For decades, tourists have been captivated by the enchanting ambiance created by Europe’s famous Christmas markets, which come to life as the streets are illuminated with sparkling decorations and the chill of winter descends. If you’re thinking about booking a last-minute festive getaway, keep reading.
We’ve compiled the definitive list of Christmas market dates in Europe for 2024 to make your life easier. We’ll help you choose the best market to visit and make sure you don’t miss a single festive moment, whether your dreams involve sipping glühwein in Vienna, sampling chimney cake in Prague, or searching for unusual ornaments in Strasbourg.
So grab a hot beverage and settle in as we list the dates of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe, ranging from opulent, well-known locations to little hidden treasures. And once you’re ready to book your last-minute 2024 European Christmas market getaway, head over to utc.travel to begin organising your festive adventure!
| Country | Name/Location | Starts | Ends |
| Austria | Vienna | 16/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Austria | Christkindlmarkt (Salzburg) | 21/11/2024 | 01/01/2025 |
| Belgium | Bruges | 24/11/2024 | 01/01/2025 |
| Belgium | Winter Wonders (Brussels) | 29/11/2024 | 05/01/2025 |
| Czech Republic | Prague | 30/11/2024 | 06/01/2025 |
| Denmark | Tivoli Gardens (Copenhagen) | 17/11/2024 | 01/01/2025 |
| England | Winter Wonderland (London) | 21/11/2024 | 05/01/2025 |
| Estonia | Tallinn | 21/11/2024 | 26/12/2024 |
| Finland | Helsinki | 01/12/2024 | 22/12/2024 |
| France | Metz | 22/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| France | Strasbourg | 27/11/2024 | 30/12/2024 |
| Germany | Cologne | 18/11/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Germany | Düsseldorf | 21/11/2024 | 30/12/2024 |
| Germany | Gendarmenmarkt (Berlin) | 25/11/2024 | 31/12/2024 |
| Germany | Leipzig | 26/11/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Germany | Munich | 27/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Germany | Striezelmarkt (Dresden) | 27/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Germany | Christkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg) | 29/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Germany | Reiterlesmarkt (Rothenburg ob der Tauber) | 29/11/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Hungary | Budapest | 17/11/2024 | 01/01/2025 |
| Latvia | Riga | 01/12/2024 | 06/01/2025 |
| Luxembourg | Luxembourg City | 23/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam | 15/11/2024 | 05/01/2025 |
| Poland | Wroclaw | 22/11/2024 | 31/12/2024 |
| Poland | Krakow | 29/11/2024 | 26/12/2024 |
| Scotland | Edinburgh | 17/11/2024 | 05/01/2025 |
| Slovakia | Bratislava | 22/11/2024 | 22/12/2024 |
| Sweden | Liseberg (Gothenburg) | 17/11/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Sweden | Skansen (Stockholm) | 30/11/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Switzerland | Basel | 21/11/2024 | 23/12/2024 |
| Switzerland | Montreux | 21/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
| Switzerland | Zurich | 23/11/2024 | 24/12/2024 |
There you have it! The definitive list of Christmas Markets in Europe that you won’t want to miss. When you’re ready to book that last-minute festive European getaway, be sure to book your hotel through utc.travel, where our members save as much as 40% compared to other leading travel sites. Find out more here.
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