Christmas is here! And like every year, at Europamundo we have very special surprises held for you. Do you know what we are talking about? Of course yes the famous Christmas markets will be included in your tour those we all like so much. And here you can buy your Christmas gifts so that when you come back from your tour your family will be amazed with the spectacular things that you have taken. Christmas is a perfect time to travel to Europe, as you can spend these special days in the magical places and you can see the different decorations that each city decorates for these holidays.It will help you to meet different cultures, the different customs people have for Christmas in their countries and learn about them and you will create beautiful memories.
Let us share with you the details about the markets we will visit this year and that you can not miss. Let’s start!
Vienna (Town Hall Square)
In Vienna there are several markets but we will visit the Town hall in Vienna, Austria, which during these days becomes a magical place. In its streets you can sence the smell of ginger, almonds and honey. At this traditional Christmas market , you have nearly 150 stalls, they offer Christmas gifts, decoration for Christmas trees, crafts, sweets and drinks to warm up. Children also have their space in this market, with ice skating rides, puppet shows, carousel and even a train pulled by reindeer. Without a doubt it is a place made with Christmas dream.
Place: Town Hall Square
Dates: 11/11 to 12/26/18
Schedule Sunday- Thursday: 10 am to 9.30 pm
Friday- Saturday- 10.00 am to 10.00 pm – day 24/12 to 7 pm
Berlin (Alexanderplatz)
In Berlin there are many Christmas markets but with Europe we will visit one of the most famous one, the one located in the popular Alexanderplatz a public space. This market is one of the most popular in the world and every year hundreds of locals and travelers visit this market. The most characteristic of this market is its great pyramid with thousands of lights. And if you want to warm up nothing better than to take a delicious Glühwein , the delicious hot wine typical of Germany at this time.
Place: Spandaur Srtabe (Alexander platz)
Date: From 11/21 to 12/29/18
Hours from 12.00 to 22.00 hours- on weekends it opens at 11.00
London (Hyde Park)
The market that we will visit in London is located inside Hyde Park and its name is «Winter Wonderland». The peculiarity of this market is that it is not only a market in itself but it is a real fair, with attractions for all ages and numerous food and beverage stands. It also has an ice skating rink and a circus. It is visited by millions of people each year where you can make your Christmas purchases of typical British products. The entrance to the Winter Wonderland is free and it is a real wonder to see the Christmas atmosphere that is breathed in this place. No doubt you will not want to leave is place at all.
Place: Hyde Park (Winter wonderland)
Date: From 11/18/18 to 2/1/19
Bruges
If this Belgian city seems like a real wonder at any time of the year, imagine at Christmas! Christmas is the special moment of the year when Bruges puts on its best clothes to turn the city into a wonderful Christmas destination. Here you can find numerous Christmas stalls from the square of the Cathedral of San Bavo , Sint-Baafsplein , with its big wheel, looking through the area of its large skating rink, where young people and adults can enjoy a lot of skating .
These are the days when you can visit this market with Europamundo
Christmas market in Markplein from 11/18/201 to 1/1/2019
Prague (Clock Square)
Oh how we like Prague! And like the other cities that we have described, the capital of the Czech Republic is also decorated to welcome Christmas. We will be visiting the Christmas market the one in the Clock Square, which hosts Prague astronomical clock. Here you will find numerous stalls but also many events and concerts for the public, as well as the typical giant Christmas tree. In these stalls you can buy traditional Czech crafts, traditional Christmas decorations, socks, warm wool slippers and many other beautiful handicrafts. Without a doubt it is a market that you can not miss.
This is the time when we will visit the Christmas market in Prague.
Place: In the Clock Square
Date: from 11/28/18 to 1/1/2019
Hours from 10.00 to 19.00 hours.
What do you think of all these beautiful markets? We are sure that it is a perfect place for you to buy your Christmas gifts and make the festival presents special for your family and friends. We can not think of a better way to enjoy the Christmas other than to celebrate it with Europamundo and visiting these beautiful places.