ARE THESE THE BEST CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN EUROPE? | 44 Magical European Xmas Markets to Visit!

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Looking for the most magical Christmas markets in Europe? This video counts down the top 44 European Christmas Markets I think you should visit at least once in your lifetime.
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@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Who's visiting Europe for Christmas markets this year?! Let me know in the comments where you're headed because I'm sooo sad to not be going this year. And let me know in the comments if you'd recommend any markets I missed! PS: The written version goes into more detail as usual: Full London Christmas Video

@onofremartin73 10 месяцев назад

Here's the summary for everyone. Happy travelling! Thanks to Happy to Wander for this great list: 44. London, England 43. Budapest, Hungary 42. Dusseldorf, Germany 41. Stuutgart, Germany 40. Paris, France 39. Winchester, England 38. Essen, Germany 37. Valkenburg, Netherland 36. Graz, Austria 35. Edinburg, Scotland 34. Wroclaw, Poland 33. Birmingham, England 32. Prague, Czechia 31. Dortmund, Germany 30. Blenheim Palace 29. Frankfurt, Germany 28. Karlsruhe, Germany 27. Madrid, Spain 26. Mulhouse, France 25. Esslingen, Germany 24. Hamburg, Germany 23. Tallinn, Estonia 22. Berlin, Germany 21. Aachen, Germany 20. Brussels, Belgium 19. Kaysersberg, France 18. Basel, Switzerland 17. Nuremberg, Germany 16. Turckheim, France 15. Obernai, France 14. Bath, England 13. Eguisheim, France 12. Zurich, Switzerland 11. Salzburg, Austria 10. Regensburg, Germany 9. Montereux, Switzerland 8. Monschau, Germany 7. Vienna, Austria 6. Copenhagen, Denmark 5. Colmar, France 4. Munich, Germany 3. Strasborug, France 2. Cologne, Germany 1. Dresden, Germany

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Wow thanks so much for watching and doing that recap! 🫶

@tamaraaelbrecht1718 9 месяцев назад

@@HappytoWanderThere is something wrong with your video. You say in your video: Nr 13 Eguisheim and nr 12 Zurich, but you write in the video nr 15 Eguisheim and 14 Zurich.

@magjuergenstefani4015 9 месяцев назад

Having been to many of the German and Austrian Markets, as well as some other countries, I agree mostly with your list.I would maybe add St.Wolfgang in Austria, where you can even travel by ship between 3 markets around Lake Wolfgang. This year I visited the Romanian Christmas markets in Sibiu and Timisoara again, which are also gorgeous! And the mulled wine is still a lot cheaper than in Western Europe 😊

@butenbremer1965 10 месяцев назад

I, as a German born native, have admittedly been enjoying your wonderful YT-channel for practicing / improving my own English listening and speaking skills!

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

That makes me so happy!! Thanks for being here 🫶

@richardmendez4219 8 месяцев назад

What a thorough, well produced, and enjoyable video. I appreciate the time and effort you took to make this delightful and informative piece. Thank you.

@HappytoWander 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for leaving such a kind comment! Glad you enjoyed it 🫶

@carolinecristie1973 Месяц назад

Great selection. Riga in the Baltic States is charming and actually prefer it to Talinn

@spicenola 10 месяцев назад

Love your videos. My sister and I did a whirlwind 2 week market tour last year from Vienna to Paris by train. Chose a lot of markets based on your previous videos. Thanks for the inspiration!!

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Aw yay! I’m so glad you had a good time. Thanks so much for stopping by 🫶

@jules9645 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for this video. I’m going to Munich, Vienna and Salzburg this year. First time visiting Christmas markets.

@tullygroteluschen2098 10 месяцев назад

I visited the Christmas markets in Verona Italy, Regensberg, Munich, Nuermburg, Bremen, Frankfurt and Heidelberg Germany last year. Nuremberg was probably my favorite but Verona was cozy and quaint. Thanks for the video and inspiration! I can't wait to try some on your list next year!

@JenFoto 18 дней назад

Nuremberg was my favourite, stunning place

@ManleyWalker 10 месяцев назад

I've always enjoyed your Christmas Market videos, Christina, but this one was absolutely epic! The best virtual holiday travel yet.

@k.t.523 5 месяцев назад

Bravo! Thank you for such an informative, non-biased, and picturesque trip through Europe at Christmas.

@willgriggs7354 10 месяцев назад

Great list, so glad you put Dresden first :-)

@travelics 9 месяцев назад

Hello from Brno, Czech republic ❤ Thanks for the nice video ❤

@christinemasonrealtor 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the bucket list of Christmas trips! Your videos inspired us to go to Strasbourg, Colmar & Basel this year.

