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Europe especially becomes a festive hub with this time of the year as the cities and households are decorated with beautiful Christmas lights, various ornaments and Christmas markets. The use of raw materials that included smell of mulled wine to the sound of carolers singing is one of the aspects that make up the Christmas markets in Europe. They give the ordinary visitor the best chance to go for the most exciting holidays gifts, enjoy various festivities foods and drinks, and or get to enjoy the best of the holidays. For couples or families, there are quite many cities in Europe where Christmas comes to life and the whole atmosphere inspires and brings joy.
Some of the top christmas markets and christmas celebrations in the best european cities are described as follows.
1. Vienna – Vienna, Austria- elegance and Tradition
Vienna has always been identified with class and when winter creeps in, specifically when the festive season is near or is already here, Vienna takes elegance to another level. Viennese Christmas markets are among the most beautiful markets across Europe and are famous for their beautiful carnival like elegance and perfection in craftsmanship. The most known is Christkindlmarkt which takes place in front of the beautiful City Hall and there, shoppers can find vendors with stalls made of wood that sells Christmas specialties such as toys, ornaments, sweets, and even hot mulled wine.
Apart from the markets, there are other Christmas activities; ice skating and Christmas concerts featuring the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra among others. Due to its spectacular buildings and centuries-long traditions, Vienna definitely worth visiting during the holidays. TRIVAGO UK may assist in choosing the hotel for the trip; whether it is luxury hotels, motels or inns close to the markets.
2. Striba, Sara Praha Czech Republic – Fairy Tale Magic
The baroque sits majestically in the winter sunlight when Christmas arrises the Old Town Square in Prague becomes rather magical. The combination of gothic architecture of the city and festive lights adds to the charm of Christmas that cannot be recreated. Some of the most visited Christmas markets include the Prague Christmassla market with various stalls; the traditional Czech foods include trdelník which is sweet and hot wine.
One of the attractions during Christmas time is a big Christmas tree in Old Town Square, which stands majestically against the background of the clock Charle’s Four. The courtesy continues with live performance of the nativity scenes and traditional music of the Czech Republic. For fun lovers, Prague especially at this time of the year is an excellent location and with TRIVAGO UK’s assistance, you will easily find a place to stay within close proximity of the celebrations.
3. Strasbourg in France – The Christmas Capital of the World
Described as the “Capital of Christmas,” people of Strasbourg do not take their holiday spirit lightly. This French city is situated in Alsace area and is best known for the fact that the city December celebrations are heavily inspired by Germany and have been popular for several centuries. The Christkindelsmärik is among the oldest of all the Christmas markets in Europe and is celebrated in the historical area of the city and has been in existence since 1570. The market includes more than 300 selling stands which offer various products, including handmade jewelry and food stuffs.
Hearths of Strasbourg celebrate markets not only during December, but also bright light decorations and several festivities fill the city during Christmas holidays. This combination of the two cultures of both France and Germany makes this city to be even more attractive especially when one is considering visiting a city during the Christmas season.
4. Nuremberg, Germany – A Christmas Tradition
Germany is well known with the Christmas markets, and Nuremberg is home to one of the best known Christmas markets. Located at the central part of the old town, this market is characterized by the fact that most of the stalls used in the market are wooden ones; visitors may shop for handcrafted articles, ornaments, and the Nuremberg gingerbread. People roam around visiting the stalls and enjoying tasty smells of roasted almonds and bratwursts and warm glass of Glühwein for warmth.
There is a whole list of specific festive traditions connected with Nuremberg, and the city deals with them perfectly. Special program such as the children’s Christmas market and horse-drawn carriage rides round up the family environment. For people who would like to get an idea what the authentic German Christmas markets look like, Nuremberg is a city to visit. TRIVAGO UK can help you to find a place to stay near the market so that you will wake up and get into the middle of the fair.
5. Budapest, Hungary – A Festive Wonderland
As much as Christmas markets and celebrations are popular attractions in Europe, Budapest remains well on the low side of that scale. This Christmas Market at Vörösmarty Square is one of the largest in the city and apart from local handicrafts one can also taste some Hungarian specialties including chimney cake and goulash. Regarding souvenirs, one must also mention the handmade crafts sold in the Maldives that make it possible to select out of a kind of goods.
There is nothing more beautiful in Budapest than when the city is festooned in lights during the periods of celebrations. It’s a city fully lit and beautifully lit with a tram ride where you and thousands of other people get to ride through the city in a tram adorned with lights. If a visitor wants to make an unforgettable memory, he/she can skate on the Europe’s largest outdoors ice rink in the City Park. In as much as holiday rentals near Budapest’s Christmas markets may be limited in number the options available on TRIVAGO UK include the following.
6. In Copenhagen, Denmark, Events and Signs of Hygge during the Christmas Holidays
Copenhagen is one of the most traditionally warm and welcoming cities in Europe, a place that is perfectly synonymous with the Danish word ‘hygge,’ and somewhere that is At Christmas time, this sense of ‘hygge’ is perhaps even more pronounced. Probably the most magical is the Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market in which thousands of lights enhance the atmosphere of the historical amusement park. There are rides for the festive season, carnivals and shows, delicious Danish food including æbleskiver – which is like pancakes and gløgg – which is a kind of spiced wine.
The strong-city boasts of cobblestone streets, and colorful buildings making it even more befitting for a Christmas get away. Apart from Tivoli Garden other markets and festive events in Copenhagen include; Christmas markets, skating rink and musical festivals. With the help of the TRIVAGO UK you will be able to rent a really nice accomodation in Copenhagen for the magical christmas time.
There are few destinations throughout the world that can capture the essence of the Christmas holidays and the celebrations as well as the countries in Europe. One can think of Germany and its historic markets, Prague with its fairy-tale like streets or Vienna with its genuine elegance, every European city guarantees an amazing holiday.
Registering with TRIVAGO UK will enable anyone to be able to organize for his or her Christmas holiday and has a wide list of hotels in the middle of the holiday cities. So bring your favorite winter coats; grab your favorite Christmas stockings and get a holiday full of joy, magic, and fun, all while visiting Europe’s greatest Christmas markets.
