I’ve been chasing European Christmas markets for years, and I need to be honest: most of them are tourist traps. Overpriced mulled wine served in plastic cups. Mass-produced ornaments pretending to be ...

COLOGNE, Germany — European Christmas markets offer an immersive, magical atmosphere that provides an authentic and cozy escape from the typical holiday rush. The markets are ideal for finding unique, ...

From Strasbourg’s “Capital of Christmas” market dating to 1570 to Nuremberg’s 400-year-old Christkindlesmarkt, several ...

I lived in Budapest, Hungary, for seven years and was able to visit Christmas markets around Europe. The Nyhavn Christmas Market in Copenhagen, Denmark, was beautiful, and I loved tasting Æbleskiver.

Travelers often choose Europe for Christmas travel because the region offers so many festive and unique storybook-like experiences during this time of year. From world-renowned Christmas markets to ...

Traditional Christmas markets are an iconic holiday custom in Europe. Interested in experiencing one? Luckily, there’s no need to travel across the world — your closest Christmas market is probably ...

A new study ranks London No. 1 for its festive markets, palace tours, and wide variety of seasonal activities—many of them free. Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in ...