European Christmas Markets

Fill up with Festive spirit on a Christmas Market break in Europe. Shop for decorations, unique crafts and gifts, and local food and drink specialities. Or just relax and soak up the seasonal atmosphere on a pre-Christmas break by train. Image © J-L Vandewiele - BGE.

German Christmas Markets

Head off to Germany for historic Christmas markets offering everything from gingerbread and Gluehwein. Destinations include Aachen, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Nuremburg, and Stuttgart.

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Austrian Christmas Markets

Wander around Austrian Christmas markets with a glass of hot punch, or warm up with a baked apple or gingerbread. Austrian Christmas markets in Vienna and Salzburg will get you in the festive spirit!

Austrian Christmas Market Breaks from £418

Belgium Christmas Markets

Whizz off for a short break in Belgium and finish off your Christmas shopping! Destinations include Antwerp, Bruges, Brussels, Ghent, and Ypres.


Belgium Christmas Market Breaks from £129

Czech Christmas Markets

Prague's Christmas market offers the chance to combine Christmas shopping with a festive short break in the magical capital city of the Czech Republic.


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French Christmas Markets

French Christmas markets are the perfect excuse for a short break over the Christmas period! Stock up on wine, and gifts. Destinations include Lille, Strasbourg, Lyon and Reims.

French Christmas Market Breaks from £125

Hungary Christmas Markets

Enjoy a seasonal break to Hungary by train and a trip to the Budapest Christmas Market. Look out for stalls selling local produce and handmade gifts, and folk music and dance performances.

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Luxembourg Christmas Markets

Visit Luxembourg's Christmas markets for a glimpse of "Klees'chen" (Father Christmas) and to stock up on gifts, mulled wine, and stollen (Luxembourg's traditional Christmas cake).

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Poland Christmas Markets

Polish Christmas markets are a magical festive experience, and growing in popularity every year. Visit Krakow, Poland's largest Christmas market.


Poland Christmas Market Breaks from £599

Switzerland Christmas Markets

Get in the festive spirit with a short break to Switzerland, and a Swiss Christmas market! Stock up on local specialities in Bern, Basel or Zurich.


Switzerland Christmas Market Breaks from £263