Berlin’s WeihnachtsZauber brings a refined touch to the festive season with artisanal crafts and gourmet kitchens set beneath the domes of the French and German Cathedrals. After a temporary move,
Žilina’s markets spread across two neighbouring squares in the historic centre, combining crafts and food with a local cultural programme. With everything compact and walkable from the train station, it’s
Nestled in the historic heart of Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, the city of Zadar comes alive each winter with the vibrant celebration of Advent u Zadru, a magical seaside Christmas market where holiday
Slovenia’s second city turns its main squares into a stage for concerts, light installations and a lively Christmas market. Stalls cluster on Trg Leona Štuklja, with more events a short
The Bratislava Christmas Market, held annually in the heart of Slovakia's capital, transforms the historic Main Square (Hlavné námestie) into a festive wonderland. What to Expect at the Bratislava Christmas
The streets and canals of Amsterdam will once more host the tenth Amsterdam Light Festival this winter, from 27 November, 2025 to 18 January, 2026. The theme of the 2025
Every winter, Arras transforms into a glittering Christmas wonderland. Nestled in the Grand’Place, the Arras Christmas Market or Ville de Noël à Arras is one of the largest in Hauts-de-France
Kraków’s main square hosts one of Poland’s most beloved Christmas markets, with wooden huts set beneath the gothic towers of St Mary’s and the Renaissance Cloth Hall. The 2025 season
Set between colourful townhouses and baroque monuments, Banská Bystrica’s markets occupy two adjoining squares in the pedestrianised centre. Expect Slovak crafts and food, festive concerts and a welcoming, small‑city vibe
The Brussels Christmas Market is no doubt one of the best in Europe for food and atmosphere. Winter Wonders – as the market is dubbed – runs over two kilometres through the Belgian
Lisbon Portugal is set to dazzle this festive season, with Wonderland Lisboa at the centre of its winter celebrations. From late November to early January, the city transforms into a
The much‑loved Village de Noël de Liège takes over Place Saint‑Lambert and Place du Marché with around 200 chalets from November. The city embraces the theme with its own festive
The lakeside promenade in Bled becomes a postcard‑perfect festive market, with wooden huts, local delicacies and hot drinks served against a backdrop of the island church and cliff‑top castle. Bled’s
Within Óbidos’ castle grounds, Vila Natal creates a family‑focused wonderland of shows, rides and seasonal fun. Expect colourful light installations, Santa’s house and themed play areas, alongside food kiosks and
Andorra la Vella’s Christmas Village, the ‘Poblet de Nadal’, turns the capital into a festive playground with wooden stalls, family shows and glittering installations. Centred on Plaça del Poble and
Merano pairs alpine scenery with belle‑époque elegance, and its Christmas Market makes the most of both. Rows of cosy huts line the Passer river, with warming mulled wine, Südtiroler specialities,
Bressanone’s Christmas Market unfolds beneath the cathedral towers on Piazza Duomo, with wooden huts selling artisan gifts, tree decorations and regional delicacies. Expect choirs, brass bands and a leisurely, family‑friendly
Riga’s Old Town hosts one of the Baltics’ most atmospheric Christmas markets, centred on Dome Square beneath the towers of Riga Cathedral. Expect artisan gifts, woollens and wooden toys, along
Few places feel as cinematic at Christmas as Dubrovnik’s Old Town. The Winter Festival strings lights along Stradun, the polished limestone promenade, and scatters wooden kiosks and performance stages through
Calais runs two festive hubs rather than one long linear market. The Village de Noël takes over the covered hall on Place d’Armes with a seasonal ice‑rink (30‑minute sessions), a
