Christmas Market Holidays
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Experience the magic of a Christmas market break
From Berlin to Riga, Prague to Vienna: all across Europe, Christmas-lovers can visit these cities for a chance to experience the magic of these famous Christmas markets.
There’s nothing quite like a chilly evening spent strolling through a traditional Christmas market during the festive season. Indulge in all things Christmas as you shop, stroll and sip on spiced mulled wine against the backdrop of a quaint town square, Baroque palace or enchanting castle.
Get your Christmas shopping off to a fun and festive start with our selection of Christmas market holidays. Revel in Germany’s seasonal gemütlichkeit (good cheer), or take in the romantic surroundings of Vienna Christmas Market. Take a stroll through the festively lit lanes between chalet-like market stalls, and discover the charming, unique atmosphere of a Christmas market break.
Whether you'd like to spend your time at a European Christmas market admiring the fine handmade crafts on offer and shopping for unusual gifts, sipping a cup of glühwein as you gaze at glittering Christmas lights, or even ice skating in the middle of a town square, our Christmas market holidays are a wonderful way to welcome in the 2026 festive season.
From a trip to the Edinburgh Christmas market to the wooden stalls on Riga's Town Hall Square, join us to immerse yourself in a truly festive experience away from home. Visit some of the largest and oldest Christmas markets and explore elegant historic cities, or watch local craftsmen – from bakers to glassblowers and wood carvers – work their magic in the Christmas markets of smaller villages.
Wherever takes your fancy in the festive season, you’re sure to find something to match in our range of Christmas markets holidays.
Best Christmas Markets
- Spend three nights in the delightful Latvian capital
- Explore the historic city of Riga
- Free time to enjoy the city’s traditional Christmas Market on Old Town Square
- Flights included
4 days from £540 pp
was £599 pp
Dates Available
10 December 2026
Duration
4 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
1 included
Meals
3 included
- Enjoy views of Lake Geneva
- Discover the Swiss capital, Bern, on an optional tour
- Spend three nights in the wonderful alpine village resort of Chateau d'Oex, once home to David Niven
- Flights included
4 days from £702 pp
was £779 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - December 2026
Duration
4 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
1 included
Meals
6 included
- Free time to enjoy Vienna’s wonderful Christmas Markets
- A guided city tour of Vienna
- Discover the Slovakian capital, Bratislava, with its glorious palaces and churches on an optional excursion
- Flights included
4 days from £774 pp
was £859 pp
Dates Available
November 2026 - December 2026
Duration
4 days
Depart From
4 airports
Excursions & Visits
1 included
Meals
3 included
Christmas Market river cruises
- Try a traditional Rüdesheimer Kaffee as you soak up the town's festive atmosphere
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Rhine's enchanting wintry landscapes on a four night sailing.
- Take part in a guided tour of Frankfurt's festive markets and explore the city's historic attractions
Flights included5 days from £1,140 pp
was £1,199 pp
Dates Available
10 December 2026
Duration
5 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
1 included
Meals
11 included
Operator
A-ROSA
Ship
A-ROSA Aqua
- Visit Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a city transformed with festive lights and markets
- Join an included city tour of festive Vienna
- Explore the Austrian capital and its Christmas markets
- Flights included
5 days from £1,434 pp
was £1,509 pp
Dates Available
11 December 2026
Duration
5 days
Depart From
2 airports
Excursions & Visits
1 included
Meals
11 included
Operator
A-ROSA
Ship
A-ROSA Donna
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- Enjoy a week of festive rest, relaxation and exploration
- Set off on a tour of the walled capital of Valetta
- Explore the beautiful island of Gozo on an optional excursion
- Flights included
8 days from £1,647 pp
was £1,829 pp
Dates Available
20 December 2026
Duration
8 days
Depart From
6 airports
Excursions & Visits
2 included
Meals
14 included
- Marvel at the frozen alpine landscapes of the Ore Mountains on board the historic Fichtelberg Railway
- Explore picturesque Oberwiesenthal, Germany’s highest town
- Visit the town of Schwarzenberg with its festive markets and charming Annaberg
- Flights included
6 days from £1,530 pp
was £1,699 pp
Dates Available
23 December 2026
Duration
6 days
Depart From
7 airports
Excursions & Visits
3 included
Meals
11 included
- View the Legend of the Sunken Bell light show
- Soak up the festive atmosphere at Lake Bled
- Visit Ljubljana, and browse the Christmas market
- Flights included
6 days from £1,494 pp
was £1,659 pp
Dates Available
22 December 2026
Duration
6 days
Depart From
11 airports
Excursions & Visits
1 included
Meals
11 included
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