Travel

The World’s Most Magical Christmas Towns (Part 1)

Christmas is a magical time of year and if you’re dreaming of spending it in a picture-postcard perfect town that seems to have stepped out of the pages of a children’s storybook, these destinations offer the chance for one of the most unforgettable holidays of a lifetime. Many markets feature parades, shopping, music, and entertainment, celebrating local traditions that have become entwined with the Christmas story. We unwrap the best Christmas markets in Europe.

Prague, Czech Republic

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Strasbourg, France

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Vienna, Austria

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Malmö, Sweden

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Amsterdam, Netherlands

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North Pole, Alaska

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Reykjavik, Iceland

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Mackinac Island, Michigan, United States

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Breckenridge, Colorado, United States

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