A Guide to Europe and Beyond
Welcome to the ultimate travel guide to the best Christmas markets in Europe, the US and Canada!
Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, traditional food, or a festive atmosphere, we’ve got you covered.
Our destination guides have been carefully curated based on personal experiences and extensive research.
European Christmas market dates: 21st November to 24th December 2025 (check our city guides for specifics).
Dates vary considerably by location. Some start in mid-November, and many end on Christmas Eve. Others continue until Epiphany on 6th January 2026.
Get started with our most popular guides:
London Christmas Guide – Explore the capital’s festive offerings, from historic locations to the Winter Wonderland.
UK Christmas Markets List – Navigate the breadth of the UK, experiencing local festivities from Scotland to the South.
German Christmas Markets List – Journey through Germany’s rich Christmas traditions and discover markets from Berlin to Bavaria.
Switzerland Christmas Markets List – Uncover the Alpine charm and warmth of Swiss celebrations.
So, grab a cup of mulled wine, sit back and start planning your next holiday getaway!
Ultimate Christmas Markets is brought to you by Andrea Anastasakis, the Australian travel blogger behind the European road trip travel blog Rearview Mirror. — I moved to Europe in 1999 with the intention of studying French for a year, but life had other plans for me. Over the next 20 years, I lived and worked in various locations across Europe, including France, the UK, Hungary, Albania and many others. ...
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