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Holiday News Last Updated: Aug 17th, 2009 - 19:02:51



Europe is the leader in Christmas markets
Oct 7, 2008, 12:32

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Munich

The Christmas market in Munich is between November 24 and December 24. The market at Munich dates back 600 years and offers traditional handicrafts and festive food and drink. Also there are free activities for children. You can also ride around the city centre on the Christkindl Tram. Munich is a beautiful city with plenty of Christmas cheer and most attractions are accessible on foot.

Prague

The Prague Christmas market is between November 29 and January 1 and the main festival is held in the Old Town and in Wenceslas Square. Available to buy are Czech glass, wooden toys, candles, Jewellery, ceramics, christmas tree ornaments and much more. There are also carol singers, choirs and musicians there to enetertain you in the main square. The city of Prague is a magical place at Christmas whether you want to buy Christmas gifts or just enjoy the traditional festive atmosphere.

Vienna

The Vienna market is between November 15 and December 24 and the main event is held ouside Vienna City Hall where there are 140 stalls. Also the famous Schonbrunn Castle is
illuminated and hold daily festive concerts. Vienna has held a Christmas market since 1928 and there are in fact a choice of over 20 markets in total.

Budapest

The Budapest Christmas market is between November 24 and December 29 and it is held around the shopping streets of Vaci Utca and Heroes Square. The markets feature traditional Hungarian dancing, folk music, handicrafts, Christmas cake, sausages and plenty of other traditional Hungarian food. Whilst you are in Budapest you can also soak your weary muscles in the many thermal pools in the city.

Cologne

The Cologne Christmas market is between November 28 and December 23 and there are six markets in total which attract two million visitors each year. The Cathedral Market features 170 stalls and there is a Fairytale Market for children and a Medieval Market near the chocolate museum. Also, don't miss the floating market onboard MS Wappen Von Mainz which is moored on the River Rhine.

Brussels

The Brussels Christmas Market is held between November 28 and December 28 and there is about 240 stalls around the city's stock exchange and fish market. Brussels market includes fairground rides, an ice rink and Christmas market stalls selling crafts, hot waffles and gluwein as well as lots of other Belgium foods and chocolate.

Tallinn

The Tallin Christmas Market is held between November 30 and January 7 and is held in Tallinn's Town Hall Square which is in the Medieval Old Town. The area is transformed by a gigantic Christmas tree and Santa's house. Stalls sell food, drinks and crafts. The city of Tallinn itself is full of character and is also perfect for a romantic winter break.

Krakow

The Krakow Christmas market is held between November 30 and December 30 in The Rynek, a large square in Krakow Old Town. The Christmas market in Krakow is famous for its wooden toys and amber jewellery. Hot vodka is also served and the Christmas atmospehere is excellent. Of course, you can also buy traditional Polish gifts and food.




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