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Ahh, amazing! I hope you have an incredible time 🫶 thanks so much for watching!

@christinemasonrealtor 10 месяцев назад

How long did you spend at each market during your Christmas market road trip? I haven’t been and want to make sure I give each enough time. Like how much time do you recommend for Strasbourg and Colmar?

@lienvu2423 13 дней назад

@@christinemasonrealtor I would spend 1-2 days in Strasbourg and 1 day in Colmar

@elsawaters97 10 месяцев назад

We are headed out in a few days to spend three wonderful weeks exploring various Christmas Markets throughout France. Thanks for the very timely list.

@ronaldchan2000 28 дней назад

Thanks for the great tips! I'm planning a trip to Prague-Vienna-Budapest for this December to see their amazing Xmas markets. Definitely need to add one more stop to this fantastic city of Dresden now!

@ChasingCharisma Месяц назад

thanks so much! Useful for our trip this year. Doing 2 weeks of Christmas markets in November/December....ending with the Krampus Run.

@apoorvachawla5015 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your favorite Christmas market list :) I have also been to many Christmas markets in Europe and many of them are there on your list too. My personal favorite destinations are Strasbourg, Colmar and cozier Christmas markets like Riquewihr and Ribeauville ❤Finally, this year I will explore the Christmas markets in Cologne :)

@reggieabadsantos7133 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Christina…you helped me decide on where to go Xmas 2024 🥰

@shapeoftimes 10 месяцев назад

There is a beautiful Christmas market in Romania, in Craiova, it is ranked as one of the best in Europe 🙂

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

I definitely want to visit Romania for Christmas markets someday!! I’ve been to Bucharest and Covasna county before and would love to see more of the country. I haven’t heard of this one though so thanks for putting it on my radar!

@wandayanez2454 3 месяца назад

I will be visiting several Christmas Markets in Dec 2024: 29. Frankfurt, 17. Nuremberg, 11. Strasburg, 7. Vienna, and 4. Munich. Thank for the video.

@hrw3mom103 10 месяцев назад

Heading to Munich in 3 weeks! We’re taking my parents on their very first trip to Europe. They’ll be embarking a river cruise with my aunt and uncle down the Danube. (My husband, two of my daughters, and I will stay in Munich since we’ve been around and aren’t cruise people.) It’s a dream trip for my mom and I’m so excited to see her face when get there.

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Oh my gosh just reading this made me SO excited for you. I hope you have an amazing time. PS I’ve done a river cruise on the Danube before and it’s incredible, so I’m sure your parents will enjoy it!

@arnodobler1096 9 месяцев назад

Oh nice, have fun

@lauriewhite3576 9 месяцев назад

Loved your video! This was very helpful, as I’m planning on taking my family next year. Thank you!

@StevePoulton-jc9ty 3 месяца назад

Innsbruck Austria is pretty epic too

@VarunMilan 10 месяцев назад

My dream from childhood has always been to travel the world at the age of 25 due to a retina problem I lost most of my eye sight but still I wanna pursue my dreams Watching these videos really motivates me to run after my dreams 🎭 I wanna be an inspiration for others through my channel 💙

@arnodobler1096 9 месяцев назад

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@StevePoulton-jc9ty 3 месяца назад

Innsbruck Austria has some pretty markets too

@cynthiamcknight9002 10 месяцев назад

We are heading to Belgium this year, and in addition to Brussels, will check out the markets in Ghent and Bruges. Smaller to be sure, but I bet very charming. We were in Cologne and Strasberg last year and they were magical!

@stephen3627 9 месяцев назад

We just visited the Christmas markets in Bruges and they are both very small,2 to 3 minutes to walk through each of them and extremely overcrowded.Pretty disappointing and not worth going to.

@jeanetterenstrom3887 10 месяцев назад

You should visit the Christmas market in Stockholm’s old town. It’s definitely a really atmospheric Christmas market 😊

@thishandleisntavailable. 9 месяцев назад

i love your presentation, very organized and informative. new sub!

@dougtrvl888 Месяц назад

Very nice 😊 But you forgot Krakow Poland 🇵🇱

@i86ij99 10 месяцев назад

After seeing many big Christmas markets, I would much prefer smaller, cozier ones in some small, unknown towns

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

That’s totally fair!! I tried to include some smaller ones in the list too and usually recommend that people do some day trips to smaller towns close by to experience both big city markets and smaller cozier ones. I think the big ones are amazing for first timers though just because they’re SO grand and impressive. Honestly though there’s no Christmas market I don’t want to visit haha

@ssb1056 10 месяцев назад

I am in Cascais, Portugal! We have lots of nice things here, Lisbon and the ancient town of Obidos. We are heading to Alsace Lorraine and stopping in Paris next week. Will be in Scotland before Christmas and will be on Prince’s street to welcome 2024!

