Europe is home to thousands of annual Christmas markets, including snowy festivities above the Arctic Circle in Scandinavia, festive celebrations in southern Spain, and everything in between. From shopping for handcrafted gifts to sampling locally-produced sweets, Europe’s Christmas markets provide a travellers and locals alike a cosy, community-minded way connect with the traditions and excitement of the season.

The best way to experience European Christmas markets? Taking the train offers travellers the best way to visit multiple markets at a laidback pace, while seeing the villages and countryside of Europe from their train window between destinations. 

Are you seeking some Christmas cheer? Check out our magazine to discover the Christmas markets we recently explored and how we reached them by train.