There is little left for Christmas to arrive and with it its famous Christmas markets. In Europe they have proliferated both in quality and quantity, something for which it is already worth taking a trip just to visit them, because these days they offer us the unique opportunity to enjoy a warm and colorful atmosphere, with its Christmas decoration, food stalls Street, (without forgetting) mulled wine, craft shops, music or children's choirs singing songs of these dates. We know that there are many, but we wanted to make a selection of what we consider are 10 best Christmas markets in the world.
1. Alsace
In the Alsace area, in northern France, we have been able to enjoy one of the best Christmas markets in the world. Its towns with medieval air with streets full of charm, their story houses dressed With a thousand colors and flowers, to which at this time they add a beautiful Christmas decoration, they make this place a paradise for Christmas lovers. In our trip to Alsace we toured many of these villages where, at this time, the protagonists are incredible Christmas markets, such as those of Mulhouse, Obernai, Riquewihr, Ribeauvillé ... to those of the beautiful town of Colmar and the more than ten that we can find in Strasbourg, the Christmas capital.
Dates: Between November 20 and December 31
Colmar at Christmas
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Most cities and towns in Switzerland have beautiful Christmas markets. Starting with Basel, with one of the Europe's most beautiful Christmas markets, located in the Barfüsserplatz and around the historic church of Barfüsserkirch, in the historic center. In addition you cannot miss the one in Zurich: the largest covered market in Europe, which you can find at the Central Station. The beautiful Lucerne market is another essential, in the Franziskanerplatz square, full of stars, cookies, cakes and crafts of all kinds. Montreux is also a must-see with its more than 150 stalls in its Advent market, which form a small town.
Dates: Between November 22 and December 24
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3. Belgium
Arriving in Brussels and seeing the more than 250 stalls around the Great Place, with its large Christmas tree, already make it worth the trip. Its ice rink in Sainte-Catherine and the atmosphere that is created in the city at this time, is incredible. You should also keep in mind that by train you can travel to Bruges, one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, with a Christmas market in the center and many shops where you can buy anything related to Christmas. Nor can you forget Ghent, Antwerp or Leuven that are also spectacular at Christmas and which is very easy to access by train from Brussels. Christmas is undoubtedly one of the best things to see in Belgium.
Dates: Between November 25 and January 1
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Prague is another city where you can find some of the best Christmas markets. In the Plaza de la Ciudad Vieja, with its spectacular astronomical clock, you will find the most beautiful, with a large manger, surrounded by small shops and hot food stalls, with typical products of the region, which we are sure, you can not resist trying. Nor can the hot wine be missing in the stalls, which will make the tour much more pleasant and less cold. In Wenceslas Square you will also find another of the main markets of the city, in addition to other smaller ones that are distributed throughout the city such as the Vinohradi or the Republic Square.
Dates: Between November 29 and January 6
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5. New York
The Christmas in New York It is something that must be lived at least once in a lifetime. The city can not be more spectacular with the lights and Christmas decorations and if you find it snowy, the visual spectacle can be even greater. Skate on the Central Park ice rink, see the lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree, tour the more than 100 craft stalls of the beautiful Bryant Park or the Market Square market, see the lights of Fifth Avenue and the windows of shopping malls like Macy's, Bergdof Goodman and Bloomingdales, are just some of the many things to do at Christmas in New York.
Dates: Between October 30 and January 2
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6. Bavaria, one of the best Christmas markets
The Bavarian area in southern Germany also has some of the best Christmas markets in Europe. You can fly directly to Munich where you will find one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the spectacular Marienplatz. In this square they gather more than 150 wooden stalls with handicrafts, Christmas decorations, toys, candles ... The Nuremberg market is another of the Germany's most famous Christmas markets, with one of the largest pedestrian areas in Europe full of lights and Christmas decorations that link the two main markets: the Christmas Market of the Child Jesus and the Christmas Market for Children.
Dates: Between November 23 and December 24
Munich, one of the best Christmas markets
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7. The Tyrol
If you fly directly to Salzburg you will meet one of the best Christmas markets and one of the most beautiful in Europe. The Christmas market of the Infant Jesus it is mounted at the foot of the Hohensalzburg fortress, in the Cathedral square and in the Residencia. One of the best options is to rent a car and go to the Tyrol area where you can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere by visiting fairytale towns such as Seefeld in Tirol or Hall in Tirol. Innsbruck is the capital of this area, with a beautiful old town decorated with a huge Christmas tree and several markets, where you can get lost and enjoy one of the most beautiful corners in which to spend this time of year.
Dates: Between November 17 and December 26
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8. Tallinn
Tallinn is one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Europe, also known as the "little Prague"If you go on Christmas you have many possibilities to see it snowed, something we assure you, it is magical. Its old town, one of the best preserved in Europe, surrounded by walls make it the ideal place to tour its markets and celebrate Christmas. The main market is formed in the Town Hall Square, dating from the fifteenth century, and where you can enjoy more than 50 stalls among which sell local food and handicrafts.
Dates: Between November 18 and January 7
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9. Stockholm
Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with a beautiful historical center, Gamla Stan, in which at this time of the year several Christmas markets are distributed, such as the Old Town in the beautiful Stortorget square, full of toys and Typical cuisine of these dates. We must also highlight the Skansen Christmas Market, an open-air museum located on the island of Djurgården, as an essential visit on these dates. Strolling through its decorated streets, having a hot wine or skating on the ice rink are some of the activities you can do in Stockholm at this time.
Dates: Between November 19 and December 23
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10. Budapest
Budapest, the jewel of the Danube and one of our favorite cities in the world. The Christmas atmosphere is extraordinary in the market of the Vörösmarty Square with its more than 100 wooden stalls with typical Hungarian cuisine, handicrafts and a large Christmas tree, as well as a huge Advent calendar. Nor can you miss the one that forms around the Basilica of St. Stephen with an ice rink and a great decoration of lights. A final recommendation is to climb the Buda Hill and enjoy Budapest illuminated from the Fisherman's Bastion.
Dates: Between November 28 and January 1
Budapest, one of the best Christmas markets
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* The dates of the markets are approximate since they vary according to the year and the markets of each city, we recommend consulting the official website of the tourist office.
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