Exploring the Christmas Markets of Europe
European Christmas Markets
Each year, European towns and cities play host to the charming, traditional Christmas markets. Festive stalls form a carpet of color throughout many of the squares and cobbled streets, each selling unusual gifts and trinkets that your customers just can’t resist.
Tempting Treats
Dotted throughout the stalls, you will find tasty treats to tempt you as you stroll around:
- Delicious German sausage
- Chips with mayonnaise, a popular Belgian snack
- Hot roast nuts
For those customers with a sweet tooth, there are so many mouth-watering snacks on offer:
- Waffles with fresh cream
- Pancakes with chocolate
The list goes on. Then there’s the seductive smell of Glühwein that lures you over to the nearest stall and ensures your customers are kept toasty throughout the day. For a few cents extra, you can even keep your mug as a souvenir! Or why not try a scrumptious hot chocolate, towered high with whipped cream? This is a European Christmas market, and this heavenly drink is made extra special with a dash of creamy Bailey’s or warming rum! Whether they fancy a nice brew, a local beer, or mulled wine, there’s an abundance of beverages to choose from. That’s one thing about a Christmas market – you can be sure your customers will never be hungry or thirsty!
Unusual Gifts
If you’re stuck for Christmas gift ideas, look no further. The markets are brimming with quaint and wonderful souvenirs:
- Hand-blown and colorful, painted baubles
- Unusual jewelry
- Festive decorations
- A plentiful array of hats and scarves
- Snug slippers
- Traditional knitwear
- Novel ornaments
- Unusual candles
- Lovely leather goods
There’s so much to choose from for those last-minute Christmas gifts.
Great Choice of Short Breaks
Whether it’s cruising the magical markets of the Rhine Valley in Germany, visiting the cathedral city of Cologne with its six markets, or taking in the largest underground market in the Dutch town of Valkenburg, we have a wonderful range of breaks, visiting some of the very best Christmas markets across Europe. We offer a range of 3 to 7-day breaks from only £129. You can find out more about our range of Christmas Market tours online now.
