It's the most wonderful time of the year and what better way to get in the festive mood than by visiting a Christmas market?
Benjamin Parker and Simon Calder guide you through their pick of the best European Christmas markets, taking a look at the offerings in Germany and Austria, while Simon looks at how to recreate the magic of Love Actually in London and how a trip to some colder cities closer to Santa's house can conjure up something a little different.
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