Christmas in Europe is synonymous with snow, traditions, Gothic churches with wonderful choruses and charming medieval squares, filled with colorful, festive stalls! Some cities celebrate Christmas in style, while others follow customs that take you in the past. But which are these cities, worth getting on the list with the most Christmas spirit of Europe. Let’s find out!
Copenhagen, Denmark
Christmas in Copenhagen is full of bright lights, festive mood and charming cafes, where the imaginative decoration and legendary hospitality and warmth of Denmark promise a unique experience. Embellished with Christmas markets and tasteful decor, the whole city radiates, but no other party is wrapped in the magic of Christmas, as the famous Tivoli Gardens. Every year, the second oldest amusement park in the world turns into a winter wonderland with dazzling lights, exciting games and cute, small stalls, selling all kinds of gifts and traditional products.
Fill your Christmas in Copenhagen with a stroll along the beautifully decorated Nyhavn, visit the quirky Christmas Market Christiana or take part in the traditional Christmas table Royal Copenhagen, an event that takes place in the last 50 years and in which designers create six different Christmas tables, each of which has its own history and importance.
Rovaniemi, Lapland
With the otherworldly landscape of ice, brightly lit Christmas trees and ornate ice sculptures, there is no doubt that Rovaniemi is the most Christmas party on Earth. If you fill that Santa Claus lives just 8 km away from the city, then there is no longer any doubt.
Apart from the fabulous breakfasts, the sky is colored in shades of pink and lively village of Santa Claus, who is arguably the most popular attraction of the city, Rovaniemi offers its guests an eclectic variety of museums and an even greater selection of winter activities, including exciting rides sleigh pulled by reindeer and husky safaris and snowmobile tours in the spectacular Northern Lights.
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, the Gothic tale of Europe celebrates Christmas with elegance and luxury, combined with the stunning architecture that creates a stunning backdrop. Taste mulled wine, enjoy unique walks or get lost in the frenzy of the Season markets. The largest, oldest and most impressive Christmas market in Prague is what in the Old Town Square, in front of the church of Our Lady. Wenceslas Square and Namesti Miru markets are equally attractive.
The joyful, beautifully decorated wooden huts audience packed with all the festive goodies from gifts and beautiful ornaments for the Christmas tree, to traditional Czech delicacies like roasted meat and delicious desserts.
View more here: Worth visiting cities on the European train route, Cities of art: European capital cities rich in art and culture.
By Nicole P.
European cities photos: TL Ng, Timo Newton-Syms, Sharon McLauchlan.
