{"id":2817,"date":"2018-11-13T13:31:22","date_gmt":"2018-11-13T13:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/?p=2817"},"modified":"2021-08-09T21:19:25","modified_gmt":"2021-08-09T20:19:25","slug":"christmas-markets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/guides\/destinations-trips\/christmas-markets\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Blog Series: Christmas Markets"},"content":{"rendered":"<span itemprop=\"reviewBody\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Christmas is just around the corner and to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year we\u2019re bringing you a series of Christmas-themed blogs ranging from Christmas markets and festive traditions, to delicious food both savoury and sweet.<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The first instalment in the series takes a look at the top Christmas markets in Europe; from Spain to Estonia, we have a selection of fantastic destinations perfect for shopping, sampling delicious treats and enjoying all things festive!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2824 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/44323096_m-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas decorations - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/44323096_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/44323096_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/44323096_m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/44323096_m-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visitestonia.com\/en\/tallinn-christmas-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tallinn Christmas Market, Estonia<\/span><\/a><\/span> \u2013 Voted the best Christmas Market 2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a fairy tale-like quality, the Tallinn Christmas Market exudes a genuine traditional charm. The Town Hall Square is home to the wide selection of stalls and the centrepiece is a stunning Christmas tree. Adding to the magic of this market, Tallinn was the first place in Europe to display a Christmas tree in 1441, so there\u2019s great importance in continuing this tradition.<\/p>\n<p>The square is bathed in Christmas decorations and lights and the stall merchants offer a range of handicrafts as well as traditional Christmas cuisine, including sour cabbage, gingerbread and hot drinks. For children there are merry-go-rounds, a Christmas programme and the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in his own house! \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When: 15<sup>th<\/sup> November 2019 \u2013 7<sup>th<\/sup> January 2020<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours: 10am \u2013 7pm<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2826 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tallinn-Christmas-Market-68706788_m-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Tallinn Christmas Market -  Christmas Markets - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tallinn-Christmas-Market-68706788_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tallinn-Christmas-Market-68706788_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tallinn-Christmas-Market-68706788_m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tallinn-Christmas-Market-68706788_m-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.xmas-markets.org\/seville-christmas-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seville Christmas Market, Spain<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With a fairy tale-like quality, the Tallinn Christmas Market exudes a genuine traditional charm. The Town Hall Square is home to the wide selection of stalls and the centrepiece is a stunning Christmas tree. Adding to the magic of this market, Tallinn was the first place in Europe to display a Christmas tree in 1441, so there\u2019s great importance in continuing this tradition.<\/p>\n<p>The square is bathed in Christmas decorations and lights and the stall merchants offer a range of handicrafts as well as traditional Christmas cuisine, including sour cabbage, gingerbread and hot drinks. For children there are merry-go-rounds, a Christmas programme and the opportunity to meet Santa Claus in his own house! \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When: 15<sup>th<\/sup> November 2019 \u2013 7<sup>th<\/sup> January 2020<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours: 10am \u2013 7pm<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2827 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seville-Christmas-Market-85922702_m-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Seville Christmas Market - Christmas Markets - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seville-Christmas-Market-85922702_m-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seville-Christmas-Market-85922702_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seville-Christmas-Market-85922702_m-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Seville-Christmas-Market-85922702_m-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.visit-somme.com\/amiens-and-other-tales\/amiens-christmas-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amiens Christmas Market, France<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Amiens is a gorgeous city in Northern France and is known for its gothic Cathedral, quaint shops and delightful caf<em>\u00e9<\/em>s. From late November to the end of December, the town centre is transformed into winter wonderland filled with 130 chalets and 2km of market stalls form all over the world selling beautiful handmade crafts and original Christmas gifts.<\/p>\n<p>When: 25<sup>th<\/sup> November \u2013 30<sup>th<\/sup> December 2019<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours: The Chalets are open every day from 10.30am (2pm on Mondays) to 7.30pm (9pm on Fridays and Saturdays). <em>Early closing on 25th and 30th December; closed on Christmas Day.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2828 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amiens-Christmas-Market-53078373_m-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Amiens at Christmas\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amiens-Christmas-Market-53078373_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amiens-Christmas-Market-53078373_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amiens-Christmas-Market-53078373_m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Amiens-Christmas-Market-53078373_m-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basel.com\/en\/Christmas-in-Basel\/Christmas-Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Basel Christmas Market, Switzerland<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Located on the Rhine, Basel\u2019s charming Christmas market can be found on \u00a0Barf\u00fcsserplatz\u00a0and\u00a0M\u00fcnsterplatz in the heart of the city centre. With over 160 traders offering fantastic goods for sale in rustic wooden chalets, there\u2019s plenty of gift inspiration for visitors. Tourists can also try delicious local foods such as waffles, Basel L\u00e4ckerli (a kind of gingerbread), delicious Swiss raclette or the popular grilled sausages.