It’s that time of year again. Illuminations, decorations, tall trees with lights, skating rink, hot chocolate or mulled wine … Is it not enough to get curious about the Christmas markets. European countries have very nice Christmas markets, so here I present the best Christmas markets of 2022. These places are chosen as the best Christmas markets in Europe
If you live in Europe, you must visit these cities during the Christmas season. The country I belong to also has one of the cities on the list of best Christmas markets
It’s time to visit them and book the tickets.
Here is the list for The top 10 Best Christmas Markets in Europe
1. Budapest – Advent festival in the Basilica Hungary
It was voted the best Christmas market in Europe in 2020 and 2022 in the online voting. It was chosen as the most beautiful market
It follows a 12 year old tradition. It has a beautiful atmosphere. Every day you can admire the light show with live music from talented singers along with local craft stores and an ice skating rink
Opening date: November 18, 2022 – January 1, 2023
2. Basel Switzerland
When you hear Switzerland and Christmas, you immediately think of a snowy winter wonderland. The tall fir trees, all lit up, will guide you to the Christmas market. You will find the market on one of the most beautiful squares – Muensterplatz and Barfusserplatz. It is famous for the Christmas tree decorated by Johann Wanner.
Opening date :- November 24, 2022 – December 23, 2022
3. Metz- France
Metz Christmas Market is not only known for its regular attractions but also offers unique experiences like the lantern trail, a Ferris wheel and many huts selling local products from the Moselle region. This market attracts not only regular travellers, but also designers, artists, creatives, innovative concept hotels, startups and much more
Opening date :- November 18, 2022 – December 24, 2022
4. Vienna Austria
Vienna market is famous for its authentic traditional Christmas market. “Viennese Advent Magic”. Here, the Rathausplatz is transformed into a fairyland and there are also Christmas craft workshops for kids
Opening date :- November 19, 2022 – December 26, 2022
5. Montbeliard – France
The Christmas market in this town is very famous for its lights. It is full of authentic local products
Opening date :- November 26 – December 24
6. Craiova Romania
This Christmas market opens its doors on November 11. They organized “The Artist Awards” with the most important artists of Romania. The city council organized it very well. They divided it in 4 squares where there is a skating rink, concerts, workshops, food stalls and the Christmas market. Mihai, Viteazul square, old center, William Shakerpeare square and Doljana fountain. They have connected these areas with the lights. It is also voted as the best Christmas lights destinations in Europe
The beautifully painted and carved Christmas houses with fairy tale characters and oversized dolls are a very special experience.
Opening Date :- November 11th – January 8th 2023
7. Trier Germany
It is known for the most romantic Christmas market. It takes place in the medieval market in front of the backdrop of Trier Cathedral. It is the 43rd year for this market. There are puppet theaters, food stalls and mulled wine
Opening date :- November 18, 2022 – December 22, 2022
8 Madeira Portugal
Two Portuguese islands covered with lights at Christmas time. They offer exotic flowers, souvenirs, traditional products, mulled wine and local food. The show of folk dancers is also very famous.
Opening date :- December 1, 2022 – January 8, 2023
9. Brussels Belgium
The capital of Europe and Belgium, Brussels is always on the list and why not. It is called the winter wonder. Every year it gets better and better. There is a sound and light show in the Grand Place, a life size nativity scene and a magical Christmas tree and ice skating rink
Opening date :- November 25, 2022 – January 1, 2023
10 Govone and Asti – Italy
A small village in Itay called Govone on the hills of Langhe Roero, transformed into Santa’s magical kingdom and covered with lights
Opening date :- November 12 – December 18, 2022
Here I have the list and opening dates for you all . It’s time to start booking your tickets and your stay for unique experience .Enjoy the workshops , music , mulled wine and many more things .
