Planning a trip around Christmas? Whether you’re looking for traditional Christmas markets in Europe, festive city breaks or somewhere to experience the holiday season with your family, there’s plenty to explore.

Here you’ll find our Christmas travel guides, from favourite destinations and markets we’ve visited to practical tips for planning your own trip. Browse by destination or explore our planning guides to help make the most of your Christmas travels.

A festive Christmas market at night, set beneath the towering Cologne Cathedral. Red-roofed stalls fill the square, centred around a tall Christmas tree wrapped in strings of white lights that spread outward like a canopy. Crowds of people walk through the glowing market surrounded by Gothic architecture.

Christmas Markets

The Church of Our Lady before Týn towers over Old Town Square beside a sparkling Christmas tree covered in golden lights against a deep blue evening sky.

December Destinations

A hand holds a burgundy Christmas market mug decorated with a colorful gnome and the Cologne coat of arms. Wooden market stalls with steep roofs and crowds of visitors blur into the background along a cobblestone square.

Planning Your Trip

Christmas Markets

Christmas markets are one of my favourite parts of travelling in Europe during the holiday season. From traditional German markets to festive squares in Austria, Czechia and other European countries, each destination offers something a little different. Explore our Christmas market guides for tips on what to see, what to eat and what to expect when you visit.

Destinations in December

From Christmas lights and festive markets to seasonal events and winter activities, December is a great time to explore somewhere new. Browse our destination guides for ideas on what to see and do throughout the month.

Planning & Tips

Planning a Christmas trip involves more than choosing where to go. From deciding when to visit and which destinations to include to figuring out what to pack, there are a few things to consider before you leave. Browse our Christmas travel guides for practical tips, whether you’re planning a multi-city Christmas market trip or exploring the festive season with kids.

Need Help Planning Your Christmas Trip?

Not sure which destinations to visit or how to fit everything into your trip? I also offer custom travel itineraries, with day-by-day suggestions, practical travel tips and helpful links, all tailored to your interests and travel plans.

Interested in a personalized itinerary? Get in touch at hello@takethekidseverywhere.com to chat about your trip.