Nuremberg Christmas markets

Over 2 million people a year visit Nuremberg’s Christmas markets due to its reputation for being one of the world’s finest. The best parts of any German Christmas market can be found here, including spiced gingerbread and festive decorations.

Christmas Market stall with hanging gingerbread

Christmas Market stall with hanging gingerbread

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Cologne Christmas markets

Offering seven German Christmas markets from its location on the banks of the Rhine, Cologne is the ideal city for those who are looking for a European Christmas market cruise. One of its must-visit markets has Cologne Cathedral as its backdrop.

Famous Christmas markets in front of the Cathedral in Cologne, Germany

Famous Christmas markets in front of the Cathedral in Cologne, Germany

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Budapest Christmas markets

The Hungarian capital comes to life with the twinkling of lights, market stalls, and general festivities in December. There’s something undeniably magical about the setting of Budapest’s Christmas markets, set in front of the grand St. Stephen’s Basilica.

Christmas market at Saint Stephen Basilica square in the centre of Budapest, Hungary

Christmas market at Saint Stephen Basilica square in the centre of Budapest, Hungary

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Breisach Christmas markets

Set on the banks of the Rhine, the German town of Breisach is one of the warmest spots in the country - although this doesn’t mean you won’t experience winter temperatures during the festive season! Great for those looking for a smaller Christmas market.

Ornaments and decorations at a German Christmas market

Ornaments and decorations at a German Christmas market

Vienna Christmas markets

Schönbrunn Christmas Market runs from the end of November until Boxing Day before reopening on the 27th December and running through the first few days of the new year. Another fantastic market based in Vienna is the Christmas market at Spittelberg.

Christmas markets located in front of the Vienna City Hall

Christmas markets located in front of the Vienna City Hall

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€1,290*

Paris to Budapest

18 Days

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€7,565*

Paris to Prague

21 Days

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Amsterdam to Prague

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