Happy December is the time for popular Advent trips and visits to the most beautiful European Christmas fairs. Let's see which ten are particularly magical.
Fairytale European Christmas fairs sweeten with the sweetest sweets, warm with the most fragrant mulled wine and enchant with the most beautiful decorations.
1. Barcelona, Spain
Fira de Santa Llúcia is a traditional Christmas fair that dates back to 1786 and impresses with its beautiful nativity scene.
When: 28.11. – 23.12.
Where: At Barcelona's La Seu Cathedral
2. Berlin, Germany
Berlin could easily be crowned the center of European Christmas events. From mid-November to the end of December, more than fifty Christmas fairs are set up in the city. The most popular is the largest one found in front of the church Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche.
When: 24.11. – 01-01.
Where: In front of the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche
3. Brussels, Belgium
Brussels Christmas Market "Winter Wonders" it is famous as Europe's most original Christmas fair, as it offers the most fairy-tale Christmas experience. The sight of the spinning wheel with 18,000 lit lights, the toboggan run and the huge ice rink will simply take your breath away.
When: 28.11. – 04.01.
Where: From the fish market to the Grand Palace
4. London, Great Britain
London is one of the few European capitals that wraps the city and shop windows in lights and Christmas decorations already at the beginning of November. In December, the entire city is pulsating with a festive atmosphere, and the biggest fair this year will be found at Tate Modern.
When: 14.11. – 24.12.
Where: Tate Modern
5. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague Christmas Fair at Vaclav and Old Town Square connects locals and tourists in a joyful event, which is enhanced by traditional choirs, a varied culinary offer and a giant Christmas tree.
When: 29.11. – 01.01.
Where: Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square
6. Budapest, Hungary
During the Christmas season, Budapest sparkles with all the festive happenings, as Christmas fairs take place on several streets and squares. The most visited is located on the square Vörösmarty.
When: 28.11. – 31.12.
Where: Vörösmarty square
7. Rome, Italy
Visitors to Rome's Christmas market can choose from a wide variety of products commonly associated with the birth of Christ.
When: 26.11. – 06.01.
Where: Piazza Navona square
8. Salzburg, Austria
The Christmas market in Mozart's Salzburg enchants with a traditional Christmas tree, a glass-enclosed fountain and a castle towering over the square Salzburger Dom.
When: 20.11. – 26.12.
Where: Residenzplatz square and Salzburger Dom
9. Copenhagen, Denmark
Tivoli's dramatic gardens are visited all year round, but are best seen at Christmas time, when they are adorned with dramatic lights and glittering decorations.
When: 15.11. – 4.11.
Where: Tivoli Park
10. Vienna, Austria
The Viennese Christmas Fair in front of the Vienna City Hall turned on the lights already in mid-November. The fair attracts several million visitors every year.
When: 15.11. – 24.12.
Where: In front of the town hall
