European Christmas Markets are just absolutely *delightful*. The fragrant scent of mulled wine lingers in the air, Christmas lights twinkle overhead, and vibrant displays fill wooden chalets. There’s ...

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 ...

The charm of a European winter market comes alive in this evening walk filled with lights, ice skating, and festive cheer.

Winter in Europe is undergoing a transformation. Once considered a quiet, low season, the ‘dark days’ have joined the most desirable times to explore the continent. Cities are reinventing the cold ...

For holiday cheer and festive décor, Europe’s great cities deliver in droves. While it seems nearly every sizable city has a Christmas market these days, strolls along major shopping thoroughfares ...

The Christmas market in Montreux, Switzerland, is one of the most beautiful in Europe. It is also one of the most fun. Shoppers can find everything in the 170 chalets along the shores of Lake Geneva, ...

Vilnius boasts Michelin-starred restaurants, a UNESCO-designated Old Town, a historic prison turned artist hangout, and a hip, bohemian neighborhood worth visiting. Visitors take a selfie in front of ...

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 ...