@spavanko2 10 месяцев назад

Zagreb, Croatia! On of the best!

@sjcobra84 10 месяцев назад

Dear people in the Northern Hemisphere. As a resident in the Southern Hemisphere ( Australia ) I am MEGA JEALOUS. You have snow fights and cookies while down here, we roast at +30C and can even go higher lol. Merry Christmas and a prosperous nu year. 🤣🎄🔥

@gringocolonia 9 месяцев назад

I come from Cologne. As far as I'm concerned, we can swap places every year between November and March 🥶

@jonathansalazar8710 9 месяцев назад

Great video!

@kenrosenthal5976 9 месяцев назад

Wonderful summary of your top 40s. Having visited 90 countries, around 20 of your top 44 Christmas markets, a delightful overview. I look forward to your next year update, and maybe you will go outside Europe!!

@mimamo 9 месяцев назад

Good on you for having so many German Christmas markets on your list and them being on top too. It's a simple fact that these are the original, traditional Christmas markets and most other countries (except Austria) have just copycats. The originals stay the best!

@farenmareeramos 9 месяцев назад

You missed … • Prague • Rome • Sofia And most of the rest of Europe! Wonderful ideas for France and Germany though ❤❤

@sueKay 10 месяцев назад

I'd put Edinburgh higher up the list - I try to visit it every year and the markets and other attractions take over the whole of Princes Street gardens. There's also some other events well worth a visit, such as stunning light shows at both the botanic gardens and Edinburgh Castle itself - it's amazing being up the castle at night, seeing all the lights and enjoying some mulled wine. I'm glad Copenhagen ranked so highly - I absolutely loved going there for the Christmas Market, and Tivoli Gardens were extra magical at that time of year.

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Oh I’m so happy to hear you endorse Edinburgh at Christmas! I’ve spent quite a bit of time there but never for the holidays, so I wanted to include it because it’s such a popular pick but I was also wary of ranking it too high since I’ve heard lots of people say they’re disappointing. I’m excited to go see for myself one day!!

@Wanderlustvids 10 месяцев назад

What a delightful tour of European Christmas Markets! 😍🎅 If you're eager to dive deeper into the festive spirit, check out my latest video showcasing the 'Top 10 Christmas Markets of Europe - 2023' on my channel. Let's keep the holiday magic alive and explore these enchanting markets together! ✨🌍

@lmac1780 6 месяцев назад

Awesome video! Thank you! We are planning a trip to see the Christmas Market this year. Where do we start? We are coming all the way from Australia..

@Steven91637 9 месяцев назад

Freiburg and Siegburg got nice Christmas 🎄 Markets too

@RCRock1368 10 месяцев назад

You need to check out the Christmas markets in Bratislava and Kosice, Slovakia.

@ralphflori4129 10 месяцев назад

Just got here & subscibed! Hello!

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Hi! Thanks so much for being here 🫶

@branhamphotos5354 2 месяца назад

Which is better for Christmas brussels or Strasbourg. I prefer more of a winter wonderland than just markets? Thanks

@DavidMinnis 10 месяцев назад

Going to Mainz, Wiesbaden and Frankfurt next month.

@shirleyski6147 9 месяцев назад

Amazing/. All the ones from Germany, my families homeland- Frankfurt!!! 🎄🎄🎄

@Steven91637 9 месяцев назад

Heidelberg and Füssen having nice Markets and even in Görlitz Germany 🇩🇪

@simranpatel7147 10 месяцев назад

Loved thisssss. When is the best time to start Christmas market travels?

@arnodobler1096 9 месяцев назад

2nd and 3rd week in December

@peppermintmochaaaa 2 месяца назад

Omg como's xmas market! Hello from italy!

@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen 10 месяцев назад

Wow, certainly nothing to match that down here as we swelter in the searing Christmas heat. Still, we have the gorgeous beaches to swim at instead I guess :)

@evolution8662 5 месяцев назад

Let it be Christmas everyday!!!

@JBeliles 10 месяцев назад

Baden Baden Germany and Montbard France were my favorites as well as a castle in Black Forest I cannot find name of now.

