Avoid the chaos of larger cities at one of southern Germany’s best off-the-beaten-path destinations for Christmas cheer: Regensburg.

To shake up your holidays, why not visit Germany’s flower island, Mainau for a winter getaway and a dose of summer vibes?

Every wonder what to buy at a European Christmas market? Here are some classic holiday decorations from five countries.

We asked our staff for their favorite memories and mugs, not just from Germany, but from Christmas markets all over Europe.

The beauty of the South-Tyrolean Bruneck Christmas market is that it retains the original market vibe. Almost everything for sale is locally crafted, cooked or created.

Check out this week’s favorite Christmas Market mug from Wiesbaden, Germany!

Some of the biggest and best events and fests happen on islands all over Europe. Check out this list for you next island adventure.

Experience an expansive Winter Wonderland with plenty of U.K., German, street and Scandinavian food to try, plenty of rides and many holiday themed workshops and experiences like ice sculpting!

Here is a directory for our favorite German Christmas markets for the 2024-2025 season.

Take the Harz Mountain narrow gauge railway on a scenic route through the snow to visit picture perfect Christmas markets.