The Striezelmarkt in Dresden, Germany’s oldest Christmas market, attracts 2.5 million visitors annually, with nearly half a ...

I’ve been chasing European Christmas markets for years, and I need to be honest: most of them are tourist traps. Overpriced ...

This is a text no one wants to receive as they finish smooshing sweaters, mittens and boots into their suitcase in the hours before heading to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. But that’s what I ...

Today, Germany’s Christmas markets are a cherished social highlight of the year and drawing visitors from near and far. Germany roughly has 3,250 Christmas markets held nationwide.

Many well-known Christmas markets have centuries of history behind them. We look at just some of their traditions – and when ...

As the festive season rapidly approaches, many find themselves yearning for an early dose of Christmas cheer. Europe's renowned Christmas markets offer the perfect antidote, transforming city streets ...

The best Christmas markets dazzle with centuries-old charm, glowing squares, festive aromas, and immersive holiday magic.

From Vienna to Prague, the best Christmas markets in Europe evoke Yuletide nostalgia with their charming wooden huts, twinkling lights and aromas of mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and other seasonal ...

From the Dutch-inspired town of Solvang to Chicago’s iconic Christkindlmarket, these are the 10 most festive open-air ...