Christmas markets are a quintessential holiday tradition in Europe. Nearly every city, regardless of size, likely has at least one open-air bazaar that pops up sometime between mid-November and early December to sell holiday tchotchkes and treats.
These advent markets aren't a modern-day invention, either. They've been around for centuries. The first recorded instance dates back to 1298, when vendors in Vienna, Austria, obtained permission to run a December market. Over the next century, these cold-weather bazaars increased in popularity, and by 1384 the first Christkindlmarkt had opened in Germany.
Dresden, Germany Dresden, Germany's Striezelmarkt opened for the 588th time in November 2022. The Christmas market, which was first held in 1434, attracts an estimated 3 million visitors each year. Vienna, Austria Arguably the most famous Christmas market in Vienna, the Wiener Christkindlmarkt has roots that date back to the 18th century. The 100-stall festival has only been in its current location in front of Town Hall since 1975 and reportedly sees more than 4 million visitors some years.
London, England The Winter Wonderland market runs in Hyde Park, London for six weeks each year, from mid-November to early January. 2022 marks the festival's 15th anniversary. Revealers can enjoy everything from amusement park-style rides to food stalls to boutique shopping. Krakow, Poland Traditional wooden stalls line the streets of Old Town during Krakow's annual Christmas market. The bazaar runs from the end of November through Epiphany each year.
Brussels, Belgium While many Christmas markets content themselves with shopping and food stalls, the Brussels holiday fair has considerably more to offer. Some of the festival's biggest attractions are a sound and light show surrounding the centrepiece Christmas tree, an ice skating rink, a Ferris wheel, merry-go-rounds, and a curling rink.
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