The best Christmas markets

One of the main characteristics of Christmas is to create an atmosphere of magic in every place, thanks to the lights, decorations, gifts and the smells of freshly baked cakes. The Christmas markets encapsulate all this! Here are some of the best Christmas markets in the world:
 

1- Prague, Czech Republic

Prague offers not just one but two Christmas markets! Only five minutes apart, these two markets in Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square are the best in the city and among the best in the world. Here you'll find a plethora of handcrafted goods, from glassware to wooden toys, as well as beer and local food.

Dates: November 26 to January 6

2- Copenhagen, Denmark

The Tivoli Gardens Christmas Market is a spectacle of lights, as well as being one of the most famous Christmas markets. They attract visitors from all over, enrapturing them with a show of colorful lights and music. There is a perfect view of the market from the bridge over Lake Tivoli.

Dates: November 20 to December 31
 

3- Strasbourg, France

Considered the oldest in the whole country, Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik in Place Broglie offers more than 100 typical wooden stalls. It is the most important market in the city and is perfect for buying fresh cakes, mulled wine, Alsatian sweets and gifts of all kinds.

Dates: November 26 to December 26

4- Bolzano, Italy

Bolzano's Christmas market is the largest in Italy and lasts for over a month. For almost two decades now, it has been attracting countless visitors each year to Piazza Walther, beautifully decorated for the occasion, with its unique Christmas atmosphere. The Christmas markets have made Bolzano one of the most popular Christmas destinations in Europe.

Dates: from 28 November to 6 January
 

5- New York, USA

The opening of the Winter Village in Bryant Park marks the beginning of the Christmas season in Manhattan. The more than 100 vendors and skating rink open in late October and last through the holidays, offering plenty of fun, games and food in the midst of the New York Christmas atmosphere.

Dates: October 29 through January 2