Sort your Christmas shopping while seeing the sites at the best Christmas markets around Europe.
WORDS: LILY SMITH. IMAGES: VARIOUS BRANDS.
Feel festive in France
WHAT Strasbourg Christmas Market WHERE Strasbourg, France WHEN November 24 – December 24 WEBSITE noel.strasbourg.eu
Nicknamed the ‘Capitale de Noël’ (the capital of Christmas!), the festive season sees Strasbourg transformed into a glittering wonderland, adorned with beautifully decorated markets and twinkling lights galore.
With the towering Strasbourg Cathedral and illuminated 30-metre-tall Christmas tree creating a spectacular backdrop, it’s the perfect place to take your time as you weave through the city streets and peruse over 300 unique market stalls. Whether you’re after some authentic local cuisine, mulled wine or hand-crafted gifts, you’ll be spoilt for choice at this dazzling spectacle.
Cruise through multiple markets
WHAT Viking Cruises Christmas on the Rhine and Moselle WHERE Multiple destinations WHEN December 13-24 PRICE £4,095 per person, based on current availability WEBSITE vikingcruises.co.uk
Fancy exploring the world while getting into the Christmas spirit? Revel in yuletide cheer as you discover beloved European holiday traditions during this scenic 12-day cruise tour. Admire festive seasonal displays in Paris, the vibrantly lit facade of the cathedral in Reims and the Alsatian bonhomie in Strasbourg. During the trip, you’ll also have the chance to browse stalls at the charming Christmas markets of Trier, Koblenz and Mannheim. The luxury package also includes your accommodation, meals and beverages while on board, alongside premium hotel stays in Paris and Zürich. Plus, you’ll be treated to a selection of guided tours at multiple stops to really soak up the sites. You’re sure to arrive home feeling wonderfully festive – just in time for Christmas!
● Spaces on 2023 Christmas Cruises are filling up fast. Booking is also open for a selection of 2024 Christmas Cruises. Book by Dec 31, 2023 to save £750 per person on 2024 cruises in Europe and Asia.
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