Christmas is approaching, and cities across Europe are turning into winter wonderlands. The town squares are thus slowly taking the form of traditional Alpine villages offering mulled wine and artistic products. But not all Christmas fairs are the same. We've found the most exciting and unusual Christmas markets for you, perfect for a unique holiday experience. Here are the absolutely unique Christmas markets in Europe.
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The English progressive band Muse is considered one of the best live bands, and their success is evidenced by numerous music awards, including two Grammys. We can expect the rockers next year with The Simulation Theory World Tour in Graz, where they will stop on May 29, 2019.
The car company Milan comes from Austria, and their product is called Red. It is a super sports car named after a bird of prey. They will make only 99 examples of technologically extremely advanced 'cars', and each one will carry a price of around 2 million euros.
You may have already heard - European SPAs are experiencing a renaissance after years and years of 'groping' behind Asian pleasure palaces. With new momentum and shine, they promise health and pampering at the highest level. So where to find divine pleasures that you will remember for a lifetime?
Now is the best time to visit the most beautiful Christmas destinations and fairs. Therefore, if you dream of dream Christmas destinations, then the European Best Destinations selection, where they have chosen the best Christmas fairs in Europe 2018, can certainly help you in your choice. This year, the Croatian capital Zagreb is also in first place.
Autumn in Vienna is dedicated to films and the Viennale film festival, which this year will take place between October 19 and November 2 at various locations around the Austrian capital. This year, Hollywood actor Christoph Waltz will be the main guest of this largest Austrian film festival.
The popular red-haired singer Ed Sheeran, the pop star who brought the world public to his attention with the ballads Thinking Out Loud and Photograph, is coming to Vienna on August 7 and 8 next year.
The California numetal band Papa Roach, one of the most interesting and fresh numetal bands at the beginning of the millennium, is coming to Vienna with the new album Crooked Teeth on September 20. This is their ninth studio album, which was released in May this year.
The first edition of the Weissenseer Cocktailtage cocktail festival will take place at the White Lake (Weissensee) in Carinthia, Austria. The Cocktail Days, which will take place from 15 to 16 June, will host the best bartenders from all over Austria and Germany, who will demonstrate their skills in mixing cocktails, showing what the current trends are and what impossible combinations in mixing drinks are actually perfect maybe. Of course, there will be various snacks, music and a good party.
The musical legends Rolling Stones are coming to our vicinity. If you haven't yet managed to catch a band that has been living the rock'n'roll lifestyle since the early sixties and is still going strong, then don't hesitate. You can see them at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Styria, Austria, on September 16 this year, where they are coming as part of the Stones - No Filter tour.
The most famous virtual band in the world, created in the late 1990s by the leader of the Britpop phenomenon Blur Damon Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett, is returning to the stage. Gorillaz will perform closest to us in Vienna, where we can expect them on November 2.
Nova Rock Festival 2017 will take place this year between June 14 and 17, 2017 in Nickelsdorf, Austria. It is the largest rock music festival near us, which has hosted the biggest stars of the rock and metal music industry on its stages during its years of operation. This year promises to be an unforgettable event. Among others, Linkin Park, System Of A Down, Blink 182 and Green Day will perform. Tickets are already on sale.