The Christmas It is an ideal time of year to visit the cities and observe their Christmas decorations, experiencing all its charm and intimate moments. At this time of year, all towns have a special beauty, which is enhanced by the typical decoration of these dates. And, among these attractions, are the Christmas marketsThey are a good occasion to buy decorations and also gifts for friends and family. Besides traditional destinations from cities like London and Paris or from countries like Germany, there are other markets that are very attractive, which will open their doors in late November or early December. Any of them is a good option to go at Christmas or plan a getaway in the bridge of the constitution.
Sweden
Although it seems that Christmas is lived more in central and southern Europe, the truth is that in the Nordic countries there is also a tradition. This is the case of Sweden and cities like Stockholm, which houses one of the best Christmas markets, whose stalls are located in the cobbled streets of Gamla Stan.
Part of the charm of this capital in these dates is in the cold and in feeling the snow, as well as being able to see different markets, which are practically distributed in anyone his plazas.
Switzerland
Switzerland is another of the countries that, a priori, does not seem very Christmassy. But cities like Zurich they are an ideal destination in these dates because you live a environment from Christmas with which its streets move away from that vision of the town as a business center.
Handicraft markets and lights fill its streets, culminating in the Christmas market of the Central Station, which is made up of more than 160 decorated booths. It is also typical to visit the Werdmuhleplatz square where is the well-known Singing Christmas Tree and the choirs with Christmas songs.
Austria
The Christmas market tour also takes us to Austria. The city of Vienna is another one that houses the best markets on these dates to buy from artisan products to decorative objects.
Among the best to visit is the flea market that is in front of the Schonbrunn Palace or the one located in the town hall. With less atmosphere and less crowded, there are the markets that are organized in Karlsplatz or in the neighborhood of Spittelberg, but they are still beautiful.
Estonia
Christmas in Estonia is like a dream. All the medieval area of the city of Taillin is transformed in these dates in which the snow and the cold. In this capital, one of the best Christmas markets in Europe is held, which is located in the area of the town hall.
Through more than 50 positions you can acquire different articles from present, crafts of crystal… And also enjoy the local gastronomy like hot soups, sausages or sauerkraut, which can be accompanied by a good mulled wine to cope with low temperatures.
Hungary
Budapest makes Hungary another of the countries worth visiting on these dates. Anyone who is organized in its capital is worth visiting. But, if we have to choose, we are left with that of Vorosmarty tér, which is considered the largest. In addition, it has the advantage that it is close to one of the shopping streets most important in the city of Budapest: the Vaci utca. Without a doubt, a perfect destination for shopping.
Czech Republic
And, within the Czech Republic, Christmas markets are especially beautiful in the city of Prague. Its main market is one of the bigger of this country, apart from being considered one of the most beautiful, thanks to the decor of lights and color, as well as your Christmas tree. The best area is the one around the Old Town Square, the Wenceslas Square and the Republic Square.
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