Christmas markets
Christmas market breaks in Europe 2026
Cologne alone is searched more than most British markets. These are the European Christmas markets people in the UK look for, starting with the most searched, each with its distance from the nearest UK city, 2026 dates where confirmed and a link to our full guide.
1. Belgium · Bruges
Wintergloed Brugge
about 150 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🧒 With kids
- 2026
- 20 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
2. Germany · Cologne
Weihnachtsmarkt am Kölner Dom
about 499 km from London
Christmas market · 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- 2026
- 16 Nov – 23 Dec 2026
- 4.5 ★ · 409
3. France · Strasbourg
Christkindelsmärik de Strasbourg
about 651 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- Last season
- 26 Nov – 24 Dec 2025
- 4.4 ★ · 694
4. France · Colmar
Noël Féerique Colmar
about 660 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
- 4.6 ★ · 227
5. Germany · Nuremberg
Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt
about 826 km from London
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends
- 2026
- 27 Nov – 24 Dec 2026
- 4.4 ★ · 1,936
6. Czechia · Prague
Vánoční trhy na Staroměstském náměstí
about 1035 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed
7. Austria · Vienna
Wiener Christkindlmarkt am Rathausplatz
about 1236 km from London
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- 2026
- 13 Nov – 26 Dec 2026
- 4.4 ★ · 284
8. Poland · Krakow
Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy w Krakowie
about 1417 km from London
Christmas market · ✨ Date night 🎉 With friends
- 2026
- 27 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
9. Hungary · Budapest
Advent Bazilika
about 1452 km from London
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids ✨ Date night
- 2026
- 13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027
10. France · Gravelines
Marché de Noël Gravelines
about 80 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- Last season
- 6 Dec – 28 Dec 2025
- 4.5 ★ · 270
11. France · Dunkerque
Marché de Noël de Dunkerque
about 95 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends
- Last season
- 29 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
12. Ireland · Dublin
TwinkleTown — Smithfield Christmas Market
about 124 km from Hillsborough
Christmas village · 🧒 With kids 🎉 With friends
- 2026
- 20 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
13. Ireland · Dublin
Dublin Loves Christmas at the RDS
about 127 km from Hillsborough
Christmas village · 🎉 With friends 🧒 With kids
- Last season
- 15 Nov – 23 Dec 2025
14. Belgium · Oostende
Kerstmarkt Oostende
about 128 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🧒 With kids ✨ Date night
- Last season
- 28 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026
15. Belgium · Ieper
Winter in Ieper — kerstmarkt
about 135 km from Canterbury
Christmas market · 🎉 With friends ✨ Date night
- Dates
- 2026 dates to be confirmed