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Christmas Markets 2023

Book a Christmas market holiday with Travel Department and immerse yourself in the festivities and cultural delights of European Christmas markets 2023.

Christmas Market Holidays 2023

With the festive period just round the corner, stock up on handmade gifts and treat yourself to traditional Christmas foods, mulled wine and a mince pie – or two – from Xmas markets 2023. The annual lead-up to this special occasion is a truly magical time. Soak up the rich atmosphere and combine a merry Christmas market holiday with a fully guided city break; introducing our Christmas market breaks.

What Christmas market 2023 are you going to choose? Our holidays can see you travelling to the famous markets of Germany, Belgium, the lakes of Italy and more. We offer trips to the best European Christmas Markets in 2023, including Vienna, Berlin and Prague. A seasonal city break with Travel Department is a great way to visit a new city and experience a taste of the local festivities.

All our Christmas market holidays 2023 include flights, transfers and accommodation. Not just this, we provide a selection of guided city tours with professional, friendly and knowledgeable local guides to enhance your experience.

If you want to spend the festive season abroad, but aren’t looking for a Christmas market break, click here to view our other Christmas holidays abroad.


Save more on 2023 Christmas Market Breaks 

  • Save €25pp* using the promo code XMAS25

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Book A Guided Christmas Market Holiday

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€679pp €649pp

Austria

Vienna Christmas Markets

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3

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4
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€599pp €549pp

Germany

Berlin Christmas Markets

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3

Nights

4
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€649pp €549pp

Hungary

Budapest Christmas Markets

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3

Nights

4
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€719pp

Italy

Lake Garda, Venice & Verona Christmas Markets

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5

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4
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€599pp €579pp

Belgium

Bruges Christmas Markets

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3

Nights

4
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€459pp

Czech Republic

Prague Christmas Markets

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3

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3 & 4
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€679pp

Poland

Krakow Christmas Markets

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4

Nights

3
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€659pp €599pp

Romania

Transylvania Christmas Markets

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3

Nights

3
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€599pp

Germany

Cologne Christmas Markets

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3

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4
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€549pp

Latvia

Riga Christmas Markets

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3

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Our Recommended Christmas City Breaks

Vienna Christmas Markets

Explore the glittering stalls of the "Christkindlmarkt" in the fabulous city of Vienna. Take in the sights of the city, visit Schönbrunn Palace, St Stephen’s Cathedral or the Ringstrasse before touring some of the beautiful markets. The plaza in front of Vienna’s City Hall is transformed into a shopper’s playground and this isn’t just the only Christmas market, there are many others worth visiting throughout the capital, such as the Christmas Village at Altes AKH, Spittelberg and Belvedere Palace.

Prague Christmas Markets

The fairytale city of Prague is truly magical during the festive season. Snap up some bargains at the Prague Christmas markets, which are usually held in the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square. Soak up the jubilant atmosphere, browse the stalls and enjoy Christmas carols, hearty food and mulled wine. Prague is your destination for a fantastic city break where a 'winter wonderland' awaits.

Budapest Christmas Markets

The striking city of Budapest is often called the "Pearl of the Danube” and is commonly regarded as having one of the best Christmas markets in Europe. The biggest fair is located in Vörösmarty Square, the heart of Hungary’s capital, where you can enjoy live entertainment and explore over 100 stalls offering handmade crafts, Christmas ornaments and local dishes. The facade of the Gerbeaud building, a historical coffee house famous for its delicious cakes and desserts, transforms into a colossal advent calendar.

Krakow Christmas Markets

Wrap up warm, as a Krakow city break in the winter usually guarantees snow, and head to the glittering Christmas Markets which take place in the historic Old Town square. The stallholders sell a variety of handicrafts, Christmas decorations and everything from sausages and the distinctive fried oscypek cheese to festive trinkets and woolen slippers. A Polish speciality are hand-painted colourful glass baubles.


Guided Christmas Market Holidays

Take the hassle out of the festive season and embrace the yuletide spirit with one of our 2023 Christmas Market holidays. It’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas; combine a fantastic city break with some of the best shopping in the world this winter. Pick from one of Europe’s glittering Christmas Markets, spend your hours browsing market stalls for local crafts and decorations, handmade toys and other unique gifts. Soak up the jovial atmosphere between the wooden huts and warm your bones by sampling delicious festive foods and traditional hot beverages. One of the benefits of a Christmas market holiday with Travel Department is you’ll discover so much more, as we’ll uncover the main city highlights with a local guide. Discover the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna, see the Brandenburg gate in Berlin or savour some Belgian chocolates in Bruges. Our expert guides can also provide recommendations for your independent sightseeing based on your interests, so you can truly make the most out of your festive escape. So, whether you want to visit the traditional German Christmas markets, or an undiscovered gem this Christmas like Transylvania, we have a variety of top Christmas market destinations waiting to be explored.

Christmas Markets 2023 Trip Highlights

  • Step back in time to the Cold War era with a visit to Checkpoint Charlie in Berlin.
  • See the iconic Prague Astronomical Clock, possibly one of the most beautiful timepieces in the word.
  • Explore Bran’s Castle in Romania, which is famously associated with being the home of Dracula.  
  • Discover the Hofburg, the Imperial Palace and learn more about the Habsburgs, one of the most famous royal dynasties in Europe. 
  • Relax in one of the many Turkish Baths in Budapest, its thermal waters are reputed for their healing qualities 
  • Uncover the final resting place of the 13 Polish kings in the Royal Tombs of Wawel Cathedral in Krakow.

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Terms & Conditions*

Offer valid for all new 2023 festive bookings made between 25th of Sept and 9th of October 2023. Offer is €50pp off festive escapes of 7 nights or more using the code XMAS50 and €25pp on holidays of 6 nights or less using the code XMAS25. Offers are non-transferable, subject to availability, cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer and has no cash value.

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