Which Christmas markets are still going ahead?

By Tamara Hardingham-Gill, CNN
Published 7:40 AM EST, Tue November 30, 2021
<strong>Basel Christmas Market, Switzerland: </strong>This classic market is split<strong> </strong>into two different sections at Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz and consists of nearly 200 decorated stalls selling Christmas spices, decorations and candles.
Basel Christmas Market, Switzerland: This classic market is split into two different sections at Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz and consists of nearly 200 decorated stalls selling Christmas spices, decorations and candles.
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<strong>Strasbourg Christmas Market, France: </strong>Dating back to 1570, Strasbourg Christmas Market lights up the city annually, with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights and festive ornaments.
Strasbourg Christmas Market, France: Dating back to 1570, Strasbourg Christmas Market lights up the city annually, with thousands of twinkling Christmas lights and festive ornaments.
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<strong>Strasbourg Christmas Market, France: </strong>Extending over more than 10 locations, it features around 300 wooden chalet stalls selling everything from decorations to mulled wine.
Strasbourg Christmas Market, France: Extending over more than 10 locations, it features around 300 wooden chalet stalls selling everything from decorations to mulled wine.
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<strong>Wiener Christkindlmarkt, Austria:</strong> There may be around 20 Christmas markets in the Austrian capital to choose from in a regular year, but the Viennese Dream Christmas Market is one of the city's oldest and most traditional events.
Wiener Christkindlmarkt, Austria: There may be around 20 Christmas markets in the Austrian capital to choose from in a regular year, but the Viennese Dream Christmas Market is one of the city's oldest and most traditional events.
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<strong>Wiener Christkindlmarkt</strong><strong>,</strong><strong> Austria: </strong>The magical spectacle includes a ferris wheel, illuminations and over 150 stalls offering up tasty treats and Christmas decorations and gifts.
Wiener Christkindlmarkt, Austria: The magical spectacle includes a ferris wheel, illuminations and over 150 stalls offering up tasty treats and Christmas decorations and gifts.
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<strong>Brussels Winter Wonders, Belgium: </strong> A light and sound show, ice skating, and fairground rides are just some of the activities to choose from at this annual extravaganza.
Brussels Winter Wonders, Belgium: A light and sound show, ice skating, and fairground rides are just some of the activities to choose from at this annual extravaganza.
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<strong>Brussels Winter Wonders, Belgium: </strong>Visitors can also browse through the many chalets that serve up glühwein, Belgian beers and all types of snacks.
Brussels Winter Wonders, Belgium: Visitors can also browse through the many chalets that serve up glühwein, Belgian beers and all types of snacks.
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<strong>Wenceslas Square Christmas market, Prague: </strong>Visitors can pick up handmade gifts and locals treats like klobása (Czech sausage) at Prague's Wenceslas Square Christmas market.
Wenceslas Square Christmas market, Prague: Visitors can pick up handmade gifts and locals treats like klobása (Czech sausage) at Prague's Wenceslas Square Christmas market.
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<strong>Old Town Square Christmas market, Prague: </strong>The festive market at the city's Old Town Square offers up non-stop entertainment, such as live shows, dance performances and creative workshops.
Old Town Square Christmas market, Prague: The festive market at the city's Old Town Square offers up non-stop entertainment, such as live shows, dance performances and creative workshops.
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<strong>Piazza Santa Croce, Florence:</strong> The best thing about this fabulous market transported from Germany to Italy is undoubtedly the beautiful backdrop supplied by Santa Croce's Franciscan Basilica.
Piazza Santa Croce, Florence: The best thing about this fabulous market transported from Germany to Italy is undoubtedly the beautiful backdrop supplied by Santa Croce's Franciscan Basilica.
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<strong>Piazza Santa Croce, Florence:</strong> The traditional fair is transported from Heidelberg, Germany to Florence every year.
Piazza Santa Croce, Florence: The traditional fair is transported from Heidelberg, Germany to Florence every year.
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<strong>Advent in Zagreb, Croatia: </strong>The Croatian capital was voted the "best Christmas market destination" in travel portal European Best Destinations' online poll a few years in a row largely thanks to this festive event.
Advent in Zagreb, Croatia: The Croatian capital was voted the "best Christmas market destination" in travel portal European Best Destinations' online poll a few years in a row largely thanks to this festive event.
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<strong>Christmas in Tivoli, Denmark: </strong>This Danish amusement park and pleasure garden is a special place to visit year-round, but it's even more alluring at Christmas.
Christmas in Tivoli, Denmark: This Danish amusement park and pleasure garden is a special place to visit year-round, but it's even more alluring at Christmas.
