7 Best European Cities to See Christmas in 2021
Snow is falling everywhere in many of Europes’s most beautiful cities. Every Europe cities are prepared with their finest decorations like that Christmas lights, best colorful Christmas Markets and events, fantastic Christmas shows and so on.
It would not be wrong to say that winter is the best time to watch Christmas decorations and festival in Europe. Here is 7 Best European Cities to See Christmas in 2021.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Christmas, a great time to visit in Amsterdam is celebrated with bright lights, fun prices, big parties, amidst the snow-capped scenery and the fun-filled festivities. Around the Amsterdam Canals, you can see amazing light sculptures, projections, and art installations.The Amsterdam Light Festival has a different theme each year, and illumination artists have free reign to interpret it, with spectacular results. Most displays are in the Canal Ring and the Amstel River areas.Popular things to do in Amsterdam at Christmas time is;
🎄Visit to around the city by cycling to see colorful Christmas decorations as a local.
🎄Visit to Amsterdam light festival full of artwork of Dutch and international artists. (End November – Mid January).
🎄Visit the Amsterdam Christmas tree front of Dam Square.
🎄Take a boat tour to view Christmas Canal lights.
🎄Ice Skating for winter sport lovers at Leidseplein and Museumplein.
🎄Shopping at popular Christmas market in Amsterdam _ Ice*Village at Museumplein, Funky Xmas Market at Westergas, Pure Market Winter Market.
🎄See a show at the Dutch National Ballet.
London, England
Christmas in London is really magical. Places around the city, you will see unique, iconic and unusual Christmas activities. The whole city was littered with Christmas lights, Christmas decorated trees, Many Christmas markets, events and many Christmas actives.Popular things to do in London at Christmas time is;
🎄See London best Christmas Lights decoration at Southbank Centre, Crystal Palace’s lightopia, Oxford Street, Kew Gardens, Carnaby Street, Regent Street, Winterfest, The Shard, Trafalgar Square, Coal Drops Yard, Winterfest.
🎄Ice Skating at Alexandra Palace Ice Rink, Canary Wharf’s Ice Rink, The Queen’s House Ice Rink, Somerset house Ice Rink, Winter Wonderland Ice Rink, Natural History Museum Ice Rink, Hampton Court Palace Ice Rink and Skylight London Ice Rink.
🎄Shop to Christmas markets_at Covent Garden Christmas Village, Southbank Market, Borough Market,Columbia Road, festive flea, Selfridges Christmas market,DIY Christmas Art Market,Greenwich late Christmas markets and Chelsea’s Enchanted Christmas.
🎄Try all the Christmas street foods.
🎄Join the Hogwarts in the Snow exhibition.
🎄Listening to Christmas Carols at St Paul’s Cathedral.
🎄Join the Christmas tea bus tour.
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague, a fairytale city of Europe that only becomes more spectacular at Christmastime with the possibility of a sprinkling of snow and the most magical time to visit. Festive lights and decorations hang from trees throughout the city and The magnificent architecture of the city provides visitors with a stunning backdrop for its famous Christmas markets. Prague’s Christmas markets are among the most popular in Europe. Throughout history, the traditions of landlocked Central Europe; It is a great opportunity to discover cultural values and delicious dishes. Popular things to do in Prague at Christmas time is;
🎄Visit to Prague’s magical Christmas markets with its beautifully designed wooden chalets take place on the major squares – Old Town square, Republic square, Wenceslas square or Peace square.
🎄Try popular street foods at traditional food stands like that trdelník, a traditional hot sugar-coated pastry, as well as spit-roasted hams.
🎄Ice Skating in the historic Old Town.
🎄Watching the Nutcracker Ballet and other world-class performances.
🎄Take a Prague rive cruise to see River side Christmas decorations.
Vienna, Austrian
Winter is a pleasant time to visit the Austrian capital. Vienna is one of the cities to see Christmas with grace and elegance and is said to have one of the longest-running Christmas markets in the world. Popular things to do in Vienna is;
🎄Capture to Belvedere Palace in a perfect light and the Christmas Market.
🎄See to Christmas classic lights display at the city centre ( glitter of nearly a million LED lamps), the Vienna’s Ring and Christkindlmarkt on the Rathausplatz.
🎄Shop to the Christmas market in front of the elaborate Town Hall.
🎄Drink Weihnachtspunsch (Christmas Punch)
🎄Take a hop on hop off bus tour in the evening.
🎄Attend the nativity play at St.Peter’s Church, and more.
Paris, France
Christmas Season is the Magical time in Paris.The Christmas lights in Paris is a major attraction for tourists and Parisians. City of Lights is lit even brighter by thousands of twinkling bulbs. Every corner of every quarter has its own special enchantment from lively outdoor ice skating rinks to the many charming Christmas markets that line the streets and squares.
Popular things to do in Vienna at Christmas time is;
🎄See Christmas lights, illuminations, and decorations in Paris at_Champs Élysées, Avenue Montaigne, Place Vendôme’s, Bercy Village, along Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, The Viaduc Des Arts ,Westfield Forum Des Halles, in front of The City Hall, Saint Germain-Des-Pres, La Defense and Paris Churches.
🎄Visit to Paris Christmas Markets in ‘Marchés de Noël’ (Paris’ biggest Christmas market in La Défense), the Tuileries gardens, and others at the Hôtel de Ville,Square René Viviani near Notre Dame Cathedral, the Champ-de-Mars by the Eiffel Tower, the Place des Abbesses in Montmartre, and St Germain Des Pres.
🎄Try Bûche de Noël, main Christmas meal in Paris
🎄Visit to Disneyland, with colorful Christmas parades, and merry encounters with Santa.
🎄Ice skating with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop is a festive way to spend the holidays in Paris.
🎄Go on a Horse Carriage Ride through Christmas lights.
🎄Listen to a Christmas concert in the churches at Saint-Germain des Pres, Saint-Eustache and La Madeleine.
🎄Join in a Christmas church service.
Cologne, Germany
If you like going to Europe Christmas markets,Cologne is one of the best places to choose. Cologne has a variety of Christmas markets, as befits its status as the fourth largest city in Germany.This legendary German city provides the perfect backdrop for a unique and humorous evening throughout the festival season.Popular things to do in cologne, Germany at Christmas time is;
🎄Shopping at best Christmas markets in Cologne: Old Town Christmas Market, The House Elves’ Winter Fairytale Christmas Market, Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market, Cologne Harbour Christmas Market, Nicholas’ Village Christmas Market, Stadtgarten Christmas Market.
🎄See Biggest Christmas tree in the Rhineland.
🎄Ice-skating at Heinz’s Wintermarchen.
🎄Visit to the Christmas Garden in the Cologne zoo and with various thematic circus performances, concerts and events.
Tallinn, Estonia
During the darkest time of the year, Tallinn has become a real Christmas wonderland with Christmas markets, Curtual events, beautiful Christmas trees are set up in squares. Roads and gardens are decorated with Christmas lights.You will have the perfect Christmas city by adding snow covered streets, beautiful cafes and cafe lined with beautiful cobblestone streets. Popular things to do in Vienna is;
🎄Visit to the most beautiful Christmas tree in Tallinn, in Town Hall Square.
🎄Shopping to markets Christmas at the Town Hall Square.
🎄Taste the mulled wine.
🎄Go Ice – skating rink on Harju Street.
🎄Visit to the Christmas Village at the Estonian Open Air Museum.
🎄Explore the medieval Churches.
🎄Enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Tallinn.
