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Combine a cheap city break with a Christmas shopping trip!


Book cheap Christmas Market breaks to the top European cities with a1travel.com today and save. Like last year, our European City Break experts have put together some great Christmas Markets deals to all the popular European Cities. Below, we provide some useful information on last year's top selling destinations. We strongly recommend that you book early for the best prices.

Traditionally, most European Christmas markets run from the end of November through to the 23rd December, please confirm what dates they start before you book so that you can make the most of your City break and grab some bargains on offer at these wonder European Markets.
 
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Prague


December 2010


3 Star Bed & Breakfast



What to expect:
A fairytale winter wonderland awaits you at Prague’s Christmas markets. You will find the markets in the Old Town and in Wenceslas Square. With a spectacular Christmas atmosphere and rows of brightly coloured huts selling handicrafts, hot food and warm drinks. The most impressive part of the market must be the Christmas tree. Set in the old town square enjoy this spectacle to the sound of the local and international choirs who descend among Prague with their carols

Berlin


December 2010


3 Star Bed & Breakfast



What to expect:
Berlin has over 60 Christmas markets each year, some are in the main shopping areas whilst others are hidden away down the small side streets. The Gendarmenmarkt is fantastic at any time of the year but at Christmas it really comes alive with beautiful decorations and fairy lights. For a more traditional market just overlooking the Opera house on the Grand is the embassy lined Unter den Linden selling jewellery, glassware and ceramics, or why not head over to the Charlottenburg Castle as this year marks the second time a Christmas market will be held in front of this fascinating landmark.

Budapest


December 2010


3 Star Bed & Breakfast



What to expect:
Held in Vorosmarty Square one of the most beautiful squares in Budapest. With a huge emphasis on Hungarian hand made products you won't be able to escape the smells of honey cake, and pine needles in the air all building an appetite that can be satisfied with the readily available traditional pastry horns, doughnuts, strudels, chops and mulled wine all prepared, cooked, grilled, or baked in traditional ovens, on site. Its not just the market that will keep you entertained in Budapest you will find puppet shows, folk music and dancing and even a heated handicrafts tent, where visitors can have a go at making their own Christmas decorations.

Krakow


December 2010


3 Star Bed & Breakfast



What to expect:
The Christmas Market in Rynek Glowny square in Krakow is the perfect festive fairyland and you may even experience a sprinkling of snow. The market will not leave ou disappointed selling everything from local jewellery, woollen clothing and Polish amber to silver products, honey cake, local handicrafts including sculptures and embroidery you will even find Bohemian glass, amber and furry slippers! Look out for the beautiful arrangements on the flower stalls, the street musicians, and the mistletoe, and when you’ve finished shopping why not take a look around the historic castles and catherdrals

Vienna


December 2010


3 Star Bed & Breakfast



What to expect:
The Christkindlmarkt is a traditional festive market that dates back several hundred years and is situated by Town Hall. The market is lined with rows of wooden huts the sights sounds and smells will keep you entertained for hours as you walk around the market where you can purchase lots of festive gifts and traditional Viennese hand crafted goods. Why not take a ride on the festive fairground or enjoy the atmosphere of the choirs singing their Christmas carols.

Tallin


December 2010


3 Star Bed & Breakfast



What to expect:
The Christmas Market in Tallinn turns the historic Old Town into a Christmas shopper's paradise. Situated in the Town Hall Square the centre of the medieval Tallinn Old Town, will be transformed into a festive market place with the centrepiece being the huge Christmas tree, with Father Christmas's house nestled under its massive branches. This is a truly festive market with choirs and musicians keeping the crowds entertained and stalls selling everything from traditional foods and drinks to locally-made handicrafts. Tallinn is a beautiful medieval city; with its gorgeous buildings and cute cobbled streets it's like entering a fairytale.