Christmas Markets in Europe
Which markets are worth the trip, how to pair them with a city break, and where to stay once the stalls close.
FranceStrasbourgStrasbourg Christmas Market: Best Squares, Crowds & Colmar- Country guideFranceBest Christmas Markets in France: Which Ones Are Worth It
- Country guideBelgiumBelgium Christmas Markets: Brussels, Bruges or Beyond?
- EstoniaTallinnIs the Tallinn Christmas Market Worth It? An Honest Verdict
- FranceParisChristmas in Paris: What's Worth Doing and What's Closed
- Country guideItalyChristmas in Italy: Where to Go and What Italians Eat
Plan by Country
Start from the country hub, then go one level down: the cities, the regions and the planning pages that answer the first questions.
More Country Guides
Shorter country clusters: the country guide, the capital or main base, and the planning pages a first trip needs.
Popular City Guides
The destinations most first trips are planned around. Each guide links to where to stay, itineraries and trip costs.
- ItalyRomeTravel to Rome, Italy: Plan Your First Trip
- FranceParisTravel to Paris, France: Plan the Trip, Not the List
- SpainBarcelonaTravel to Barcelona, Spain: Plan Your First Trip
- PortugalLisbonTravel to Lisbon, Portugal: How to Plan Your First Trip
- GreeceSantoriniTravel to Santorini, Greece: Days, Season & Where to Stay
- ItalyFlorenceTravel to Florence, Italy: Plan Your First Trip
- SpainMadridTrip to Madrid, Spain: 2–3 Days, Where to Stay & Costs
- ItalyVeniceVenice Travel Guide: What First-Timers Need to Know
- GreeceAthensTravel to Athens, Greece: 15 Essential Tips for First-Timers
- PortugalPortoTravel to Porto: Days, Arrival, Costs and Where to Base
- SpainSevilleTravel to Seville, Spain: Sights & Where to Stay
- ItalyMilanTravel to Milan, Italy: Is It Worth It and How Long?
- FranceNiceTravel to Nice, France: Getting There, Days, Season & Cost
Most-Read Guides
The guides readers open most, from Alpine city breaks to Spanish trip budgets.
- 01ItalyTravel to Florence, Italy: Plan Your First Trip
- 02SwitzerlandTravel to Zurich, Switzerland: Complete Zurich Travel Guide
- 03EstoniaTravel to Tallinn, Estonia: Things to Do, Costs & Itinerary
- 04SpainTravel to Barcelona, Spain: Plan Your First Trip
- 05SpainSpain Travel Budget: Average Daily Cost, Food & Hotels
- 06ItalyTax Refund in Italy: How to Claim VAT Back as a Tourist
- 07SpainTrip to Madrid, Spain: 2–3 Days, Where to Stay & Costs
- 08ItalyItaly by Train Itinerary: Best Route, North to South
Start Here
The questions every first trip raises, in the order they come up: when to go, money, packing, safety, connectivity and tax back.
- 1When should I go?Best Time to Visit Europe: Seasons by Region and CrowdsRead the guide →
- 2Cash or card?Cash vs Card Europe: ATM Rules, Tipping GuideRead the guide →
- 3What do I pack?Europe Packing List: The Carry-On-Only Packing PlanRead the guide →
- 4Is it safe?Europe Safety Tips: Common Scams, PickpocketsRead the guide →
- 5How do I stay connected?Spain SIM Card: Where to Buy and How to Set It UpRead the guide →
- 6Can I claim tax back?Tax Refund in Italy: How to Claim VAT Back as a TouristRead the guide →
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About Tripstou
Tripstou, short for Trips to You, is an English-language travel publication focused on European trip planning: country guides, city guides, itineraries, where-to-stay resources and practical planning for international travelers.
It is founded and operated by Alex Perrut, a Brazilian travel professional working in the tourism industry since 2015. Articles are produced with AI assistance and reviewed by the Tripstou editorial team before publication.
- One destination at a timeEvery guide sits inside a country cluster, so the next page is always about the same place.
- Checked, not recycledPrices, transport and entry rules are verified against official sources, and each guide shows when it was last reviewed.
- Built for first tripsWhere to stay, how many days, what it costs: the questions that come before the sightseeing.