The 20 best Christmas markets in Europe in 2026 (with dates)
Europe’s 20 best Christmas markets in 2026 according to the European Best Destinations vote, with 2026 dates, where they are and tips for Vienna, Prague, Strasbourg, Cologne and more.

Europe’s 20 best Christmas markets in 2026 according to the European Best Destinations vote, with 2026 dates, where they are and tips for Vienna, Prague, Strasbourg, Cologne and more.

An easy 5.8 km loop through the Bosc de Virós, one of only two beech forests in the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, with iron mines, stone barns, a viewpoint and over 2,000 years of history.

An easy 1–2 hour hike through the Bosc del Gerdar, one of the largest silver fir forests in southern Europe, by the Port de la Bonaigua: route, waterfall shortcut, map and best season.

An easy 1.5 km walk through the Esterregalls d’All, the badlands of Catalonia in the Cerdanya: trail facts, history, tips and how to get there.