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counting down our picks for the top 10
cities in europe with amazing christmas
traditions
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for this list we're looking at european
cities that know how to get into the
holiday spirit
if you're in the market for a festive
winter getaway look no further
number 10. stockholm sweden a beautiful
and
captivating city year round stockholm
shines especially bright come the
holidays
there are an assortment of different
christmas markets spread throughout the
city
but holiday cheer feels as if it knows
no bounds in stockholm
sample holiday delicacies go ice skating
or take in a christmas concert at a
local church
you can even sign up for a christmas
spirit walking tour to learn about the
history of the holiday in sweden
at the very heart of the stockholm
holiday experience however
is the historic gamla stone market
appropriately held in the city's old
town
the market consists of numerous stalls
set up against a backdrop of the
colorful architecture of stottoriet
square
it's often listed amongst europe's best
christmas markets with good reason
the christmas market at skansen is
another must
visit number 9. talin estonia
this likely isn't the first country that
comes to mind when you start thinking
about holiday travel but give estonia a
chance and it'll surprise you
the capital city of tallinn in
particular attracts revelers from far
and wide with its spirited christmas
celebrations
the medieval old town is the center
point of the festivities
town hall square known as huaygoa
plights to locals
is pretty any time of year but when you
add the wooden stalls adorned with
garlands and the towering christmas
trees
the result is like something out of a
children's christmas storybook
as for events talin offers more than
your typical holiday fare
the estonian open air museum hosts a
christmas village
complete with wood shopping competitions
and with so much opportunity for outdoor
activities
you'll have a whole new appreciation for
winter
number eight prague czech republic the
czech capital is often ranked among
europe's most beautiful cities
as such is it really any surprise that
it similarly distinguish itself come
christmas
prague can look like a european winter
wonderland with next to no effort
the thing is it does put in the effort
and the results are simply spectacular
the towering gothic structures decked
out in a fresh coating of snow
will make you feel as if you've been
transported back in time
and as you navigate the city streets
some of them still made of cobblestone
it often seems as if there's a christmas
market around every corner
ask someone who's spent a christmas in
prague and they'll tell you it was not
their last
consider yourself warned this once in a
lifetime trip
could become a tradition number 7.
bath england england is a nation rich in
history and culture
but while london is among the world's
most popular tourist destinations
come holiday season it's arguably the
modest city of bath which boasts the
strongest pull
you can really feel the history as you
navigate the carefully decorated homes
and charmingly narrow streets
one feels as if they've been transported
into the pages of charles dickens a
christmas carol
lantern processions wreath making
workshops this is as cozy as it gets
of course travelers planning to visit
england over the holidays have some
tough choices to make
manchester birmingham newcastle chester
and leeds
all have a reputation for going all out
come christmas time
london however stands out with its
iconic landmarks and long history of
celebration
from hyde park's winter wonderland to
the carolers there's
no shortage of cheer number six
vrotswath poland francois might be
fourth in size
but it's second to none when it comes to
polish christmas celebrations
what we love about vrtswolf's christmas
festivities is that
while there are countless traditional
elements the city isn't afraid of
pushing the limits in terms of its
decorations and the colored lights that
illuminate the city
if you're feeling burnt out and are
worried that the usual dose of holiday
cheer isn't enough
fraudswoif's willingness to embrace neon
colors may be just what the doctor
ordered
don't let vrtsworth's more youthful
decor scare you off though
they go bold while still keeping things
joyful and very much in the spirit of
the holiday
it's a city that checks all the
christmas boxes including markets
local delicacies concerts skating and
more
plus given that throughout is a smaller
city in a country with a lower cost of
living your christmas shopping budget
will go further here than in most
destinations on our list
number five vienna austria this city's
reputation precedes it when it comes to
holiday celebrations
if you've ever visited vienna during the
christmas season or even just seen
pictures
you know that no expense is spared the
already beautiful metropolis is
transformed into an elegant city of
lights
explore the markets marvel at the beauty
of belvedere palace
and sample vayanas punch the traditional
austrian holiday punch
as you explore the viennese crist
kindlemacht you'll be hard-pressed to
stick to the budget
from sausages and roasted chestnuts to
the wide assortment of quality handmade
decorations
the temptations are numerous and varied
vienna's grand architecture looks
absolutely stunning under fresh snow
but this is first and foremost a city of
music
and in this regard vienna most certainly
does not disappoint
on any given night of the week
awe-inspiring performances are being
delivered from any number of the city's
historic churches
number 4. rovaniemi finland with a
population of just over 60 000
rovaniemi isn't the biggest or most
impressive city on our list
but when talking about european
destinations with amazing christmas
traditions it's impossible not to talk
about the festivities in chile northern
finland
and when the holidays come sometimes
getting away from the crowds is exactly
what jolly saint nick needs
located in the lapland region rovaniemi
and the surrounding area finds much
warmth and cheer in its frosty winter
weather
snowmobiling reindeer rides nights
illuminated by the northern lights
christmas and rovaniemi feels less like
city vacation
and more of sampling of santa's favorite
pastimes
in fact because of its northern location
rovaniemi
is often advertised as the home of santa
the christmas village here has a real
sense of authenticity to it
number three bruges belgium some of you
may have expected to see bruges at the
very top of our list
its fairytale qualities and
long-standing love of christmas
certainly weren't such a spot
the problem is bruges and its
connections to the holiday season are
simply too well known
if you're the sort of traveler who wants
to get away from the crowds over
christmas
you might find bruges to be lacking
personal space
be that as it may not even over tourism
could knock bruges out of our top three
such is the magic of this belgian city
of wonder one needn't seek out
gingerbread houses here
the buildings lining the city's main
square look like the life-size
inspiration behind the holiday tradition
as if the atmosphere isn't reason
enough to visit the activities ensure
that your christmas and bruges will be
one you never forget
ice sculpture competitions skating
christmas shopping
crowds be damned bruges lives up to its
reputation
number 2. strasbourg france in this
enchanting city
one finds the oldest christmas market in
all of france
and a contender for the european title
it dates back to 1570.
as you sip mulled wine and navigate the
market under the city's iconic cathedral
you can't help but embrace the holiday
cheer when it comes to window displays
the shops all seem to be trying to outdo
one another and efforts of past years
and yet no matter how elaborate the
decorations
they always remain well within the realm
of good taste of course
those wanting to spend the holidays in
france are honestly spoiled for choice
the cities of kulma amya ross
mess and montbelliar are all known
throughout europe for their festive
cheer
if you've yet to check paris off your
bucket list make sure to add it to your
holiday travel itinerary
much like new york city paris is utterly
transformed by the christmas spirit
number one cologne germany beautiful
historic and oh so ready to embrace the
christmas spirit
cologne is the place to be around
christmas time
you really haven't experienced holiday
shopping at its best
until you visited the christmas market
that lies beneath the cologne cathedral
here as you wander amidst the 150 wooden
stalls sipping on mulled wine
you won't just rediscover your christmas
spirit you'll be overwhelmed by it
the entire city is transformed by
holiday cheer and as you browse the
glass ornaments and wooden toys
one can't help but become lost in the
timelessness of it all
there are a number of christmas markets
to explore throughout the city
and the calendar is so full of festive
events that even kris kringle would
swoon
you can even take a holiday-themed boat
cruise on the rhine
there's really no city that does
christmas quite like cologne
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