Now that summer is over and Christmas fast approaching, now is the perfect time to arrange some festive family fun. For a brilliant festive experience why not visit one of the European Christmas markets with the whole family? Some Christmas markets have been running since the Middle Ages, and can attract over two million visitors a year. The appeal of Christmas markets is simple; visitors love the local crafts, the traditional festive surroundings and the abundance of cheap flights to the cities hosting Christmas markets.
For a Christmas market that the kids will love, head to the Winter Wonder market in Brussels. This charming market is perfect for children with a wide range of fun activities, including street theatre, carol singers and puppeteers. To keep the kids entertained there’s an enormous ferris wheel and old-fashioned skating rink. It’s the perfect place for parents to pick up unique gifts from one of the 200 huts offering traditional gifts.
Christmas markets are synonymous with Germany. If you want to go to the most popular Christmas market in Europe then head to Nuremberg. This 400 year-old market attracts over two million visitors a year. It has some of the most traditional offerings with over 200 stall holders present their home-made wares: Nuremberg spicy gingerbread, fruit Christmas tree angels, candles and cribs. It is a site to behold with historic buildings illuminated by thousands upon thousands of fairy lights, while the aroma of gingerbread wafts through the air.
For those looking for a more upmarket Christmas market, then take advantage of cheap flights to Paris. There is one of the most elegant markets found around the Boulevard Saint Germain. Surrounding the old church, chalets sell hand-made clothes, crafts and food.
Why not book your Christmas holidays with your family to one of the delightful Christmas markets around Europe? Enjoying local delicacies surrounded by the most festive surroundings, will give you a Yuletide holiday you’ll never forget.