20 of the most beautiful European Christmas markets
The Christmas markets of Europe are famous around the world. They're a glorious mix of carol singers, gluhwein and glittering lights. Here are some of our favourite traditional markets from across the continent.
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1. Christmas markets across Europe
So much glüwein, so many sparkly lights…
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2. Berlin's Christmas market
The Christmas market in Berlin, Germany.
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3. Ah, Vienna
Could there be a more romantic setting for your Christmas shopping?
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4. Edinburgh, Scotland
The beautiful lights of a Christmas market in Edinburgh
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5. The beauty of Prague
One of the most famous of all Europe's Christmas markets
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6. Prague
The beauty of the Old Town Square in the capital of the Czech Republic
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7. Prague, Czech Republic
The Old Square in Prague, the Czech Republic
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8. Moscow
A Matryoshka – or Russian doll – stall at a Christmas market in Moscow's Red Square
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9. Leeds, UK
Shoppers at a Christmas market in Leeds, in the north of England
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10. Düsseldorf, Germany
A festive wheel in Düsseldorf, Germany
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11. A Christmas decoration in Augsburg, Germany
Augsburg, Germany
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12. Augsburg in Germany
Augsburg, Germany
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13. Bath, UK
Carol singers at the Bath Christmas market
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14. Erfurt, Germany
Next to the cathedral in Erfurt, Germany, Christmas stalls attract tourists and shoppers
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15. Rostock, Germany
Chocolate decorations at a market in Germany.
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16. The famous Roman baths
The famous Roman baths of the city of Bath are the dramatic backdrop to the Christmas market
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17. Bath, UK
The Christmas market in Bath – next to the city's iconic Abbey – is one of the country's most famous markets
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18. Winchester, UK
The Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market in the UK
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19. A dramatic backdrop
The beautiful Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market
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20. A fish-eye look at Strasbourg
An unusual perspective on Strasbourg's Christmas market
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21. Rostock, Germany
A crowd of people queue for glühwein in Germany
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22. Frankfurt, Germany
The beautiful Christmas market in Frankfurt, Germany
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23. York, UK
A beautiful carousel in the northern city of York
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24. Strasbourg, France
Hot chestnuts for sale in Strasbourg, France
