The Winter Festival in London (01/11 - 05/01)
If one mentions London, one can't help thinking of the Winter Wonderland event (21/12 - 05/01), where kids and grown-ups enjoy a holiday adventure in Hyde Park. But there is another magical event that you must be sure to attend: the Winter Festival at the Southbank Centre (01/11 - 05/01). Celebrate the winter season at a lively Christmas market, with choral singing and Christmas shows, and don't forget to savour the traditional Christmas delicacies, all along the banks of the Thames. Magic guaranteed!
👉 More info on www.southbankcentre.co.uk.
The Lyon Christmas Market (24/11 to 24/12)
In the capital of quality cuisine, Christmas markets are synonymous with "food": taste the savoury 'tartiflettes' (a kind of potato pie) filled with Diots de Savoie sausages, a truffle Aligot (a cheese and potato dish) or delicious ravioli! And since you'll have to try and walk off all that delicious cooking, why not enjoy a stroll among the hundreds of stalls in Carnot square: you’ll find jewels, candles, presents, Christmas decorations, toys, and much more besides, not to mention the famous "Santon" figurines.
👉 More info on the official website.
Magical Maastricht (28/11 - 30/12)
The charming Christmas stalls of the Maastricht market are set up at Vrijthof, around the ice rink. In winter, the old town is lit up with 1001 lights: admire the animated lights on the 1992 Square and the Markt, follow the circuit of 200 mistletoe lights in the trees along the Onze Lieve Vrouwplein, etc. Enjoy this festive atmosphere by seeing it from above: treat yourself to a trip on the large Ferris wheel.
👉 More info on www.magischmaastrichtvrijthof.nl.
Winter Pleasures in Brussels (28/11 - 05/01)
An unmissable event in Europe's capital: the glorious Christmas tree in the Grand Place, the ice rink in the De Brouckère Square, the festive lights and attractions, not to mention the colourful market stalls, the many special delicacies and the unforgettable atmosphere during these end of year celebrations.
👉 More info on www.plaisirsdhiver.be.
Winterlights in the City of Luxembourg (22/11 - 01/01)
Plunge into the festive and magical Christmas atmosphere! For almost a month, the main square of the capital is covered in small wooden huts selling candles, toys, decorations and sweets as well as the traditional Glühwein (Mulled Wine), Thüringer and Mettwurscht (Luxembourg sausages) and Gromperekichelcher (potato pancakes).
👉 More info on www.winterlights.lu.