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Christmas in Europe is a magical time of year.
Explore the lands where our most cherished
Christmas traditions began. See towns
along Europe's rivers transform into a winter
wonderland with squares packed with festive
Christmas markets from mid-November
through to late-December.
Cosy stalls sell all manner of handmade craf ts
by local ar tisans, delicious regional treats and
authentic holiday accoutrement. Each market
boasts its own heritage and charac ter with a
histor y dating back centuries.
Back on board, the Christmas spirit continues
with freshly baked gingerbread cookies,
sparkling decorations, live festive music and
mulled wine enjoyed with your fellow guests.
Winter is also traditionally the quiet season
in Europe, with less tourists and more
locals. The bustle dies down and the vast
open squares of great destinations such
Amsterdam, Basel, Vienna, Budapest and
Cologne can be seen in their more natural
state. With fewer crowds, you can linger
longer at the places that interest you and
take in all the sites at a more relaxed pace.
C HR ISTM A S M A R K E T,
G ER M A N Y
V IENN A C HR ISTM A S
M A R K E T S C HR ISTM A S M A R K E T MUNIC H , G ER M A N Y
European season guide
WINTER
e rivers of Europe turn into a festival of lights and Christmas
cheer. Enjoy the local life of cities with fewer tourists around
Christmas Markets
