10 of the most beautiful Christmas destinations!

Beauty of Christmas!

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!
If you like to travel, I think now it's the right time to plan a Christmas vacation with the family or your friends.
In this article you will find 10 of the most beautiful places for Christmas holidays!
So let's start pack your luggage, and be ready for this magical trip!
Don't forget to say which one was you favorite!

1. Nuremberg, Germany. 

Christkindlesmarkt, Nuremberg in Germany.

It takes place during Advent in the Hauptmarkt, the central square in Nuremberg’s old town, and in adjoining squares and streets. With about two million visitors a year the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt is one of the largest Christmas markets in Germany and one of the most famous in the world. Every year the Christmas market begins on the Friday preceding the first Sunday in Advent and ends on December 24, unless that day is a Sunday.

2. Old Quebec City, Canada.

Old Quebec City during Christmas time.

Starting in early December, Old Québec is transformed into a real Christmas village. A great place to visit during Christmas & New Year.

3. North Pole, Alaska, United States.

Santa Claus House, North Pole, Alaska.

 The North Pole may be the most obvious Christmas town of all. It’s always Christmas with holiday decorations all the year. You can see streets like Kris Kringle Drive, Mistletoe Lane or Santa Clause Lane and even stay at Santaland RV Park. It’s all about Santa here in North Pole. In December, North Pole starts the annual North Pole Christmas In Ice Contest attracting ice sculptures from across the globe.

4. Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland.

Santa Claus Village is an amusement park in Rovaniemi in the Lapland region of Finland. Santa Claus Village is located about 8 km northeast of Rovaniemi and about 2 km from the Rovaniemi Airport.

Read more about Santa Claus Village here.

5. Prague, Czech Republic.

Prague, Czech Republic.

Prague is well known for its magnificent gothic architecture and at Christmas, it’s truly unlike any other city of earth. The Christmas markets in Prague are among the most known in Europe. 

6. New York City, United States.

New York City.

New York City becomes a winter wonderland during the Christmas holidays. New York City is one of the biggest and best holiday destinations in the world.

7. Bruges, Belgium.

Christmas in Bruges, Belgium.

Bruges is very beautiful all year round, but it truly comes alive in winter, with its center transformed into a Christmas parade. Visitors who arrive just before Thanksgiving through New Year’s, can enjoy the spectacular Snow and Ice Sculpture Festival.

8. Stockholm, Sweden.

Stockholm, Sweden.

In Stockholm, there is much to experience before and during Christmas.
Stockholmsjul - a city in Christmas lights: Stockholmsjul starts on last week of November when 35 streets and several places in Stockholm is lit up with beautiful Christmas lights. The lighting project is one of Europe's largest.

9. Vienna, Austria.

Vienna, Austria.

Vienna offers the chance for a delightful old-fashioned Christmas with the smell of gluhwein in the air, twinkling holiday decorations covering imperial architecture and three outdoor Christkindlmarkts. Be sure to book tickets to celebrate Christmas Mass at the Hofburgkapelle chapel, featuring the world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir.

10. Riga, Latvia.

Christmas in Riga, Latvia.

Riga is thought to be the City where the tradition of decorating the Christmas Tree started. The Old Riga Christmas Market awaits visitors in a unique architectural setting, the lovely Town Hall Square.