating rink on King Tomislav Square, a magnet for the little ones and a great socialising point for parents watching their kids skate. 

Lower Town, Upper Town and several other parts of the city will once again welcome back the food and drink kiosks, filling the cooler evening air with spicy aromas and an opportunity to catch up with friends at every corner.

Music and art are central to the soul of Zagreb, and this year's Advent will have an exceptionally rich programme of concerts and exhibitions, both indoor and outdoor. 

Book your flights, your activities and tours in Zagreb as well as your accommodation at the best price in the Capital of Croatia which is also your European capital of Christmas!