5 Best Holiday Markets Around the World

With December well and truly here, it’s time to get into the holiday spirit by drinking hot apple cider, bundling up, and exploring some of the best holiday markets around the world. Not sure where to go? These are our top five favorites.

1. Vienna, Austria
The Christmas Village Belvedere Palace in Vienna is a truly magical experience. The historic city makes for the most magical backdrop. Explore ornaments, roasting chestnuts, mulled wine, and the perfect gifts to get your loved ones.

2. Cusco, Peru
The Santurantikuy Market in Peru is a great spot to buy incredible gifts from local Peruvian makers. Whether you’re looking for religious goods, jewelry, leather bags, or knitwear, look no further. This market has everything you want from a holiday market.

3. Chicago, Illinois
The Christkindlmarket in Chicago is a traditional German-style holiday market that’s been going since 1996! You’ll enjoy food from all over the world, incredible German beer and can even book a table in a cosy hut to spend the evening with friends and family. 

4. Edinburgh, Scotland
This six-week festive event is right in the middle of Edinburgh. While there are an incredible amount of activities you can dive into—like a huge ferris wheel or a Christmas tree maze, you can also spend the entire time trying as much food and drink as you can possibly handle while exploring all the holiday goods you can buy friends and family.

5. Tokyo, Japan
Roppongi Hills Christmas Market is another German-style Christmas market and one of the most famous festive markets in Asia. With live carol performers, crafts, German dishes, and over 2,000 (yes, 2,000!) holiday goods to shop from, you won’t want to miss out on this market.