Christmas markets in Italy typically open in late November and run until early January, with some extending to Epiphany on January 6.
The SchwabenChristmas market in Stuttgart, Germany, features a historic setting with wooden stalls and over 170 vendors, specializing in traditional crafts and food.
Bologna hosts one of the oldest Christmas markets in Italy, Fiera di Natale, which dates back to the 18th century and showcases local artisans and delicacies.
The Christkindelsmärik in Strasbourg, France, claims to be the oldest Christmas market in Europe, established in 1570, and attracts millions of visitors annually.
Vienna’s historic Vienna Christmas Market in front of the City Hall features a stunning light display and offers traditional Viennese treats, mulled wine, and artisanal products.
In Italy, the Christmas market in Trento is renowned for its picturesque alpine setting, with a focus on regional products and artisanal handicrafts.
The Rathausplatz Christmas market in Vienna includes a dazzling ice skating rink, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.
The Belgian city of Brussels hosts the Winter Wonders Christmas market, which features a giant Christmas tree, light shows, and a Ferris wheel.
The Christmas market in Munich, Germany, centers around the Marienplatz and features a large Christmas tree, traditional Bavarian foods, and festive entertainment.
Many Christmas markets in Europe, such as those in Prague, Czech Republic, and Liège, Belgium, include live nativity scenes and traditional caroling.
In Italy, the Christmas market in Bolzano showcases South Tyrolean culture, presenting a mix of Italian and Austrian traditions, cuisine, and crafts.
The market in Cologne, Germany, is famous for its whimsical, themed stalls and stunning views of the Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Christmas market in Tallinn, Estonia, is particularly noted for its medieval ambiance and the legend of the first decorated Christmas tree, which is said to have originated in the city.
Many markets throughout Europe, including in Nice, France, focus on sustainable and organic products, promoting eco-friendly crafts and foods.
- The Christmas market in Florence features a British-style market, reflecting the city’s blend of cultures and offering a variety of international cuisines and crafts.
Evocative, full of charm designed to make young and old fall in love, the Christmas Markets are finally back. Here are the ones not to be missed
The Christmas with its atmosphere that makes us become children again, its colors, its scents is back. The lights, the first decorated trees and cribs immediately make us want to not stay out this atmosphere so beautiful that only the Christmas can give. On the list of things to do, there is certainly no shortage of visiting a Christmas market. It is precisely in these magical places that one cannot resist the happiness that only the Christmas can give. The tradition of Christmas markets which was born in northern Europe has now conquered our country as well, especially in the Dolomites area, so much so that it has become a reason for even a short getaway for many adults and children. If you are also planning to pay a visit to the Christmas markets, here are some suggestions…
Dresden market in Germany: more than just a Christmas market
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It is considered the most famous in Europe and the oldest in Germany, is known in German as the Striezelmarkt Dresden. This splendid meractino involving the entire historic city center will open its doors on the November 29 and will conclude on December 24, 2024. Here are found over 200 stalls of artifacts valuable and authentic and one can enjoy the most authentic and magical Christmas atmosphere of lights, carols and games. Welcoming visitors to this magical place are two huge symbols of Saxon Christmas tradition: one is the most large wooden step pyramid in the world., 14.62 meters high, and the other is the great candelabra in the shape of an arch, both from the Erzgebirge region. Dresden at Christmas becomes just the city of Markets: there is the Christmas Mile stretches along Prager Strasse and invites you to stroll on Dresden’s best-known shopping street offering the best regional specialties, there is the Frauenkirche Marketplace where you can find typical Saxon products such as ceramics, glass and Plauen lace from the Vogtland region, there is theAdvent in Neumarkt is the market that takes you back in time, the one at the Royal Palace with artisans presenting the best creations and many jugglers. There are so many markets and each one has its own wonder and uniqueness.
Innsbruck Christmas market: the Christmas market between tradition and Modernity
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Worth a visit Innsbruck at Christmas time. For those who love Christmas markets, this city will not disappoint. As many as 6 markets are held, more than 200 stalls and a wonderful crystal tree, 14 meters high. In Innsbruck, Tyrolean tradition and modernity go hand in hand, which can be seen from the different types of Christmas markets during the Advent season.. Each has its own character, there is the one with a nostalgic taste and the more gluttonous one. The largest Christmas Market is the one that involves the city center under theimposing Christmas tree in front of the Golden Roof with more than 70 craft stalls and the spectacular viewing platform above the old town and the little houses.There is the market of Hungerburg Christmas, the highest in Innsbruck, more intimate but really quite atmospheric, is the most child-friendly since there are also performances with puppet theater and storytellers.
Trieste Christmas markets: the market with a cosmopolitan flavor
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Like the city of Trieste also markets become a tale of multiple cultures and are truly fascinating. If the city of Svevo, Saba has always been considered a cultural melting pot, at Christmas it is at its best with markets that are inspired by those in the European tradition. We are not talking about a single market because they are scattered around the city and each has its own character. It starts with the St. Nicholas Fair which is celebrated on December 6 and kicks off all the events and above all, it is the most anticipated time for children because St. Nicholas is an even more generous Santa Claus. Then there are those of Piazza Sant’Antonio and Piazza della Borsa, via Ponchielli and via delle Torri that are inspired by traditional Central European markets, with the participation of more than 70 stalls. The most unique is the Barbacan Produce as the Christmas Market is called, which is located in Barbacan Square in the center of the old city where exhibitors can be found who also come from nearby Veneto, as well as from other neighboring regions and countries, such as Slovenia.
Trento Christmas market: one of the most iconic Christmas markets in Italy
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Truly extraordinary and perhaps one of the most famous in Italy, the Trento Christmas Market attracts many Italian and foreign tourists and involves the entire city. The event has its core in the city’s historic center, but in reality it is the whole city that becomes from November 18 the city of Christmas . Piazza Fiera is transformed into a magical place with little wooden houses where you can buy typical Christmas things as well as taste the best products with a Christmas scent. Cathedral Square enraptures with the wonder of the traditional Christmas tree, finely decorated with colorful lights and elegant decorations, Dante Square is transformed into a Santa’s Enchanted Village and allows you to experience the magic of Christmas from the wonderful Ferris wheel installed here.
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