The holiday season evokes fond memories, often based on traditions passed down from generation to generation. Europe’s Christmas markets, many of which have been around since the Middle Ages, are magical places to embrace the holiday spirit and celebrate these age-old traditions. Minor Hotels, which operates a diverse portfolio of hotels, resorts, and residences across six continents, offers a vast selection of properties in Europe’s top Christmas market destinations, including Vienna, Prague, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, and Lisbon. From former palaces to historic bank buildings, the hotels bring their own history, style, and romance to the festive winter season, making for bucket-list-worthy stays at all budget levels. VIENNA Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna, the new...
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Sometimes merry with fun fairs, carollers and ice rinks, other times nostalgic, Christmas markets have their roots in almost every European country over the festive season. Cathedral squares and historic lanes become giant light displays with decorated fir trees and canopies of fairy lights. Wooden huts offer a feast of edible treats and trinkets, from local cheeses to stocking fillers not usually found on the high street. One can plan a trip at this time of year just to visit the markets, which are easy to explore independently. Audley Travel have polled their Europe specialists to determine the top European Christmas markets to explore. The Christkindlesmarkt in Nuremberg, Germany topped the list, followed by the Edinburgh Christmas Market in Scotland and the Bergen market in Norway....
Read MoreA Complete Guide to Festive Markets in Hungary Experience enchanting Christmas markets and warm festivities across Hungary. From the renowned Advent Basilica in Budapest, a three-time Best Christmas Market in Europe winner, to Debrecen, discover treasures, enjoy thermal spas, and celebrate the season. Don’t miss Hungary’s holiday charm. Christmas Markets in Budapest Must See: St. Stephen’s Basilica Advent Festival and Christmas Market According to European Best Destinations and based on the votes of over 374,000 worldwide travelers, the Advent Basilica has been elected the Best Christmas Market in Europe for the third consecutive time. As the winner of the Best Christmas Market in Europe award for 2020, 2021, and 2022, the Advent Basilica is undoubtedly one of the most bea...
Read MoreGliding down the slopes all morning, with new stunning winter panoramas await Indian Travellers • Some things about Christmas are the same everywhere: Enjoying the first snow, experiencing nature on winter walks, or writing a Christmas Wishlist. Indian visitors can explore candid Christmas markets all over Germany. • A way to bring winter sports and nature in harmony together in Germany. Germany is committed to promoting sustainability by creating eco-friendly environments throughout its various celebratory activities. The German National Tourist Office (GNTO) India is excited about the highly anticipated Christmas markets in Germany to Indian travellers this winter. With a focus on sustainability and unique experiences, Germany offers a perfect destination for Indians...
Read MoreAs the Czech Republic, gets wrapped in a blanket of snow, you can feel the real magic in the air and it will feel like you have entered into a Christmas fairy tale! If you are wondering what you can do during the best time of the year in Czech Republic, here’s a list of a few things that once read we can be sure that Czech Republic will be on your travel Czechlist! Christmas Markets Christmas and Christmas markets are definitely the best things about winters in the Czech Republic. The atmosphere is filled with merry and the scent of Czech Christmas goodies for all you foodies. Christmas markets are held all over Czech Republic but the ones you shouldn’t miss are the ones held in Prague, Brno, Olomouc and Český Krumlov. the Prague Christmas market is considered to be one of th...
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