If you’re searching to combine a getaway with a nice dose of Christmas cheer, look no further than these destinations where the holidays truly come alive.
These festive towns and cities have everything you could want, from your Christmas vacation from markets and magnificent light shows to picture-perfect streets powdered with snow.
Christmas Holiday Ideas
New York City, United States
You won’t know where to look when this famous city is lit up for the holidays. It takes more than a year to organize the themed window displays at Bergdorf’s, Macy’s, Saks, and Bloomingdales, among others, and they are all well worth visiting. Look for your own miracle on 34th Street, admire the holiday light displays in Dyker Heights, and enjoy the holiday musical light show on the Empire State Building.
Don’t Miss: Ice skating at Rockefeller Center is a Christmas vacation must, home to one of the largest Christmas trees in the city.
London, England
Spending Christmas in London will make you smile whether or not Love, Actually is played nonstop at home over the holidays. Toast the holidays at one of the city’s many vibrant pubs, admire the decorations on Oxford and Carnaby Streets, and shop at Covent Garden for the ideal holiday-themed trinkets. Enjoy a traditional Christmas roast with all the fixings to close out the meal.
Don’t Miss: The Winter Wonderland Market in Hyde Park.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is a wonderful city that exudes charm throughout the year – which is why it should be at the top of your Christmas vacation list. Visit one of its many markets to savor lebkuchen, roasted and caramelized almonds, and fruit wrapped in chocolate. Weihnachtspunsch, which comes in a range of tastes and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic alternatives, is the perfect way to wash it all down.
Visit the “Ring,” a broad street that encircles the ancient city and is home to upscale hotels, boutiques, parks, and two Christmas markets, for a dazzling display. Use a hop-on/hop-off bus or the convenience of a private vehicle and driver to take in the lights.
Don’t Miss: The Viennese Christmas Market at City Hall and the holiday tree at Rathausplatz.
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg is known as “the Capital of Christmas” and is the location of the 450-year-old Christmas markets in France. During the holiday season, almost two million people visit this charming French town, frequenting its twelve markets and taking in the spectacular light shows.
Don’t Miss: The renowned Christkindelsmärik market, resting in the shadow of the stunning Strasbourg Cathedral.
Leavenworth, United States
Finally, on this Christmas vacation list, an unexpected destination is Leavenworth. Visit Leavenworth, located just two and a half hours east of Seattle, Washington, to travel back in time. Leavenworth, one of the best Christmas villages in the country, has displays with more than 500,000 lights on and surrounding its Bavarian-style buildings, giving you the impression that you are within a snow globe or walking around the set of a Hallmark movie.
At the Leavenworth Reindeer Farm, you may interact with genuine, live reindeer and have the opportunity to feed them. There is also the option of taking an instructive tour. Visit the Nutcracker Museum, ride a horse-drawn sleigh through the snow, or have some beer at the Icicle Brewery.
Don’t Miss: Sledding at Front Street Park, under the glow of holiday lights.
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