Germany
Berlin
Dates: These vary for different markets during the period between 1st November and January 2026
Gendarmkarkt runs from 24th November to 31st December
Berliner Weihnachszit at the Rotes Rathaus runs from 24th November to 30th December 2025
Breitscheidplatz runs 24th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
Spree runs 17th November to December 2025
Winter World opens 31st October 2025 and the Christmas market runs from 24th November to 16th December 2025
Haupttbahnhoft and Kanzleramt runs from 24th November to 31st December 2025
Medieval Christmas Market at RAW Gelande runs from 13th November to 22nd December 2025.
Lucia Christmas Market in the Kulturbrauerei runs 24th November to 22nd December 2005
Weihnachtsrodeo Design Christmas Market opens on select weekends including 13th and 14th December 2025
Weddingmarkt (Christmas edition) held on the four Sunday of Advent 30th November, 7th, 14th and 21st December 2025.
Seasonal attractions include:
Christmas Garden at the Botanic Garden, 19th November 2025 to 11th January 2026
Christmas in the Tierpark runs from 21st November to 10th January 2026.
Berlin has over 100 Christmas markets around the city, and one is for our Canine friends, and there are different markets to visit:
- Spandau is the biggest.
- For looks, Weihnachtszauber,
- The Gendarmenmarkt Square is the prettiest, offering a wide range of arts and crafts on offer.
But if you need a bit of distraction and expending some energy, you can go to the Winter World on Potsdamer Platz, which has a lot of winter sporting activities, so for a few euros you can go down a 40ft toboggan run, curling, and ice-skating with free lessons for kids whilst taking in the views of Brandenburg Gate.
For the gentler old-fashioned fun in the Alexanderplatz there are the traditional rides, including a Ferris wheel, and you can fill up on bratwurst, gingerbread, and glühwein while doing your Christmas shopping. Ending up with a bit of royalty, you will be at the offbeat Christmas market in front of the Charlottenburg Palace.
How to get there
By air
You fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), which is 18km from the city centre, and the flight time from the UK is 1 hour 50 minutes.
Below is the list of airlines and airports where you can get direct flights and links:
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Airport |
Airline |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
Lufthansa |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyjet |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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London Luton (LTN) |
easyJet |
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London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Lufthansa |
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Manchester (MAN) |
easyJet |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Ryanair |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
Ryanair |
How to get the city centre from the Airport
From the airport you will need to get to the city on the regional train, FEX or an S-Bahn) which will take you 30 minutes or a taxi.
By train
Get the Eurostar from St Pancras to Brussels Midi.
Then change to a TGV/ICE to Cologne Hbf, taking 4 hours, and then onto Berlin Hbf taking 4 hours.
Bringing the total journey time between 9 to 10 hours
Operators: Eurostar, RailEurope, Railpassse
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Cologne
Dates: 17th November to 23rd December, 2025
Cologne has a variety of markets, the largest of which is in the city centre, located at the cathedral.
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The markets are as follows:
Markt der Engel provides some of the most magical moments, with hundreds of twinkling lights suspended overhead like stars, and angels flitting between elaborately decorated gables.
Nikolausdorf (St Nicholas village) for the young, and storytelling of the real St Nichola, with the 13th-century Hahnen Gate peering in the background.
There are even markets dedicated to mythical gnomes and to maritime history, complete with sea shanties and pirates.
For the more traditional, have a skate over to the outdoor rink at Heinzels Winter Fairytale on Heumarkt, runs from 24th November to 4th January (closed on 24th and 25th December.)
How to get there
By Air
Direct flights to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) takes 1 hour 30 minutes
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UK Airport |
Airline |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
Eurowings |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyjet |
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London Heathrow |
Lufthansa |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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London Luton (LTN) |
easyJet |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN)- |
Eurowings |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Ryanair |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
Ryanair |
Transfers from the Airport
The airport is 15 kilometres from the city centre. You need to get the train, either a Regionalbahn (RB) or a S-Bahn that take 15-20 minutes. Or a taxi, which can take 20 minutes.
By Train
From London take the Eurostar to Brussels Midi, which will take 2 hours.
Then take the TGV / ICE to Cologne HBf which is 2 hours.
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Dresden
Dates: 26th November 2025 to 24th December 2025
The opening ceremony is on 26th November at 3pm in Kreuzkirche, and the market is open from 4pm. Then daily from 10am to 4pm and Christmas Eve from 10am to 4pm.
