Christmas Markets

Travel to the Hungarian capital to shop and eat at one of the best Christmas markets in Europe.

World-renowned and oft-imitated, these three German Christmas Markets should top your list this season.

Here are three unique Thanksgiving vacation destination ideas, including a Christmas Market in the Netherlands, a ski holiday in Whistler, Bristish Columbia, and special holiday packages at magnificent Irish castles.

Call it a traditional Christkindl market or refer to it as a German Christmas market; these locales are staples of North Rhine-Westphalia’s holiday season. The Grinch is no match for their scents, sounds and festive atmosphere.

The TravelNotes Guide to Christmas in Europe presents a gift-wrapped selection of European Christmas markets and last-minute shopping tips for unique gifts.

Rather than huddling inside malls or sequestering themselves at computers, Europeans take their Christmas shopping outdoors with festive light-strewn markets. This article breaks down the most striking Christmas markets the continent has to offer.

The Christmas Market in Piazza Navona has been an annual event for ages and shows no sigs of ending any time soon!

With most of the European Christmas markets just getting underway, there's still time for a last minute trip to experience them.

Shopping for gifts at the Christmas market is an annual tradition in Copenhagen, Prague, London, and Cologne. If you don't have time for a tour of Europe this holiday season, shop at any of these Christmas markets in the good old US of A!

Christmas cruises focus on visiting Christmas markets along European rivers. One of the Old World traditions is the Christmas markets.

From the German Christmas market in Hyde Park to the Covent Garden Christmas market, you can pick up gifts from several venues in London for the 2009 Christmas season. Head to these destinations to make the most of your London Christmas.

The Christkindlmarkt in Chicago is an authentic open air, outdoor market. German vendors from the popular Christmas market in Nurnberg, Germany travel to Chicago every year to share their holiday traditions.

Long known as ground zero for trade fairs, Germany's Duesseldorf is home to premier holiday shopping at its Christmas market. This holiday fair is not a diminutive affair, but easily holds its own among more famous European markets.

Bringing the German tradition to Chicago, the Christkindlmarket offers a wide variety of goods and food from Germany to Chicago's Christmas shoppers.

Here is a guide to several of the best Christmas markets in Germany.

Rothenburg is part of what is referred to as "The Romantic Road" in Germany. Rothenburg is a charming and romantic town, and really lights up for the holidays.

Christmas markets have been a holiday tradition in Germany for centuries. Munich, in the heart of Bavaria, celebrates many charming customs.

The spirit of Christmas comes alive in Düsseldorf long before the holy night and the entire city becomes a magical holiday wonderland that fills the streets with enchanting light displays, nostalgic markets and savory regional treats.

At the coldest time of the year, you will find a warm welcome in our small Catalan village. Come visit the tiny Christmas Market, the local stores and finish the day with convivial neighbors who share their thoughts on the meaning of Christmas.

There’s no better time to visit Europe than during the holidays. Festivals galore can be found in the most popular European cities. Of course, Christmas markets are the best in Europe. Check out my favorites, and start planning your trip today.

Some must-sees in Annecy include the Christmas market, pine tree maze, and pedestrian shopping street. It is a spectacular destination for families young and old.