Internet users have chosen their favorite Christmas markets ! The European Best Destinations site, which promotes tourism throughout Europe, has shared the top 10 most popular destinations for the holidays. The ideal opportunity to discover the most beautiful Christmas markets throughout Europe!

The best Christmas markets are in Croatia ... and in France!

On the first step of the podium, we find Zagreb , the capital of Croatia . A popular destination, as well in summer for its festive climate as for the celebrations of the end of the year ... The Croatian capital has more than one asset in its pocket: ubiquitous illuminations, giant skating rink, animations of all kinds and gastronomy. So many good points that allow Zagreb to host the favorite Christmas market of Europeans for the second consecutive year!

France won the silver and bronze medals thanks to the renowned Alsatian markets. Strasbourg, capital of Christmas, welcomes the oldest market of the continent since the first Strasbourg edition was held in 1570. Colmar comes in third position.

Top 10 Christmas markets in Europe

Aachen and Vienna complete the top 5 . The 10 most attractive markets:

  • 1.
  • Zagreb in Croatia
  • 2.

Strasbourg in France

3. Colmar in France

4. Aachen in Germany

5. Vienna in Austria

6. Dresden in Germany

7. Tallinn in Estonia

8. Prague in the Czech Republic

9. Budapest in Hungary

10. Brussels to Belgium