Christmas Markets in Europe

Find the perfect accommodation to explore Europe's best Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets in EuropeThe crowds of shoppers which descend onto the streets and shopping centres of home can turn a magical time of year into a nightmare, but don't allow this year's Christmas shopping to dampen your spirits. The magnificent Christmas markets of Europe make shopping for Christmas a genuine pleasure, offering a range of beautifully crafted gifts and opportunities to pause for a glass of mulled wine, meaning you can shop in your own style, at your own pace.

Not only will taking a Christmas market holiday bring back the joy of Advent, but they are a great excuse to see some of Europe's finest cities at their best. Adorned in lights and decorations and with traditional music drifting through the air, there will never be a better time to see Europe's capitals. Luckily, as Christmas markets occur out of season, prices on both travel and accommodation are at their lowest, giving you more to spend whilst on your Christmas market holiday.



Top five Christmas Markets

View this property in PraguePrague Christmas Market
The ancient Czech capital hosts the Prague Christmas Market in the main square, and the early dusk means that for much of the afternoon, the city is lit by soft candle light with Czech festive music and the scent of traditional food filling the air.

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View this property in BrugesBruges Christmas Market
A Christmas market trip to Bruges is both close to home and yet seems a million miles away. A leisurely tour of the Christmas market can be followed by skating on the open air ice rink or a tour of the picturesque architecture in Bruges town.

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View this property in SalzburgSalzburg Christmas Market
A visit to the Salzburg Christmas market is a magical experience. Often covered in snow, the beautiful architecture of Mozart's birthplace is surrounded by stalls selling fine crafts, jewellery and wooden toys so you won't come back empty handed!

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View this property in BerlinBerlin Christmas Market
German Christmas markets are probably the most famous in the world, and Berlin Christmas market is the pick of them all. Consisting of more than 50 individual markets, meaning you will need to take a few days to do the full Christmas market tour.

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View this property in ViennaVienna Christmas Market
The Vienna Christmas Market is a delightful traditional affair, where roasted chestnuts and mulled wine stalls adorn the streets, and the parks are filled with decorated trees and couples strolling through the crisp evening air.

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Christmas market trips are not only great ways to explore Europe's finest cities off season, sampling the best regional seasonal treats, but you also get to return home with some exquisitely made, unique presents for your friends and family. The stalls which fill the Christmas markets are stocked with hand crafted wooden toys, delicate jewelry and fine food and drink from across Europe.

Many Christmas market tours are operated by package operators, which mean you are subject to inflexible itineraries, long coach journeys and marked up prices. Traveling independently, using private holiday accommodation, you can really get the most out of your Christmas market break, exploring the city at entirely your own pace, even touring a range of markets, making last minute decisions on where to shop, without any hassle.

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Malaga center and beach
Spain , Andalucia , Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) , Malaga area , Malaga City
Excellently located apartment in the historical centre, right opposite the Ataranzas central covered-market, with its historical principal gate, where boats were originally built and restored. Situated less than a five-minute walk from the town ... [full details of property 99475]

Luxury villa with pool, terrace and a dreamy panoramic view of the sea
Portugal , Algarve , Carvoeiro / Lagoa region , Carvoeiro area , Carvoeiro
This quiet villa is located in Vahle de Milho, in proximity to the bay of Celtianes and approximately 2 km away from the centre of the old fishing village of Praia do Carvoeiro. A 1,600 m garden with a heated pool and a barbecue area is provided f... [full details of property 21813]

Newly refurbished 2 bedroom town house with 2 terraces, sleeps 6.
Spain , Andalucia , Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) , West Costa del Sol , Torremolinos
Newly re-furbished 2 bedroom town house with 2 terraces, sleeps 6. This excellent town house is located 50 meters from 'La Carihuela' beach. The beachfront walkway runs between Torremolinos and Benalmadena and the apartment is positioned central t... [full details of property 89080]

Spacious Marathon Coast Beach Villa near Athens.
Greece , Greece mainland - Saronic Islands , Attica , Athens
Excellent beach villa with private garden only 10 minutes easy walk to sandy beaches and just 20km from downtown Athens, in Artemida, on the Marathon Coast. This is the nearest beach to Athens. The port of Rafina is just 5 km away so the Greek Isl... [full details of property 718259]

1 Bedroom Apartment in Holetown on the beautiful West Coast of Barbados
Barbados , St. James , Holetown
Two 1 bedroom apartments in Sunset Crest, Hole town on the West Coast one looks directly over the pool and the other just to the left . Both apartments have a superb view of the beautiful gardens from the balcony. The photos show both apartments... [full details of property 66248]

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