You can beat the festive feel and holiday cheer at a Christmas market. They have everything from the traditional Christmas items to gifts that are rather unusual. Here are some of the top Christmas markets located throughout the world.
Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland In Frankenmurth, Michigan
There’s a reason why over 2 million people visit this market each year. It’s filled with 90,000 square feet of gifts, décor and collectibles that are Christmas related as well as 8,000 different types of ornaments. This market is open 361 days a year, with their busiest time being during the month of December.
Striezelmarkt In Dresden, Germany
This is the oldest and largest Christmas market in Germany. For around 580 years visitors have been coming to this market to experience the holiday lights and music, drink a glass of mulled wine, sample a piece of Christmas bread and buy some gifts. One of the highlights of this market is the 46 Christmas pyramid on display.
Strasbourg Christmas Market In Strasbourg, France
The Strasbourg Christmas Market has been referred to as the “Capital of Christmas”. This might be one of the most charming holiday markets in the world. Vendors are housed in a variety of wooden chalets which adds an authentic feel to the shopping experience. Not only can visitors get some holiday gifts, they can skate at the ice rink or listen to a concert at night. There is also a blue tree on display that’s become quite popular with the youngsters.
Skansen In Stockholm, Sweden
This market is somewhat different than many of the other traditional Christmas markets and is held at an open-air museum. Not only can visitors shop for gifts and buy holiday food, they can visit the property’s zoo that is filled with animals. Another crowd pleaser is the interactive crafts workshops where visitors can make their own, one of a kind, item to take home.
Toronto Christmas Market In Toronto, Canada
Located in the historic Distillery District of Toronto, this market brings this area to life each December. The streets are adorned with hundreds of Christmas lights and holiday decorations. There are a variety of vendors to shop at and there is even a German beer shop that has handcrafted items available for purchase. After shopping, many individuals stop at one of the nearby restaurants to grab a bite to eat and enjoy some of the specials that are offered to coincide with the Christmas market.
Christmas Markets are filled with holiday cheer and a lot of opportunities to find one of a kind items. Visiting one of them is a great way to get into the holiday spirit and get a head start on some of your Christmas shopping.