Dresden market is made up of several markets and they are as follows:
Striezellmarket 26th November to 24th December 2025
Advent in Neumarket 26th November to 4th January 2025
Romantic Christmarket 28th November to 24th December 2025
Augustusmarkt opens from 26th November 2025 to 4th January 2026
Elbhangfest Christmas Market 29th November 2025 to 14th December 2025
Winterlights of Dresden 26th November to 23rd December 2025
Christmas market at the Frauenkirch from 26th November until 24th December 2025
Strallhof Advent Festival from 25th November until 23rd December 2025
Dresden Huttenzauber from 20th November 2025 to 31st December 2025 and 1st January 2026
Finn Village from 27th November to 31st December 2025
Rough nights at the Stallhof 27th to 30th December 2025 and 2nd to 6th January 2026
There are plenty of highlights in Dresden, which include:
Grand Miners Parade on 20th December between 4pm and 5.30pm.
In the Striezelmarkt there are festivals including:
Stollen Festival (12th December 2025)
Gingerbread Festival (7th December 2025) and a
Pyramid Festival on 13th December 2025
Some castles are also opening their doors during the festive period, and other festive markets are featured around the city and can be found on the Dresden-Ebland link found here. Christmas markets in Dresden Elbland – Dates 2025
How to get there
By Air
There are limited options to fly to Dresden Airport (DRS) as it can often be seasonal or via connections.
You can either fly from Luton or London Heathrow, or City Airport to:
Prague (PRG) and then take a bus or train to Dresden, which will take you 2 hours
Or
Berlin Bradenburg (BER) and then a train to Dresden, which will take you 2 hours.
Airlines & Booking Sites: easyJet, KAYAK, momondo
By Train
Traveling by train from the UK to Dresden is scenic and comfortable, though it takes longer than flying.
You can take the Eurostar to either Brussels or Paris
Then transfer from Brussels/Paris and transfer to Frankfurt or Leipzig on a ICE or TGV trains.
Booking platforms: Trainline, RailEurope, railcc
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Esslingen
Dates: 25th November to 22nd December, 2025
A 25 minute drive from Stuttgart airport, Esslingen is a beautiful old medieval town with lovely markets with timbered streets, which are perfect for the festive market backdrop. You’ll see locals in costume as well as the odd stilt-walker or fire-eater. It’s small and walkable, with great restaurants and nightlife.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Esslingen is Stuttgart Airport (STR), which is 15 kilometres from Esslingen, taking between 1 hour 35 minutes or 40 minutes.
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UK Airport |
Airline |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
Lufthansa |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
Eurowings |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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London Luton (LTN) |
easyJet |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Lufthansa |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Eurowings |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Lufthansa |
Transfer from Airport to City
From the airport you will need to take the S-Bahn S2 or S3 to Stuttgart Flghafen and then onto Esslingen which will take 25 to 30 mins. Or a taxi that will take 20 to 25 minutes.
Train from the UK
Take the Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, which will take 2 hours 20 mins.
Transfer to Paris Gare de L’Est via the Metro.
Take the TGV/ICE to Stuttgart, taking 3 and a half hours. Then the regional train to Esslingen, taking 25 mins)
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Nuremberg
Dates: 28th November to 24th December, 2025
The Nuremberg Christmas market is known for sustainability. The mulled wine dealers work with a reusable cup system that is energy-saving, avoiding a large number of disposable containers. The market is supplied with regenerative energy from the regional hydroelectric and photovoltaic power plants. You will be greeted with a curly-haired “Christkind”. There are bright Christmas tree decorations, tinsel angels, coloured stars, and wooden nutcrackers. If you are hungry, you will be treated to grilled sausages, crackling pork, and mulled wine.
How to get there
By Air
From Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You will arrive at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof (long-distance station directly under Terminal 1) and take a direct ICE train to Nürnberg Hbf (Nuremberg Central Station which will take 2 hours and 5 minutes.
From Munich Airport (MUC)
Take the S-Bahn S8 (or S1) to Munich Hauptbahnhof, which takes 45 minutes. Take the direct ICE train to Nuremberg Hbf which will take 1 hour 10 minutes.
From Berlin (BER)
Take the Flughafen BER Terminal 1-2, followed by a direct ICE to Nürnberg Hbf. This will take 3 hours 45 minutes.
Ticket Tips
Use Deutsche Bahn (DB): bahn.com and search for Frankfurt Airport to Nürnberg Hbf or similar. If you take an advance purchase (Sparpreis), you can save money, from around €20 to €40. DB tickets also include transport it is marked “+City”.
By train
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels taking 2 hours
You take an ICE train to Frankfurt taking 3 hours
Then another ICE train to Nurnberg taking 2 hours.
