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Welcome to Ultimate Christmas Markets<\/strong>, your ultimate travel guide to the most interesting Christmas markets around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n

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About Ultimate Christmas Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Established in 2016, we aim to provide you with all the information you need to plan your winter holiday, from market dates, locations, opening times, and specialties to trip planning tips. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter in Europe is made brighter by the beautiful Christmas markets, known for their fun atmosphere, delicious food, and unique shopping experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Germany and Austria are home to the oldest, largest, and most traditional Christmas markets, they can now be found all over Europe and beyond. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At Ultimate Christmas Markets<\/strong>, we focus on sustainability and responsible travel. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

We understand the importance of lower-impact travel decisions, so we share responsible travel tips for each destination, making it easier for you to make informed choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re looking for your next holiday destination or simply want to learn more about the markets, we hope this is the perfect resource.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wrapped up your Christmas visit? We\u2019d love to hear about your experience. Share your story and tag photos with #UltimateChristmasMarkets<\/strong> on social media.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Travel blogger Andrea Anastasakis<\/a> publishes destination guides and hotel recommendations based on her personal experiences and thorough research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can meet the full Ultimate Christmas Markets team here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reach out<\/a> if you have any questions or comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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