MULLED WINE · CHRISTMAS LIGHTS · MIDNIGHT FIREWORKS
Europe's most magical six weeks
From the last week of November to New Year's Eve, the old squares light up and the whole continent smells of cinnamon. Tell me your dates and I'll build the route around the markets worth the detour.
Hi, I'm Kaira.
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Which square is worth the stop
Tap a city for every tour and activity there
Which December is yours?
Where to come in from the cold
The season has four different weeks
When to actually go
Late Nov
Opening week
Markets light up, crowds are thin, everything feels new.
Early Dec
The sweet spot
Full swing, still calm midweek. Kaira's pick for markets.
Dec 20–26
Peak & Christmas
Busiest and priciest; many markets close on the 24th–25th.
Dec 27–31
New Year run
A few markets reopen; cities gear up for midnight.
Late Nov
Opening week
Markets light up, crowds are thin, everything feels new.
Early Dec
The sweet spot
Full swing, still calm midweek. Kaira's pick for markets.
Dec 20–26
Peak & Christmas
Busiest and priciest; many markets close on the 24th–25th.
Dec 27–31
New Year run
A few markets reopen; cities gear up for midnight.
Most markets run late November to 23 December, then a handful reopen for New Year. If you want both markets and NYE, aim your last nights at a city that keeps its market open — Vienna and Budapest are safe bets.
Your visa, handled
One Schengen visa covers this whole trip — apply through the country where you'll spend the most nights. We prep the paperwork, check every document, and submit for you. No embassy queues.
Visa type
Schengen short-stay
Apply via
Most-nights country
We handle
Docs + submission
Embassy fee
€90 adult
The €90 fee is the standard Schengen adult application fee. One visa lets you cross freely between all the countries on your route.
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