Europe lights up Christmas

People visit the EU’s highest Christmas market, located in the 49th floor of Warsaw’s Varso Tower...
People visit the EU’s highest Christmas market, located in the 49th floor of Warsaw’s Varso Tower, the EU’s highest building in Warsaw, Poland on December 8. The little Christmas market placed on the outdoor terrace allows visitors to walk among...
The Tallinn Christmas Market at Town Hall Square in Tallinn’s Unesco-listed Old Town, Estonia,...
The Tallinn Christmas Market at Town Hall Square in Tallinn’s Unesco-listed Old Town, Estonia, features what is believed to be Europe’s first public Christmas tree, a tradition dating back to 1441, and has been repeatedly ranked among Europe’s best...
A general view of the Christmas lights on display at Padstow Harbour ahead of their four-day...
A general view of the Christmas lights on display at Padstow Harbour ahead of their four-day Christmas Fayre in Padstow, UK.
Palace staff put the final touches to the Christmas tree in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle in...
Palace staff put the final touches to the Christmas tree in St George’s Hall at Windsor Castle in Windsor, England late last month. During this Christmas period, visitors to Windsor Castle will see festive displays decorate the state apartments and...
Visitors enjoy an evening at Mondscheinexpress Bahnwarter Thiel Christmas Market in Munich,...
Visitors enjoy an evening at Mondscheinexpress Bahnwarter Thiel Christmas Market in Munich, Bavaria, Germany.
The front of Waddesdon Manor is lit up with an immersive light show, combining digital...
The front of Waddesdon Manor is lit up with an immersive light show, combining digital projections, lights & sound as the manor launches its "A Grand Festive Tour", in Aylesbury, England. This year’s Christmas & Winter Light festival follows Waddesdon...
Hundreds of people watch the switching on of Barcelona, Spain’s Christmas lights. This year, the...
Hundreds of people watch the switching on of Barcelona, Spain’s Christmas lights. This year, the Barcelona City Council has increased by 15% the budget allocated to Christmas lighting, which reaches €3.8million ($NZ7.65m). In addition, the Catalan...
The Italian city of Arezzo lights up its historic centre for the Christmas season.
The Italian city of Arezzo lights up its historic centre for the Christmas season.
The Christmas animations and lights launch at the Champs Elysees in Paris, France.
The Christmas animations and lights launch at the Champs Elysees in Paris, France.
Dozens of people during the inauguration of the Christmas lights at Porta do Sol on November 15,...
Dozens of people during the inauguration of the Christmas lights at Porta do Sol on November 15, in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. This event kicks off the Christmas season, which includes 12 million LED lights distributed in 460 streets and squares...

Ever wanted to have a white Christmas?

In Europe while snow is not guaranteed everywhere, the Christmas lights and markets certainly make for a festive scene. 

Here are some examples of what to expect if holidaying in Europe at Christmas.