WINTER GETAWAY
EUROPEAN
HOLIDAY MARKETS
Prague
Nuremberg
Prague’s Christmas markets begin on November 29th and are open every day (including the holidays) until January 6th. The main markets are at Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, just a 5-minute walk from each other.
One of the most famous Christmas markets in the world, the Nuremberg markets date from the 17th century. This year’s opening ceremony is set for November 28 at 5:30 pm, and the market runs until Christmas Eve.
Vienna
Budapest
Austria’s capital is home to some of my favorite markets: Karlsplatz (November 21 to December 23), Am Hof (November 14 to December 23), Spittelberg (November 14 to December 23), and the the Old Viennese Christmas Market in Freyung Square (2025 dates TBD).
Don’t miss the Christmas Fair at Vorosmarty Square for local crafts (Nov 18 to Dec 31. The Christmas market at St Stephen’s Basilica (Nov 18 to Jan 1) is smaller, but arguably even prettier with a light show projected on the façade of the Basilica daily from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
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