The cold, the warmth of the fireplace and the mulled wine give us a glimpse that winter is already here and, with it, the most beautiful winter getaways before Christmas: visits to Christmas markets prettiest on the continent. Europe is dyed white, colored lights, gifts and sweets, more than enough reasons to catch a plane (or get in the car) and embark on the adventure of traveling.
December is a month for enjoy traveling and discover destinations through their markets, but it is also a perfect time to take advantage of visiting new cities and countries. It is time to “check” those destinations that you had pending and get to know them from the cultural, historical and gastronomic point of view, but also from the most romantic and Christmassy point of view. These are some of the places in Europe not to be missed on these dates.
At the foot of the Cathedral
The lights, the fir trees, the choirs in the streets and the wooden houses that make up the Christmas markets, flood the center of the Czech capital. Prague has become for years one of the favorite destinations for Christmas lovers and it is not for less, because one of the most beautiful images is found in the square of its Old City, under the Astronomical Clock and at the feet of his Cathedralwhere every year its most welcoming and wintery Christmas market is positioned.
White Christmas
Anyone who associates the winter cold and snow with the beauty of the Christmas markets should travel to Germany, specifically to berlin. The atmosphere of each of its streets, its Christmas markets, its buildings decorated with lights and garlands, will make the trip an unforgettable experience. In addition, the whole city is filled with stalls selling artisan products, mulled wines and ‘currywurst’, one of the delights of the city.
border with Spain
Portuguese Christmas is also one of the most beautiful and closest Christmases we have on our radar. In these dates, Lisbon It is also filled with Christmas markets and, at the same time, becomes a one of the main and most attractive destinations to enjoy in winter season. The center is filled with colored lights, food stalls and music in the street, without forgetting all the beauty that the capital has, from its Sé Cathedral to its most iconic neighborhoods such as La Alfama and El Chiado.
Between bikes and canals
In addition to canals, charming towns, a red light district interesting because of the history that it entails and a really powerful musical and artistic culture, Amsterdam It has one of its great attractions in the Christmas season because the squares in the center are filled with Christmas markets. Going through it on foot is marvelous and, if time permits, moving by train to cities like Utrecht, Maastrich or The Hagueare also some of the complementary plans for a perfect trip through the Netherlands.
in a fairy tale
Travel Brusselscountry and capital, is a delight at the height of Christmas. The almost dreamlike architecture of its buildings, added to the lights that decorate the streets, the sweets that are sold on the sidewalks and the charming little towns, are the perfect backdrop for a perfect Christmas trip through this country. If you travel there, you have to take the opportunity to visit Antwerp, Ghent and Brugesthree incredible cities that are the perfect culmination of Christmas in Brussels.