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Austria
Innsbruck
Dates: 15th November to 23rd December 2025 (Old Town) and.
25th November 2025 to 6th January 2026 (Maria-Theresien-Strasse)
Innsbruck is known for skiing on its doorstep and plenty of Christmas glamour. Decorated stalls in the heart of the old town in front of the Golden Roof, medieval facades, and mountains. This market will close on 23rd December. The market on Maria-Theresien-Strasse will run until January 6.
How to get there
By Air
You have options to get there. Innsbruck Airport is small but well-connected to the UK, especially in winter for ski season.
These are the direct flights:
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UK Airport |
Airline |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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Manchester (MAN) |
easyJet |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Jet2 |
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Bristol (BRS) |
easyJet |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
easyJet |
If direct flights don’t suit your schedule, it’s easy to fly to a major nearby airport and continue by train through the Alps.
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Arrival Airport |
City |
Train Route to Innsbruck |
Travel Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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Munich (MUC) |
Germany |
Take the S-Bahn to Munich Hbf and then direct EuroCity (EC) to Innsbruck Hbf |
2 hours 30 minutes |
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Zurich (ZRH) |
Switzerland |
Train Zurich Hbf to Innsbruck Hbf (via Sargans/Feldkirch) |
3 hours 30 minutes |
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Vienna (VIE) |
Austria |
Railjet (RJX) direct to Innsbruck Hbf |
4 hours 30 minutes |
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Salzburg (SZG) |
Austria |
Railjet (RJ) to Innsbruck Hbf |
1 hour 45 minutes |
Trains from the UK
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels taking 2 hours.
Then take the ICE or NightJet sleeper to Munich which will take 6 to 7 hours.
The last stretch will be on the EuroCity, taking 2 hours.
Booking sites
Use bahn.com (Deutsche Bahn) or oebb.at (Austrian Railways) and book early Sparpreis (saver fares). The Eurostar and DB tickets can sometimes be linked trainline.eu or raileurope.com
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Salzburg
Dates: 20th November 2025 to 1st January 2026
Salzberg is best for Christmas carols with snow-sprinkled renditions of Silent Night, having been written and first performed nearby. Along with the ancient traditions, and is the hometown of Mozart. You feel that you are being transported back to the 15th century as the market stalls are of the same era. However, the market gives you a sense of quality rather than quantity, and the stocking fillers, and daily concerts that are free of charge at 5pm in front of the cathedral, and sing-alongs on Tuesdays between 6pm and 8pm.
How to get there
By Air
By air from the UK to Salzburg Airport (SZG), officially W. A. Mozart Airport, taking 2 hours flying time, located just 4 kilometres away from the city centre, taking 10 to 15 minutes.
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UK Airport |
Airline |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
British Airways |
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London Luton (LTN) |
easyJet |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Jet2 |
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Manchester (MAN) |
easyJet |
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Manchester (MAN) |
TUI |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Jet2 |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
TUI |
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Bristol (BRS) |
easyJet |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
Jet2 |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
EasyJet |
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Glasgow (GLA) |
Jet2 |
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Leeds Bradford (LBA) |
Jet2 |
Transfer from the airport
You will ned to take a bus number 2 or 10 to Salzburg Haupt Bahnhof (main station) taking about 15 to 20 minutes. Or a taxi, which can take 15 minutes.
By Train
You have two options by train.
Option 1
The first completing all the travelling in one day.
Travelling by Eurostar to Paris Gare du Nord, which will take 2 hours 20 minutes.
Take the Metro or taxi and arrive at the Paris Gare de l’Est to Munich, which will take 5 hours 45 minutes.
Then by an ICE Train from Brussels to Munich, taking 6 hours
The final stage is the ÖBB Railjet train from Munich to Salzburg, taking 1 hour and 30 minutes
You can book on the following: Eurostar, bahn.com, oebb.at, trainline
Option 2 The Night Train
Nightjet (ÖBB) runs overnight routes from Paris or Brussels to Salzburg (via Innsbruck or Vienna).
Or take the Eurostar to Paris or Brussels in the afternoon, then take the Nightjet sleeper to Salzburg.
You can book on the following: nightjet.com
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Vienna
Dates:14th November to 26th December 2025 (Rathausplatz)
Vienna sparkles with fairy lights and traditional toys that are laid on the stalls along with artisanal goods such as soaps. There are the hot drinks that you can pick up on the way from the coffee houses such as mugs of mulled wine with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and freshly baked pretzels, soaking in the festive atmosphere.
How to get to Vienna
By air
Flying to Vienna International Airport (VIE) takes 2 hours 15 minutes in flying time, which is about 20 kilometres, taking 25 minutes from the city centre.
