Christmas markets in major European cities that won't break the bank, from Prague to Seville
Gdansk in Poland is home to one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the country Lille's festive market has 90 chalets, pony rides and Friday night concerts Esslingen in southwestern Germany has a Christmas market medieval
For the first time in too many years, Christmas markets are back in full force. And that means Gluhwein's intoxicating spices, irresistible pastries, roasting chestnuts, woolen goods and handmade seasonal crafts.
A lot of people are pulling the purse strings this winter, but that doesn't mean we have to give up the festive spirit. So here is our roundup of the best Christmas markets in Europe that won't break the bank.
POLISH GIFTS
Sitting on the Baltic coast, Gdansk is home to a center with colorful facades and a 17th-century fountain topped by a bronze statue of Neptune. This Christmas market is one of the most attractive in the country and is full of handcrafted gifts.
HOW TO DO: Ryanair (ryanair.com) London to Gdansk to from £26 return. Doubles at Hotel Gdansk Boutique (hotelgdansk.com) from £55 per night. The market runs from November 18 to December 23.
FRENCH FANCY
Strasbourg and Metz tend to take the top spots in French Christmas markets, but this smaller one in Lille is still home to 90 chalets selling gifts, decorations and...
For the first time in too many years, Christmas markets are back in full force. And that means Gluhwein's intoxicating spices, irresistible pastries, roasting chestnuts, woolen goods and handmade seasonal crafts.
A lot of people are pulling the purse strings this winter, but that doesn't mean we have to give up the festive spirit. So here is our roundup of the best Christmas markets in Europe that won't break the bank.
POLISH GIFTS
Sitting on the Baltic coast, Gdansk is home to a center with colorful facades and a 17th-century fountain topped by a bronze statue of Neptune. This Christmas market is one of the most attractive in the country and is full of handcrafted gifts.
HOW TO DO: Ryanair (ryanair.com) London to Gdansk to from £26 return. Doubles at Hotel Gdansk Boutique (hotelgdansk.com) from £55 per night. The market runs from November 18 to December 23.
FRENCH FANCY
Strasbourg and Metz tend to take the top spots in French Christmas markets, but this smaller one in Lille is still home to 90 chalets selling gifts, decorations and...
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