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There is something truly enchanting about Christmas in Europe. As winter settles in, cobblestone streets glow beneath thousands of twinkling lights, historic town squares fill with festive music and the scent of roasted chestnuts and spiced mulled wine drifts through the crisp air. Across the continent, cities and villages transform into winter wonderlands, offering a warm, nostalgic and memorable way to celebrate the festive season.
Disneyland Paris, France
Paris is beautiful at any time of year, but at Christmas it becomes even more enchanting. Streets are filled with elegant shopfronts, seasonal window displays, and warm cafés serving hot chocolate and pastries. Just outside the city, Disneyland Paris transforms into a festive wonderland, complete with themed parades, a towering Christmas tree and special seasonal shows. Snow often drifts through the air along Main Street and favourite characters appear in festive costumes, creating moments for families and Disney fans of all ages.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna offers a truly storybook Christmas experience. One of the most magical ways to see the city in winter is by taking a horse drawn carriage ride through the historic streets. Wrapped in warm blankets, you can past grand palaces, picturesque squares and snow dusted parks while the gentle sound of hooves echoes along the cobblestones. Afterward, classical concerts and festive performances fill the city, giving visitors the chance to experience music in the very place where some of the world’s greatest composers once lived.
Lapland, Finland
For a Christmas that feels straight out of childhood dreams, Lapland is hard to beat. This winter wonderland offers husky sled rides through snow covered forests, reindeer safaris under winter skies and the chance to visit Santa’s Village in Rovaniemi. Here, visitors can meet Santa Claus, cross the Arctic Circle and watch for the Northern Lights dancing overhead. Cosy log cabins, roaring fires and warm woollen blankets complete the experience of a true Nordic Christmas escape.
Swiss Christmas Markets, Switzerland
In Switzerland, the festive season brings a beautiful mix of tradition and scenery. Cities such as Zurich and Basel are home to caChristmas markets set in historic squares and grand railway halls, where wooden stalls are filled with handcrafted gifts, delicate ornaments and seasonal treats. Along the shores of Lake Geneva, Montreux offers a lakeside Christmas experience with chalet style stalls and snowy mountain backdrops, while towns like Lucerne and Bern deliver a quieter, more intimate festive feel. Surrounded by alpine landscapes, these markets feel cosy, welcoming and wonderfully magical, adding a uniquely Swiss touch to a European Christmas journey.
Christmas in Europe is so much more than twinkling lights and decorations - it’s the magic of wandering snowy streets and soaking up the festive spirit. Contact your local
Travellers Choice agent to help you experience it all.
