Ultimate Christmas Markets is brought to you by Andrea Anastasakis, the Australian travel blogger behind the European road trip travel blog Rearview Mirror.
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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.
During that time, I had the opportunity to experience each country’s rich cultures and traditions, including their famous Christmas markets.
The first Christmas market I ever visited was in Prague, and I loved everything about it.
The hustle and bustle of the city, the aroma of mulled wine and local specialties, and the connectedness of the community made me feel right at home.
Although I never lived in Germany, I often visited in the winter to experience the Christmas markets in Dresden, Nuremberg, and Munich.
Each of these cities had its unique atmosphere and specialties, but the season’s spirit was always the same.
Later on, I lived in Hungary, where I had the opportunity to visit many of the Christmas markets in Budapest and nearby Vienna and Bratislava.
Vienna, in particular, holds a special place in my heart for its snow-covered destinations, such as the Town Hall and Schönbrunn Palace, which I was fortunate to visit with my family.
These experiences have given me a deep appreciation for the Christmas season and the many different ways it’s celebrated across Europe.
I’m grateful for my time in Europe and the memories I made during the holiday season. I created these guides to share my knowledge and experience.
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