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Top Christmas market trips by train

  • Cologne’s markets span the city but don’t miss the whimsical ‘Heinzels Wintermärchen’ in the old town. Markets run from 23/11-23/12.

  • Step into Bruges' medieval Christmas market, "Winter Glow" which encircles a light-strung ice rink. Markets run from 22/11-05/01.

  • Belgian hot chocolate tastes best from Brussels’s Christmas market against the backdrop of the Grand Place. Markets run from 24/11-31/12.

  • Strasbourg's Christmas markets are the oldest in France. Go for chestnuts and spicy vin chaud. Markets run from 24/11-24/12.

  • Explore Colmar's six Christmas markets, each encompassing their own individual theme. Markets run from 26/11-29/12.

  • In December, York welcomes over a hundred alpine chalets selling crafts, gifts and warming mulled wine. Markets run from 16/11-23/12.

How long does it take?

Here’s the minimum time you’ll need for a relaxed round trip starting from London. We do other departure stations, too!

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