Best Christmas markets in Europe for 2024
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Best Christmas markets in Europe for 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Budapest, Hungary open image in gallery Budapest’s markets take place from mid-November They like to kick off the Christmas season early in Budapest, where food and gift stalls pop up in Vorosmarty Square from mid-November. Zagreb, Croatia open image in gallery Zagreb’s main Christmas attraction is its Ice Park Zagreb goes into a six-week festive frenzy when at least a dozen Christmas markets take over Croatia’s capital. Copenhagen, Denmark open image in gallery Christmas is a particularly good time to sample Denmark’s famous ‘hygge’ The wonderfully over-the-top Tivoli Gardens gets even more delightfully kitsch when the Christmas market takes over. Birmingham, England open image in gallery Birmingham has been labelled ‘the UK’s most Christmassy city’ Germany comes to Britain when the Frankfurt Christmas Market takes over Victoria Square.

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Christmas magic: European markets in full splendour | PICS
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Christmas magic: European markets in full splendour | PICS

India TV News  

Image Source : AP 1/7 European markets during Christmas are a spectacular sight, brimming with festive charm and holiday spirit. Image Source : AP 2/7 Visitors can enjoy browsing through stalls offering unique handmade gifts, warm beverages like mulled wine, and seasonal treats such as roasted chestnuts and gingerbread cookies. Image Source : AP 5/7 Tourist spots and markets also …

Discover most gorgeous Christmas 2024 market pics from across the globe: Berlin, Vienna, Paris, Jakarta are all lit up
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Discover most gorgeous Christmas 2024 market pics from across the globe: Berlin, Vienna, Paris, Jakarta are all lit up

Hindustan Times  

Discover most gorgeous Christmas 2024 market pics from across the globe: Berlin, Vienna, Paris, Jakarta are all lit up Thinking of going to a Christmas market, but cannot? 1 / 9 Christmas 2024: At Christmas markets worldwide, people drink mulled wine, browse beautiful gifts, sing carols, ice skate, eat holiday treats, or simply spend time together. 3 / 9 Masses …

Christmas markets are one of the best things about the festive season. See magical new pics from Romania
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Christmas markets are one of the best things about the festive season. See magical new pics from Romania

Hindustan Times  

Christmas markets are one of the best things about the festive season. See magical new pics from Romania Christmas markets are truly special and there are plenty of them taking place across Europe, including one in Romania with. Christmas markets are truly special and there are plenty of them taking place across Europe, including one in Romania with lots on …

How Christmas markets have turned into 'hell on earth': Instagram vs Reality snaps reveal they're being ruined by huge queues and teeming crowds
1 month ago

How Christmas markets have turned into 'hell on earth': Instagram vs Reality snaps reveal they're being ruined by huge queues and teeming crowds

Daily Mail  

Seasonal jingles, mulled wine, and tasty German baked goods are not the only things Britons associate with Christmas markets. In London, many took to social media to slam Mayfair's Novikov Christmas market - hosted by the swanky restaurant of the same name. Pictured, the expectation versus the reality in Liverpool The situation further up north is no better, as visitors …

European consumers show restraint as Christmas shopping season kicks off
1 month ago

European consumers show restraint as Christmas shopping season kicks off

China Daily  

A woman chooses holiday decorations at a Christmas market at the Old Town Square in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov 30, 2024. VALLETTA - As Black Friday ushers in the 2024 Christmas shopping season, consumers across Europe are spending cautiously on holiday gifts, amid a sluggish economic recovery and declining consumer confidence. In Germany, consumer confidence is projected to …

European consumers show restraint as Christmas shopping season kicks off
1 month ago

European consumers show restraint as Christmas shopping season kicks off

China Daily  

A woman chooses holiday decorations at a Christmas market at the Old Town Square in Prague, the Czech Republic, on Nov 30, 2024. VALLETTA - As Black Friday ushers in the 2024 Christmas shopping season, consumers across Europe are spending cautiously on holiday gifts, amid a sluggish economic recovery and declining consumer confidence. In Germany, consumer confidence is projected to …

More Dutch visiting German Christmas markets, typically by car
1 month, 1 week ago

More Dutch visiting German Christmas markets, typically by car

NL Times  

Many Dutch people are visiting a Christmas market in Germany this year. This month, many German cities like Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Cologne are hosting Christmas markets again. The ANWB is seeing that more Dutch people are interested in visiting a German Christmas market by car, a spokesperson said. Most people prefer to take the car to a German Christmas market …

Berlin’s traditional Christmas markets reflect city’s growing diversity
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Berlin’s traditional Christmas markets reflect city’s growing diversity

Associated Press  

BERLIN — The smells of mulled wine, roasted almonds and hot bratwurst are wafting through the air across the German capital again, as the city’s more than 100 Christmas markets are opening their doors this week. So it comes as no surprise that popular Christmas markets include a LGBTQ+ one offering rainbow pierogi and entertainment by drag queens, a Scandinavian …

