Christmas Markets in Europe

Find the perfect accommodation to explore Europe's best Christmas Markets

Christmas Markets in EuropeThe crowds of shoppers which descend onto the streets and shopping centres of home can turn a magical time of year into a nightmare, but don't allow this year's Christmas shopping to dampen your spirits. The magnificent Christmas markets of Europe make shopping for Christmas a genuine pleasure, offering a range of beautifully crafted gifts and opportunities to pause for a glass of mulled wine, meaning you can shop in your own style, at your own pace.

Not only will taking a Christmas market holiday bring back the joy of Advent, but they are a great excuse to see some of Europe's finest cities at their best. Adorned in lights and decorations and with traditional music drifting through the air, there will never be a better time to see Europe's capitals. Luckily, as Christmas markets occur out of season, prices on both travel and accommodation are at their lowest, giving you more to spend whilst on your Christmas market holiday.



Top five Christmas Markets

View this property in PraguePrague Christmas Market
The ancient Czech capital hosts the Prague Christmas Market in the main square, and the early dusk means that for much of the afternoon, the city is lit by soft candle light with Czech festive music and the scent of traditional food filling the air.

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View this property in BrugesBruges Christmas Market
A Christmas market trip to Bruges is both close to home and yet seems a million miles away. A leisurely tour of the Christmas market can be followed by skating on the open air ice rink or a tour of the picturesque architecture in Bruges town.

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View this property in SalzburgSalzburg Christmas Market
A visit to the Salzburg Christmas market is a magical experience. Often covered in snow, the beautiful architecture of Mozart's birthplace is surrounded by stalls selling fine crafts, jewellery and wooden toys so you won't come back empty handed!

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View this property in BerlinBerlin Christmas Market
German Christmas markets are probably the most famous in the world, and Berlin Christmas market is the pick of them all. Consisting of more than 50 individual markets, meaning you will need to take a few days to do the full Christmas market tour.

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View this property in ViennaVienna Christmas Market
The Vienna Christmas Market is a delightful traditional affair, where roasted chestnuts and mulled wine stalls adorn the streets, and the parks are filled with decorated trees and couples strolling through the crisp evening air.

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Christmas market trips are not only great ways to explore Europe's finest cities off season, sampling the best regional seasonal treats, but you also get to return home with some exquisitely made, unique presents for your friends and family. The stalls which fill the Christmas markets are stocked with hand crafted wooden toys, delicate jewelry and fine food and drink from across Europe.

Many Christmas market tours are operated by package operators, which mean you are subject to inflexible itineraries, long coach journeys and marked up prices. Traveling independently, using private holiday accommodation, you can really get the most out of your Christmas market break, exploring the city at entirely your own pace, even touring a range of markets, making last minute decisions on where to shop, without any hassle.

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Lovely and sunny apartment in Rome Salario/Parioli
Italy , Rome & Lazio , Rome
Trasone 22 offers elegant private accommodations in the exclusive Parioli quarter of Rome. In a 1950s building and furnished with antiques, three available apartments are located on the ground floor. For your comfort, all of them have been recentl... [full details of property 69548]

Costa del Sol apartment
Spain , Andalucia , Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) , West Costa del Sol , Mijas area , Mijas Costa
Costa del Sol apartment for holiday rentals. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a very large living room. The terrace, which is approximately 4m x4m faces out across beautiful gardens to the swimming pools. One of these is for small children... [full details of property 16978]

Charming 2-room apartment in the middle of the historical center of Ostuni
Italy , Puglia , Brindisi , Ostuni
This very charming flat is tastefully decorated and located in the middle of the historical centre of Ostuni. The apartment is 65 square metres ideal for couples or families (up to four) who want to live in the centre of the most classic and roman... [full details of property 86853]

Large villa with private pool, minutes from the beach and golf course.
Spain , Andalucia , Malaga Province (Costa del Sol) , Axarquia (Costa del Sol) , Torre del Mar
Luxurious 3 bedroomed villa on exclusive development of individual villas, for holiday rental. Only a short walk to the village of caleta with sea front, shops, restuarants, tapas bars and harbour. Excellent 'Baviera' golf course adjacent to site.... [full details of property 92060]

Rose Street - A Charming City Centre 1 Bedroom Apartment
Scotland , Edinburgh & Lothians
This one bedroom apartment is located on Rose Street, which runs between Princes Street and George Street and can therefore boast a superb position in the very centre of Scotland's capital. The apartment is on the first floor of a traditional buil... [full details of property 90516]

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