Shot of Vienna's gothic city hall which has one tall clock tower and four smaller towers, two on each side, all with pointy turrets. The building is a gold colour and is in front of a bright blue night sky. In front, is a Christmas Market, showing strips of cabin-like stalls and a variety of lit up Christmas decorations, one in the forefront reading 'Merry Christmas' in Austrian. People can be seen, although blurry as they are moving around.

European Christmas Markets

Europe is home to some of the most beautiful cities in the world, so it makes sense to take that history, architecture, atmosphere, and tradition and fuse it with the most festive time of the year. Explore Europe's best Christmas markets with us.

From the gardens, Big Wheel, and flashing lights of Edinburgh’s Christmas markets to the lakeside stalls in Switzerland’s tiny town of Montreux, Europe is a wonderful place to take a much-needed holiday and to take your Christmas up a notch. Of course, there’s nothing quite like Christmas at home, but paying a visit to an old town square in Bohemia, or the edgy, colourful streets of Berlin, could be just what you need to elevate the season.

Europe’s Christmas markets are steeped in years of tradition, but there’s nothing quite like the atmosphere. Simply shut your eyes, imagine the chill on your nose, and then picture having a steaming, tasty cup of hot, spiced wine warming your hands. The real deal will have you enjoying these festive delights with locals and other revellers from around the world.

If it’s scenery you’re looking for, we would recommend spending Christmas by Lake Geneva, sampling the cinnamon crepes at the markets. But if it’s something closer to home that might work for you, you can’t go past Edinburgh. Wherever you go in Europe, this Christmas is sure to be an absolute treat!

Best Christmas Markets

Riga Christmas markets in Latvia
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Riga Christmas Markets
Latvia
Discover the magic of Riga's traditional Christmas market with Newmarket Holidays. Book your Christmas break now and let us take care of you.City / CentralFly Local+ 2 More
  • 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
  • 4 days from £748 pp

    was £879 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    1 airport

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

Montreux, Lake Geneva
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Swiss Christmas Markets
Switzerland
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  • 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
  • 4 days from £708 pp

    was £885 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    5 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    6 included

High angle shot of a Christmas market in the town square of Prague, showing a lit up gothic church with two towers and a large lit up Christmas tree
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Prague Christmas Markets
Czech Republic
Celebrate Christmas in Prague with Newmarket Holidays. Enjoy a walking tour of Prague and explore the delightful Christmas markets in Wenceslas Square.Fly LocalCity / Central+ 2 More
  • Time to explore Prague's Christmas Markets
  • A guided walking tour of Prague
  • Three nights in Bohemian gem Prague
  • 4 days from £620 pp

    was £775 pp

    Flights included
  • Dates Available

    18 December 2025

  • Duration

    4 days

  • Depart From

    7 airports

  • Excursions & Visits

    1 included

  • Meals

    3 included

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