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Christmas market season is well underway. While you have probably visited some near you, take a chance on these eight markets sprinkled throughout Europe! Take a train, bus, or drive — either way, these markets will not disappoint with their own unique highlights and delicacies!
1) Strasbourg, France Open through Dec. 30, 2019 Located: 11 markets in different squares throughout central Strasbourg. Market highlights: Alsatian Christmas decorations and street art. Indulge in: Bredeles (star-shaped spice bread cookies).
2) Budapest, Hungary Open through Jan. 1, 2020. Located: Vorosmarty Square and St Stephen’s Square. Market highlights: Light shows, ice skating rink and folk dances. Indulge in: Kurtoskalacs, also known as chimney cakes.
3) London, England Open through Jan. 6, 2020 Located: Hyde Park, Leicester Square Market highlights: Santa’s grotto, Shakespearience event and The Ice Bar. Indulge in: Oysters at pop-up oyster bars in the markets.
4) Edinburgh, Scotland Open through Jan. 5, 2020 Located: East Princes Street Gardens and George Street. Market highlights: St. Andrew Square ice rink, Santa Land, Festival Square Spiegeltent Indulge in: Haggis, neeps and tatties (savory pudding with turnips and potatoes)
5) Prague, Czech Republic Open through Jan. 6, 2020 Located: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square Market highlights: Petting zoo Indulge in: Pražská Šunka, roasted ham on a stick.
6) Brussels, Belgium Open through Jan. 7, 2020 Located: Grand-Palace Market highlights: Sound and light show on the Grand-Palace and a covered ice rink at Place de la Monnaie. Indulge in: Belgium waffles, fries, chocolate, and mussels.
7) Barcelona, Spain Open through Dec. 23, 2020 Located: La Fira de Santa Llucia, Sagrada Familia, Gran Via Market highlights: Font Magica, Three Kings Parade, ice rink and the harbour swim event. Indulge in: Escudella, a Catalan stew.
8) Madrid, Spain Open through Jan. 6, 2020 Located: Plaza Mayor Market highlights: Naviluz, el Bus de la Navidad is a Christmas tour bus that takes you throughout the city and smaller markets. Indulge in: Reyes (a large ring-shaped bun eaten on Jan. 6th)
