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Christmas markets are one of the best bits of winter in Europe. Twinkling lights, wooden huts, the smell of spices in the air and a cup of something hot in your hands… it’s an instant mood-lifter, even when it is absolutely freezing. Whether you are flying in for a weekend, tagging a market visit onto a river cruise, or building a longer winter getaway, some cities just do Christmas better than others. Here are five of the top European Christmas markets worth travelling for,

If your cruise is stopping in Hamburg, Germany, you’re in for a day packed with history, culture, and incredible waterfront views. As...

Hamburg is the second-largest city in Germany, after Berlin. It is the 7th largest city and largest non-capital city in the European...

Join us for a review of our Northern Europe Christmas markets cruise on P&Os Iona. Visiting the ports of Hamburg, Rotterdam and...