{"id":13797,"date":"2025-12-01T15:29:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T15:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/?p=13797"},"modified":"2026-01-09T16:43:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:43:20","slug":"15-best-places-in-europe-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/15-best-places-in-europe-for-christmas\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best Places in Europe for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\">Our thoughts naturally turn to Europe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/ashford-castle-christmas\/\">Christmas<\/a> as we seek cozy vibes, Christmas lights and the rich, deep colors and textures of Europe&#8217;s pubs and dining rooms. Want to be utterly absorbed by the festive season? Our list of the best places in Europe for Christmas is below. And if you\u2019re feeling the call of Europe more generally, consider our <a title=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-gb\/tours\/harmony-of-central-europe?optionId=311\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-gb\/tours\/harmony-of-central-europe?optionId=311\" data-outlook-id=\"f1b58dd0-50aa-421f-9baa-f79508ebc3ae\">Harmony of Central Europe <\/a>journey, or browse our selection of European and British journeys <a title=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-gb\/search?destinations=Europe&amp;brands=Luxury+Gold&amp;useEmbeddedCards=true\" href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-gb\/search?destinations=Europe&amp;brands=Luxury+Gold&amp;useEmbeddedCards=true\" data-outlook-id=\"70edcc70-0aea-403d-b164-b7e2a652cea9\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">1. Nuremberg<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The central square of Nuremberg\u2019s old town comes alive with sizzling Bratwurst, twinkling lights, gold foil angels, hand-carved ornaments and ceramic mugs of gl\u00fchwein from the end of November. Return home with ornate tins of Nuremberg lebkuchen, the iconic honey-sweetened, spiced soft cookie.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13835 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thomas-winkler-1R8mu5-Vtvg-unsplash-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"Bridge over a river in Nuremberg Germany \" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thomas-winkler-1R8mu5-Vtvg-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thomas-winkler-1R8mu5-Vtvg-unsplash-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thomas-winkler-1R8mu5-Vtvg-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thomas-winkler-1R8mu5-Vtvg-unsplash-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thomas-winkler-1R8mu5-Vtvg-unsplash-1320x741.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/thomas-winkler-1R8mu5-Vtvg-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Experience it For Yourself On: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/tours\/harmony-of-central-europe?optionId=311\">Harmony of Central Europe<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">2. Prague<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Average temperatures are around 30\u00b0F, making a little dusting of snow on Prague\u2019s Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance rooftops highly possible. The main Christmas markets are in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square \u2013\u00a0warm up with potato pancakes, noodle soup and sva\u0159\u00e1k (mulled wine).<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13798 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of Bridge crossing river, many pedestrians, city skyline in distance\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/anthony-delanoix-aDxmYZtYj7g-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">3. Paris<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s the City of Light all year long, so if you want somewhere that truly sparkles at Christmas, Paris never disappoints. Shop in majestic grands magasins and wander iconic boulevards with a chocolat chaud in hand. Then cozy up with red wine and cheese of an evening.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13836 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/leonard-cotte-R5scocnOOdM-unsplash-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Lantern-lit bridge over a river \" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/leonard-cotte-R5scocnOOdM-unsplash-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/leonard-cotte-R5scocnOOdM-unsplash-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/leonard-cotte-R5scocnOOdM-unsplash-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/leonard-cotte-R5scocnOOdM-unsplash-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/leonard-cotte-R5scocnOOdM-unsplash-1320x934.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/leonard-cotte-R5scocnOOdM-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Read Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/best-restaurants-in-paris\/\">The Best Restaurants in Paris and Where to Find Them<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">4. Bruges<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">This little fairytale town is easily one of the best places in Europe for Christmas. Expect cobbled streets, sugary waffles, chocolate shops, canals, ice rinks, light trails and more, and a central square that looks as though it\u2019s made up of actual gingerbread houses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13837 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial photo of Bruges\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/kevin-mueller-Mj6Iybr4ST8-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">5. Strasbourg<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">In Alsace, the northeastern region of France that borders Germany and Switzerland, Strasbourg is known as the Christmas capital of France. For the festive season, over 300 wooden chalets are dotted across this magical city. There are sweet treats galore, but don\u2019t miss the Alsatian tarte flamb\u00e9e, like a very thin pizza topped traditionally with lardons, creme fraiche and cheese.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13838 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/levon-fZsuGayvibo-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Picturesque canal in Strasbourg France\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/levon-fZsuGayvibo-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/levon-fZsuGayvibo-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/levon-fZsuGayvibo-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/levon-fZsuGayvibo-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/levon-fZsuGayvibo-unsplash-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/levon-fZsuGayvibo-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Read Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/ashford-castle-christmas\/\">This is How Ashford Castle Celebrates Christmas<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">6. Amsterdam<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There are multiple Christmas markets across Amsterdam, making it one of the best places in Europe for Christmas. Stalls come bearing mulled wine, stroopwafels, poffertjes (little, fluffy, sugar-dusted pancakes), wheels of Dutch gouda, and \u2013 of course \u2013 cones of golden frites with mayonnaise.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13839 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Amsterdam snowy scene\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/redcharlie-sbKXuCZWtaI-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">7. Dublin<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">There is always great craic to be had in Ireland\u2019s capital. The Guinness Storehouse pulls out all the stops. And the opportunities for Irish coffee in cozy pubs are endless. Consider making time for a Christmassy dip (yes, really, in the ocean) at the icy Forty Foot at Sandycove Beach.