The BEST European Christmas markets of 2023 - and how much it costs to visit

The most magical time of year is creeping closer and lots of Brits will be looking for how they can get into the festive spirit. The first place that should be on any Christmas lover's radar for a festive getaway, is Prague With festivity and joy throughout the city bringing together locals and tourists alike, even the biggest Scrooge will have a magical time The city's markets are open daily from December 2 2023 to January 6 2024, including on Christmas Day and New Year's Day Berlin, Germany Over 100 Christmas markets take place in Berlin each year, with one of the most popular options being Winter World and Christmas market at Potsdamer Platz - one of Berlin's most famous squares. Full of street food, choirs and buzzing market stalls, Budapest one of the cheaper places to visit on the list to still get the European Christmas experience A popular sweet treat in Budapest in the Chimney Cake, which you should be able to find at every market - goulash soup and Hungarian grilled sausages are other must-tries Markets to choose from include Vorosmarty Square, Saint Stephen Basilica, the Christmas Market in Deák Ferenc street and a smaller option at Erzsébet Square Bruges, Belgium Bruges is a firm favourite destination at Christmas time, where the houses actually look like they're made of gingerbread. Due to it's number of visitors and sheer size, Frankfurt Christmas market is one of the most popular in Germany, drawing in around three million visitors each year Backdrops of the Römerberg and St Paul's Square create a stunning and festive backdrop to your shopping It's also one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany, dating all the way back to 1393 Oslo, Norway Finally, Oslo Christmas market is another one that should be on your festive radar. Oslo Christmas market is another one that should be on your festive radar Traditional Norwegian fairs offer unique Christmas gifts, exciting artisan foods, and cosily lit winter streets Other popular options are Bergen market and the festive Lillehammer, where you will find roasted almonds, the traditional juleglogg drink, as well as unique ornaments and baked goodies Laura Lindsay, Destinations & Trends Expert at Skyscanner, commented: 'The festive season is such a lovely time to get away and get into the festive spirit.