Christmas in Europe

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Christmas is celebrated differently all over Europe, from the traditional Christmas Eve feast in France to the arrival of Sinterklaas in the Netherlands on December 5th. Other popular Christmas traditions include the Queen of Lights festival on December 13th in Norway and St Nicholas Day on December 6th in Germany.
Europe is known for its incredible festivals, full of music, food and drink, and old-world traditions. Some of the best European festivals include the Christmas markets of Germany, Switzerland and Austria, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, and the Carnival of Venice in Italy.
The best places in Europe for a Christmas holiday are Austria, Germany and Switzerland. You’ll find enchanting Christmas markets, magical fairy lights, delicious festive food, a blanket of snow, and plenty of Yuletide cheer. Enjoy a mug of mulled wine, go shopping for handmade crafts, and keep watch for Santa Claus.
Our Christmas market breaks take you to the best places to experience the beautiful Christmas markets including Austria, Germany and Switzerland. The cities with our favourite Christmas markets include Vienna in Austria, Dresden and Munich in Germany and Lucerne in Switzerland.