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See. Striezelmarkt↗ Dresden's historic Christmas market, dating back to 1434, draws millions of visitors.

Eat. Stollen Try this traditional Christmas cake made with yeast dough, raisins, butter, and almonds. Dresdner Eierschecke A three-layered cake with a yeast dough base, quark pudding, and egg yolk cream. Dresdner Wiegebraten Minced pork and beef dish, usually served with potatoes and sauce.

Stay. ibis Budget Dresden City Basic rooms located within the Altmarkt-Galerie shopping centre.

Lonely PlanetOct 13, 2026

9 of the Best (Lesser-Known) Christmas Markets in Germany

Germany is synonymous with Christmas markets. Go beyond the most famous and visit these top options this winter.

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Lonely PlanetAug 28

The Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Get planning your festive season with this guide to this year

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  • StriezelmarktMarkethas enraptured folk since 1434
  • Elsewhere
  • Grand-PlaceMarketBrussels, Belgiumstrikingly lit square with a fabulous tree
  • Schloss HellbrunnAttractionSalzburg, Austriamarket with carollers, handicraft stalls, and Christmas train
  • SenaatintoriNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandmarket on elegant 19th-century square
  • Nuremberg's marketMarketNuremberg, Germanytwo million visit
  • Innsbruck's medieval old town marketsMarketInnsbruck, Austriafolk bands play and chalets sell decorations
  • Hellbrunn's baroque palaceSightSalzburg, Austriapairs Christmas markets with northern lights
  • Ravenna GorgeSightSchluchsee, GermanyChristmas market in the snowy Black Forest
  • RathausSightVienna, Austriamarket in front of the neo-Gothic building
  • SpittelbergQuarterVienna, Austriaromantic market in narrow Biedermeier lanes
  • Schloss SchönbrunnSightVienna, Austriamarket on the grounds with a magnificent tree
  • Golden RoofAttractionInnsbruck, Austriahuge tree glitters in front of it
  • MarktplatzNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriatraditional fairground rides and puppet shows
  • KiebachgasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriafairytale-themed street
  • Maria-Theresien-StrasseNeighborhoodInnsbruck, Austriamarket stalls and trees packed with twinkling lights
  • Hellbrunn Advent MagicMarketSalzburg, Austriaheld at Salzburg's Schloss Hellbrunn
  • Place de BrouckèreNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiumice and curling rinks and a merry-go-round
  • Pl Sainte-CatherineNeighborhoodBrussels, Belgiummarket spreads out here for shopping
  • Zagreb’sMarketZagreb, Croatiaright up there with Europe’s finest
  • FuliranjeMarketZagreb, Croatiamarket for carols, concerts, crafts and DJs
  • Ban Jelačić SqNeighborhoodZagreb, Croatiasnack on hot chestnuts and licitars
  • Winchester’s Christmas marketMarketWinchester, United Kingdomin the cathedral’s historic grounds
  • Raekoja platsNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniaenormous tree towering above quaint wooden chalets
  • AleksanterinkatuNeighborhoodHelsinki, Finlandfestivities kick off with switching on the lights
  • Colmar in AlsaceNeighborhoodColmar, Francegingerbready, half-timbered old town hosts six markets
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 24, 2025

28 Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Surrounded by snow-capped cathedrals and wooden chalets, these Christmas markets in Europe are as festive as it gets.

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