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Christmas Markets
Glühwein, hand-carved ornaments and twinkling squares — the great Christmas markets of Vienna, Prague, Strasbourg and beyond.
Best time to go
Late November – December
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Christmas Markets — travel questions
Real answers to the questions travellers ask most.
Which city has the best Christmas market?+
Vienna, Nuremberg, Strasbourg, and Prague are consistently ranked among Europe's most beautiful.
When do the markets open?+
Most open in the last week of November and close on Christmas Eve. A few (Vienna, Cologne) run into early January.
Is it worth combining several markets?+
Yes — a 4–7 day river cruise or rail itinerary through Central Europe is a great way to see multiple cities.