When it comes to a winter holiday, most travellers will be after snow, festive foods and cosy bars and restaurants. Fortunately, you don’t have to go far to get into the Christmas spirit. Many destinations across Europe are covered in lights, decorations and a light dusting of snow as they near 25 December, with dozens of Christmas markets making these towns even more atmospheric than usual.
Provincial cities like Nuremberg and Strasbourg lead the way for traditional Christmas markets, but capitals such as Edinburgh and Vienna also come alive in winter, with a dizzying array of markets and events punctuating the winding, cobbled streets and photogenic alleys.
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