European Christmas Market breaks

So much about the Christmas build up gets under our skins, but one thing we all love is the traditional Christmas Market. Cities around Europe are notorious for their festive stalls stocked with gifts, crafts, comfort food and much more and Epoque Hotels has the perfect hotel to accompany a short break.

BRUSSELS

Brussels hold its annual European Christmas market on the Place St. Catherine. The market has a vast number of stalls as well as an ice skating rink and a separate smaller rink for toddlers.
1 December 2007 - 1 January 2008. Monday-Friday: 11.00 – 20.00 & Saturday-Sunday: 11.00 – 22.00
Stay at the Hotel Manos Stephanie, ideally located in the heart of Brussels just yards away from the most fashionable shopping district. Doubles during December from £140 including breakfast.

BERLIN

Berlin does Christmas markets in a big way with over 50 every year. One of the most popular is situated among the bustle of shoppers on the high street between the Kurfüstendamm and Tauenzien, which features more than 100 stalls. There are also musical performances on stage at the Weltbrunnen fountain every weekend during the advent.
27 November – 27 December 2007. Monday – Sunday: All day
Stay at the Bleibtreu Hotel, a stylish and chic hotel down a quiet side street close to the market on Kurfüstendamm. Doubles during December start from £75 including breakfast.

PRAGUE

One of the most popular Christmas markets for UK holidaymakers, possibly thanks to the special charm of this traditional cobbled city. The main markets are at the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, with smaller ones at Namesti Republiky & Havelske Trziste and consist of rows of brightly decorated wooden huts selling Czech handicrafts from local artists.
1 December 2007 – 1 January 2008. Monday – Sunday: 09.00 – 19.00
Stay at 987 Prague Hotel, a smart and sophisticated boutique hotel situated between the two main squares. Doubles during December start from £80 including breakfast.

For bookings visit Epoquehotels.com.