Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market:

18th November – 23rd December

Cologne is home to no fewer than seven separate German Christmas markets, and they attract close to two million visitors between them every year. Browse handmade crafts and home-baked goods under the watchful eye of the stunning Gothic cathedral in the old town, before heading to Neumarkt, the city’s oldest Christmas market.

Here with all the stalls and markets to explore, Cologne is one of the best cities in Europe for Christmas markets. Discover Cologne and book your travel with P&O Ferries today.

Bruges Christmas Market – 22nd November - 5th January 2025

The mediaeval city of Bruges transforms into a magical wonderland fit for fairy tales when the festive season descends. The marvellous cobbled streets wrapped in lights and decorations lend a beautiful stage to the annual Christmas market, where delicacies of crisp frites and fresh shrimp can be enjoyed as you peruse the local goods.

Discover Bruges now and learn why it is in the top 10 Christmas markets in Europe.

Strasbourg Christmas Market: 27th November - 27th December 2024

The oldest but one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe, the first edition of Strasbourg Christmas Market took place back in 1570. Today, it’s one of the largest in Europe, with 300 stalls across 10 different locations around the city. Continuing a tradition first mentioned in 17th century scripture, a huge Christmas tree from the nearby Vosges Mountains will be the centrepiece, illuminating the market square along with kilometres of fairy lights.

Discover Strasbourg and how by taking the Dover to Calais ferry for the perfect festive day trip.

Lille Christmas Market: 23rd November – 30th December

The Lille Christmas Market is something of a European legend. Only in the Grand Place could a 60-foot Christmas tree be eclipsed by a giant ferris wheel decorated with 10,000 light bulbs. The historical centre is filled with festive lights and the streets warm with mulled wine spices drifting from the wooden chalets along Place Rihour. 

Discover Lille and visit one of the largest christmas markets in Europe so you don’t miss out on all the European festivities. 

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