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Christmas markets 2026
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Christmas Markets beyond the usual stops: 22 European cities worth discovering

From Vienna and Strasbourg to Tallinn and Varaždin, these are 22 European Christmas-market destinations worth considering in 2026, with expected dates, local specialities and the best reasons to go.

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Croatia

Croatia rewards travelers who leave room in the schedule. Beyond the best-known Adriatic towns, there are quiet islands, wooded inland hills, Roman ruins, market towns, and a food culture shaped by both Central Europe and the Mediterranean. Travel is easiest when you choose fewer bases and let ferries, walks, and long lunches set the pace.