{"id":237629,"date":"2023-10-03T17:43:07","date_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:43:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/?p=237629"},"modified":"2023-10-03T17:43:07","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T17:43:07","slug":"best-european-christmas-markets-youll-want-to-book-flights-for-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovemainstream.com\/lifestyle\/best-european-christmas-markets-youll-want-to-book-flights-for-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Best European Christmas markets you'll want to book flights for now"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With great food, fun festivities, and sometimes the odd bit of snow, a winter getaway doesn\u2019t get much better than a European Christmas market break.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And with December less than two months away, now is the time to start planning one.<\/p>\n

Europe has some of the best Christmas markets out there, filled with traditional food, drink, games, gifts, and souvenirs.<\/p>\n

Whether you want a slice of tradition in historical Salzburg, a taste of Gl\u00f8gg at Copenhagen\u2019s Tivoli gardens, or a ride on a gigantic Ferris wheel at Metz\u2019s market \u2013 there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n

But with so many different ones to choose from, it can be hard to know which one to pick.<\/p>\n

One thing that might affect your trip is the dates, as each European Christmas market varies with timelines.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s where travel Instagram account @travel_lisacarty has done the hard work for us and has collated all the different dates for 2023-2024.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s rounded up 20 different ones for you to book now \u2013 ranking them by her favourites. <\/p>\n

<\/i>2023\/24 dates for 20 of the best European Christmas markets<\/h2>\n

1. Copenhagen, Denmark<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 17 \u2013\u00a0Dec 31<\/p>\n

2. Prague, Czech Republic <\/strong>\u2013 Dec 3 \u2013 Jan 6<\/p>\n

3. Edinburgh, Scotland<\/strong> \u2013 Dec 17 \u2013 Jan 6<\/p>\n

4. Vienna, Austria <\/strong>\u2013 Nov 11 \u2013 Dec 26<\/p>\n

5. Budapest, Hungary<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 18 \u2013 Jan 1<\/p>\n

6. Tallinn, Estonia<\/strong> \u2013 Dec 1 \u2013 Jan 7<\/p>\n

7. Berlin, Germany<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 20 \u2013 Jan 1<\/p>\n

8. Krakow, Poland<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 24 \u2013 Dec 26<\/p>\n

9. Brussels, Belgium<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 24 \u2013 Dec 31<\/p>\n

10. Dusseldorf, Germany<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 23 \u2013 Dec 30<\/p>\n

11. Basel, Switzerland<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 23 \u2013 Dec 23<\/p>\n

12. Malaga, Spain<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 25 \u2013 Jan 6<\/p>\n

13. Zagreb, Croatia <\/strong>\u2013 Dec 2 \u2013 Jan 7<\/p>\n

14. Munich, Germany <\/strong>\u2013 Nov 27 \u2013 Dec 24<\/p>\n

15. Paris, France<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 24 \u2013 Dec 24<\/p>\n

16. Cologne, Germany<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 23 \u2013 Dec 23<\/p>\n

17. Rome, Italy <\/strong>\u2013 Dec 8 \u2013 Jan 6<\/p>\n

18. London, England<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 17 \u2013 Jan 1<\/p>\n

19. Dublin, Ireland<\/strong> \u2013 Dec 8 \u2013 Dec 21<\/p>\n

20. Strasbourg, France<\/strong> \u2013 Nov 24 \u2013 Dec 24.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s worth pointing out that the list doesn\u2019t include all of the star players \u2013 with the likes of Nuremberg, Salzburg, Frankfurt and Dresden missing from the rankings.<\/p>\n

While others have questioned some of the cities that do <\/em>appear on the list \u2013 such as London, Rome and Edinburgh.<\/p>\n

One person replied: \u2018Absolutely do not go to Dublin market \u2013 it\u2019s a joke compared to the proper European markets.\u2019<\/p>\n

While another said: \u2018Edinburgh markets are awful\u2026 just expensive food and drinks, not even typical Christmas vibe\/handmade product.\u2019<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, for those who want to explore UK Christmas market dates, they can be found below\u2026<\/p>\n

<\/i>2023\/24 dates for UK Christmas markets<\/h2>\n