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ebookers offers bargain breaks to Christmas Market hotspots

16th November 2009 Print

As the nights get darker and the weather colder, why not take a short break to one of the many Christmas markets held in some of Europe’s most beautiful cities.  Whilst Germany has traditionally been the most popular destination for ‘Weihnachtsmärkte’, there are many other European cities offering their own take on the Christmas markets – and some great travel deals to match.

 

ebookers.com, one of Europe's largest online travel agents, offers a great selection of bargain breaks to a wide range of European Christmas market destinations - so if you’re thinking of heading off to soak up some festive magic then take a look at the special offers available below!

 

All below hotels are subject to availability and standard booking terms and conditions apply.

 

1. Nuremberg Christmas Market

 

Home to one of Germany’s most famous Christmas markets, Nuremberg draws in well over a million visitors each year. With delicious aromas of spicy gingerbread, Bratwurst, cinnamon and mulled wine the Christkindlesmarkt is not to be missed – especially in the evening when it transforms into an enchanted fairytale village!

 

Nuremberg

2 Nights

4* Wohrdersee Hotel Mercure Nurnberg City

£179 per room inc taxes

Check in 4th December 2009

 

2. Munich Christmas Market

 

Discover some of the finest German handcrafted items, try some of the delicious Lebkuchen and Gluhwein, and stock up on roasted chestnuts at the traditional Christmas market in Munich. If you’re looking for something a bit special, visit the popular Kripperlmarkt where you can buy Nativity accessories either for yourself or for friends as gifts!

 

Munich

2 Nights

4* Leonardo Hotel & Residenz München

£124 per room inc taxes

20% off stay

Check in 4th December 2009

 

3. Vienna Christmas Market

 

If you’ve already visited the German markets and want something a bit different, head to Vienna and you can take in one of Europe’s most elegant and romantic cities. Often snow covered, the Rathausplatz which hosts the Christkindlmarkt each year is the perfect spot to settle down with some vanilla croissants and walnut balls with rum. With a host of activities the market has more than 100 wooden market stalls as well as fairytale scenes and music events to entertain the family.

 

Vienna

2 Nights

4* NH Atterseehaus

£176 per room inc taxes

20% off stay

Check in 4th December 2009

 

4. Prague

 

One of the most popular Christmas markets, the Vanacni Trh brings visitors and locals together to celebrate the festive magic. A true ‘winter wonderland’, the market has rows of brightly coloured wooden huts offering everything from Czech handicrafts, hot food, mulled wine and even a hog roast!

 

Prague

2 Nights

4* Akcent Hotel

£58 per room inc taxes

20% off stay

Check in 4th December 2009

 

For more information and reservations, visit ebookers.com.