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.

Christmas markets are one of Europe’s most magical traditions, twinkling lights, steaming mugs of glühwein, wooden chalets filled with ornaments, and the smell of roasted chestnuts in the air. The best part? You don’t need two weeks of annual leave to enjoy them. With cheap flights, trains, and clever use of points, you can visit some of Europe’s top Christmas markets in just a weekend break. In this guide, I’ll share the best short breaks for Christmas markets you can do fr

From cozy wooden stalls to the scent of mulled wine wafting through the air, each market has its own magic.