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Christmas City Breaks
Photo: Champs-Élysées
Our guide to Christmas across Europe
London is still THE best city in Europe at Christmas time of course!
But if you do get the chance to get away for a city break then here are the best places to visit.....
But if you do get the chance to get away for a city break then here are the best places to visit.....
At the heart of France’s oldest Christmas market
For four centuries now, the emblematic Christkindelsmärik has been working its magic in the European capital. Over 300 wooden chalets, spread around different squares in the city, invite you to make some mesmerising discoveries in a fairytale atmosphere!
A fairytale ambience under the Christmas lights
As Christmas approaches, Strasbourg gets decked out in all its finery. At the end of the afternoon, as night draws in, the magic begins to work across the city. Thousands of Christmas lights and decorations sparkle and twinkle to create a bewitching atmosphere in the Alsatian capital.
For four centuries now, the emblematic Christkindelsmärik has been working its magic in the European capital. Over 300 wooden chalets, spread around different squares in the city, invite you to make some mesmerising discoveries in a fairytale atmosphere!
A fairytale ambience under the Christmas lights
As Christmas approaches, Strasbourg gets decked out in all its finery. At the end of the afternoon, as night draws in, the magic begins to work across the city. Thousands of Christmas lights and decorations sparkle and twinkle to create a bewitching atmosphere in the Alsatian capital.
A legend comes to life in the sky!
Every winter, Montreux becomes the scene of a timeless moment… When night falls and the market lights twinkle, a murmur runs through the crowd: “He’s coming!”
And suddenly, he appears in the sky… Santa Claus himself, flying above the Christmas market, greeting young and old with a benevolent gesture.
Every Childs Dream!
Montreux also Features one of the largest markets on the shores of Lake Geneva, with over 160 stalls, a magical workshop for children, and a chance to see Santa Claus fly overhead.
Every winter, Montreux becomes the scene of a timeless moment… When night falls and the market lights twinkle, a murmur runs through the crowd: “He’s coming!”
And suddenly, he appears in the sky… Santa Claus himself, flying above the Christmas market, greeting young and old with a benevolent gesture.
Every Childs Dream!
Montreux also Features one of the largest markets on the shores of Lake Geneva, with over 160 stalls, a magical workshop for children, and a chance to see Santa Claus fly overhead.
At the end of the year, the city presents itself at its most beautiful for romantics. Nestled in the picturesque setting between the town hall and St. Jakob.
The Alt-Rothenburger Reiterlesmarkt is THE Christmas market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and one of the most popular Advent markets in Germany. The market features 61 stalls. Brass bands from the Rothenburg region perform daily on the stage at the Green Market
The Alt-Rothenburger Reiterlesmarkt is THE Christmas market in Rothenburg ob der Tauber and one of the most popular Advent markets in Germany. The market features 61 stalls. Brass bands from the Rothenburg region perform daily on the stage at the Green Market
Lapland is the northern-most region of Finland and an active outdoor destination that's known for its incredible, year-round light phenomena, vast arctic nature, and Santa Claus, of course. The land of the indigenous Sámi people, known as Sámi homeland or Sápmi, also crosses the northern part of the region. Explore Finnish Lapland, Europe’s last great wilderness!
Santa Claus Village is one of Lapland’s best-known attractions, and for good reason – where else can you meet Father Christmas in person, all year round? While seeing Santa is obviously the main attraction, Santa Village has plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés to keep visitors busy and entertained. See the Northern Lights, Sleep in a snow hotel, hop aboard a mighty ice breaker or take a guided electric snowmobile tour - a place for adventure and Christmas all rolled into one.
Santa Claus Village is one of Lapland’s best-known attractions, and for good reason – where else can you meet Father Christmas in person, all year round? While seeing Santa is obviously the main attraction, Santa Village has plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés to keep visitors busy and entertained. See the Northern Lights, Sleep in a snow hotel, hop aboard a mighty ice breaker or take a guided electric snowmobile tour - a place for adventure and Christmas all rolled into one.
Explore Brussels with the Promenades Lumineuses.
1. Stroll through the charming Rue des Grands Carmes and discover the glowing bells of light.
2. Head to Rue de l’Etuve to find other stunning installations (don’t they remind you of something? 🧐).
3. Want to see the stars up close? Visit Rue de Laeken and admire its beautiful decorations. ⭐️
4. And finally, marvel at the delicate droplets in Rue des Pierres. 💧
1. Stroll through the charming Rue des Grands Carmes and discover the glowing bells of light.
2. Head to Rue de l’Etuve to find other stunning installations (don’t they remind you of something? 🧐).
3. Want to see the stars up close? Visit Rue de Laeken and admire its beautiful decorations. ⭐️
4. And finally, marvel at the delicate droplets in Rue des Pierres. 💧
Passeig de Gràcia is one of the major avenues in Barcelona and one of its most important shopping and business areas, containing several of the city's most celebrated pieces of architecture. It is located in the central part of Eixample, stretching from Plaça Catalunya to Carrer Gran de Gràcia.
The Christmas lighting has been created by the prestigious firm Iluminaciones Ximénez, and consists of 355 rows of lights distributed along Passeig de Gràcia, in addition to the 150 butterflies installed both in the central lane of the avenue and on the sidewalks.
The Christmas lighting has been created by the prestigious firm Iluminaciones Ximénez, and consists of 355 rows of lights distributed along Passeig de Gràcia, in addition to the 150 butterflies installed both in the central lane of the avenue and on the sidewalks.
Admire unique light artworks, during the fourteenth edition of Amsterdam Light Festival. We will return from 27 November 2025 until 18 January, to illuminate the iconic canals of the city. The artworks are placed along, next to, and sometimes in the middle of the iconic canals of the city. You can experience the route from the water, or land, in various ways.
The Eiffel Tower certainly knows how to celebrate the holiday season and welcomes visitors to a magical atmosphere with dazzling lights, festive decorations, visits from Santa and a cozy first-floor terrace. Here are our recommendations to make sure your visit is an unforgettable and magical experience !
