Christmas Holiday Destinations Europe

Vienna, Brussels, Germany, France, Netherlands, and Sweden are some of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe during Christmas. Christmas celebrations begin a couple of weeks before the celebration day. You will also find Christmas markets in several places.

You can buy Christmas goodies from the markets, which include gifts, candies,

chocolates, cookies, and decorative pieces. This is the only time people get a break from their work. So, many like to spend their Christmas break by planning a trip to the various Christmas holiday destinations in Europe.

 

In France

 

France is Europe’s largest country. It is known for its culture, style, architecture, wine, fashion, and food. With picturesque beaches and popular holiday resorts, it is sure an alluring destination to spend Christmas. In addition to touring the places of interest with your family, you can try for some adrenalin rushes.

Loire Valley is a good place to set off for a cycling tour. Pyrenees gorges, Massif Central, and Alps gorges are apt for canoeing and rafting. If you have beach in your mind, hit the French beaches in Normandy, Cote s’Azur, and Biarritz. All the places of interest will remain crowded as it is Xmas and everyone wants to have his own share of joy and excitement.

 

Other places you can plan a trip to during Christmas in France are- The Louvre, The Eiffel, Euro Disneyland, Lille Zoo, Parc Asterix theme park, Aquarium in La Rochelle, and Pompidou Centre.

 

In Germany

Christmas fairs and markets make the cold and chilly winter fun filled. Cheerful faces, excited children busy decorating Christmas trees are common sights. At the same time, you will also find families in the neighborhood packing their bags to

set off for a short trip to different places during Christmas. The most commonly visited places are –

Weimar
Leipzig
River Rhine cruise in Cologne. Gothic Cathedral, Christmas market, Christmas carnival, and Chocolate Museum are other places to visit
Heidelberg, Rhine Valley
Lubeck
Frankfurt
Englischer Garten in Munich, Bavaria
Neuschwanstein Castle
Fussen

Other holiday getaways you can tour around or plan a holiday in Germany are Dachau, The Romantic Road (along picturesque towns and villages of Alps), Lake Constance, Black Forest in southwestern part of Germany, and The Frasian Island.

Other Christmas holiday destinations in Europe

Turkey, Russia, Spain, England, Belgium (Antwerp, Brussels, Ardennes, Ghent, Brugge, and Ostend), Sweden (Stororget, Gamla Stan, Storkyrkan, Millesgarden, Skansen, Drottningholm, and Vasa Museum), and Austria (Salzburg, Vienna, Salzkammergut, Innsbruck, Grossglockner Road) are other popular countries where you can plan a short holiday during Christmas.

You can also contact the tour operators who arrange extended weekend trips and short day trips to most of the destinations mentioned above. The cost of the packages is usually high during Christmas and New Year. Most of the packages include airport and hotel transfers, accommodation, meals (as per itinerary), and sightseeing trips.