Bright log cabins, sparkling garlands, hot wines… come to tempt your sens. Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas by discovering our selection of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe by motorhome or other equipment car, the must have to know!
Let’s follow our trip inside the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe by motorhome!
A story of tradition..
The origin of Christmas markets comes from Germany and goes back to the 14th century under the name of « Saint Nicolas Market ». Nevertheless it is only at the mid-90’s that several European cities made themself their own Christmas Market.
…for kids and adults !
The Christmas markets are overflowing with animations and attractions from all types. From the Christmas nativity scene to the big wheels, not forgetting board games and skating rinks. For food lovers, you will find craft hand made local products and decorations, and discover the inescapable hot wines that will bring happiness for your taste buds. Laze yourself through the decorating alleys and lights wood chalets to discover Christmas fairyland.
So what are you waiting for? Let’s go have a tour in the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe. Passionated travelers, plentiful of gifts and several tasting are waiting just for you!
- The popular Christmas market of Strasbourg, France 🇫🇷
From year to year, this place is elected the most beautiful Christmas market and counts more than ten Christmas villages. Let’s hang out and have a walk through 300 cottages in the historic center and find the natural tree – the biggest in Europe ! What a tree!
Dates : start from November 26th to December 26th, 2022.
Where to park : Strasbourg parking
- The traditional market of Nuremberg, Germany 🇩🇪
Every year and from 1628, on the marketplace, more than ten log cabins are set up. Merchants and thousands of artisans respond to the call. It is the best time to taste the regional products: hot wines, grilled sausages and ginger cake. Treat yourself good!
Dates : start from November 25th to December 24th, 2022.
Where to park : Stellplatz Volkspark Marienberg
- The historic Christmas market of Stockholm, Sweden 🇸🇪
Rocked by Christmas songs, we will discover the most older traditions: from tree decoration to the food specialities. Then, don’t forget to taste the pepparkakor, the saffransbullar or the glögg (traditional mulled wine).
Dates : start from November 25th to December 23rd, 2022.
Where to park : Camping Langholmens
- The original market of Bruxelles, Belgium 🇧🇪
Most recent, the Bruxelles Christmas market gathering 220 wood cottages set up on the Grand-Place. Between animations and parades, this event presents sounds and lights performances. For the food lovers, there is plenty ways to be satisfied. So, more belgium specialities or artisan products from European country?
Where to park : start from November 25th, 2022 to January 1st, 2023.
Park : Camp in Brussels
Do you think that our special selection about the most beautiful markets in Europe by motorhome is already finished? Of course not, much more surprises are waiting for you!
- The traditional markets of Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪
Christmas markets, called “Weihnachtsmärkte” in German, are an old tradition and very respectful in that culture. From Charlottenburg market, to Alexanderplatz until Gendarmenmarkt historic market, each one have his own charm, character and propose a huge choice of local specialities for every taste and every generation: bio products, the famous Currywurst, the inimitable Bretzels, the Glühwein (hot wine) flavors and his smoking through all the magical wooden chalets…
Dates : start from November 21st to December 31st, 2022.
Where to park : Services area in Berlin
- The magic and romance of the Vienne markets, Austria 🇦🇹
The only moment of the year on which all the famous Viennese places are transforming in Christmas villages, fully of brightness even spectacular than the one before!
Smell the great flavors of ginger cake, taste a delicious homemade hot wine or punch. (You have the choice of different kind of flavors, taste it all and found your favorite one). Always with moderation and happiness of course! Public and huge ice rink, illuminated cathedrals, culinary sweets, tree decorations… feeling like at home!
Dates : start from November 16th to December 26th, 2022.
Park : Camping Neue Donau
- The magnificent market of Prague, Czech Republic 🇨🇿
A melting pot of cultures, between happy tourists and passionated locals, get used to come several time per day or each week joining their friends to toast in a thousand ways!
On the program, 100% immersion in the Christmas magic environment, original decorations, many choir, street artists, wood toys, local gastronomy and the glass of svařák, hot wine, of course. In short, a choice destination to enjoy the end of year celebrations !
Dates : start from November 26th to January, 6th, 2023.
Where to park : Caravan Park Yacht Club
So, mulled wine, ginger cake and Christmas tree? Absolutely yes, Christmas is coming very soon… Be ready to visit the Christmas markets in Europe by motorhome! It is the good time to bring out the vehicle from garage and go to the adventure…
Finally, what are you really waiting, to discover the magic of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Europe by motorhome?
Pssst, last thing, to do not forget, let’s enjoy your travel with CaraMaps!
*Bonus rank: the most beautiful Christmas markets in France 🎅🏻
- The Christmas market of Strasbourg (a French jewel). Arrived in third place of the official European rank of the most popular and magic markets. Start from November 25th to December 24th, 2022.
- The Christmas market of de Colmar (no only one but six markets through the city). Start from November 24th to December 29th, 2022.
- The Christmas market of Amiens (130 chalets, 2 km of magic). Start from November 25th to December 31st, 2022.
- The Christmas market of Lyon (welcomes the “Fête des Lumières” worldwide renown). Start from November 26th to December 24th, 2022.
- The Christmas market of Kaysersberg (the most authentic and local). Start from November 25th to December 20th, 2022.
- The Christmas market of Mulhouse (a story of textiles, the city and its Etofféeries event). Start from November 24th to December 27th, 2022.
- The Christmas market of Reims (discover the secrets from the “Cité des Sacres” and the Christmas tradition). Start from 1st to January 30th, 2022.
- The Christmas market of Montbéliard (160 craftspersons, one show with 150 children and Christmas lights). Start from November 26th to December 24th, 2022.
- The Christmas market of Toulouse (Santa’s chalet, Aligot, churros and hot wine will be made!). Start from November 26th to December 25th, 2022.
Of course, no more health pass and mask required! 😄
Wish you a wonderful and magic happy Christmas holidays in motorhome with CaraMaps and all the community on the road!
For more articles on the Christmas motorhome season, we recommend the following articles: “Prepare your travel or store your motorhome in winter“; “Best Christmas trips with your RV“
