
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.

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.

Strasbourg Christmas Market, France: Extending over more than 10 locations, it features around 300 wooden chalet stalls selling everything from decorations to mulled wine.

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.

Wiener Christkindlmarkt, Austria: The magical spectacle includes a ferris wheel, illuminations and over 150 stalls offering up tasty treats and Christmas decorations and gifts.

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.

Brussels Winter Wonders, Belgium: Visitors can also browse through the many chalets that serve up glühwein, Belgian beers and all types of snacks.

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.

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.

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.

Piazza Santa Croce, Florence: The traditional fair is transported from Heidelberg, Germany to Florence every year.

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.

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.

Christmas in Tivoli, Denmark: The beautiful grounds are filled with fairground rides, thousands of lights and a Santa's grotto.

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.

Tallinn Christmas Market, Estonia: Traditional Estonian cuisine, artisan bread and handicrafts is sold at its many festive stalls.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg, Germany: This festive market has been around since the 16th century, drawing in around two million people every year.

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.

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.

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.

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.