Share the true Christmas experience

At Christmas time, you can visit the intimate Christmas market in Aachen. The market is centrally located near the Cathedral, within walking distance of the station.

Not 1, not 10 but 25! This hip and historic city has 25 Christmas markets.

Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages in the historic and charming city centre.

Do you also love shopping and Christmas cheer? In Cologne you can start enjoying Christmas spirit early!

You will see the world's largest Christmas tree on Hansaplatz!

At Christmas time, Düsseldorf transforms into a wonderful village of illuminated houses and fragrant streets.

The Essen Christmas Market has up to 200 beautifully decorated stalls. It is one of Germany's most beautiful markets.

Every year, for more than 700 years, the city has been transformed into a festive Christmas paradise.

Take a stroll through the medieval fairytale Christmas village and be enchanted by the magical atmosphere.

This beautifully lit city makes for the ultimate Christmas experience!

The Christmas market in Münster is a charming spectacle.

In the photogenic centre, you can stroll past more than 150 traditional wooden stalls and booths.

The Christmas market in Osnabruck is also called ‘the most beautiful Christmas market of the north’.

At the end of a long day of Christmas shopping enjoy a fragrant glass of mulled wine.

Wintery scenes, beautiful nativity stalls, twinkling lights and festive Christmas music make for a memorable day trip.

Look around, take a stroll and buy. That's what you can do in the most beautiful small city in Europe.

While doing your Christmas shopping, you can take a moment to look at the illuminated Ferris wheel, enjoy the street entertainment or skate on the famous skating rink.

Ghent is a large Christmas market in an enchanting winter landscape. And every evening, the city is beautifully illuminated.

Experience the magic of Christmas in Leuven with. Discover Leuven's atmospheric Christmas market and unique Christmas shopping experiences.

At the most beautiful time of the year, this beautiful city provides the backdrop for warm winter scenes.

During the best time of the year, this wonderful town forms the backdrop for warm winter scenes.

Because the centre is a five-minute walk from the station, this destination is also suitable for a day trip.

Literally the entire city is festively decorated, the spectacular window displays are a feast for the eye and the sights are even more festive for Christmas.

During the Christmas period, Paris is, more than ever, truly the city of lights. There are 11 different Christmas markets in the city.

Especially at Christmas, the centre of Prague is magical. You can stroll around stalls selling handmade toys, Czech treats and svařák.

The city has several Christmas markets, each with its own ambiance. And Vienna is the city of music, especially during this time of year!

Is Christmas also your favourite time of the year? Going to a Christmas market will give you even more Chirstmas spirit. Especially if you visit a romantic Christmas market in Germany, enjoy!

Taste the Christmas atmosphere in Bruges or visit the cozy Christmas markets in Brussels. Our southern neighbours know what Christmas is all about!

Be inspired by the top 5 Christmas markets you can easily travel to by train. So that, wherever you look, you can enjoy the charming stalls, food and lights.

Visit the city of lights in Paris at Christmas. Or the cosy market in Lille, near the train station.

Winter in Paris is magically beautiful. Book your tickets for Eurostar.

We share the most atmospheric Christmas markets and winter fairs of our border region.