@Steven91637 9 месяцев назад

Rothenburg in Germany 🇩🇪 Markets are amazing 🤩

@bemyguess1636 9 месяцев назад

Nice😊

@northoftherings8394 9 месяцев назад

Hello from Graz Austria 🇦🇹

@MICHALMALACHOVSKY 9 месяцев назад

WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW

@sharonpapkin8574 10 месяцев назад

I loved Munich but it's shame that the markets closing so early. For me it's the best city to travel to.

@originaltravelz 9 месяцев назад

Amazing video! One of our favorite markets is Innsbruck in Austria. Mostly because of the super scenic setting! We have our own video about it, if you want to check it out🎉

@sonisingh4281 9 месяцев назад

I am a Indian. I used to see ur video for the Christmas Day party. Please reply mam. ❤

@murtila4456 9 месяцев назад

All of my favourites are missing: Turin, Zagreb and Stockholm

@CampingdelaVallée-u2i 9 месяцев назад

Where is Barcares village de Noël ?

@Steven91637 9 месяцев назад

Lübeck in Germany has nice Markets

@przemekz4 9 месяцев назад

In my opinion Colmar and Strasburg are the best. This is simply another level.

@irenezadonska462 10 месяцев назад

Italy has Christmas markets as well.

@Lisa-kz7vw 10 месяцев назад

I think Germany or Austria will have the top Christmas Markets from everything I've been hearing and seeing on social media 😊

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

Great guess haha! Although most of this list is Germany/Austria 🙈 I definitely want to branch out more for future trips but they just have SO many amazing options.

@skooshy621 2 месяца назад

@Lisa-kz7vw You are correct! 🎄🔔🎄

@1950s_Guitar 3 месяца назад

Zagreb Croatia?

@lindabeck7253 9 месяцев назад

Heidelberg!

@MarkoMihailovic-x3g 7 месяцев назад

It's unfortunate that I'll never have the money to visit any of the Christmas markets in the world.. 😢

@brainmoleculemarketing801 9 месяцев назад

Nothing in Spain or Italy, interesting.

@feniks310368 9 месяцев назад

Zagreb was tree years in row the best Christmas market in Europe

@bens1221sop 10 месяцев назад

I liked Colmar over Strasbourg. Actually, Strasbourg was a disappointment for me. And the trains to and from Paris to Strasbourg awful. Needs to be newer. Really liked Colmar.

@VenturousVagabonds 10 месяцев назад

The christmas markets in Europe are so amazing

@tomlengyelgb 10 месяцев назад

Why was it necessary to rank them? U could have just simply listed the best ones - this ranking is pretty strange.

@HappytoWander 10 месяцев назад

I totally see your point haha and trust me, trying to put them in order wasn’t easy! This was mainly done for some structure (and honestly) because people like countdowns and it encourages them to watch til the end. 44 is a lot to sit through if they’re not organized in some way, but in any case thanks for stopping by :)

@vivalasvegas702 3 месяца назад

German tourism department should pay this channel 💴 💵. No Bruges, Ghent, Milan, Hallstatt or Lyon. I’ll gladly replace the top five German cities with these cities.

@sasadela-rosa 10 месяцев назад

What a joke of a list. ROFL. No Italy? no Croatia? ( Zagreb was declared best Xmass market in EU several years in a row, till pandemic, and coming back HUGE this year ) waste of time on this video

@nataliasowala6456 9 месяцев назад

Disagree with so many of your picks

@DEADLIERP00L 2 месяца назад

Overly biased with Germany!! 👎🏻

@marciecorda5209 9 месяцев назад

WHO CARES ABOUT MARKETS! CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT CHRIST- eternal life giver.

@petertoth3044 Месяц назад

Poor list, SHAME!!

@widtfield 9 месяцев назад

Hey @Happy to wander. I love to travel as well! and i go to finland the first of januari next year. and put some of your places in wich you've visited on my list. thanks for that btw. I am going to start a travel chanel with some extra sub themes as well as cooking because of my career. and i was wondering/hoping if it Is possible to work together some time with a colaberation perhaps. to help each other? Or that you support me perhaps with a shoud out.. looking forward to hear from you Jonah Widtfield 😀

@chidieberechukwu8329 10 месяцев назад

Please more of Christmas content.

@kessas.489 10 месяцев назад

I like Trier/Germany...

@thomasbradford6434 10 месяцев назад

Its clear you haven't been to many of these places for their Christmas markets. To anyone watching please don't listen to this list, it's pure nonsense. It's clear you had some assistance from Chat GPT in writing this video.

@arnodobler1096 9 месяцев назад

Why, what's wrong? I didn't see any errors, even if I wasn't everywhere.