Our rating of the most unusual and beautiful Christmas markets in Europethat are definitely worth a visit!
Christmas in Europe is always a big holiday. Preparations for the celebrations begin a month before Christmas: the streets and houses of European cities are decorated with special care, big sales start in stores (about sales in Europeread our separate article). But tourists are primarily attracted by the beautiful Christmas markets, which are a must-have attribute of almost any European city.
The largest and most colorful fairs are held in the historical centers of the capitals of European countries, as well as in large cities. About how we spent New Year in Rome and Christmas in Vienna You can read separately on our website. In the same article, Masha Pasha would like to talk about lesser-known and unusual Christmas markets in Europe, which few people know about.
Christmas in the Black Forest, Germany. The main decoration of the fair in Ravenna is the ancient bridge.
Christmas in the Black Forest, Germany
An unusual Christmas market is held in the forest under an ancient bridge, in the Ravenna Gorge. The exact location of the fair is Ravennaschlucht, Schwarzwald. The Black Forest is a German mountainous protected area in the southwest of the country, on the border with Switzerland and France. Here, surrounded by forests and wild nature, you can discover traditional Alpine German goods and delicacies. This is perhaps the most romantic Christmas market in Europe! Photos from this fair are on the cover of the page.
Fair in Valkenburg, the Netherlands
This beautiful Christmas market attracts tourists primarily because it is held in caves underground. The exact location of the fair is the Velvet Cave, the village of Valkenburg aan de Geul, the Netherlands. The nearest major city is Maastricht. Here, various treats and goods are sold directly in the labyrinths of underground caves.
Fair in Valkenburg, the Netherlands. Here, trading tents are placed underground, in the passages and galleries of caves.
Christmas in Lysberg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Liseberg (Jul pa Liseberg) is a giant amusement and amusement park located in the northwest of Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden. Here at Christmas hundreds of stalls are opened, millions of lights are lit and thousands of trees are decorated. There are thematic zones: a Lapland village, a medieval castle, and the country of rabbits. During the fair, Leesburg has many attractions, concerts, and an art market.
Christmas in Lisberg, Gothenburg, Sweden. The venue is a giant amusement park.
Fair at the station, Zurich, Switzerland
The most colorful station in Europe at Christmas is undoubtedly Zurich Central Station. Here, in a large indoor pavilion, more than a hundred holiday stalls open and a giant Christmas tree decorated with Swarovski stones is decorated.
Fair at the station, Zurich, Switzerland. The main hall of the station is decorated with Christmas trees, lights and garlands.
Christmas in Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg is a large and ancient city in northeastern France, on the border with Germany. The first fair was held here back in 1570, so it is considered one of the oldest fairs in Europe. Strasbourg has very unusual architecture. His doll houses are festively decorated and The whole city center will turn into one big beautiful Christmas market.
Christmas in Strasbourg, France. The peculiarity of the city is its doll houses, which are beautifully decorated with Christmas lights.
Tivoli Gardens Fair, Copenhagen, Denmark
Tivoli Park is an amusement park located in the center of the Danish capital, Copenhagen. It is usually open during the warm season, but it is specially opened at Christmas to host one of the most beautiful and unusual fairs in Europe. In a large ancient park, hundreds of trees are decorated with festive lights, and elves greet guests. A special feature of Tivoli is a skating rink on the ice of a frozen lake.
Fair in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen, Denmark. Tivoli is an old park with attractions and cafes.
