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Christmas markets in Finland
Experience the magic of Christmas, Finnish style Finns love to celebrate the holiday season, and what better way to set the mood than visiting Christmas markets around Finland . In the homeland of Santa Claus, Christmas is celebrated in every city and village throughout December. Experience Finnish Christmas cheer and maybe even meet Santa himself at these Finnish Christmas markets in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and Turku. Helsinki Christmas Market Located in Senate Square is the oldest and most …
Christmas in Ireland
Discover the best of the Irish festive season Christmas is a magical time in Ireland. Nothing beats frosty mornings, warm pubs, carol singers, and bustling streets thronged with twinkling lights and busy shoppers. Christmas markets in Ireland are all about our famous welcoming atmosphere. The Belfast Continental Christmas Market is perfectly placed in front of its festively decorated, perennially handsome City Hall. In Dublin , a sense of magic and merriment fills the air on Grafton Street and …
Magical Christmastime in Poland
Christmas markets and other holiday attractions Yuletide in Poland is a Christmas tree glimmering with colors, gingerbread's aroma, and carols' sound. Unique gifts, beautiful holiday decorations, and delicious smells of traditional food are just some of the attractions at Christmas markets, which pop up in Polish city centers and towns in anticipation of Christmas. Visitors can discover regional and local dishes, taste sweet treats, enjoy beer, wine, and mead, and buy charming gifts. Poland’s …
Christmas in Germany
Immerse yourself in a magical world Spring, summer and autumn have their charms – but for many, winter is the most romantic season in Germany. When it is bitingly cold outside, people in Germany draw closer together on the long winter evenings. Discover the most beautiful German Christmas traditions with us and see for yourself why a trip to Germany at this time of year is worthwhile. Winter baking for foodies Few things are more romantic than strolling through the festively lit Christmas …
Hungary’s unique winter charm
The winter wonderland of Budapest No matter how cold it is, bundling up and leaving your hotel room to explore the city center of the Hungarian capital in the wintertime is a must. Christmas fairs in the city, with their irresistible aromas of cinnamon, hot wine, roasted chestnuts, and freshly baked delicacies, must be on your itinerary. These bazaars also entice visitors with their wooden stalls and a wide, and colorful variety of Hungarian merchandise such as ceramics, special honeys, …
Winter Wonderland Netherlands
Christmas markets, lights, ice skating and more The holiday spirit is always alive in the Netherlands , especially when you visit the festive Christmas markets . But that’s not all, many Christmas events take place all over the country, making the Netherlands an excellent place to get in the spirit! In many Dutch cities, temporary ice rinks are also set up so that locals can practice their favorite hobby in winter: ice skating. The much-anticipated arrival of Sinterklaas marks the most …
The winter fairy tale in Latvia
Experience a truly movielike winter wonderland Latvia in winter is just like the movies where you see the snow slowly falling, Christmas lights everywhere, and someone sitting by a window at a small café, drinking a cup of hot cocoa. Have you already imagined this view? It can become your reality if you choose to visit Latvia in the wintertime. Celebrate the Winter Solstice the way our Latvian forbearers did and observe the old Christmas traditions by going to the block-pulling event at the …
Unforgettable winter in Romania
Enjoy a rich holiday season The season starts on November 30th with St. Andrew’s Day, the patron saint of Romania, who came to Dobrogea at the Black Sea Coast to preach the Gospel. The 1 st of December marks the National Day of Romania, when ceremonies are held all over the country. The most impressive are in Alba Iulia (the city where the Great Union was signed in 1918) and in Bucharest. December 6 th is dedicated to St. Nicholas, when the evening before, well-behaved children find gifts in …
Switzerland’s all year-round best-of list
Experience the best of Swiss culture and events all year-round If you're looking for an unforgettable experience, Switzerland has something for everyone. Enjoy the exhilaration of horn sled races in winter, be dazzled by music festivals in summer, witness alpine cattle making their way up and down the mountains in fall and spring, or savor the colorful displays of flowers and food at regional festivals. Don't miss out on these amazing events in Switzerland! Winter Horn sled races Many years …
Spain 2023: year of Picasso
The most influential artist of the 20th century 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the death of one of the most important Spanish and universal artists of all time, Pablo Ruiz Picasso, a genius born in Malaga at the beginning of the 20th century. Picasso was born in 1881. In 1907 he painted Les demoiselles d'Avignon , the starting point of cubism, a revolutionary artistic movement that he devised with Braque and made him one of the most influential artists of all time. He died in 1973, but his …