Europe: where to shop for Christmas gifts?

As this year’s winter holidays are close, we’ve gathered the best Christmas markets across main European cities for travelers to enjoy their traditional shopping.

 

Berlin

For a magic Christmas market experience, visit the events at Gendarmenmarkt Square, Potsdamer Platz and even the unconventional 2 days long Holy Shit Christmas Market on December 16th and 17th.

Budapest

The biggest market in the city is hosted by Vorosmarty Square, near Gerbaud coffee house. The event here, organized by the Association of Hungarian Folk Artists, promises to deliver the best of traditional arts, crafts and cuisine.

Copenhagen

Travelers in search of a Scandinavian atmosphere for this year’s winter holidays can visit the Tivoli Gardens, Stroget shopping street, Nyhavn harbour and Christinia hippy town.

Cracow

Rynek Glowny Square in the famous Old Town here is the most popular spot for Polish people to take pride in their traditional festive objects and edibles tourists worldwide enjoy during their holidays in the amazing Poland.

Graz

Home of a unique, picturesque Old Town, Graz annually welcomes some traditional Christmas markets that will boost the holiday spirit for the entire family. Franziskanerviertel, Faerberplatz, Mariahilferplatz, Mehlplatz and Glockenspielplatz are the famous markets set to inspire and entertain both locals and visitors.

London

Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, the family Christmas circus, Cirque Beserk, the German and Angels markets or the Nordic-themed Southbank Centre Winter Festival offer a wide range of activities to choose from if visiting the UK capital this winter.

Prague

Wenceslas Square, Havelske Trziste and Namesti Republiky are just a few of the places to choose from if aiming to shop for Christmas in Prague.

Salzburg

Either you will choose the festive Salzburger Christkindlmarkt or the Advent Magic market at Hellbrunn Palace, Salzburg promises to deliver two of the best shopping options for winter holidays enthusiasts.

Vienna

Maybe the most popular of all Christmas markets in the world, Vienna has opened its doors for the event since 1298. With more than 20 locations available, the Rathaus and Schoenbrunn Palace markets are the most visited by tourists worldwide spending their holidays in the Austrian capital.

 

Source: www.irishtimes.com