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Airport |
Airline |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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London Heathrow (LHR |
Austrian Airlines |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
Wizz Air |
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London Luton (LTN) |
Ryanair |
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London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Austrian Airlines |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Jet 2 |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Austrian Airlines |
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Birmingham (BHX)- |
Ryanair |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
Ryanair |
Transport from the airport to the city centre
To get to the city centre from the airport, you have 3 options.
The first is that you can take the City Airport Train (CAT), which takes 16 minutes to the Wien Mitte station.
The second is S-Bahn S7 taking 25 minutes and is cheaper.
Thirdly, by taxi taking 25 to 30 minutes.
By Train
There are two options to get to Vienna by Eurostar.
Option 1
The first option is to go to Brussels, taking hours.
Then take an ICE train from Brussels to Munich, taking 6 hours
And finally a Railjet train from Munich to Vienna, taking 4 hours.
Operators: Eurostar, DB, ÖBB
Option 2
from London to Eurostar to Paris, taking 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Then take the Nightjet sleeper train from Paris Gare de l’Est to Vienna overnight, a 14-hour journey.
Booking: bahn.com and nightjet.com
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Monaco
Dates: 6th December to early 6th January 2026
With its high-end hotels and luxury treats, it’s hard to have a bad time in Monaco. A destination that knows how to dazzle and its festive market is positioned in the scenic Port Hercule, where you can indulge in seasonal treats while shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts. There is a carousel, choir performances, and large snow globes in Casino Square, which includes lavish Christmas trees.
How to get there
By air
The nearest airport Nice Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE), which is about 30 kilometres from Monaco. The flights take 2 hours.
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UK Airport |
Airline |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
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London Luton (LTN) |
easyJet |
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London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
easyJet |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Jet2 |
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Bristol (BRS) |
easyJet |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
easyJet |
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Glasgow (GLA) |
easyJet |
Transfer from the airport
To get from Nice Airport to Monaco, you can take a train from Nice St Augustin to Monaco Monte Carlo, taking 30 minutes. Or the bus, numbers 100 or 110, taking 45 minutes.
By Train
Take the Eurostar from St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord taking 2 hours 20 minutes. Transfer to Paris Garde de Lyon and take a TGV INOU to Nice taking 6 hours. Then a TER local train to Monaco taking 25 minutes
Operators: Eurostar, SNCF, TER.
Booking: sncf-connect.com, trainline and Eurostar
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Croatia
Rovinj
Dates: 1st December to 31st December 2025
With average temperatures in December and highs of 11C you will be able to wonder though the picturesque cobblestone stone streets while you explore the chanting old town and strolling along the photogenic harbour. You will be able to enjoy the advent marks, try the local food whilst admiring artisanal crafts. For entertainment there are concerts and live performances with family-friendly activities to appeal for all ages.
How to get there
By Train
Start with the Eurostar from London to Brussels-Midi/Zuid, which will take 2 hours. You can book via Eurostar.
Brussels-Zidi/Zud to Munich take the high-speed from Brussels to Munich, usually via Frankfurt taking to 8 hours. The train operators ICE or Thalys and Deutsche Bahn. You can via railcc or Deutsche Bahn.
Then from Munich to Zagreb there are overnight or daytime trains available from Munich to Zagreb over 9 hours. The operators are Croatian Railways (HŽ) or ÖBB. The journey can take 9 hours.
Then Zagreb to Kanfanar.
From Zagreb, take a train to Kanfanar, the nearest station to Rovinj, which will take 6 to 7 hours. During the winter months, the service can be limited so check the schedules in advance.
Kanfanar to Rovinj
Rovinj has no train station. So, take a taxi or local bus from Kanar which is 18 kilometres away, and will take 30 minutes.
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Zagreb
Dates: 30th November 2025 to 7th January 2026. Official opening on 2nd December 2025
Croatia’s capital hosts some of the most joyous markets, with more than 25 around the city. The emphasis here is on the Zagreb Advent is firmly focused on food and drink along with craft stalls and an outdoor skating rink.
Begin at the markets, filling the trio of parks in the lower town before joining the fun around Zagreb’s main Ban Jelacic Square. You can start snacking on spicy sausages, sarma (stuffed cabbage rolls), and chocolate-covered festive fritters called fritule, then drink with plum brandy and local wines.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport is Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG), flights from the UK taking 2 hours 15 minutes. The airport is located about 10 kilometres away from the city centre taking 20 to 25 minutes.
