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Oxford Street
About London's Christmas Market:If you haven’t got the time to visit one of the European markets, where better to head than the UK’s capital. From 18th Nov to 3rd Jan London is home to a great selection of markets and other winter attractions which are perfect to get you into a festive mood. The biggest Christmas attraction in London is Hyde Park’s winter wonderland, which is home to a big wheel, market, ice skating rink, rides and even a circus. For a less commercial Christmas experience it’s worth heading to the South Bank where you can pick up quirky Christmas gifts or enjoy a delicious crepe with a glass of Glühwein. For something a bit different in the Southwark area there’s a quirky Finnish Christmas Market where visitors can pick up some seriously unique food and gifts for Christmas.
Where to Stay: St Giles is located just off Oxford Street; an ideal base for exploring London.
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New Town (Princes Street)
About Edinburgh’s Christmas Market: Between 24th Nov and 24th Dec experience the magic of a traditional German Christmas Market in the heart of the beautiful city of Edinburgh. Edinburgh’s Christmas Market offers a little something for everyone, split over two areas of Edinburgh, the traditional German Market can be found on Mound Precinct which offers plenty of stalls to browse, selling handmade decorations, toys and gifts. Take a wander on to East Princes Street Gardens and visit The Highland Village Christmas Market where visitors can shop for unique Christmas presents from the various jewellery, craft and locally produced food stalls. Head to Edinburgh this Christmas for a magical time!
Where to Stay: The luxurious Royal Terrace hotel enjoys a tranquil location on a quiet street but is only around a 10 minute walk from the popular Princes Street and both parts of the market are within walking distance.
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Manchester City
About Manchester’s Christmas market: No winter in the North West is complete without a stroll through the chalet lined streets of Manchester's famous Christmas market. Between 17th Nov and 21st Dec the perfect place to get your evening started, pick up some Christmas gifts or relax after a day Christmas shopping, the market really has become a fixture of the festive countdown. Stalls offer a diverse range of products from jewellery and bonsai trees to Dutch cheeses, French breads and Spanish chorizo. The array of food and drink on offer is vast with sweet and savoury treats ranging from mini pancakes and goulash to paella and profiteroles. Relax with a hot chocolate, warming Gluhwein, beer or wine.
Where to Stay: Set in the heart of Manchester on Oxford Road, sits the iconic four star Palace Hotel with its distinctive Clock Tower. At just a half mile walk through the centre of Manchester to the Christmas market the Palace hotel would be an ideal base for any festive trip.
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Old Town
About Prague Christmas Market: Prague, a true winter wonderland offers the perfect setting to visit a traditional Christmas Market this year. Running from 26th Nov until 8 Jan the Prague Christmas Market is the key ingredient for a little Czech festive magic. Visitors will find the main markets in Prague's Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, with smaller ones at Namesti Republiky & Havelske Trziste all of which consist of row upon row of brightly decorated wooden huts selling traditional Czech handicraft, handmade jewellery and plenty of traditional Czech food and drink. A visit to the famous Prague Christmas tree which is specially imported from the Krkonose Mountains in the north of the Czech Republic is a must whilst in the Old Town Square area. Why not head to the Christmas Markets of Prague this year?
Where to Stay: The Golden Tulip Prague Terminus boasts a prime location just moments from Wenceslas Square
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Old Town (Stare Miasto)
About Krakow's Christmas Market: The annual Krakow Christmas Market starts four weeks before Christmas and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The market is located in the Krakow’s “Rynek Glowny” central square in the centre of the city’s historical district and is the perfect place to get some festive spirit into your life. The market offers a huge selection of old fashioned wooden stalls selling everything from Christmas decorations to toys to traditional Polish crafts and jewellery. If you’re feeling peckish you couldn’t have chosen a better place to be, there are numerous stalls serving up the best of Polish cuisine including traditional grilled sausages, ribs and a range of local cheeses. Krakow is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a traditional Christmas break that will make them remember the “good old days”.
Where to Stay: The Andels Hotel Cracow is just a stones throw away from the main market square and offers luxury accommodation at a great price.
