Christmas Markets in Europe: My Top 3

The festive period is my favourite time of year and I have been fortunate enough to visit some incredible Christmas markets all over Europe. Therefore, I wanted to share with you my top 3 Christmas markets to get you prepared for the festive season❄️

1.) Christkindlmarkt, Vienna

Vienna is home to some of the most incredible Christmas markets that I have ever visited! It was really hard to pick just one market in Vienna but after lots of deliberation, I’m happy to announce that Christkindlmarkt takes the top spot.

Christkindlmarkt is home to a large Ice rink that is sure to excite the whole family. It is also home to a large variety of delicious food stalls and stunning Christmas decorations that are guaranteed to help you get into the festive spirit

2.) Jul I Vinterland, Oslo

Similar to Vienna, there are multiple Christmas markets in Oslo with the main show stopper being Jul I Vinterland. Home to a talking mousse and some of the most delicious and extravagant Christmas delicacies that I have ever tasted, this Christmas market is not to be missed.

If you’re travelling in December then Oslo is guaranteed to be very cold, so I would strongly advise on layering up and preparing to drink lots of hot Gløgg to keep warm. During my time in Vinterland, I ate some of the best chestnuts that I have ever had and I am still craving them to this day! Overall, the prices in Vinterland were pretty reasonable for a Christmas market and there were lots of heated areas where you can relax and stay warm whilst enjoying your food and drink.

3.) Winter Wonderland, London

A visit to Winter Wonderland is a staple tradition for most people living in or just outside of London. Winter Wonderland is a magical Christmas market situated in Hyde Park and the large space is occupied by a huge variety of rides, stalls and activities.

A personal highlight of mine is the ice Kingdom alongside the famous ice bar, serving delicious drinks in below freezing temperatures My only negative of winter Wonderland is that it is particularly pricy, so I would advise putting aside a bit of money before planning a visit, to ensure that you can enjoy the day as much as possible and participate in fun activities such as a trip to the circus and a magical tour of the Ice Kingdom. Winter Wonderland is a guaranteed fun day out and can be enjoyed by everyone, whether you’re visiting as a solo traveller, a couple or a family. You can check out Winter Wonderland’s official website here.