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Holidays
Where are the best Xmas markets????
ilovetofu · 17/10/2019 18:21
Thinking a long weekend in Eastern Europe with my mum...
Mentounasc · 24/10/2019 17:21
In Germany both Nurrmberg and Cologne are pretty famous for their markets, but tbh just about every city will have a decent market so it's about finding somewhere with a picturesque City Centre too. If you can travel mid-week, they would probably be slightly less busy that at the weekend.
Tisahardlife · 24/10/2019 17:30
Bratislava has great Christmas Markets and only a 1 hour train ride to Vienna so can do both
JessicaRarebit · 24/10/2019 17:30
Berlin is really lovely as is Budapest. We are going to go to Krakow and Iceland this year.
MaddieElla · 24/10/2019 17:42
I really really want to go to Iceland but it will be December and I'm worried we're a bit silly going at that time of year.
Prague, Krakow and Vienna are all famous for being beautiful in the Christmas season.
tentative3 · 27/10/2019 18:07
Bruges is beautiful but the Christmas markets last year were awful. Really awful. But it's a lovely little place, easy to get around and great for a short break. I liked Ghent much more than Bruges but I know nothing about whether it has Christmas markets.
We've done Basel before and the Christmas markets were much better but it was a very expensive city to visit. We're off to Austria this year, we also considered Germany and will probably go there next year.
LillianGish · 08/11/2019 08:18
I love Berlin. The Christmas market in the Gendarmenmarkt is gorgeous, but there are others scattered around the city. Loads to see and do in Berlin and very good value for money.
Petitefrancaise · 10/11/2019 23:20
Strasbourg definitely the best and a wonderful picturesque city too.
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