Ten enchanting Christmas markets to visit around the world this holiday season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ten enchanting Christmas markets to visit around the world this holiday season

India Today  

Festive markets are a global tradition that bring the Christmas spirit alive. From twinkling lights to unique crafts, here are 10 of the best Christmas markets this year: Stalls offer Austrian delicacies like sausages, gingerbread, and Christmas punch. Czech Republic – Old Town and Wenceslas Square Markets Prague’s main Christmas markets are just a short walk apart. Sweden – Skansen’s …

I found Europe’s most authentic Christmas markets in Prague
1 month, 2 weeks ago

I found Europe’s most authentic Christmas markets in Prague

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Ice skating at Ceske Budejovice’s Christmas market By the end of the evening, my shopping bag …

The cheapest Christmas markets in Europe this December
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The cheapest Christmas markets in Europe this December

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Slovakian capital was found to have the lowest prices for a two-night package holiday for two people, out of …

Europe’s Best Christmas Markets – and Holiday Destinations, Too
2 months ago

Europe’s Best Christmas Markets – and Holiday Destinations, Too

LA Times  

The Christmas holidays can be a really stressful time of year, especially if those family members you actually cannot abide descend on your house. Very Old and Very Cool Christmas Markets in Picturesque Germany Holiday markets are hugely popular all across Germany’s width and breadth – once Christianity took hold around 300 C.E., it became the dominant religion there and …

12 of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2024
2 months, 1 week ago

12 of the best Christmas markets in the UK for 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When: 14 November-23 December cardiffchristmasmarket.com Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market, Winchester open image in gallery For a Christmas cathedral service visit …

The perfect European city Christmas market break – with a hidden spa twist
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The perfect European city Christmas market break – with a hidden spa twist

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Prague Boats’ lunch cruise and buffet package is a relaxing way to spend a couple of hours while enjoying great …

The best Christmas markets in the world
3 months ago

The best Christmas markets in the world

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Cologne, Germany open image in gallery Cologne is the site of seven separate Christmas markets One of the most well-known …

The best holidays to book for November 2024
3 months ago

The best holidays to book for November 2024

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Thailand open image in gallery November is the dry season in Thai hotspot Chiang Mai November is dry season in …

In Germany, Christmas markets are a treat for the senses
1 year ago

In Germany, Christmas markets are a treat for the senses

Live Mint  

Peppy, foot-tapping music fills the air. One estimate says Germany holds around 2500-3000 holiday markets across the country, possibly the highest number, and each city has something unique to recommend its own version. In Stuttgart, the city’s bright and cheery Christmas market wraps itself around a set of equally spectacular monuments: Renaissance-style 14th century Altes Schloss, the 18th century baroque …

The best Christmas weekend breaks in Europe
1 year ago

The best Christmas weekend breaks in Europe

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tallinn, Estonia open image in gallery Tallinn claims that it was the first city in Europe to put up a …

The best Christmas breaks for singles over 50
1 year ago

The best Christmas breaks for singles over 50

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. To get away this Christmas Day, here are the best stays to consider, from the winter wonderlands of the Austrian …

The best Christmas markets in Germany
1 year, 1 month ago

The best Christmas markets in Germany

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Berlin open image in gallery The first of Berlin’s Christmas markets reportedly dates back to 1530 The capital may not …

European towns and cities that look like Christmas
55 years ago

European towns and cities that look like Christmas

CNN  

CNN — Nowhere does festive charm quite like mainland Europe. And while the towering Christmas tree and iconic Christmas market based outside the spectacular Rathaus, Vienna’s City Hall, are essential stop offs, Spittelberg market definitely ups the ante. The town’s Christmas Caves have become internationally renowned, with a wide range of stalls selling festive gifts and decorations. While visitors can …

European towns and cities that look like Christmas
55 years ago

European towns and cities that look like Christmas

CNN  

CNN — Nowhere does festive charm quite like mainland Europe. And while the towering Christmas tree and iconic Christmas market based outside the spectacular Rathaus, Vienna’s City Hall, are essential stop offs, Spittelberg market definitely ups the ante. The town’s Christmas Caves have become internationally renowned, with a wide range of stalls selling festive gifts and decorations. While visitors can …

From Boston to Berlin, 10 spectacular holiday markets around the world you don't want to miss this season
1 year, 1 month ago

From Boston to Berlin, 10 spectacular holiday markets around the world you don't want to miss this season

Daily Mail  

It's that time of the year where the magic of Christmas can be experienced at open-air markets everywhere in the world. Situated in the heart of Berlin’s luxury shopping district, the DoubleTree is just steps away from the city’s most exclusive boutiques, restaurants, and showrooms of the famous Kurfürstendamm avenue, the Champs-Elysees of Berlin The iconic Winter Village at Bryant …

The top Christmas markets for 2024
55 years ago

The top Christmas markets for 2024

CNN  

CNN — There’s nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people. St. Stephen’s Basilica and Vörösmarty Square markets, Budapest, Hungary Budapest has two main festive markets: St. Stephen’s Basilica Christmas market, or Advent Bazilika, and Vörösmarty Square Christmas market. Over in popular urban park East Princes Street Garden, there’s a traditional Christmas market with …

