More than ever, European cities are taking advantage of the holiday season to draw in tourists who opt to travel abroad instead of partaking in traditional Christmas activities at home.
The capital city of Tallinn, Estonia, will hold its 8th annual Christmas market from November 29 to January 7, 2010. This market is a unique tourist attraction made possible only because of its post-soviet era status.
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is no slouch and hosts its own Festive Fair, held on the banks of the Ljubljana River, in the heart of its medieval city centre.
The end of communism and its state-enforced religion has also loosened its grip on the city of Budapest, Hungary, which hosts a grand street party every year in Vörösmarty Square.
If these destinations don’t get your festive bells ringing, a classic alternative is Germany. This country alone has approximately 60 different markets scattered throughout the capital city of Berlin.
Europe has established itself as a destination of choice for the Christmas holidays particularly for travelers wishing to take an enchanted trip back in time to rediscover old traditions and breathtaking landscapes that only these sites can offer.