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Airline |
Airline(s) |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
Croatia Airlines |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
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London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN |
Croatia Airlines |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Ryanair |
Transfer from the airport to City Centre
You can take airport bus (Pleso Prijevoz), every 30 minutes to Zagreb Bus Station (Autobusni Kolodvor) that takes 30 minutes.
Alternatively, take a taxi or Uber, which can take 20 to 25 minutes to the city centre, which can cost €15 to €20.
Or take the public bus 290 which is the cheaper local option to Kvatrnikov trg.
By train
Zagreb’s main station is Zagreb Glavni Kolodvor, with connections across Central Europe.
You can reach it from the UK via several scenic routes and has several options:
Option 1
You can take the Eurostar to Brussels which takes 2 hours.
Then take an ICE train to Munich that will take 6 hours. The final train is either a EuroCity (EC) or a NightTrain, which will get you Zagreb in 8 hours.
Night option: ÖBB Nightjet sleeper from Munich → Zagreb runs several times a week (comfortable overnight).
Operators: Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn (DB), Croatian Railways (HŽPP).
Booking: bahn.com
Option 2 – London → Vienna → Zagreb
Take the Eurostar to Brussels which will take 2 hours.
Then take an ICE/ÖBB: Brussels to Vienna for 10 hours.
The final stretch is a Railjet from Vienna to Zagreb which will take 6 hours.
Operators: Eurostar, DB, ÖBB, HŽPP.
Option 3 – London → Paris → Venice → Zagreb
Take the Eurostar from London to Paris Gare du Nord, which will take 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Take a TGV/Trenitalia from Paris de ‘lst to Milan, taking 7 hours.
The next train is a Frecciarossa/EC from Milan to Venice which will take 2 hours 30 minutes.
Followed by the night train from Venice to Zagreb via Ljubljana taking 8 hours.
Operators: Eurostar, Trenitalia, ÖBB (Nightjet).
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Spain
Marbella
The Costa del Sol brings a Christmas vibe with a bit of sunshine, while Marbella brings in the Spanish festivities with its own glamour. They have their own variety of market stalls. La Virginia comes alive with illuminated cobbled streets, featuring handmade presents and traditional Andalusian treats. By the marina, at Puerto Deportivo promise a unique coastal shopping experience.
How to get there
By air
The nearest airport is Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) taking 2 hours and 45 minutes, which is about 50 kilometres, 40 to 50 minutes from Marbella. The following shows direct flights from the UK to Málaga.
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UK Airport |
Airline(s) |
|---|---|
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
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London Gatwick (LGW)
|
British Airways |
|
London Gatwick (LGW)
|
Vueling |
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London Luton (LTN) |
easyJet |
| London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Jet2 |
| Manchester (MAN) |
easyJet |
| Manchester (MAN) |
Ryanair |
| Manchester (MAN) |
TUI |
|
Birmingham (BHX) |
Jet2 |
| Birmingham (BHX) |
Ryanair |
| Birmingham (BHX) |
easyJet |
|
Bristol (BRS) |
easyJet |
| Bristol (BRS) |
Ryanair |
|
Edinburgh (EDI) |
Ryanair |
| Edinburgh (EDI) |
Jet2 |
| Edinburgh (EDI) |
easyJet |
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Glasgow (GLA) |
easyJet |
| Glasgow (GLA) |
Jet2 |
|
Leeds Bradford (LBA) |
Jet2 |
Transfers from the Airport
You can either take a Direct Bus (Avanza) to Marbella Bus Station, which will take 45 minutes and costs €68 to €70. Or a taxi/private transfer, which will cost between 70 and €90 and will take between 40 to 45 minutes. The alternative is car hire with a coastal drive.
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By Train
Marbella does not have a train station and the nearest is Fuengirola, which is 30 kilometres away and connected to a local train, the C1 Ceroanies.
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Seville
Dates: 5th November 2025 to 6th January 2026
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Market |
Location |
Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Feria de Belen (Nativity Fair) |
Avenida de la Constitución & Fray Ceferino González (between the Cathedral & Archive of the Indies) |
9th November 2025 to 23rd December 2025 |
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Feria de Artesanía Creativa (Creative Crafts Fair) |
Jardines del Cristina (near Paseo de Cristóbal Colón) |
5th December 2025 to 5th January 2026 |
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Mercado Navideño de Nervión |
Calle Luis de Morales (Nervión district) |
28th November 2025 to 5th January 2026 |
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Mercado de Navidad Plaza de la Magdalena |
Plaza de la Magdalena |
1st December 2025 to 6th January 2026 |
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Navidad en la Alameda de Hércules |
Alameda de Hércules |
16th December 2025 to 5th January 2026 |
|
Mercado de Navidad en las Setas (Setalandia) |
Plaza de la Encarnación (Las Setas) |
29th November 2025 to 6th January 2026 |
The Seville Christmas markets provide an entertaining, cultural, and artistic experience. There will be choirs, sweet treats and stocking fillers, and Andalusian gifts, along churros.