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13840 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marco-ten-donkelaar-tTolSho3tBY-unsplash-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Cobbled street in Dublin lit up at night\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marco-ten-donkelaar-tTolSho3tBY-unsplash-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marco-ten-donkelaar-tTolSho3tBY-unsplash-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marco-ten-donkelaar-tTolSho3tBY-unsplash-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marco-ten-donkelaar-tTolSho3tBY-unsplash-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marco-ten-donkelaar-tTolSho3tBY-unsplash-1320x990.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/marco-ten-donkelaar-tTolSho3tBY-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Experience it For Yourself On: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/en-us\/tours\/ultimate-ireland?optionId=929\">Ultimate Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">8. Canary Islands<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If you happen to be in Europe for Christmas but prefer to forego the chance of snow, head to Lanzarote, Gran Canaria or Tenerife. Lanzarote\u2019s otherworldly volcanic landscapes make it a Christmas destination like no other, and the local wine is good, too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13841 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Colourful buildings on a coastline with hills in the background\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/gabrielle-maurer-tAcUnIg5bR0-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">9. Cologne<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Roncalliplatz is an epic place to visit in Europe at this time of year \u2013\u00a0the gothic spires of Cologne\u2019s imposing cathedral overlook hundreds of twinkling red-roofed huts, all arranged around a giant Christmas tree.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13842 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Cologne cathedral dusted in light snow\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/svetlana-butovskaya-1-NzuqQ_U4s-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">10. Vienna<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Nowhere does cozy coffee and cake quite like Vienna. Come for a slice of dense, glossy, gorgeous Sachertorte, stay for sparkling lights, ice skating and carousel rides in front of City Hall. And a heaping tray of bauerngr\u00f6stl (an Alpine dish of potatoes, bacon and onions).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13843 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Large church with a market in the foreground, in winter with snow on the ground\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/scorn-pion-5bZ0BJL5_J0-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">11. Copenhagen<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Step right this way for festive hygge aplenty. The main Christmas markets in Copenhagen are at Tivoli Gardens (the charming and pleasingly kitsch old amusement park or \u2018pleasure gardens\u2019) and Nyhavn (along the iconic canal).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13844 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People ice skating on frozen harbour in Copenhagen in the winter\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/brian-kyed-wCP9Mk0iisU-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">12. Budapest<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The V\u00f6r\u00f6smarty Square Christmas market is extravagantly lit and full of sweet wooden stalls, particularly good if you\u2019re in the market for Hungarian folk craft \u2013\u00a0beautiful tablecloths and embroidered tree ornaments. The basilica market is also nearby, with an ice rink, light show and program of performances.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13910 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Budapest's Buda Castle, illuminated at night overlooking the Danube River\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash-1320x881.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/daniel-mirlea-0cbV2pHXOWQ-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">11. Malaga<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The Costa del Sol\u00a0 is one of the best places to visit in Europe in December if you prefer your Christmas magic served mild (light jacket, no woolly hat). The streets are lively, fun and gorgeously lit and there are live performances (choirs, ballets, orchestras and more)\u00a0 throughout the city every night.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13911 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Rooftop skyline view of Malaga, Spain\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/yuliya-matuzava-Nx0C3cDKRLw-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">12. Madeira<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Known for its sweet, caramelly namesake wine and warm temperatures, Madeira is an autonomous region of Portugal off the northwest coast of Africa. The Christmas lights in Funchal are always a treat and the midnight masses are legendary.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13912 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"Thatched red and white cottage in Funchal, Madeira\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-1160x770.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash-1320x877.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/martha-dominguez-de-gouveia-8gFUXcxt070-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">13. London<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Take a red bus beneath the twinkling lights of Regent Street, go bauble shopping in Liberty, buy biscuit tins you\u2019ll keep forever at Fortnum &amp; Mason and ice skate at Somerset House. Talk about one of the best places in Europe for Christmas \u2013 London thrives under advent pressure.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13913 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas lights strung above a busy shopping street in London, with double decker bus and black taxi driving beneath\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-255x170.jpg 255w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-345x230.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash-1320x880.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/jamie-davies-a8x39Eo35bE-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Read Next: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/what-to-wear-to-dinner-in-london\/\">What to Wear to Dinner in London<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><\/h2>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">European Christmas FAQs:<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Where is the best place to go for Christmas in Europe?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Anywhere with a Christmas market, laced with twinkling lights, mugs of hot chocolate and the scent of caramelized sugar in the air will do it. There are plenty of such places on our list.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">2. What is the most Christmassy town in Europe?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Lapland. Although in reality, this is not a town, but a region in northern Europe spanning parts of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">3. Which country has the most beautiful Christmas in Europe?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Germany\u2019s Christmas markets are adored and imitated the world over.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\">4. What is the warmest place in Europe in December?<\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">While snow-sprinkled streets sparkle elsewhere, the Canary Islands \u2013\u00a0a Spanish archipelago which is geographically closer to Africa than Europe \u2013\u00a0tops the temperature chart, with average highs of 71.6\u00b0.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our thoughts naturally turn to Europe for Christmas as we seek cozy vibes, Christmas lights and the rich, deep colors&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[357,54,1],"tags":[572,109,228],"class_list":["post-13797","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-europe","category-luxury-journeys","category-uncategorized","tag-best-european-cities","tag-central-europe","tag-christmas"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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