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Guide to Christmas Markets in Luxembourg & Beyond
Christmas really is just around the corner, so it’s time to light the fires, turn on the Christmas music, put on your favorite sweater, and experience Christmas Markets. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!
Germany
Aachen
A beautiful city and one of the largest markets, so be sure to orient yourself once you get there to avoid a frantic search for your forgotten parked car. The quality of the items you can purchase there are worth the trip alone. Handblown glass, pottery- almost like an artisan trade venue. If you are up for a challenge, you can try to hit four markets in a day (Cologne, Aachen, Monschau, and Bonn). Aachen Christmas market regularly makes the top 10 best Christmas markets in Europe.
When: 22 November - 23 December 2024
Where: Around Aachen Town Hall
Aachen Christmas Market Website
Cologne
“Christmas Avenue” is unlike any Christmas Market you’ve ever seen. Colorful market booths in pop art style decorated with romantic elements and snow-white garlands characterize the look of the market, and the aroma of baked apples, cinnamon biscuits and mulled wine will waft through the alleys.
When: All markets open from 18 November – 23 December 2024
Where: Next to the Cathedral of Cologne and in the Old Town
Cologne Christmas Market Website
France
Metz
This is one of our favorites for children because they offer fantastic rides, and the market is nicely separated into five main squares with more than 120 chalets. Running for almost 20 years, the Metz Christmas market has become the second-largest Christmas market in France.
Here you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the City over the 72 metre-high Panoramic Tower or still down the Moselle River on a Christmas boat trip.
When: 22 November - 30 December
Where: In the city’s 5 main squares
Nancy (Les Fête de Saint-Nicolas)
Located in the magnificent Charles III square, between the covered market and the San Sebastian shopping center, more than sixty stalls are full of gift ideas, surprises, and of course, seasonal delicacies such as gingerbread.
Where: between Quartier de la Gare and Quartier St Sébastien
When: 22 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
Nancy Christmas Market Website
Paris
There are typically around 15-20 Christmas markets spread across the city during the holiday season. To find what you’re looking for, it’s best to check this website before heading out. As always, in Paris, there is something for everyone!
Where: Across the city
When: Mid-November until end of December
Strasbourg
This one has been around for a while. The first Christmas market in Strasbourg was held in 1570 which makes it the oldest in Europe, and you will feel like you are going back in time. With over 300 stalls and 12 locations, you will understand why this one is on the Christmas Market Bucket List.
When: 27 November – 27 December 2024
Where: Grande-Île (city center) and all over the city centre
Hint: You can now go on the TGV in an hour and a quarter.
Strasbourg Christmas Market Website
Netherlands
Valkenburg
This year marks another edition of the much-discussed Christmas Market in the Cave. As you wind through the cave you can see mural paintings, sculptures, the unique 18th century chapel, over 50 market stalls with Christmas and gift items, ancient trades, and delicious food items!
In addition to the widely known Christmas markets in the Gemeentegrot and Fluweelengrot caverns, you can also visit the beautiful, more than a hundred, small Christmas villages (miniatures) in Christmas miniature villages MergelRijk. Not only are the caves below Valkenburg bedecked in festive decorations, but above ground you can take the children to visit Santa’s Village.
When: 15 November 2024 – 5 January 2025
Where: Lots of locations all over the Netherlands’ famous Christmas city
Valkenburg Christmas Market Website
Austria
Vienna
One of Europe's oldest, but also considered one of its most beautiful Christmas markets, this market is a must-visit! You can explore toys, atmospheric decorations to clothing accessories at this market. And of course, taste some of the best delicacies and sweets and enjoy warm drinks.
Where: Vienna's Rathausplatz
When: 15 November - 26 December 2024
Vienna Christmas Market Website
Salzburg
With its location in the heart of Salzburg's UNESCO World Heritage site and with origins dating back to the 15th century, this is a unique and beautiful market to visit. The market offers more than 100 stands, and an exciting daily events program - from Krampus parades to festive melodies performed from the surrounding towers.
Where: Dom and Residenzplats
When: 21 November 2024 - 1 January 2025
Salzburg Christmas Market Website
Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
The most well-known and visited Christmas markets in Luxembourg are the ones in the city center. You can find sausages, raclette, bouneschlupp, gromperekichelcher, roasted almonds, candy floss and many other national and international treats in Luxembourg…nobody will go home hungry.
Don’t miss a ride on the Ferris wheel, the 13-meter Christmas tree, and fun rides for kids! There are concerts, shopping and more - all things Christmas in Luxembourg City can be found on the VDL website.
When: Christmas markets / Winterlights festival opens on 22 November 2024 - 1 January 2025.
Where: Luxembourg City Centre
Differdange
Did you know that Differdange has the oldest Christmas market in the country? A wonderful local Christmas market with a unique atmosphere. Set in the center of Differdange, this market has been going for more than forty years.
When: 29 November – 22 December 2024
Where: City centre, Place du Marché
Esch-sur-Alzette
The Christmas market in Esch-sur-Alzette is an opportunity to recapture the magic of the Christmas season with all its traditions: with 24 stands, there is something for everyone. This year includes live entertainment and an open-air cinema.
When: 29 November - 22 December 2024
Where: Place de l’Hôtel de Ville
Echternach
We always suggest a trip to the “fabulous Echternach Christmas market.” With the medieval feel, the food and donkey rides for kids you can’t go wrong.
When: 13 – 15 December 2024
Where: Echternach
Dudelange
Offering two Christmas markets, festive lights, and over 60 stands.
When: 23 November 15 December 2024
Where: Place am Duerf (main market) and Place de l’Hôtel de Ville (6 -15 December 2024).
Remich
Head to Remich to enjoy its “Wanterfestival” full of tons of activities to enjoy this holiday season. The ice skating rink opens on December 1st and you can enjoy it until the end of February. The “Wanterfestival” runs on the Advent weekends and includes an Artisan Christmas Market (30 November & 1 December 2024), Santa Claus arriving by boat on 1 December 2024, lots of Christmas shopping, a street food festival (14-15 December 2024 December) and more!
When: See the specific dates per event here
Where: Place Dr F. Kons, Remich
Other Luxembourg Markets Not to Miss:
• Clervaux
Further Afield
If you’ve got the Christmas Market bug and want to venture even further, then these websites have some more details. If you have a favorite that you feel needs to make our list, let us know!