Few travel experiences compare to wandering through a European city square in December, warmed by mulled wine as fairy lights sparkle above and choirs sing carols. From Cologne’s Gothic cathedral to Riga’s cobbled old town, Europe’s best Christmas markets combine festive tradition, local culture, and unbeatable atmosphere. The problem? December flights are some of the year’s priciest. London to Cologne can hit £250 return, and even budget airlines hike fares. But if you’re s

If you’re looking for a little extra sparkle this winter, a trip to Europe’s best Christmas markets is exactly the ticket. Forget the frantic high street rush and endless online deliveries – nothing beats wrapping up warm, strolling through twinkling stalls, and sipping a steaming mug of glühwein as carols drift through the frosty air.

If you’re serious about seeing the Northern Lights, Tromsø should be at the very top of your list. Perched 200 miles above the Arctic Circle, this lively little Norwegian city is right in the heart of the auroral oval, the sweet spot where geomagnetic activity lights up the sky most reliably. Add in direct flights from the UK, cosy hotels, Arctic activities like dog sledding, and a surprisingly good restaurant scene, and Tromsø delivers the perfect mix of wilderness and comf

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