The 10 Best Christmas Markets in Europe

Written By Nikhil Kumar Christmas Travel

1. Gendarmenmarkt Christmas Market, Berlin

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2. La Défense Marché de Noël, Paris

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3. Strasbourg Christmas Markets

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4. Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, London

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5. Edinburgh's Christmas

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6. Salzburg Christmas Markets

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7. Plaza Mayor Christmas Market, Madrid

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8. Mercatini di Natale, Milan

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9. Het Amsterdamse Winterparadijs, Amsterdam

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10.Basel Christmas Market

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10 European-style Christmas Markets in the U.S.

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