5 Christmas Markets in Europe Worth Planning Your Vacation Around
If enduring another commercialized Christmas with endless ads for pricey cars, jewelry and high-tech toys isn’t the kind of holiday you’d like to enjoy this year, consider heading to a beautiful destination that hosts a traditional Christmas market. It’s like traveling to an old fashioned Christmas, with charming nativity scenes, the sweet songs of choirs and the aromas of hot spiced cider and roasted chestnuts wafting through the air. Of course, you can also shop for a perfect, unique gift for that special someone on your list too. Dresden, Germany via wikimedia.org #1. Dresden, Germany ( Hotel Prices & Photos ) Dresden is home to the largest number of Christmas markets in Germany’s eastern region. It can also boast the title of being the oldest seasonal event in the entire country, with the Striezel Christmas Market dating all the way back to 1434. Located on the Altmarkt Square in the historical city center, it’s surrounded by various themed Christmas Markets that str...