There’s nothing in the world quite like the holiday season in Europe. There are wooden chalets in 13th-century towns, snow-capped cathedrals, seasonal cookies and cakes in display windows, and of course, all the hot mulled wine you can drink. Put all of it together, and the continent practically twinkles with fairy-tale festiveness. Sure, many of us are staying stateside this holiday season, but it’s never too early to start planning for next year, right?
Here, in no particular order, are 20 of the best Christmas markets in Europe (plus, where to stay when you make the trip).
This gallery was originally published in November 2018. It has been updated with new information.