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<strong>Christmas in Tivoli, Denmark: </strong>The beautiful grounds are filled with fairground rides, thousands of lights and a Santa's grotto.
Christmas in Tivoli, Denmark: The beautiful grounds are filled with fairground rides, thousands of lights and a Santa's grotto.
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<strong>Tallinn Christmas Market, Estonia: </strong>Based in<strong> </strong>Tallinn's Town Hall Square, carousels and a winter grotto are among the many attractions at the Estonian capital's annual winter event.
Tallinn Christmas Market, Estonia: Based in Tallinn's Town Hall Square, carousels and a winter grotto are among the many attractions at the Estonian capital's annual winter event.
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<strong>Tallinn Christmas Market, Estonia:</strong> Traditional Estonian cuisine, artisan bread and handicrafts is sold at its many festive stalls.
Tallinn Christmas Market, Estonia: Traditional Estonian cuisine, artisan bread and handicrafts is sold at its many festive stalls.
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<strong>Skansen's Christmas Market, Stockholm:</strong> Located on the island of Djurgarden in the world's oldest open-air museum, Skansen is arguably the most traditional winter fair in Sweden.
Skansen's Christmas Market, Stockholm: Located on the island of Djurgarden in the world's oldest open-air museum, Skansen is arguably the most traditional winter fair in Sweden.
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<strong>Tuomaan Markkinat, Helsinki: </strong>Held in Helsinki's Senate Square, Tuomaan Markkinat is a wonderfully Scandinavian Christmas market, with a classic carousel as its center piece, along with dozens of stalls selling traditional Christmas delicacies and Finnish handicrafts.<br />
Tuomaan Markkinat, Helsinki: Held in Helsinki's Senate Square, Tuomaan Markkinat is a wonderfully Scandinavian Christmas market, with a classic carousel as its center piece, along with dozens of stalls selling traditional Christmas delicacies and Finnish handicrafts.
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<strong>Gendarmenmarkt, Germany: </strong>Based between the Franzosischer Dom and Deutscher Dom, Gendarmenmarkt is a maze of wooden huts with Bratwurst, mulled wine and ginger bread for sale, along with unique Christmas gifts.
Gendarmenmarkt, Germany: Based between the Franzosischer Dom and Deutscher Dom, Gendarmenmarkt is a maze of wooden huts with Bratwurst, mulled wine and ginger bread for sale, along with unique Christmas gifts.
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<strong>Fira de Santa Llucia</strong>: Dating back to 1786, this market has grown from a one-day event to commemorate the feast day of Santa Llucia, which falls on December 13, to a three-week fair.
Fira de Santa Llucia: Dating back to 1786, this market has grown from a one-day event to commemorate the feast day of Santa Llucia, which falls on December 13, to a three-week fair.
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<strong>Fira de Santa Llucia: T</strong>he bustling market, held outside Barcelona Cathedral, is separated into four sections, nativity and figurines, greenery and plants, crafts and simbombes.
Fira de Santa Llucia: The bustling market, held outside Barcelona Cathedral, is separated into four sections, nativity and figurines, greenery and plants, crafts and simbombes.
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<strong>Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg, Germany: </strong>This festive market has been around since the 16th century, drawing in around two million people every year.
Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg, Germany: This festive market has been around since the 16th century, drawing in around two million people every year.
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<strong>Vorosmarty Square Christmas market: </strong>The highlights from this annual event in Vorosmarty Square usually include a giant advent calendar, with a new window display each day. However, the event may be different this year, as it's no longer being organized by the city.
Vorosmarty Square Christmas market: The highlights from this annual event in Vorosmarty Square usually include a giant advent calendar, with a new window display each day. However, the event may be different this year, as it's no longer being organized by the city.
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<strong>The Distillery Winter Village, Toronto:</strong> Formerly known as the Toronto Christmas Market, this annual event features outdoor shopping cabins and food vendors, a gingerbread hunt and a 50-foot Christmas tree.
The Distillery Winter Village, Toronto: Formerly known as the Toronto Christmas Market, this annual event features outdoor shopping cabins and food vendors, a gingerbread hunt and a 50-foot Christmas tree.
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<strong>Winter Village at Bryant Park, New York: </strong>With custom-designed kiosks and a 17,000-square-foot outdoor rink, this renowned open-air market is a fabulous sight to behold.
Winter Village at Bryant Park, New York: With custom-designed kiosks and a 17,000-square-foot outdoor rink, this renowned open-air market is a fabulous sight to behold.
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<strong>Winter Village at Bryant Park, New York: </strong>There are a vast number of eateries to choose from, along with an outdoor beer garden and a cocktail bar.
Winter Village at Bryant Park, New York: There are a vast number of eateries to choose from, along with an outdoor beer garden and a cocktail bar.
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