15 Top Christmas Markets You Should Visit With a Private Jet This Winter

The Advent Feast at St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest is a magical winter wonderland. The market is known for its enchanting 3D light show projected on the Basilica’s facade, delicious Hungarian cuisine, and a wide array of handmade goods.

Visitors enjoy an ice-skating rink, heartwarming concerts, and traditional Christmas delicacies like chimney cakes and goulash.

This market has been voted one of the best European Christmas Markets in 2016, 2017, and 2018. Advent is pure holiday magic, mixed with a healthy dose of spectacle.

Known as the "Capital of Christmas," Strasbourg offers one of the oldest and most picturesque Christmas markets in Europe. Located in the heart of the city, the market features over 300 stalls spread across the city centre.

Visitors can explore artisanal products, festive decorations, and local specialties like bredele biscuits and mulled wine. The market's charming backdrop, with its timbered houses and the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral, adds to the festive atmosphere.

Vienna’s Christkindlmarkt is an iconic Christmas destination set in front of the historic Rathaus (Town Hall). The market transforms into a festive paradise with its dazzling lights, towering Christmas trees, and 150 wooden stalls offering local crafts, sweets, and warm drinks.

The square also features an ice rink and Christmas-themed workshops for children. The market offers a magical atmosphere with a carnival vibe which makes it a delightful family destination

Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt is steeped in tradition and is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany. The market is famous for its opening ceremony led by Christkind, a symbol of the Christmas spirit.

The market opens in the Hauptmarkt square, the central square of Nuremberg's old town, and in nearby squares and streets. Visitors can indulge in authentic German treats like Nuremberg bratwurst and gluhwein, sausages, gingerbread, and mulled wine while browsing for handcrafted ornaments and gifts.

The Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market is a popular German Christmas market that takes place in front of Cologne’s iconic Gothic cathedral.

This Christmas market is one of the largest and most popular in Germany. The market features over 150 decorated wooden booths selling festive gift ideas, artisanal crafts, food, and drinks. Highlights include the Rhineland's largest Christmas tree, traditional German stollen, a carousel for children, and live music performances.

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland is one of London’s most anticipated Christmas Markets. The event lasts for six weeks and features a large open-air ice rink, over 100 thrilling rides, a Giant Wheel, live shows, bars, and a Bavarian village with food and drink stalls.

Explore over 100 charming chalets offering unique gifts and festive decorations. Additional highlights include the Magical Ice Kingdom, Santa Land, and live shows like the Christmas Circus.

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Tallinn’s Christmas market is a real winter wonderland set in the picturesque Town Hall Square. The market is known for its snowy backdrop and fairy-tale setting. It features stalls filled with traditional Estonian crafts, ice skating, mulled wine, and hearty winter dishes.

The centrepiece is a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, a tradition dating back to 1441. Visitors can also enjoy concerts, folklore performances, and free ice skating for children.

Munich’s Christkindlmarkt, located in Marienplatz, is a Bavarian Christmas dream. The market is one of the oldest and largest Christmas markets in Europe. The market offers over 150 wooden stalls selling traditional handmade decorations, nativity scenes, cookie cutters, festive treats, and more.

Highlights include mulled wine, gingerbread, and grilled sausages. The festive atmosphere is enhanced by a massive Christmas tree adorned with lights, and visitors can enjoy daily performances of Christmas carols. Other attractions include the mediaeval Christmas market at Wittelsbacherplatz.

Krakow’s Christmas market is located in the historic Main Market Square (Rynek Główny) of Krakow's UNESCO-listed old town. The market offers a mix of Polish holiday traditions, with stalls selling handmade gifts, wool clothing, and wood carvings.

The market is filled with the aroma of traditional Polish food, including pierogi and grilled oscypek cheese, fills the air. Visitors can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides and watch folk dance performances, all set against the backdrop of Krakow’s historic architecture. The market also hosts a variety of events and performances, such as the Christmas tree lights switch-on, flash mobs, concerts, and carol processions.

Lille transforms into a festive paradise during its Christmas market. The centre of the city, Place Rihour, hosts more than 90 wooden chalets selling handcrafted gifts, gourmet French delicacies, mulled wine, gingerbread, chocolate praline, and festive drinks.

The market's highlight is the giant Ferris wheel, which offers breathtaking views of Lille’s illuminated streets. Visitors can indulge in traditional treats like tartiflette, waffles, and mulled wine while enjoying Christmas-themed workshops and musical light shows.

Antwerp’s Christmas market stretches across several squares in the city's old town, including the Grand Place, Groenplaats, Suikerrui, Handschoenmarkt, and Steenplein.

The market features over 100 festive stalls selling artisanal gifts, snacks, and drinks. Antwerp Christmas Market also features a skating rink, a large fire pit, live music, children's entertainment ice skating, and a giant Ferris wheel along the Scheldt River.

Visitors can savour Belgian waffles, mulled wine, and sample local chocolates. A large Christmas tree and light displays complete the winter scene, making Antwerp a must-visit for the festive season.

Set against the backdrop of Edinburgh’s historic skyline, this market offers a mix of traditional Scottish and German festive treats. The market is located in East Princes Street Gardens and includes fairground rides, Scotland's largest Ferris Wheel, an ice rink, and stalls selling a variety of handmade gifts, treats, and drinks.

You can find local and international products, including homemade sausages, candy canes, and hand-knitted scarves. The market’s location under the shadow of Edinburgh Castle adds an extra magical element to the festive experience.

Advent Zagreb is an award-winning Christmas market in Zagreb, Croatia that's often ranked among the top European Christmas markets. The market spreads across the city, with key locations such as Ban Jelačić Square, Zrinjevac, Zagreb Courtyards, and Zrinjevac Park.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of traditional Croatian dishes, including fritule (mini doughnuts) and mulled wine. The market also features live performances, ice skating, and an ornate Christmas tree, making it a festive highlight in the Balkans.

The Rovaniemi Christmas Market is in Santa Claus's official hometown and offers a magical Arctic experience. Visitors can meet Santa every day, and there are activities for kids like reindeer rides and excursions to the “Forest of the Elves”.

This top Christmas market features local handicrafts, Finnish delicacies, festive holiday decorations, husky safari, snowmobiling, and ice fishing, all set against the snowy backdrop of Lapland. This is one of the few markets where you can meet Santa himself while experiencing the Northern Lights.

Merano’s Christmas market is nestled in the Italian Alps and offers a cosy, alpine atmosphere. The market is spread across the spa promenade, Piazza della Renna, and Piazza delle Terme. It winds through the city's picturesque areas, including mediaeval alleyways and 19th and 20th century Jugendstil palaces.

Visitors can stroll along the tree-lined promenade while exploring stalls filled with handcrafted goods, alpine cheese, speck, apple strudel, wine and mulled wine. The market is known for its relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, with activities like horse-drawn carriage rides, Krampus run, and live nativity scenes.

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