ARE THESE THE BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN EUROPE? | 44 Magical European Xmas Markets to Visit!

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Published 2023-11-15
My ranking might surprise you... 👀 More details in the written guide here: happytowander.com/best-christmas-markets-in-europe…

Looking for the most magical Christmas markets in Europe? This video counts down the top 44 European Christmas Markets I think you should visit at least once in your lifetime.

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All Comments (21)
  • @HappytoWander
    Who's visiting Europe for Christmas markets this year?! Let me know in the comments where you're headed because I'm sooo sad to not be going this year. And let me know in the comments if you'd recommend any markets I missed! PS: The written version goes into more detail as usual: Full London Christmas Video
  • @onofremartin73
    Here's the summary for everyone. Happy travelling! Thanks to Happy to Wander for this great list: 44. London, England 43. Budapest, Hungary 42. Dusseldorf, Germany 41. Stuutgart, Germany 40. Paris, France 39. Winchester, England 38. Essen, Germany 37. Valkenburg, Netherland 36. Graz, Austria 35. Edinburg, Scotland 34. Wroclaw, Poland 33. Birmingham, England 32. Prague, Czechia 31. Dortmund, Germany 30. Blenheim Palace 29. Frankfurt, Germany 28. Karlsruhe, Germany 27. Madrid, Spain 26. Mulhouse, France 25. Esslingen, Germany 24. Hamburg, Germany 23. Tallinn, Estonia 22. Berlin, Germany 21. Aachen, Germany 20. Brussels, Belgium 19. Kaysersberg, France 18. Basel, Switzerland 17. Nuremberg, Germany 16. Turckheim, France 15. Obernai, France 14. Bath, England 13. Eguisheim, France 12. Zurich, Switzerland 11. Salzburg, Austria 10. Regensburg, Germany 9. Montereux, Switzerland 8. Monschau, Germany 7. Vienna, Austria 6. Copenhagen, Denmark 5. Colmar, France 4. Munich, Germany 3. Strasborug, France 2. Cologne, Germany 1. Dresden, Germany
  • @butenbremer1965
    I, as a German born native, have admittedly been enjoying your wonderful YT-channel for practicing / improving my own English listening and speaking skills!
  • @ManleyWalker
    I've always enjoyed your Christmas Market videos, Christina, but this one was absolutely epic! The best virtual holiday travel yet.
  • @lauriewhite3576
    Loved your video! This was very helpful, as I’m planning on taking my family next year. Thank you!
  • @spicenola
    Love your videos. My sister and I did a whirlwind 2 week market tour last year from Vienna to Paris by train. Chose a lot of markets based on your previous videos. Thanks for the inspiration!!
  • I visited the Christmas markets in Verona Italy, Regensberg, Munich, Nuermburg, Bremen, Frankfurt and Heidelberg Germany last year. Nuremberg was probably my favorite but Verona was cozy and quaint. Thanks for the video and inspiration! I can't wait to try some on your list next year!
  • @k.t.523
    Bravo! Thank you for such an informative, non-biased, and picturesque trip through Europe at Christmas.
  • What a thorough, well produced, and enjoyable video. I appreciate the time and effort you took to make this delightful and informative piece. Thank you.
  • Thanks for the bucket list of Christmas trips! Your videos inspired us to go to Strasbourg, Colmar & Basel this year.
  • Thank you Christina…you helped me decide on where to go Xmas 2024 🥰
  • @jules9645
    Thanks for this video. I’m going to Munich, Vienna and Salzburg this year. First time visiting Christmas markets.
  • @travelics
    Hello from Brno, Czech republic ❤ Thanks for the nice video ❤
  • @sjcobra84
    Dear people in the Northern Hemisphere. As a resident in the Southern Hemisphere ( Australia ) I am MEGA JEALOUS. You have snow fights and cookies while down here, we roast at +30C and can even go higher lol. Merry Christmas and a prosperous nu year. 🤣🎄🔥
  • @elsawaters97
    We are headed out in a few days to spend three wonderful weeks exploring various Christmas Markets throughout France. Thanks for the very timely list.
  • Thanks for sharing your favorite Christmas market list :) I have also been to many Christmas markets in Europe and many of them are there on your list too. My personal favorite destinations are Strasbourg, Colmar and cozier Christmas markets like Riquewihr and Ribeauville ❤Finally, this year I will explore the Christmas markets in Cologne :)
  • @hrw3mom103
    Heading to Munich in 3 weeks! We’re taking my parents on their very first trip to Europe. They’ll be embarking a river cruise with my aunt and uncle down the Danube. (My husband, two of my daughters, and I will stay in Munich since we’ve been around and aren’t cruise people.) It’s a dream trip for my mom and I’m so excited to see her face when get there.