Europes Most Magical Christmas Markets
Glossy parcels tied up with ribbon, cute stocking fillers, handcrafted Christmas tree ornaments…these are just a few of the festive goodies you’ll be loading into your hire car this November and December. As temperatures begin to dip, town squares all over Europe are being blanketed with fairy dust and seasonal cheer. Here at Argus we’ve compiled a veritable selection box of the sweetest Christmas markets taking place across Europe this winter.
Munich Christkindlmarkt
Dates: 30th November-23rd December
Venue: Marienplatz
Best Germany Car Hire Buys: Wooden nativity scenes, handcrafted Christmas decorations, fragrant festive wreaths.
Tasty Festive Fare: Baked apples, roasted almonds, roasted chestnuts, potato pancakes, traditional Glühwein and spicy gingerbread Lebkuchen biscuits.
Prague Christmas Market:
Dates: 01 December-01 January
Venue: Old Town/Wenceslas Square
Best Czech Car Hire Buys: Czech glass, wooden toys, Christmas tree ornaments, scented candles, hand carved puppets and dolls.
Tasty Festive Fare: Corn on the cob, fried sausages, svarene vino (mulled wine).
Budapest Christmas Market:
Dates: 24th November-27 December 2007
Venue: Vörösmarty Square
Best Hungary Car Hire Buys: Handcrafted ceramic mugs, Hungarian Christmas cakes, traditional folk arts and crafts.
Tasty Festive Fare: Hungarian flat bread, grilled meats, strudel, mulled wine, pastry horns.
Krakow Christmas Market:
Dates: 28th November-26th December 2007
Venue: Rynek (Market Square)
Best Poland Car Hire Buys: Woollen slippers, amber jewellery, Szopki Christmas Cribs.
Tasty Festive Fare: Grilled sausages, fried local oscypek cheese, Grzaniec Galicyjski (mulled wine)
Salzburg Christmas Market:
Dates: 22nd November-24th December2007
Venue: Cathedral Square and Residenz Square in the Old City
Best Austria Car Hire Buys: Gingerbread hearts, woollen sweaters, Nativity figurines, Christmas tree ornaments and handcrafted wooden toys.
Tasty Festive Fare: Toasted almonds, baked apples and mulled wine.