Christmas is coming soon, and what can be better than attending a joyous, delightful, and sparkling Christmas market! Every year, the shimmering colorful lights, extraordinary decorations, and dazzling Christmas trees in the market make the vibes worth-enjoying. However, due to the pandemic, many Christmas markets have been canceled, but some of them will be organized, keeping in mind the safety measures.
Let’s have a look at the 7 best Christmas markets in 2020 around the world:
1) Virtual Christmas Market – London, UK
You might not be able to go all out and be at the Christmas market physically, but there’s another way out. London UK is bringing the festive spirit and atmosphere online for you this Christmas. You will feel as if you have genuinely visited the best Christmas market ever! There will be market vendors showcasing their products, live entertainment, and much more.
The most popular online Christmas communities – Christmas Crazy and Allthingschristmas.com have worked hard for all Christmas lovers worldwide and organized this Virtual Christmas Market.
- Dates: 14th November to 28th November 2020
- Where: View Online Full Programmed and Vendor List on ChristmasMarket2020.com
2) The Advent Basilica, Budapest
The Advent Basilica is the best Christmas market in Europe. It is the most impressive place in the Hungarian Capital. Like every year, this year too, there will be a lively festive atmosphere along with safety measures. There will be hundreds of artisans and vendors selling their innovative products.
The light show projected in the market is highly successful and adds charm to the place. A free ice rink for the children will also be set from 20th November 2020 onwards. If you are planning to spend your Christmas in Europe, this Christmas market is highly recommended.
- Dates: 20th November 2020 to 1st January 2021
3) Bratislava, Slovakia
Christmas is the most romantic period of Slovakia. The snow or the cold weather would not stop the Christmas lovers from enjoying the ice rinks, decorated alleys, and conventional Christmas market. You will fall in love with the local goodies and gifts available at the stalls and shops.
Enjoy the folk songs and dances performed on the best Christmas market stages by the localities without fail if you are planning to go there. The vibes of the marketplace will provoke you to visit Bratislava again and again with your loved ones.
- Dates: 23rd November to 23rd December 2020
4) Alexanderplatz Christmas Market, Berlin
Everyone who visits Berlin usually prefers to go to Alexanderplatz. It is one of the main public square and central transport hub of Berlin. During Christmas, this public square turns out to be the best Christmas market in Berlin with festivities and celebrations. The Alexanderplatz Christmas Market is located right outside U-Bahn station.
This is the perfect spot for all your Christmas shopping, you can also enjoy the view of TV Tower in the backdrop, and your children can have fun on the merry-go-round with no admission fee.
- Dates: 23rd November to 27th December 2020 (Ice rink and Santa Claus party house are open until 3rd January 2021)
5) Baltimore Christmas Market, Maryland (U.S.A.)
Wanna experience the best Christmas market in the USA? Baltimore Christmas Market is the perfect combination of the indoor and outdoor markets. Approximately 50 vendors will be selling European-inspired holiday treats and decorative Christmas gifts for the festive season.
The Christmas market’s open-air area will be utilized for the Walter Sondheim Fountain and the Inner Harbor Promenade. Additionally, there will also be a few heated and decorative tents kept for the additional stalls.
- Dates: 28th November to 31st December 2020
6) The Dresden Striezelmarkt, Germany
Dresden Striezelmarkt is one of the oldest and famous Christmas markets in Germany. If you have any plans to visit Germany, this is indeed the best Christmas market you will ever enjoy! There are multiple options available here to make your Christmas 2020 a memorable one for the children and the adults.
The main points of attraction here are the Christmas bakery, fairy-tale house, Pyramid Festival, traditional Christmas carol singing, and stalls/shops to buy Christmas gifts/goodies for your loved ones.
- Dates: 25th November to 24th December 2020
7) Basel, Switzerland
Basel is the most beautiful, largest, and best Christmas market in Switzerland. The golden glow of the town with radiant lights make it a damn special place for your Christmas celebrations. The Basel Christmas market is right in the center of the city and decorated with all the colorful festoons and candles.
The magnificent Christmas Tree is decorated nicely with ornaments. Enjoy with your loved ones here by having the most delicious delicacies, buying your Christmas gifts, and clicking memories!
- Dates: 26th November to 2nd December 2020
So what are you waiting for? Book your flights, plan your Christmas celebrations 2020 enjoying at one of these best Christmas markets and make your trip a safe and memorable one with your loved ones!
