Spiced, savoury notes wafting through the air, cosy wooden chalets filled with traditional gifts and bright lights illuminating every snow-dusted cobblestone street – coach trips to Christmas markets in Europe are the best way to kickstart the festive season.
Thinking about a coach holiday to Europe during the festive season? You’re in luck! Whether you’re shopping for Christmas presents, buying decorations for your tree or want to experience a storybook winter wonderland, start planning your ultimate festive getaway with our collection of European Christmas Market breaks. Magical merriment awaits!
French & Belgian Christmas Markets
Uncover joyous Christmas delights in two of the most romantic settings in the world on our French & Belgian Christmas Markets break. Bruges provides the perfect backdrop for a very merry Christmas market with its cobbled streets, historic medieval buildings and maze of canals that are beautifully illuminated during the season. Meander down the charming streets as they are all aglow with twinkling lights, browse the picture-postcard stalls laden with handmade Christmas gifts and get a taste of traditional festive foods including mouth-watering luxury Belgian chocolate waffles.
Next, visit Lille’s delightful Christmas Market, offering atmospheric stalls packed with roasted chestnuts, gingerbread, jewellery, wooden toys and more! Take a ride on the big wheel for some fabulous aerial photos, indulge in some delicious food and get some unique gifts for your loved ones, all within the romantic and architecturally beautiful city of Lille.
Cologne & Dusseldorf Christmas Markets
Glittering lights, delicious hot glühwein and wintry delights; welcome to the Cologne and Düsseldorf Christmas Markets! Set beneath Cologne’s iconic Gothic-style cathedral, hundreds of fairy lights lay atop red-topped gables to create a whimsical, heart-warming setting. Browse arts and crafts from all over Europe, indulge in culinary delights and watch captivating entertainment as you wander the square whilst sipping a delicious mulled wine.
Jam-packed with merriment, Düsseldorf is known for its several uniquely themed and decorated Christmas markets scattered across the German city. Expect a myriad of stalls, twinkling lights, a big ice rink and a giant Ferris wheel overlooking the Rhine. This jovial atmosphere is second to none!
Valkenburg & Maastricht Christmas Markets
There’s nothing quite like a European Christmas market, but what if you can’t decide which one to go too? Well, we’ve got you covered with our Three Countries Christmas Markets extravaganza, where you can discover the festive celebrations at three different Christmas markets: Maastricht, Cologne and Valkenburg!
Expect storybook wooden chalets, sparkling lights and a whole host of festive treats in magical Maastricht. Embark on a jolly journey through the city as you follow the Magical Light Route and witness landmarks adorned with twinkling Christmas lights. Snack on bratwurst and glühwein to your hearts content and find all your Christmas presents at the many stalls that line the idyllic streets.
Often referred to as ‘the Dutch city of Christmas’, Valkenburg becomes a magical winter wonderland during the festive period. Experience a fairytale atmosphere as you wind your way through a treasure trove of unique market stalls, some of which are in underground caves!
Folkestone & Bruges Christmas Markets
If you only want a small taste of what European Christmas markets have to offer or want to combine your festive getaway with one of our iconic Turkey & Tinsel escapes, why not join us for our Folkestone & Bruges Christmas Market break!
Not only will you visit the magical city of Bruges during the most wonderful time of year, but you’ll also get a chance to celebrate Christmas early in the delightful town of Folkestone. Enjoy nightly entertainment, a 2 for 1 bar offer and a traditional ‘Christmas’ dinner with all the trimmings – this really is the perfect way to get you into the festive spirit!
Explore European Christmas Markets with National Holidays
If our top Christmas Market roundup has got you craving a hot cup of Glühwein then browse our range of European Christmas Market breaks today and get yours booked in the diary! Or, if you fancy exploring a few more options like a traditional UK Christmas Market break, Turkey & Tinsel getaway, Twixmas escape or even a break away during the big day itself, we’ve got you covered with our huge collection of Christmas coach holidays.