JAKARTA - Every December, there are several countries in the world that present a stunning Christmas market or Chrismast market. Especially countries in Europe, which are famous for their lively Christmas markets.
However, there are several countries that have popular Christmas markets and are always crowded with tourists every year. Here are some lists, which may be your holiday destination, quoted from Enchanting Travels, on Monday, December 22, 2025.
1. Wiener Christkindlmarkt, Austria
This Christmas market is held for about a month, located right in front of the Vienna City Hall Square, Austria. Wiener Christkindlmarkt is one of the five favorite Christmas markets for tourists.
This Christmas market houses hundreds of stalls, where each stall sells various dishes, knickknacks, and handicrafts. There is also a giant carousel and a large Christmas tree that is the main attraction for tourists.
2. Christkindlemarik Strasbourg, France
Prancir also has a popular Christmas market, namely the Christkindlemarik Strasbourg, which is located around the Strasbourg Cathedral and is filled with almost 300 stalls. This market presents many interesting entertainment, such as live music, theater, various works, to stunning Christmas decorations.
3. Tallin Christmas Market, Estonia
It is the oldest Christmas tradition in Europe, the Tallin Christmas Market has a large Christmas tree that is said to have stood since 1441. When Christmas arrives, the tree will be decorated with lights and festive decorations.
During the Christmas market, there are rides, simple kiosks offering local crafts, funny items, and typical Nordic winter drinks.
4. Striezelmarkt Dresden, Germany
This Christmas market was first held in 1434, which was originally held in one day to meet the demand for selling meat as the main Christmas meal for residents of Dresden, Germany. However, this Christmas market turned out to be very popular and more popular every year, which is visited by many tourists.
In this market, there will be exciting entertainment for children to adults. Starting from the world's largest Christmas arch, puppet theater, merry-go-round, mini train, to a bakery to learn how to make cakes.
5. Helsinki Christmas Market, Finland
This Christmas market is famous for its Santa Claus. Every Saturday during the market, Santa Claus will visit the market and interact with the visitors who come.
Interestingly, in this Christmas market, every week the traders who sell will change. This makes visitors will find something new every time they visit.
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