{"id":2262,"date":"2018-11-19T12:37:36","date_gmt":"2018-11-19T11:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcifly.com\/blog\/?p=2262"},"modified":"2018-11-19T12:37:36","modified_gmt":"2018-11-19T11:37:36","slug":"best-christmas-markets-in-europe-christkindlmarket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcifly.com\/blog\/best-christmas-markets-in-europe-christkindlmarket\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Christmas markets in Europe Christkindlmarket"},"content":{"rendered":"

Christkindlmarket<\/h2>\n

The oldest Christmas market in Europe since 1570 is in Strasbourg, France, and is often elected the best. It is locally called Christlindelsm\u00e4rik, and Strasbourg is called the Christmas capital, as it holds that Christmas market.<\/p>\n

However, there are great Christmas markets everywhere in Europe and in the world, see below our favorites.<\/p>\n

Christmas markets 2018<\/h2>\n

Christmas markets usually start 5 Fridays before Christmas, end of November, and either end on Christmas day, the 24th of December, or sometimes extend up to New Years Eve or the week after, but no later.<\/p>\n

They are the occasion to drink hot chocolate or mulled wine, usually by cold weather, enjoy outdoor animations, such as concerts, ice rinks, or Ferris wheels, and local specialties, food and drinks.<\/p>\n

It is also the occasion to get the traditional Christmas tree.<\/p>\n

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Best Christmas markets in Europe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Strasbourg Christmas market<\/h2>\n

The best Christmas market is the one in Strasbourg, France, not only because it has the longest tradition in Europe, but because the whole city transforms itself for the occasion.<\/p>\n

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Large Christmas tree in Strasbourg for Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The romance can be felt in all streets of Strasbourg, and the kris kringle market<\/p>\n

actually takes place everywhere in the city with several spots composed of market booths.<\/p>\n

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Strasbourg Christmas capital<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

During kris kindle market time, the square in front of the cathedral, former tallest building in the world for two centuries, is the most central one, but not the only one.<\/p>\n

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Store front decorated for Christmas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Having a mulled wine while while walking in the streets of the old town makes you feel like being in another time, and other local specialties are prepared right in front of you, such as “flammbaguette”, which means flamb\u00e9 pie on baguette, will surely ravish you!<\/p>\n

They also have a tradition of “cr\u00e8pes”, French pancakes, which are best enjoy with home made marmalade or chocolate and fruits.<\/p>\n

Christmas markets in Strasbourg the Christmas capital <\/a>
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Traditional food and mulled wine at Strasbourg Christmas market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vienna Christmas market<\/h2>\n

One of the most popular one, Vienna Christmas market takes mostly place around the cathedral, and surely is a great one.<\/p>\n

It attracts thousands of people, and might seem a bit overcrowded.<\/p>\n

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Vienna Christmas market near the cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The great thing is that Vienna is a very large touristic city, and even during this period it is relatively easy to find a place to stay at, for a reasonable price, as they do not go up that much compared to standard time.<\/p>\n

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Vienna Christmas market near the cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bratislava Christmas market<\/h2>\n

Only 80 kilometers, or an hour drive, from Vienna, Bratislava Christmas market is relatively cozy and comfortable, as it isn’t that crowded, but has the full ambiance from big ones.<\/p>\n

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Bratislava Christmas market at night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It takes place all around the old town, and the local specialty, langos, which is a kind of flat bread with sour cream and cheese, is a ravishment by cold weather, along with a mulled wine.<\/p>\n

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Bratislava Christmas market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Prague Christmas market<\/h2>\n

One of the best European destinations in winter time, for its romantic ambiance, beautiful middle age old town, cheap prices and accessible airport, is Prague, in Czech republic.<\/p>\n

Their christkindlmarket tradition is very strong, and they can be enjoyed in most of the city center.<\/p>\n

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Budapest Christmas market<\/h2>\n

One of the best Christmas markets in Central Europe, Budapest Christmas market is famous for being close to the Danube, being easy to reach, and being hosted in a cheap medieval city.<\/p>\n

Some peculiar things to do, is to hop out of the Christmas market in the heart on winter, and go to swim in one of the city thermal baths.<\/p>\n

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Munich Christmas market<\/h2>\n

If you have to choose one Christkindlemarkt in Germany, opt for Munich!<\/p>\n

The German city, capital of Bavaria, is situated south of Germany, close to the Alps mountains, and feels like another town in winter time.<\/p>\n

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Alps mountains near Munich in winter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Christmas market tradition is also strong there, and they even have a Christmas market at the airport, right outside on the whole main square.<\/p>\n

It is therefore a plane connection Christmas market, no need to even go to the city, while connecting in Munich in December, simply step out of the airport, and enjoy a great Christmas market experience!<\/p>\n

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Munich Christmas market in Munich airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cheap flights and hotels to Munich Christmas market <\/a><\/p>\n

Brussels Christmas market<\/h2>\n

The Belgian capital hosts a very large Christmas market on its main square, the Grand-Place.<\/p>\n

Hosting more than 200 chalets, or market booths, it is great to spend a whole day walking around the Christmas magic.<\/p>\n