European Christmas Markets
TOP 5
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Christmas in Europe is a magical time of year with Christmas markets popping up in
squares and parks across the continent. Local vendors offer everything from local
delicacies to hand-made ornaments and crafts. Here are our top five.
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VIENNA, AUSTRIA
One of the most iconic
Christmas markets in the
world is the Christkindlmarkt
Rathausplatz in the shadows
of Vienna's town hall. The
market welcomes more than
three million visitors each
year who meander through
the 150 market stalls offering
traditional foods, Christmas
ornaments and handicrafts.
Choirs and musicians, a
grand Christmas tree and a
3,000-square-metre ice rink
add the final touches to this
incredible sight.
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COLOGNE, GERMANY
Every year, the city centre of
Cologne is touched by the magic
of the festivities in the run-up to
Christmas with everything you'd
expect of a classic German spread:
the glühwein, the crafts, the
twinkling lights. This is the most
visited Christmas market in
Germany with four million visitors
annually and features about 150
stands modelled after quaint
Budens. These red-roofed huts offer
all manner of handicrafts, gifts,
food and drink.
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