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.
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.
From riverside squares to the foot of medieval town halls, we've
handpicked Europe's most enchanting Christmas markets, each
one a destination in its own right.
Top 10 European
CHRISTMAS MARKETS
10 | Europe's Christmas Markets Destination Guide
