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Christmas Market at Gendarmenmarkt

Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin

In 2025, the best large Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany, are at Gendarmenmarkt, Rotes Rathaus, Schloss Charlottenburg, and the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche. Many winter markets are open on Christmas Day.
Frankfurt Christmas Market on Römerberg at Night

Christmas Markets near Frankfurt Hahn Airport in Germany

Travelers on cheap flights with low-cost airline Ryanair can enjoy the best Christmas markets in Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem, Trier, Koblenz, and Mainz near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) is the main hub in Germany of low-cost airline Ryanair and other budget carriers, including Wizz Air. Although Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is far removed from major German cities, travelers … Read more
Berlin Christmas Market

Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Germany

The best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmärkte) to visit in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Lübeck, Rothenburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Dortmund. Picking the best Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) to visit in Germany is not easy. Every German town seems to have a Christmas market in the run-up to Xmas and every market displays some … Read more
KD's Boppard Rhine Boat in Winter

Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and Rüdesheim

Rhine and Main River day-trip pleasure cruise boat excursions are possible during the pre-Christmas advent period from Rüdesheim and Frankfurt. Rhein boats also cruise the Loreley Valley most winter days.
Rodin: The Age of Bronze in the Orsay (Detail)

Where to See The Age of Bronze Sculpture by Auguste Rodin

Rodin’s The Age of Bronze sculpture is displayed in many of the world’s top art museums.
Christmas market at Vienna's neo-gothic Rathaus.

Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Austria

The best Advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria in 2025 are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, Graz in Steiermark, and Linz.
Cologne Christmas Market Glasses teelichter with Köln motives

Best Christmas Markets in Cologne (Köln), Germany

Cheap flights and fast trains help to make the Kölner Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Christmas Market), Dom (Cathedral), and museums popular travel destinations in Germany.
The best Christmas markets (Julemarkeder) in Copenhagen complement the beautifully decorated shop windows in Denmark during the hygge advent period -- in 2024, many markets will open in early November.

Visit the Best Copenhagen Christmas Markets (Julemarkeder)

The best Christmas markets (Julemarkeder) in Copenhagen complement the beautifully decorated shop windows in Denmark during the hygge advent period — in 2025, many markets open in early November. The Julemarked on Højbro Plads is Copenhagen’s best Christmas market to visit but the Hans Christian Andersen Christmas Market at Nytorv and the Julemarked on the … Read more
Special Advent Breads in a Basel Bakery Window

Visit the Basel Christmas Market in Northern Switzerland

The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt is the best and biggest Christmas market in Switzerland and draws visitors from nearby Germany and France to Basel — the market is open for Advent 2025.
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Plates

Save at the Royal Copenhagen Factory Outlet Store in Frederiksberg

The factory outlet shops of Royal Copenhagen and Georg Jensen in Frederiksberg offer big savings on porcelain, jewelry, and designer decoration items when shopping in Copenhagen in Denmark. For cheap deals and big savings, buy porcelain, decorations, and jewelry at the Royal Copenhagen and Georg Jensen factory outlet store in Frederiksberg in Copenhagen. The cheapest … Read more
German Sausages at Christmas Market

How to Visit Christmas Markets in Germany (Weihnachtsmärkte)

Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), Glühwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of the Advent holiday season in Germany. In 2025, traditional German Christmas markets open on November 28, although many will open earlier. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor winter markets held in the Advent period leading up to … Read more
Parts of the Therme Wien thermal. baths and day spa resort in Vienna are reserved for adults only

Visit the Therme Wien Hot Water Day Spa and Fun Park in Vienna

Therme Wien hot springs day spa and warm water fun park in the outskirts of Vienna is the largest city thermal baths resort in Europe. The mineral-rich waters are only 15 minutes on the U-Bahn U1 train from central Vienna. Therme Wien is a huge hot spring water resort with 26 warm mineral water baths, … Read more
The best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmarkt) to visit in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Lübeck, Rothenburg, Cologne, and Dortmund.

Driving by Car from the UK to Christmas Markets in Germany

Driving by car from England (UK) to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in western Germany is easy, especially for travelers living near Britain’s car ferry ports such as Dover, Harwich, Hull, and Newcastle. Christmas markets in Germany are easily reached by car from the British Isles. Driving from the UK through France, Belgium, or the Netherlands to … Read more
Reebok Factory Outlet Stores

Save at the Adidas Factory Outlet Stores at Herzogenaurach near Nuremberg in Germany

The large official Adidas factory outlet store in Herzogenaurach near Erlangen and Nuremberg (Nürnberg) in Bavaria, Germany, offers up to 70% savings on Adidas, neo, and Reebok. The largest Adidas factory outlet shop in Germany is in the small town of Herzogenaurach, where the famous brand with the three stripes was founded and still has … Read more
Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt at Night

Visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt)

The popular Nuremberg Christmas market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) is one of the best, largest, and most famous traditional Weihnachtsmärkte to visit in Germany — in 2025, the market is open daily from November 28 to December 24, 2025. The annual Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Nuremberg, Bavaria, is one of the most popular Advent markets in Germany. … Read more
View of the Rhine from Basel Minster Pfalz

Top Sights to See in Historical Basel in Switzerland

The Gothic Minster, Rathaus on Marktplatz, old town streets, fountains, and top museums are the best sights to see in Basel, Switzerland.
The western façade with twin towers is clearly newer and in the Gothic style. Several statues and decorative elements are used here, but St George slaying a rather small dragon with an impossibly long lance is particularly entertaining.

Visit the Basler Münster (Romanesque and Gothic Minster in Basel)

The top historical sight in Basel, Switzerland, is the Basler Münster (Minster), a big Romanesque and Gothic church with cloisters and the tomb of the humanist Erasmus.
German Christmas Markets Star Lights

Cheap Flixbus Buses from London to German Christmas Markets

Flixbus coaches, buses, and group tour bus package deals are cheap ways to travel from London and England to German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) such as Cologne (Köln), Aachen, and the Rhinelands in Germany. Touring buses and coaches often offer the best package deals and cheapest tickets when traveling from London, England, and the rest of … Read more
Panorama von Yadegar Asisi

See the Pergamon Altar Sculptures and Asisi Panorama Painting in Berlin

Pergamonmuseum Das Panorama allows visitors a close-up view of sculptures and reliefs from the Pergamon Altar (while the main museum remains closed) and Yadegar Asisi’s panoramic painting in Berlin. Note: Das Panorama is closed from 1 September to 27 October 2025 while some sculptures are moved back to the main museum. The Panorama exhibition resumes … Read more
Visit the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore for some of the best panoramic views of Venice in Italy, including San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the Grand Canal.

Enjoy the Best Views of Venice from San Giorgio Maggiore

Visit the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore for some of the best panoramic views of Venice in Italy, including San Marco, the Doge’s Palace, and the Grand Canal. Some of the best aerial views of Venice are from the campanile of the San Giorgio Maggiore. From the square in front of the church, visitors … Read more