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Paris – the city of love and light
What could be more beautiful than the city of love and lights in the dark season? With its romantic architecture, Paris is one of the best winter destinations in Europe. The highlight of Christmas time is the markets in different districts, each with its own charm. All of this is overlooked by the Eiffel Tower, which is beautifully illuminated, especially in winter: there is a five-minute light show every hour. After the show, a boat tour on the River Seine is a nice opportunity to admire the city even more.
Fly: Disneyland Paris is also a beautiful destination for all visitors at Christmas. It’s a short train ride from Paris.
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Budapest – The Magic of Buda and Pest
Budapest, the capital of Hungary, is a magical destination during the Christmas season. The Danube River passes through the middle of the city, and the Chain Bridge connects the districts on both banks, Buda and Pest. The cable car takes visitors to the top of the old town, where, in addition to historical buildings, the city’s worth-seeing museum is located. It tells the eventful history of the city until the Roman period. If you’ve had enough of the museum, you’ll find stunning views of the city from nearby Trinity Square, where traditional Christmas markets are particularly festive. There are even fireworks and light shows at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the evenings.
Fly: If you enjoy being in the water or being pampered, you should visit Széchenyi Thermal Baths and Spa in Budapest. The pools are comfortable and warm and it is the largest spa in Europe.
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Copenhagen – Scandinavian beauty
Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, exudes a colorful and beautiful atmosphere during the winter months. The Danes are masters of the art of living and know how close proximity to water and beautiful architecture make the city experience special. If you go to Copenhagen for a city tour, you should put on your ice skates and take a spin at the “Frederiksberg Runddel” ice rink.
Then we pass by colorful houses that are beautifully illuminated during the Christmas market in Copenhagen. Of course, there are also stalls selling the typical Danish sandwich, smørrebrød. In the evening, you will spend a warm evening with mulled wine around the campfire in the port (Nyhavn), where you will be able to chat with the friendly Danes.
Fly: If you are in Copenhagen on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, you should treat yourself to the traditional buffet feast “Julefrokost”. This is where we enjoy eating, talking and laughing at the buffet all day long with friends and family.
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Helsinki – the magic of white Christmas
With a little luck, the dream of a white Christmas will come true in Helsinki, Finland. There is not only snow here, but also the official Christmas street, Aleksanterinkatu, which is beautifully illuminated. If you want to warm up after a walk, drink hot Finnish mulled wine (Glögi), made with grains or vodka and lots of sugar, along with red wine. A little exercise is also good for warming up; for example, at the ice rink in the Ice Park at Bahnhofsplatz. If you prefer to take a trip to see the typical Christmas reindeer, head to the Nuuksio Reindeer Park.
Fly: SkyWheel Helsinki Ferris Wheel offers a particularly beautiful view of the city. From a height of 40 meters there is a view of all the landmarks and the Christmas city view.
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Reykjavik – Hunting for the Northern Lights
Besides pleasant hours spent by the fireplace or in the hot springs, the best part of the Icelandic winter is the northern lights. The best way to find these from Reykjavik is with a professional guide. A cruise is also a great opportunity to experience natural scenery. A trip to Iceland is unforgettable even without the aurora because it is a winter wonderland with volcanoes and fjords.
The city of Reykjavik also has a lot to offer, including a special event on Christmas Day: Here, 13 holograms of Icelandic Christmas boys (Yule) have been installed in secret locations between buildings in the city center. According to legend, their troll mother Gryla eats naughty children, but Icelanders are not deterred. Locals and visitors can explore the holograms on a special winter hike.
Fly: If you don’t want to book a tour or cruise, you can also visit the Northern Lights exhibits at Aurora Reykjavik. They change regularly and there are also VR interactive offerings.
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Tallinn – the most beautiful winter destination on the Baltic Sea
The capital of Estonia is a beautiful winter destination on the Baltic Sea. Tallinn’s city center creates a Christmas fairy-tale-like atmosphere with its medieval buildings and cobblestones. A Christmas tree has been erected in the middle of the town hall square every year since 1441. This made Tallinn the first city in all of Europe to have a public Christmas tree. If the weather is too cold in the square, cute restaurants invite you to take a break. Christmas delicacies in Estonia include brown bread and freshly baked gingerbread. If you dare to go out again after cooling down a bit, you can visit the Estonian open air museum.
Fly: The TV tower or Skywheel in Tallinn offers great views of the city on a sunny day or clear night. Entrance prices are discounted with Tallinn Card.
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Edinburgh – bagpipes and cozy pubs
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is not at all sleepy during the Christmas season. The music of bagpipes is heard everywhere and mixes with “Jingle Bells” in cozy bars and cafes. After a stroll through the cobbled streets of St. The Nativity play at Andrews Square Gardens is worth seeing. There are also several Christmas markets such as George Street and Princes Street Gardens. If you have bought enough gifts, you can visit the city’s attractions, such as the 17th-century underground store “The Real Mary King’s Close”. The city’s castles, such as Edinburgh Castle or the royal residence (Palace of Holyroodhouse), are also worth seeing.
Source : Blick
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