The setting is magnificent: on one side, the 14th-century twin spires of Our Lady Before Tyn on the other, the city’s famous 15th-century astronomical clock. Make like a local and swap your mug of mulled wine for a glass of grog - rum, water, lemon and sugar. Postcard-pretty Prague is perfect for the festive season. Prague, Czech Republicīest for open-air concerts and traditional nativity scenes If you fancy something a little more traditional, put your skates on and head to the outdoor ice-skating rink on Heumarkt.īook a stay The Christmas market in Prague’s Old Town Square (Alamy) 5. There are even markets dedicated to mythical gnomes, and to maritime history, complete with sea shanties and pirates. Nikolausdorf (Saint Nicholas’s village) is aimed at kids, and tells the story of the real St Nick, with the 13th-century Hahnen gate looming majestically in the background. Markt der Engel provides some of the most magical moments, with hundreds of twinkling lights suspended overhead like stars, and angels flitting between elaborately decorated gables.
Long-favoured as a festive destination, Cologne has several Christmas markets, the largest of which is in the city centre, beneath the cathedral. Skating at the Heumarkt Christmas market in Cologne (Alamy) 1. If you click and buy a product, we may earn revenue. These buttons and adverts are clearly signposted, and provide direct links through to external sites. We also feature properties and itineraries from a specially selected list of trusted operators. Our travel journalism is written and edited by independent experts to inform, inspire and advise our readers about the best choices for your holidays.
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