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Few cities lean into the festive spirit quite like Berlin. Rather than just one main Christmas market, the German capital tends to have around 80 different markets of all different shapes and sizes. In the centre, you can’t go wrong with Weihnachtszauber am Gendarmenmarkt or Alexanderplatz; a little further out, Spandau and Charlottenburg Palace are equally wonderful.
The Czech capital plays host to several fantastic Christmas markets, split across both sides of the Vltava River. You’ll find the biggest ones in the Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square and the Castle Quarter, packed with twinkly lights and wooden huts selling all sorts of handicrafts and tasty treats. Trdelnik (chimney cake) and grog (rum, hot water, lemon and sugar) are two of the local specialities to look out for.
Vienna is the home to several Christmas markets with the most famous Christkindlmarkt being held mid november and runs until boxing day. It offers a range of festive activities such as ice skating, Christmas inspired stalls and a festive light display.
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Your Christmas market holiday questions, answered
Most Christmas markets open in mid-November and continue through December, some staying open for New Year's Eve. It's best to check the opening dates for the specific destination you want to visit before booking.
Most major European cities hold a Christmas market, but some are larger and more popular with tourists. The largest Christmas market is held in Dresden, Germany. Some of the most well-known Christmas markets are located in Basel, Budapest, Vienna, Austria, Denmark, Germany and Iceland.