{"id":136929,"date":"2018-10-19T20:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-10-19T19:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/?p=136929"},"modified":"2018-12-11T15:52:54","modified_gmt":"2018-12-11T15:52:54","slug":"the-best-christmas-markets-in-europe-you-need-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.society19.com\/uk\/the-best-christmas-markets-in-europe-you-need-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Christmas Markets In Europe You Need To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Christmas markets in Europe are a key part of the festive period. Most capital cities across the continent play host to markets that offer unique gifts, food and drink, ice rinks and light shows among so much more. Many markets celebrate local traditions while following the Christmas story, so each is unique and different from one another. Millions of people each year flock to the markets each year to experience some magic Here are the best Christmas Markets in Europe that you need to visit ASAP!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Strasbourg, France<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s something special about the Christmas Market in Strasbourg. Often named the \u201cCapital of Christmas\u201d, Strasbourg has remained the best and most loved city for their Christmas Market that sees thousands flock to enjoy it every year. The beautiful market offers grand entertainment and lights that you can take in all while sipping on some lovely mulled wine!<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/h6>\n<h2>2. Zagreb, Croatia<\/h2>\n<p>Grab your passport and get Instagram ready for Christmas time in Zagreb! Voted the best Christmas market in Europe three years in a row, Zagreb is pure magic throughout the winter months. The market offers food and drink, concerts, an ice rink and so much more, this is a market you must experience!<\/p>\n<h2>3. Vienna, Austria<\/h2>\n<p>The Christmas market in Vienna is one of the oldest in Europe, dating back to 1294. It\u2019s a magical city that turns into a huge Christmas Market through the months of November and December. Vienna offers the best of Christmas from warming drinks to unique gifts and illuminating lights that make the capital glow \u2013 a Viennese experience you don\u2019t want to miss during the festive period!<\/p>\n<h2>4. Berlin, Germany<\/h2>\n<p>Instead of one main market, Berlin offers loads of different ones dotted about the crazy and wonderful city. From an ice rink, to cute stocking fillers and warm mulled wine \u2013 Berlin has it all, including a buzzing atmosphere you will want to experience during the holidays.<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/h6>\n<h2>5. Krakow, Poland<\/h2>\n<p>The snowy capital of Poland plays host to a wonder Christmas market. Indulge in some much-loved mulled wine, cheese and sausages. The market offers precious and unique gifts you can take back to your loved ones such as hand paints baubles and knitted slippers.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Paris, France<\/h2>\n<p>France is a wonderful place to be during winter and offers some of the best Christmas markets in Europe. A second French market on our list sees Paris play host to a magical market that you cannot miss! The city of lights is the place to be if you enjoy a Christmas Market with a wonderful backdrop such as the Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. The perfect city for that perfect Christmas Instagram post!<\/p>\n<h2>7. Copenhagen, Denmark<\/h2>\n<p>Copenhagen is a cool and vibrant city that is only made greater by its wonderful Christmas Market. During the festive period you can explore the Tivoli Gardens \u2013 one of the worlds oldest theme parks, which is dressed in lights and offers entertainment to suit everyone! They even have regular firework displays that can\u2019t be missed. The perfect Nordic Christmas you have to experience!<\/p>\n<h6 style=\"text-align: center\">\n<\/h6>\n<h2>8. Edinburgh, Scotland<\/h2>\n<p>A capital that really embraces the holiday spirit is Edinburgh, with their market lasting from November right through until January. The Scottish market offers an ice rink, plenty of local food and drink, live entertainment and so much more, all with the historic and beautiful castle as their backdrop.<\/p>\n<h5>This Christmas start a new tradition and visit one of the best markets in Europe! A magical way to spend the holidays this winter. Where are your favorite Christmas markets in Europe? Tell us in the comments!<\/h5>\n<h6>Featured Image Source:\u00a0https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/cheapest-christmas-market-holidays-in-europe-2016-11?r=UK&amp;IR=T<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Christmas markets in Europe are a key part of the festive period. 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