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>When: 28<sup>th<\/sup> November\u00a0 &#8211; 23<sup>rd<\/sup> December 2019<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours: 11am \u2013 8:30pm<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2835 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basel-Christmas-Market-131734821_m-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Basel - Christmas fairy tale market at Munsterplatz \" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basel-Christmas-Market-131734821_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basel-Christmas-Market-131734821_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basel-Christmas-Market-131734821_m-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Basel-Christmas-Market-131734821_m-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cologne.de\/events\/christmas-markets\/old-market-christmas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Cologne Christmas Market \u2013 Germany<\/strong> <\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Right in the middle of Cologne\u2019s old town, this Christmas market is one of the most attractive in Germany. Legend has it that Heinzelm\u00e4nnchen (house gnomes) would help the locals of Cologne with various tasks such as sewing clothes for the tailor, baking bread for the baker and preparing sausages for the butcher. The winding alleys of Cologne are all themed differently and feature delicious treats, toys, handicrafts and Christmas products. There\u2019s also a range of attractions for children to enjoy, including a roundabout, puppet theatre and Santa Claus\u2019 Quarter.<\/p>\n<p>When: 25<sup>th<\/sup> November \u2013 23<sup>rd<\/sup> December 2019<\/p>\n<p>Opening hours: 11am \u2013 10pm<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2825 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cologne-Christ-Market-113688875_m-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cologne - Gingerbread\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cologne-Christ-Market-113688875_m-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cologne-Christ-Market-113688875_m-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cologne-Christ-Market-113688875_m-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/Cologne-Christ-Market-113688875_m-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\">We hope you&#8217;ve enjoyed reading about some of Europe&#8217;s best Christmas markets, we had a merry ol&#8217; time writing about them!<\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><div class=\"cb-divider clearfix\"><span class=\"cb-title\">Where will you travel this winter?<\/span><\/div><\/h5>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/escorted-tours\/europe\/iceland\/icelands-northern-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Iceland&#8217;s Northern Lights<\/strong><\/span><\/a> &#8211; 4 days from \u00a3599 per person<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2856 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-northern-lights-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"The Northern Lights - Mercury holidays\" width=\"312\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-northern-lights-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/the-northern-lights.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"font14 mb-2\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Search for the Aurora Borealis on a Northern Lights excursion<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">A full day at leisure to explore Reykjavik or take an optional excursion<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Witness the spectacular cascade of Gullfoss Waterfall and the eruptions of Strokkur Geyser<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Full-day tour around the scenic Golden Circle<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">The UNESCO-listed rift valley of Thingvellir National Park and more&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"cb-button cb-green cb-big cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/escorted-tours\/europe\/iceland\/icelands-northern-lights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Book Today<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/escorted-tours\/europe\/russia\/the-grand-capitals-of-russia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Grand Capitals of Russia<\/a><\/span> &#8211; 7 days from \u00a31,129 per person<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2855 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-square-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"Red Square - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"308\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-square-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/red-square.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"font14 mb-2\">\n<li>Discover the Kremlin, Russia&#8217;s political centre<\/li>\n<li>Ride a high-speed train through Russia&#8217;s Countryside<\/li>\n<li>Marvel at the magnificent St Basil&#8217;s Cathedral<\/li>\n<li>See artistic treasures at the Hermitage<\/li>\n<li>Tour Catherine the Great&#8217;s opulent palace<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"cb-button cb-green cb-big cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/escorted-tours\/europe\/russia\/the-grand-capitals-of-russia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Book Today<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/escorted-tours\/europe\/norway\/norways-arctic-circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Norway&#8217;s Arctic Circle<\/a> <\/span>&#8211; 5 days from \u00a31,249 per person<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2854 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-sledding-300x183.jpg\" alt=\"Dog Sledding - Mercury Holidays\" width=\"308\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-sledding-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/inspire\/wp-content\/uploads\/dog-sledding.jpg 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"font14 mb-2\">\n<li>City walk of historical Tromso<\/li>\n<li>Dogsledding with Alaskan Huskies followed by a traditional meal.<\/li>\n<li>Meet the huskies and puppies<\/li>\n<li>Witness the stunning Northern Lights from the Aurora Camp<\/li>\n<li>Reindeer sledding through stunning scenery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"cb-button cb-green cb-big cb-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/escorted-tours\/europe\/norway\/norways-arctic-circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow\">Book Tooday<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Take a look at our previous instalments of our Christmas Blog Series:\u00a0<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/culture\/christmas-blog-series-christmas-traditions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Christmas Traditions<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mercuryholidays.co.uk\/oyster\/food-drink\/christmas-blog-series-festive-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Festive Food<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas is just around the corner and to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year we\u2019re bringing you a series of Christmas-themed blogs ranging from Christmas markets and festive traditions, to delicious food both savoury and sweet. 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