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Charlottenburg
About Berlin's Christmas Market: Berlin is often considered to be the home of the Christmas Market; featuring some of Europe’s biggest and most spectacular sights and one of the longest established. Berlin is unique in the fact that unlike many cities, it hosts more than 50 individual Christmas markets scattered throughout the city, running from 21 Nov until 26 Dec, with some prolonging the festivies until 2 Jan. The most popular markets are located at the Kurfurstendamm and the Alexanderplatz but make sure you give the smaller markets a visit too as hidden treats can often be found, like the Potsdamer Platz market that features Europe’s largest mobile toboggan run and the ideal choice for children. Variety is the name of the game in Berlin so it’s ideal for travelers who enjoy action packed breaks.
Where to Stay: The Berlin Excelsior is situated just minutes away the popular Kurfürstendamm Street and is the ideal base location for visiting the Berlin Christmas markets.
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Cologne
About Cologne's Christmas market: The city of Cologne boasts seven Christmas markets from 21st Nov to 23rd Dec throughout the city, all within easy walking distance of one another. The four main markets attract roughly two million visitors each year. Altstadt (Old Town) is one of the most popular markets, magnificantly set in front of the Old Cologne Town Hall, 200 metres from the Cathedral, where the majority of stores are Christmas themed. The Rudolfplatz market has a historic backdrop of Hahnentorburg, one of Cologne's mediaeval gatehouses and is ideal for families as it takes you into a magical, fairytale world with fairytale characters and an impressive display of Christmas lights. Cologne is a vibrant and interesting city and Christmas remains one of the best times to visit, two million visitors can’t be wrong!
Where to Stay: The Flandrischer is located closeby to the Rudolf Platz and The Dom is only 15 minutes making it the ideal choice for exploring the Christmas markets.
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Brussels
About Brussels’ Christmas Market: Brussels Christmas market begins on 26th November and ends on 1st January and features well over 200 cheerful stalls set around the famous Bourse (stock exchange) area, glittering with pretty lights and exuding a warm and friendly atmosphere where delicious aromas fill the air. The giant wheel boasts excellent views from the top and for all Tourvil and Dean Wannabes, why not glide down to the stunning ice rink, open until 10pm and the ideal place to wrap up and spend a romantic evening. The Grand Place is worth a visit, decorated in festive lights of all different colours and patterns, with light displays to music at certain points in the day. The Eurostar makes Brussels easily accessible to revel in the great atmosphere. Where to Stay: The Metropole Brussels is the only remaining 19th century hotel in the whole of Brussels and is located just steps away from all the cities attractions. The hotel prides itself in its traditional elegance and luxury.
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Munich
About Munich's Christmas Market: Munich’s popular Christmas markets run from 25th November up until Christmas Eve and are thought to be around 700 years old. There are a diverse range of markets, including an ethnic market, medieval and gay pink market, with the most popular situated at the Marienplat and is a typical Bavarian Christmas market selling traditional and modern Christmas gifts ranging from wood carvings to gingerbread to glassware. Munich is an ideal choice for any tourists looking to visit a number of different markets during one trip, there’s even a Christmas market at the airport in case you’ve forgotten anything!
Where to Stay: The Hilton Munich City is the ideal choice for guests arriving by plane to visit Munich with just a 35 minute train link to the airport. A great base location to explore the city, many of the popular sights are within walking distance.
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Budapest
About Budapest Christmas Market: Hungary was one of the first Eastern bloc countries to embrace the tradition of the Christmas market and Budapest is home to the country's largest, from 18th Nov until 30th Dec. The main market in Budapest is located in Vörösmarty Square; a stunning setting particularly in the evening when the entire market is lit up with Christmas lights. The market is also ideal for picking up some unique Christmas gifts as a range of local arts and crafts are available to purchase. If you’re feeling peckish you’re in the right place; food plays an important role in the Budapest market and local cakes, grilled meats and pastry products can be found in abundance.
Where to Stay: The stunning Hilton Budapest offers a fantastic city centre location paired with a great selection of facilities and services.
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