The new year is coming, everything is starting to turn red. The world looks forward to the new year with new hopes. I also start each year with great happiness and excitement. The best reason to travel in this period when the weather starts to get cold is Christmas Markets. In recent years, I have been trying to go to a Christmas Market every year at the end of November and beginning of December. I have prepared myself and taken into account when planning. Europe's best Christmas Markets Let's take a look at the list, shall we?
What is Christmas? Why Are Christmas Markets Established?
First of all, don't be misled by what I wrote in the first paragraph. Christmas and New Year's Eve are celebrated for different things and on different dates. Christmas is a holiday that Christians celebrate on December 25, the birthday of Jesus. The celebrations, which started on the eve of December 24 and continued until December 26, have become a holiday where gifts are given to each other, Santa Claus figures roam around, and non-Christians also celebrate with the development of the consumer society.
Christmas Markets were established to make the cold and long winter nights fun. It is said that the first Christmas Market was established in Vienna in the 13th century, then became widespread in Germany. After a while, “winter markets” were started to be established all over Europe in order to get the economy moving. The name of these markets, which were established close to Christmas in time, Christmas Market changed to. The market, known as the Christmas Market for the first time, was established in Dresden, Germany.
When Are Christmas Markets Set Up?
Although the date changes every year, Christmas Markets usually start to be established in the last week of November and remain stable until the beginning of January. As the interest in the markets increases, the duration of stay is also longer. In fact, the markets known as December Markets used to be removed with the Christmas holiday.
Europe's Best Christmas Markets
With the markets set up in the big squares of Europe at Christmas, a lot of movement and fun comes to the boring European evenings. All kinds of souvenirs, mulled wine, sweets and snacks, all squares turn red. Combining my own suggestions and those of travel writers Europe's best Christmas MarketsThe list of Christmas Markets, as the Europeans call it, has emerged. Add the Christmas Markets you have visited and liked as a comment below the article, and we will extend the list.
Barcelona for maximum fun
I have been to all of the cities listed in this list at different times. I can personally guarantee that the most entertaining market will be the Barcelona Christmas Market.
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Vienna for a fancy, tasteful Christmas market
I am sure that Christmas will suit the splendor of Vienna very well. I went to Vienna one February in its coldest time. I really liked the ice skates set up in the squares, the year is 2015. Everything is so magnificent and flamboyant in Vienna, I'm sure the Christmas Markets are like that too.
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“What would it be like in the past?” For those who say Dresden
I told you that the first market, called the Christmas Market, was established in Dresden, which makes the city a much more special place during this period. Although Dresden is a small city, it is full of art and history. I can't wait to see it at Christmas time.
Prague for a city that does this job well and takes it seriously
My only question mark on the list is Prague, “are serious Czech people having a good time at Christmas?” I couldn't help but ask myself.
We were there to see the Prague Christmas Markets in November 2018 and I sought answers to these questions. Prague is one of the must-see places in this period, with markets that have been elaborated separately in each square.
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Berlin, Germany for a modern celebration
It doesn't surprise me that three of the top eight cities are in Germany. When I went to Germany for the first time, I was very surprised to see how active it was. The streets are colorful, people like to have fun, beer is started to be drunk in the morning, it is consumed more than water.
Europe's best Christmas market in Nurmberg
It is said that the best Christmas market in Europe is Nuremberg. I was there at Easter, there was a very colorful world inside this tiny castle. It would be nice to see it at Christmas too.
Brussels for a creative Christmas market
I was in Brussels one November, but the Christmas Markets were just beginning. The Grand Place, the most famous square in the center of Brussels, is an amazing place for the Christmas Market, Europe was one of the most beautiful squares I've ever seen.
Strasbourg for a romantic and quiet Christmas
I had the chance to experience Christmas and the Christmas markets in Strasburg, Strasburg is a very romantic city in its own right. When you add Christmas to it, its impressiveness increases even more.
Although Christmas is not celebrated in our culture, it should not stay away from going to the celebrated places and tasting this fun. The important thing is to share happiness, to share happiness just because we are human without any discrimination. Wherever you are in Europe or the world, no matter how your culture welcomes the New Year, Welcome the new year with hope and love.
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Wines and desserts are my favorite 😉