The top Christmas markets for 2024
55 years ago

The top Christmas markets for 2024

CNN  

CNN — There’s nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people. St. Stephen’s Basilica and Vörösmarty Square markets, Budapest, Hungary Budapest has two main festive markets: St. Stephen’s Basilica Christmas market, or Advent Bazilika, and Vörösmarty Square Christmas market. Over in popular urban park East Princes Street Garden, there’s a traditional Christmas market with …

The BEST European Christmas markets of 2023 - and how much it costs to visit
1 year, 2 months ago

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

Daily Mail  

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 …

Christmas markets aren’t enough to save our high street retailers
2 years ago

Christmas markets aren’t enough to save our high street retailers

The Independent  

Tis the season to be jolly. A weekend afternoon tour of Kingston upon Thames, one of our main shopping centres – its landmark stores, back in the day, serving the whole of Surrey and southwest London – revealed a worrying picture. The government cannot rest on its laurels here and assume that because our retail districts seem to be buzzing …

Business Highlights: Holiday shopping, Christmas markets
3 years, 1 month ago

Business Highlights: Holiday shopping, Christmas markets

Associated Press  

___ Holiday season moves into high gear but challenges remain NEW YORK — Shoppers buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items. ___ Europe’s Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise FRANKFURT, Germany — Some of Europe’s Christmas markets are warily opening amid surging coronavirus infections. …

Europe’s Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise
3 years, 1 month ago

Europe’s Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise

Associated Press  

FRANKFURT, Germany — The holiday tree is towering over the main square in this central German city, the chestnuts and sugared almonds are roasted, and kids are clambering aboard the merry-go-round just like they did before the pandemic. Jens Knauer, who crafts intricate, lighted Christmas-themed silhouettes that people can hang in windows, said his hope was simply that the Frankfurt …

Europe's Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise
3 years, 1 month ago

Europe's Christmas markets warily open as COVID cases rise

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Jens Knauer, who crafts intricate, lighted Christmas-themed silhouettes that …

The virtual Christmas markets to visit this year
4 years, 1 month ago

The virtual Christmas markets to visit this year

The Independent  

One of the best activities to do during the festive period is pay a visit to one of the UK’s many well-loved Christmas markets. Vist Bath Christmas market now Home to some of the oldest markets in the UK, Visit York has launched a virtual Christmas market this year so you can discover some of the hidden gems usually seen …

Social Distancing And Protocols in Place, German Santas Race to Keep Tradition Alive in Pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

Social Distancing And Protocols in Place, German Santas Race to Keep Tradition Alive in Pandemic

News 18  

A small group of hardy Germans sought to keep alive an annual tradition on Sunday despite coronavirus restrictions as they took part in a run dressed in Santa robes and hats. Normally up to 1,200 people take part in the Santa Claus run in the eastern town of Michendorf, but this year participants were asked to keep their distance and …

Drive-ins, Scattered Huts: German Christmas Markets Find Ways Around Pandemic
4 years, 1 month ago

Drive-ins, Scattered Huts: German Christmas Markets Find Ways Around Pandemic

News 18  

Chestnuts roasting, mulled wine steaming and music blaring from wooden chalets lined with artificial snow — the Landshut Christmas market in southern Germany has all the usual trimmings. “We wanted to recreate a bit of the Christmas atmosphere, even if it’s more complicated this year.” The market is a way of helping his business get through “a difficult time”, he …

Europe coronavirus: Push to rescue Christmas despite sacrifice of other religions
4 years, 1 month ago

Europe coronavirus: Push to rescue Christmas despite sacrifice of other religions

CNN  

CNN — 2020 has been far from festive, but as the year comes to an end, many of Europe’s governments are scrambling to avoid stringent lockdowns over the Christmas holidays. The UK government on Tuesday unveiled plans to temporarily relax coronavirus restrictions for five days, from December 23 to 27, allowing up to three households to celebrate together in “Christmas …

The Christmas markets still going ahead in 2020
4 years, 2 months ago

The Christmas markets still going ahead in 2020

CNN  

CNN — There’s nothing quite like a festive market to bring out the Christmas spirit in people. Antonio Bat/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock It’s easy to see why Zagreb was voted the “best Christmas market destination” in travel portal European Best Destinations’ online poll for three consecutive years. Vörösmarty Square and St. Stephen’s Basilica Christmas Market, Budapest, Hungary The Vörösmarty Square Christmas market is …

A Guide to Europe's Most Magical Christmas Markets
7 years, 1 month ago

A Guide to Europe's Most Magical Christmas Markets

CNN  

A comprehensive overview of 10 of the best Christmas markets in Europe, highlighting their unique features and attractions. Each market offers a different festive experience, from the traditional charm of Berlin to the enchanting lights of Copenhagen to the unique atmosphere of the Christmas City of Budapest.

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