How to get there
By air
From UK airports, it can take 2 hours and 45 minutes all year round and is listed below. The nearest airport is Seville Airport (SVQ), which is about 10 kilometres away (20 to 25 minutes) from the city centre.
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UK Airport |
Airline(s) |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
|
London Gatwick (LGW) |
Vueling |
|
London Gatwick (LGW) |
Ryanair |
|
London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Ryanair |
|
Birmingham (BHX) |
Ryanair- |
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Bristol (BRS) |
Ryanair |
Transfers to the city centre
You have the options of a Bus EA (Especial Aeropuerto), which is every 20 to 30 minutes and takes 35 minutes for €4. Or a Taxi/Uber, which can take 20 to 25 minutes at a cost of €25.
By train
London to Paris to Barcelona and onto Saville
You take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, taking 2 hours and 20 minutes.
Then take the TGV INOUI from Paris Gare de Lyon to Barcelona, taking 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Then pick up the AVE High-Speed Trains from Barcelona to Seville, which will take 5 hours and 30 minutes
Operators: Eurostar, SNCF, Renfe.
Booking: trainline.com, sncf-connect.com, renfe.com
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Hungary
Budapest
Dates: 15th November 2025 to 1st January 2026
Budapest has 2 Christmas markets. The first is in the heart of the city, and the Budapest Christmas Market, which is in Vorosmarty Square. Having plenty of food stalls and handicraft shops, along with free concerts.
The second is the Basilica, which has Christmas lasers that is being projected onto the building itself and an ice rink that goes around the Christmas tree.
Vorosmarty Square is right in the heart of the city and is Budapest’s oldest Christmas market. Here, you’ll find plenty of food stalls, handicraft shops, and free concerts.
How to get there
By air
The Airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is 16 kilometres from the city centre and takes 2 hours 30 minutes from the UK.
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Airport |
Airline |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
Wizz Air |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
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London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Jet2 |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Wizz Air |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Ryanair |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Wizz Air |
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Bristol (BRS) |
Ryanair |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
Ryanair |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
Jet2 |
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Glasgow (GLA) |
Ryanair |
From the airport to the city
You can take the Bus 100E direct to Deák Ferenc tér (central Budapest), taking 35 minutes.
Alternatively, a Taxi or Uber takes 30 minutes for €25.
Train to Frihegy station to Nyugati station, taking 20 minutes.
By Train
You get a train from London St Pancras to Brussels, which will take 2 hours, and transfer onto an ICE/ÖBB Railjet from Brussels to Vienna, which can take 10 hours. The final train will be a Railjet from Vienna to Budapest, taking 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Booking: bahn.com, obb.at, Eurostar
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Czech Republic
Prague
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Dates: 29th November 2025 to 6th January, 2026
The beautiful city of Prague is truly magnificent, with the fourteenth-century twin towers of the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, with the famous 15th-century- astronomical clock on the other. With a glass of grog (rum, water, lemon and sugar) you will be also enticed with the warm fatty sausages just out of the grill, garlic and cheese flatbread and pancakes, swished down with a glug of svarak, which has a citrusy take on mulled wine while you take in the aroma of cinnamon and your eyes taken in frosted hand-blown glass baubles.
If you have young members of the family with you, take them over to the Old Town Square, where there are sheep, goats, and a donkey.
How to get there
By air
The airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), which is 17 kilometres from the airport.
The flight time from UK airports are 2 hours.
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Airport |
Airline |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
British Airways |
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London Heathrow (LHR |
Czech Airlines |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
easyJet |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
Smartwings |
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London Luton (LTN) |
Wizz Air |
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London Stansted (STN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Jet2 |
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Manchester (MAN) |
Ryanair |
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Manchester (MAN) |
easyJet |
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Birmingham (BHX) |
Ryanair |
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Bristol (BRS) |
easyJet |
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Edinburgh (EDI) |
Ryanair |
Transfer from the Airport
You can either take the Bus 119 and Metro A (Nádraží Veleslavín), which will take 35 minutes or the Airport Express (AE) Bus to Prague Main Station (Praja hl. n.), taking 35 minutes.
By Train
From London St Pancras take the Eurostar to Brussels, taking 2 hours. Then transfer to an ICE train to Frankfurt, taking 3 hours. The final stretch is on a Night Train (European Sleeper) to Prague, which takes 8 hours.
