European Christmas markets
2009 is set to be a wonderful year for Christmas markets all across Europe. Renowned for their individuality and European ambience, no festive holiday season is complete without a wandering visit through the stalls at a “Christkindel markt”, as Christmas markets are known in Southern Germany or “marché de noel” as the French xmas markets are known.
Whether you decide to visit a European Christmas market in Germany, Austria, the UK, Holland or France, you are bound to have an amazing time. Sample traditional Christmas crafts, as well as local festive delicacies like German Glühwein, Swedish glögg and French Christmas wine.
Travelling to one of Europe’s Christmas markets from abroad? Turn your visit into a holiday with a short Xmas market break.
Why not make Christmas 2009 one to remember with a trip to a European Christmas market?
Featured European Chistmas Markets
20 Nov 09 to 24 Dec 09
Discover Graz Christmas Market! In fact there are numerous Christmas Markets in Graz, the oldest of which takes place by the Franciscan Church. A visit to an Xmas Market in Graz is not to be missed.
24 Nov 09 to 27 Dec 09
The Schönbrunn Christmas Market is probably one of the most popular markets in Vienna. The Christmas Market in Schönbrunn hosts 65 exhibitors selling crafted Austrian artefacts. Schönbrunn Xmas Market should not be missed!
27 Nov 09 to 03 Jan 10
Brussels Christmas Market, the Winter Wonderland takes place on the Place Sainte Catherine. This Christmas Market in Brussels is very popular and is quick to reach by Eurostar. Prepare to be impressed and visit the Brussels Xmas Market!
27 Nov 09 to 23 Dec 09
Prague Christmas Market brings locals and visitors together. A Christmas Market in Prague is an exceptional experience and takes place at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Prague Xmas Market brings out the festive spirit in everyone.
18 Nov 09 to 30 Dec 09
Lille Christmas Market is extremely popular with the British because of the Eurostar link. The Christmas Market in Lille takes place in the Place de Rihour which is full of stall-holders. The Eurostar journey to Lille Xmas Market takes as little as 80 minutes
26 Nov 09 to 23 Dec 09
Bremen Christmas Market is very easy to fly to and is the closest of all Germany's Christmas Markets, The Tourist Board who host the Christmas Market in Bremen are totally committed to ensuring that your visit to the Bremen Xmas Market is an unforgettable experience.
17 Nov 09 to 19 Dec 09
‘Belfast’ one of Europe’s biggest tourist destinations will welcome back its wonderful Christmas Continental Market. The fabulous City Hall gardens are transformed into a bustling alpine village providing a great shop around Europe opportunity in the heart of this famous City Centre. The Belfast Continental Market also guarantees a real Irish welcome for all its visitors.
French Market Reviews
Birmingham Christmas Market
There are a wide variety of stalls selling a good selection of products although there were several that were not selling anything particularly festive or authentic.
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Brussels Winter Wonderland
We went to Brussels Christmas Market from 5th December to the 8th. There was four of us, all experienced travellers. We were very shocked by the number of people who also attended the Christmas Market. It was heaving!
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Lille Christmas Market
With numerous winter attractions, festive decoration and a fascinating show pro
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Schönbrunn Christmas Market 
Bremen Christmas Market 
Belfast Christmas Market 
