European Christmas Markets 2026: Real Dates and Real December Hotel Prices (Data Study)

Vienna Christmas market stalls in front of the Rathaus town hall at Rathausplatz

Every December, Europe’s great Christmas markets draw millions of visitors — and every December, the same questions flood travel forums: when exactly is each market open? and how much does it actually cost to stay nearby? The answers usually come from last year’s blog posts and stale aggregator pages. So we decided to answer both … Read more