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November 22-December 24
Berlin’s Christmas markets reflect the modern spirit of the capital
city. Despite the fact that it is not so traditional, it’s a place where
you can buy not only souvenir trinkets, but also a truly valuable
things: jewelry, paintings and sculptures by famous artists and
designers, clothing and footwear. Even the location of the main market
is unusual. It has been destroyed during bombing in World War II and
only partially restored the Kaiser Wilhelm Church, which is now turned
into a memorial.
27 November to 2 January
Old Town and Wenceslas Square are excellent decorations for Christmas
markets.Walking through it is easy to imagine that you are in the Middle
Ages, because in these places of the Czech capital since those times a
little has changed. Although all the Christmas markets are a lot like
German, but a grocery shelves you will surely feel the taste of the
Czech Republic: the only place to buy cookies vánoční cukroví and try a
special festive soup vánoční rybí polévka. Among the unique local
souvenirs recommend you to purchase exquisite handicrafts made of straw,
wood and crystal. And note: this is a rare fair, which will work after
the New Year!
November 27-December 26
In the heart of the Austrian capital before the grand City Hall every
year there is a colorful market. The building itself is the city
government transformed by local artists in the traditional Christmas
calendar: windows help to count the days before the holiday. It is
better to go for a walk on the Vienna Fair in the evening, when it is
lit by thousands of colorful lights. And no supper beforehand: you can
not resist and do not try the tar, hot wine with spices glühwein and
special Christmas cookies Vanillekipfer.
29 November-7 January
The central area of the medieval old town – the perfect backdrop for the
Christmas Fair.They say that it was here in 1441 it was established the
first Christmas tree. True, historians argue that it was not a fir, and
set it not for Christmas but on Shrove Tuesday, but modern Tallinians
prefer not to delve into ancient manuscripts, and to believe that the
tradition of the Christmas tree went to put it out of their city. After
walking in the cold between the rows, you can go to bask in some cafes
situated around Town Hall Square, abound: from local food establishments
and pizzerias to unusual restaurants offering dishes exclusively with
garlic. Main Estonian Fair will be open till Orthodox Christmas: you
will have time to get even to those who prefer to celebrate New Year at
home.
November 26-December 24
Munich Trade Fair in the central town square, Marienplatz – perhaps the
classic example of good old German holiday market, which hovers over the
aroma of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, sweet biscuits and
chocolate fountains, in which the glazed skewered on a stick fruit.
However, if you want to travel back in the centuries, then be sure to
visit the open from November 25 to December 23, Munich medieval fair.
And children and adults will be interesting to see a fair representation
of the original, watch sellers, dressed in ancient costumes, and to try
dishes cooked in this ancient recipes.
November 26-December 24
Christmas market in Nuremberg, Bavaria – one of the most popular and
oldest in Europe. It has been one of the most popular ones for over 400
years. And this year the central square of Old Town traders wil put more
than two hundred stalls that will offer customers not only ornaments
for the Christmas trees, but also all sorts of sweets and a variety of
delicacies of home production. And while the adults make a purchase,
young visitors can ride on a fabulously beautiful carousel.
November 22-December 24
Berlin’s Christmas markets reflect the modern spirit of the capital
city. Despite the fact that it is not so traditional, it’s a place where
you can buy not only souvenir trinkets, but also a truly valuable
things: jewelry, paintings and sculptures by famous artists and
designers, clothing and footwear. Even the location of the main market
is unusual. It has been destroyed during bombing in World War II and
only partially restored the Kaiser Wilhelm Church, which is now turned
into a memorial.
27 November to 2 January
Old Town and Wenceslas Square are excellent decorations for Christmas
markets.Walking through it is easy to imagine that you are in the Middle
Ages, because in these places of the Czech capital since those times a
little has changed. Although all the Christmas markets are a lot like
German, but a grocery shelves you will surely feel the taste of the
Czech Republic: the only place to buy cookies vánoční cukroví and try a
special festive soup vánoční rybí polévka. Among the unique local
souvenirs recommend you to purchase exquisite handicrafts made of straw,
wood and crystal. And note: this is a rare fair, which will work after
the New Year!
November 27-December 26
In the heart of the Austrian capital before the grand City Hall every
year there is a colorful market. The building itself is the city
government transformed by local artists in the traditional Christmas
calendar: windows help to count the days before the holiday. It is
better to go for a walk on the Vienna Fair in the evening, when it is
lit by thousands of colorful lights. And no supper beforehand: you can
not resist and do not try the tar, hot wine with spices glühwein and
special Christmas cookies Vanillekipfer.
November 16-December 29
Copenhagen
is not lagging behind other European capitals and also gets prepared
for Christmas. It has already opened in the picturesque market of town
dock,with tastefully decorated boutiques on the street Strøget, where
people usually go for the trendy and expensive gifts. But the most
interesting things will happen at the largest fair in the amusement park
of Tivoli. Inspired by buying gifts, do not forget a glass or two of
mulled wine, which in these places is usually called gløgg, with special
apple donuts æbleskiver and roasted almonds.
29 November-7 January
The central area of the medieval old town – the perfect backdrop for the
Christmas Fair.They say that it was here in 1441 it was established the
first Christmas tree. True, historians argue that it was not a fir, and
set it not for Christmas but on Shrove Tuesday, but modern Tallinians
prefer not to delve into ancient manuscripts, and to believe that the
tradition of the Christmas tree went to put it out of their city. After
walking in the cold between the rows, you can go to bask in some cafes
situated around Town Hall Square, abound: from local food establishments
and pizzerias to unusual restaurants offering dishes exclusively with
garlic. Main Estonian Fair will be open till Orthodox Christmas: you
will have time to get even to those who prefer to celebrate New Year at
home.
Caribbean Islands is without a doubt among the best places to choose Christmas. The destination offers having 2500 mile-long chain of islands, within the crystal blue Caribbean Sea plus some of the greatest beaches from the world. Celebrating Christmas in Caribbean will certainly be an event for that lifetime.
