Younger attendees can visit Santa Claus, who has his own wooden cabin here, and join festive activities like Christmas cookie decorating. Tuomaan Markkinat’s center piece is a vintage carousel, but the countless vendors selling traditional Christmas delicacies, glogi, Finland’s non-alcoholic take on mulled wine, and handicrafts are also a big draw. This wonderfully Scandinavian Christmas market is held in Helsinki’s Senate Square, near the Emperor Alexander II statue.
Skansen’s Christmas Market is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from November 26 until December 19. Visitors can make their own decorations at Christmas workshops, take part in regular craft demonstrations or join in with the dancing games around the tree at Bollnäs Square, Skansen’s main site. The historical houses on display in the museum are decked out in colorful decorations for the occasion and all the tables inside are set up for Christmas dinner. Set on the island of Djurgarden in the world’s oldest open-air museum, it’s a wonderful exhibit of Swedish culture with some added yuletide magic. Stockholm isn’t exactly lacking when it comes to Christmas markets, but none are more traditional than Skansen. Skansen - a classic annual winter fair in Sweden. (The park will be closed on December 24). Lucia’s Day, is a particular highlight, along with the firework displays that take place between December 25 and 26, as well as New Year’s Eve.Ĭhristmas in Tivoli is taking place from November 19 to December 31. The annual Lucia procession on December 13, where more than 100 girls process through the gardens carrying candles and singing to mark St. This year, the event will feature a red Christmas heart showcasing projected images of Christmas stories, while a huge Christmas tree is to be erected on the Tivoli Lake. With over 1,000 beautifully decorated Christmas trees adorning the beautiful grounds, and everything from fairground rides to a traditional Pixie Band for entertainment, it’s a winter experience like no other. Rumored to be the inspiration behind Disneyland, this Danish amusement park and pleasure garden is a dazzling place to visit any time of year.īut you’ll struggle to find anywhere as enchanting as Tivoli Gardens during the festive period. This Danish amusement park and pleasure garden is even more alluring at Christmas time. Wiener Christkindlmarkt runs from November 19 to December 26 in 2022. There are also over 150 stalls offering up tasty treats like Austrian sausages and gingerbread cookies, along with homemade Christmas punch. The famous Tree of Hearts, a giant maple tree decked out with hundreds of glittering hearts, is a hot favorite with visitors and a great photo opportunity. There will also be a strong sustainability focus. With reindeer rides, a giant Ferris wheel and a classic nativity scene to marvel at, Vienna’s magical spectacle encapsulates the festive spirit fantastically.Īlthough there are around 20 Christmas markets in the Austrian capital to choose from, Wiener Christkindlmarkt, held in front of City Hall, or Rathausplatz, is one of its oldest and most traditional events.Īccording to officials, the event, also known as Viennese Dream Christmas Market, will be more family friendly this year, with larger areas dedicated to younger visitors, including a 150-square-meter children’s ice rink. Viennese Dream Christmas Market is one of the city's oldest and most traditional events.
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