Christmas Markets

[crodonilson]

Help!

Am looking to take the better half away Mid-December for a short break, preferably somewhere with a nice open air Christmas market. Practically every city in Germany and many across Europe seem to have these but can anyone recommend anywhere particular worth going?? Was looking at Munich, anyone been to theirs??

 

[lighthouse]

Went to Vienna in November last year and the whole city was already into Christmas in a big way. Lots of christmas markets.

Nice place to visit too, especially if you like a bit of history and culture!

 

[hans kraay fan club]

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Oh, MARKET...

 

[CheeseRolls]

Nuremberg or Cologne, would be my suggestions. Both have nice old towns and good reputations for their Christmas markets. Nuremberg edges it for scenery, but don't rule out Cologne when the local beer Kolsch is that good and served in female friendly glass sizes.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Strasbourg

 

[Gwylan]

Virtually any German one would be good - I've heard Nuremberg is especially good (but not been myself).

The last one I went to was in Aachen and that was great.

 

[lighthouse]

Nuremburg can be a bit of a trial, or so I heard.....

 

[Spun Cuppa]

Avoid Brugge

Went on a coach excursion from Brighton and when we got there it was very disappointing. About twenty stalls selling more or less the same thing. Total waste of time and resources

 

[gripper stebson]

Nuremburg can be a bit of a trial, or so I heard.....

Rally?

 

[The Wookiee]

Avoid Brugge

Went on a coach excursion from Brighton and when we got there it was very disappointing. About twenty stalls selling more or less the same thing. Total waste of time and resources

I have been on 5 Xmas excursions to Brugge, did not really care about the markets just got pissed up on the local brew !!

 

[Smythe]

If your looking for anywhere else other than Germany, Montpellier was really nice last December. A lot of the cities/towns/villages in south France make a real effort at christmas and put us to shame.

 

[Hunting 784561]

Brussels does a great one, and its easy to get to on Eurostar.

 

[astevens76]

Bremen's market is pretty nice! I went there in 2006 when visiting my uncle, was very impressed

 

[Cheshire Cat]

Its still only August. Its still summer........

 

[BHseagull]

Budapest has a good one

 

[BLOCK F]

Been to Munich's .Really good atmosphere.A fabulous city to visit,especially if you enjoy beer.My wife and I had a great time.

 

[BLOCK F]

Been to Munich's Christmas market.My wife and I had a great time.Lovely city especially if you like beer.Good atmosphere....thoroughly recommend it!

 

[BLOCK F]

I seem to be repeating myself.....anyway,Munich is great!

 

[aftershavedave]

Been to Munich's Christmas market.My wife and I had a great time.Lovely city especially if you like beer.Good atmosphere....thoroughly recommend it!

we went to the munich market last year and it was excellent. lovely old city centre, great amrket and an easyjet cheap weekend if you book early.

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