Operators: Eurostar, DB, ČD (Czech Railways).
Booking: bahn.com or trainline.com
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Bohemia, Czech Republic
České Budějovice from 18th November 2025 to 6th January 2026
Český Krumlov from 22nd November to 4th January 2026
České Budějovice
The Christmas market is held in Přemysl Otakar II Square, which combines Gothic and classical architecture and houses a cavalcade of bustling market stalls selling wooden toys and Christmas decorations. There is an ice rink around Samon’s Fountain, live music, and a festive Ferris wheel.
city-centre square of Ceske Budejovice, with its mixture of Gothic and classical architecture, is home to a cavalcade of bustling market stalls selling wooden toys, Christmas decorations and glasses of spicy mulled wine.
How to get there
By air
The closest airports are Prague (PRG), which is 150 kilometres north and takes 2 hours 30 minutes by bus or train and Linz (LNZ) in Austria, which is 90 kilometres south, taking 2 hours by bus or train.
Most travellers fly into Prague, then take a direct train.
By Train
From Prague hl.n. station to České Budějovice take a České dráhy (ČD) train, which takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. This train leaves hourly. If you decide to continue on to Český Krumlov you can take a local train or bus.
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Český Krumlov
Cesky Krumlov Christmas market is located on Svornosti Square with its town hall, and the city has unspoiled and beautifully baroque architecture sitting beneath a romantic-looking castle.
You’ll find the market stalls Svornosti Square with fairy lights and decorations that twinkle, and the aroma of freshly baked cookies and grilled sausages floats through the air. There is carol singing, live nativity scenes, angel processions, and traditional Czech treats.
How to get there
By air
The closest airport is Prague (PRG), which is 180 kilometres away and will take to 3 to 4 hours to travel to the city. The other nearest city is Linz (LNZ), which is 90 km away and 2 hours to get to Český Krumlov.
By train andFirstly, take the train from Prague to České Budějovice, which takes 2 hours and 30 minutes. Then take a train or bus, which takes 45 to 60 minutes. However, the buses are more frequent, and they are either a RegioJet on their website.
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France
Metz
Dates: 21st November to 30th December 2025
Best for otherworldly illuminations. Wander through and keep an eye out for the big wheel next to the cathedral before tucking into some of the tastiest gingerbread around.
At Metz, there are incredible illuminations at the Christmas market. This has an open-air ice rink and a merry-go-round. Mander through the enchanting Sentiers des Lanternes and follow the path of elves and dolls illuminated during the stunning fair. Look out for the big wheel next to the cathedral before tucking into some tasty gingerbread.
How to get there
By air
The nearest airport is Metz–Nancy–Lorraine Airport (ETZ), approximately 25 kilometres south of Metz, with limited links with the UK as it has a small airport.
Alternate airports are:
Luxembourg (LUX), which is 60 kilometres away, or 1 hour by train or car.
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), which is 300 kilometres away, with a direct TGV to Metz that takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Direct Flights from the UK take 1 hour 15 minutes
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UK Airport |
Nearest Gateway |
Airline(s) |
Connection to Metz |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
Luxembourg (LUX) |
British Airways, |
1 train to Metz |
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London Heathrow (LHR) |
Luxembourg (LUX) |
Luxair |
1 train to Metz |
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–London City (LCY) |
Luxembourg (LUX) |
Luxair |
Frequent |
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London Gatwick (LGW) |
Luxembourg (LUX) |
easyJet |
Budget option |
By train
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris Gare du Nord, taking 2 hours and 20 minutes
Transfer by Metro or taxi from Gare du Nord or Gare de l’Est, taking 10 minutes
Finally, take the TGV INOUI from Paris Gare de l’Est to Metz, taking 1 hour 25 minutes
Booking: Eurostar, sncf
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Lille
Dates: 20th November to 29th December 2025
You can take the Eurostar or LeShuttle to Lille for the market and taste for a French Christmas in Northern France’s biggest city. The market is in two main squares. Grand Place with a giant wheel steals the show, along with Santa’s grotto. In the other square of Place Rihour, you can have a feast in the Village de Noel, where you will be lured by the scents of melting cheese, sugary waffles and vin chaud.
How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport is Lille–Lesquin Airport (LIL), which is about 10 kilometres away from the city centre.
Ryanair offers all-year-round flights from London Stansted (STN), taking 1 hour 10 minutes. With an airport to city transfer on a Shuttle bus taking 20 minutes or a taxi costing €20.
