Christmas Markets Around the World: A Guide to the Best Destinations
The Magic of Christmas Markets
As we enjoy this unseasonably warm Halloween, we start planning our holiday excursions across the city’s best Christmas markets, some of which have already opened for the season. There’s something special about immersing ourselves in the festive atmosphere, surrounded by twinkling lights, warm mulled wine, and the scent of roasting chestnuts.
Top 10 Christmas Markets in the World
Travel experts at InsureandGo have crunched the numbers and determined the top trending Christmas markets in the world. According to their research, the Skansen Christmas Market in Sweden is this year’s top trending destination, with a 324% increase in searches compared to last year. The top three is rounded out by the Covent Garden Christmas Market in London and the Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York.
Methodology
The outlet looked at data obtained from Google Keyword Planner and calculated the percentage increase in search volume across the individual markets between 2023 and 2024.
The Top 10 Most Popular Christmas Markets in the World
- Skansen Christmas Market in Stockholm, Sweden
- Winter Village at Bryant Park in New York, United States
- Covent Garden Christmas Market in London, United Kingdom
- Tivoli Christmas Market in Copenhagen, Denmark
- Distillery Winter Village in Toronto, Canada
- Blenheim Palace Christmas Market in Woodstock, United Kingdom
- Montreux Noël in Montreux, Switzerland
- Frankfurt Christmas Market in Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Downtown Holiday Market in Washington, D.C., United States
- Union Square Holiday Market in New York, United States
Conclusion
As the CEO of InsureandGo, Chris Rolland, notes, "Christmas is a thrilling time to visit new cities around the world, made all the more magical with the buzz of the festivities taking place around you, as well as getting to experience how other cultures celebrate this season." Whether you’re celebrating this year in a winter wonderland or under the bright sunshine, we hope our research can give you some inspiration for an enchanting new Christmas market adventure.
FAQs
- How did InsureandGo determine the top Christmas markets? InsureandGo looked at data obtained from Google Keyword Planner and calculated the percentage increase in search volume across the individual markets between 2023 and 2024.
- What is the criteria for selecting the top Christmas markets? The criteria is based on search volume data, with a focus on percentage increase in searches between 2023 and 2024.
- Can I visit these Christmas markets? Yes, many of these markets are already open or will open soon. Check the individual market’s website for dates, times, and location information.
