Europe's Christmas market season usually runs from late November to 23–24 December; some in Czechia, Hungary and Belgium stay open into early January.
- Germany: Nuremberg, Cologne, Dresden, Munich – the home of the Christmas market.
- France: Strasbourg and Colmar (Alsace) – fairy-tale old towns.
- Austria: Vienna and Salzburg – markets in front of city halls and palaces.
- Czechia: Prague – Old Town Square market, open until early January.
- Hungary: Budapest – Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen's Basilica.
- Belgium: Brussels Winter Wonders – market, ice rink and light show on the Grand-Place.
- Switzerland: Zurich, Basel, Montreux.
- UK: London (Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park, Southbank).
Note: to see several markets in one trip, pick a compact route such as Germany – Austria – Czechia or Alsace – Germany.