By Train
There is a direct Eurostar train from London St Pancras to Lille, taking 1 hour 25 minutes and with several departures per day.
Booking: Eurostar
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Sweden
Gothenburg
Dates: 28th November to 22nd December 2025
Here you find chic vibes and mugs of glogg and popular amusement parks, which morph into a classy Christmas open-air market. You pay to enter and opens from 3 pm to 10 pm most days, where you can snack on smoked reindeer and a drinking glogg (Scandinavian mulled wine). Children can visit Santa in his workshop and ride bumper cars. There is a half-hour ice how to watch.
How to get there
By air
The airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT), which is 25 kilometres from the city centre. Direct UK flights taking 2 hours to fly from:
London Heathrow or Gatwick: British Airways, SAS, Ryanair, easyJet
Manchester: SAS, Ryanair
The Airport transfers are Flygbussama bus, taking 30 minutes, or a taxi, taking 25 minutes.
By Train
To travel from the UK to Gothenburg by train, the most common route involves taking the Eurostar- to mainland Europe, then connecting through Copenhagen and Malmö via SJ or Öresundståg regional trains.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the route and stations:
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels Midi/Zuid, which takes 2 hours
Transfer onto an ICE or Intercity via Cologne Hbf, Hannover Hbf, arriving at Hamburg Hbf, taking 6 to 7 hours.
Then transfer from Hamburg to København H (Copenhagen Central Station on an EuroCity or Intercity, taking 4 hours to 30 minutes.
Take an Öresundståg (Øresund trains) to Malmö Centralstation taking 35 minutes
With the final leg on a Öresundståg or SJ Regional train to Göteborg Centralstation taking 3 hours 30 minutes.
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Slovakia
Bratislava
Dates: 21st November to 22nd December 2025
Opening Hours: Weekdays 10am to 10pm; Weekends Often open later, especially for food stalls and live music
Fairy lights are draped around the trees, and market stalls sell traditional toys and handsome decorations, ceramics, and folk art. While you eat Lokše (potato pancakes), cigánska pečienka (grilled meat in a bun), and medovina (honey wine). And listen to carol singing, folk performances, and there are children’s activities. There are other nearby attractions to visit such as Bratislava Castle, St. Martin’s Cathedral, and the Danube promenade
How to get there
By Air
The airport is Bratislava Airport (BTS), which is 9 km from city centre
There are direct flights from London Standsted or Gatwick by Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) or Wiz Air, with flights taking 2 hours 15 minutes.
By train
Take a Eurostar from St Pancras station to Paris Gare du Nord, taking 2 hours 15 minutes
Walk or take a Metro to Paris Gare de l’Est, taking 10 minutes.
Taking a TGV to ICE from Paris Gare de l’Est to München Hauptbahnhof, taking 5 hours 30 minutes.
From München Hauptbahnhof take a Railjet (operated by ÖBB) and arrive at Wien Hauptbahnhof, taking 4 hours.
From Wien Hauptbahnhof take a EuroCity or ÖBB Regional Express to Bratislava Hlavná Stanica (Main Station), taking 1 hour
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Dates: 14th November 2025 to 4th January 2026 (or Tivoli Gardens)
The festive joy with the Christmas trees, lights, and decorations adds their patchwork of seasonal colour. There are stalls selling wooden toys, ceramics, and decorations, as well as chunky knitwear. There are several markets, but the Tivoli Gardens is the beating heart of Copenhagen’s Christmas markets. A Ferris wheel spins in the evening darkness and fairy lights on leafless trees while a skating rink attracts those who feel brave. A toasty aroma of caramelized almonds and fragrant notes of cinnamon-infused mulled wine, locally known as glögg.
How to get here
By air
The nearest airport is Copenhagen Kastrup (CPH) and is 8 kilometres away from the city centre.
There are direct flights from UK taking 1hour 50 minutes and are as follows:
London Heathrow/Gatwick/Stansted → CPH: British Airways, SAS, Ryanair, easyJet
Manchester → CPH: SAS, Ryanair
Transfer from the Airport
Take the Metro or train taking 15 minutes, or a taxi taking 20 minutes.
By Train
Eurostar to Brussels → Cologne → Hamburg → Copenhagen
Take the Eurostar from London St Pancras to Brussels Midi/Zuid, taking 2 hours.
Take the Eurostar or ICE from Brussels Midi/Zuid to Köln Haupt Bahnhof (Cologne Central Station), taking 1 hour 50 minutes.
From Köln Hbf travel to Hamburg Haupt Bahnhof, taking 4 hours 30 minutes.
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to København H (Copenhagen Central Station), taking 4 hours 30 minutes.
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