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Christmas Markets in Prague

Published/Revised June 14, 2014 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more info.

  If you're looking to combine your souvenir shopping with your Christmas gift search, save yourself the stress and exhaustion, and make your way to one of Europe's Christmas markets. Keep warm and jolly with delicious food and drink as you enjoy the easiest shopping experience ever in Prague! By now, the svarak (hot mulled wine) vendors have set up their carts all across town, offering ... Read Full Article

Christmas Markets in Florence

Published/Revised June 12, 2014 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more info.

  As the skies darken in Italy in the first week of December, the holiday lights of Florence sparkle up the night. Draped over the city streets like curtains of candlelight, the lights create a strangely intimate impression. Every year, a large Christmas tree reigns in the center of town at the Piazza della Repubblica, and churches proudly display their presepio, or nativity ... Read Full Article

Europe’s Christmas Markets

Published/Revised April 19, 2019 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more info.

Most people look to Germany and Austria for Christmas markets, but Europe is a treasure trove of wonderful markets to lure travelers. We did the research for you and found these Christmas markets for you to enjoy. Most open at 10 or 11am and end around 9pm, from mid-to late November through December. Austria Starting at the end of November lasting till Christmas Day you can find a Christmas ... Read Full Article

German Christmas Markets: A World of Christmas Magic

Published/Revised November 29, 2017 By This post may contain promotional and affiliate links. EuropeUpClose may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post at no extra cost to you. Please read our disclosure for more info.

During the Holidays, Germany reveals its most magical side. More than 2,500 German Christmas markets invite you to share in the joy of the Christmas season and enter into Germany's festive spirit. If you want to enjoy these enchanting markets, you will need to plan ahead. In October and even sooner, tour companies roll out their Winter Escorted Tour brochures and online offerings. December is a ... Read Full Article