Christmas Markets in Europe
If you love Christmas as much as Buddy the Elf, a visit to a Christmas market is a must. There's nothing like wooden stalls with artisan crafts, festive food, an abundance of fairy lights, unique decorations and Glühwein (mulled wine) or hot apple cider to warm you up to get you in the Christmas spirit.
To help you get the most from your Christmas Market experience, we've made a list (and checked it twice) of the best Christmas Market destinations and when to visit. Whether you're looking for a German Christmas market or you want to travel to Budapest, Prague, Vienna or any of the other city destinations Click&Go offers, we've got something for you!
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Top European Christmas Markets
There are dozens of magical Christmas Markets in Europe that you can visit this winter. Whether you want to visit one of Europe’s capital cities or go off-the-beaten-track, there’s always a new Christmas Market for you to explore. These are our customer’s favourite Christmas Market destinations:
- Berlin Christmas market: Berlin, the German capital, is a fantastic city to experience the magic of a Christmas Market. Large to small, it has over 70 Christmas Markets for you to spend your days and evenings perusing. The largest market is Christmas Magic at the Gendarmenmarkt. Christmas Markets in Berlin start from the end of November.
- Vienna Christmas market: Vienna is a spectacular city to visit at any time of year, but its Christmas Markets make it utterly enchanting. The market at Rathausplatz is filled with artisan crafts, the smell of mulled wine and is the perfect place to pick up a Viennese snow globe. Vienna’s Christmas Markets open from mid-November, with dates varying depending on the market.
- Prague Christmas market: Between Christmas Markets at the Old Town Square, St. Wenceslas Square and Prague Castle, you won’t be short of stalls to check out. There are plenty of festive activities to complement the market experience like tree lighting ceremonies, concerts, plays and petting zoos. Prague’s Christmas Markets run from 29 November 2025 to 6 January 2026, with dates varying by market.
- Budapest Christmas market: Budapest takes Christmas cheer to another level. From December, you can hop on an LED-covered tram to get to your chosen Christmas market. The two largest markets are at Vörösmarty Square and St. Stephen’s Basilica and are filled with handmade crafts, decorations and delicious food. Budapest’s Christmas markets typically run from around 15 November to late December or early January, though exact dates vary by location.
- Krakow Christmas market: Kraków transforms into a festive wonderland during the Christmas season. From December, you can explore the city’s enchanting Christmas markets, including the main market in the historic Rynek Glówny and the charming market at the Kraków Christmas Fair. Both markets are brimming with handmade crafts, festive decorations, and mouth-watering Polish delicacies. Kraków’s Christmas Market is expected to run from approximately 28 November 2025 to early January 2026, with exact closing dates and scope varying by venue.
Please note that not all Christmas markets in every city may start and end on the same dates. We recommend that you keep an eye on the official web pages in case there are any changes.