The event of Advent in Zagreb started with the traditional lighting of the first advent candle on the 26th of November at Ban Jelacic Square. Zagreb Tourist Board has enriched the program with a new project starting this year – Advent at Zrinjevac. Also, Multimedia 3D projection mapping will be held in front of the Mimara Museum on the 2nd of December. The program of 3D Mapping p...

When snowflakes dance in the sky, the air is filled with the scent of gingerbread and children look forward to Santa Claus’ presents, then the time has come for a winter expedition through Germany’s biggest theme park. With numerous winter attractions, festive decorations and a fascinating show programme, Europa-Park offers plenty of fun and entertainment for young and old...

Christmas seems to be coming round quicker than ever and the County Borough of Caerphilly is hosting a magnificent events programme this year. With Christmas Markets taking place at our key town centres, lantern parades flooding through numerous towns and villages and Christmas festivities taking over the attractions. The excitement cannot be contained with a program...

From from 19 November to 26 December Schönbrunn Christmas market opens it's doors.   There is a record seventy-five plus exhibitors from Austria and neighbouring countries. Visitors can enjoy the festive opening and there is an invitation to join the benefit public choir and a Christmas workshop set up for the first time. Special features introduced in 2010 will once again be p...

When the colours blue and gold take over the scene in the cosy light of the pre-Christmas season and transform the place in a miraculous way, then the time has come for the ‘Wiesbaden Twinkling Star Christmas Market’.This fascinating and unusual Christmas Market takes place from 22nd Nov - 23rd Dec at the Schlossplatz in Wiesbaden, amidst the picturesque setting of the impressive pa...

Set in a unique location in the stunning surroundings of Bath’s historic centre, right next to Bath Abbey and the World renowned Roman Baths, Bath Christmas Market which takes place from 24th Nov - 11th Dec is the ‘not to be missed’ Christmas shopping event of the south west. For the second year running Bath Christmas Market will be extended by an extra week into December providin...

The pre-Christmas period finds the Baroque centre of Potsdam adorned with the glow of blue lights. There are  five different Christmas markets where visitors can experience Christmas traditions from the Netherlands, Bohemia and Poland and – of course – Germany. Between the SS. Peter and Paul Church and the Luisenplatz there are a number of stalls to be found that offer speciali...

Are you looking for the ultimate Christmas gift, special decorations, delicious and authentic ingredients for the Christmas dinner, or a spectacular holiday outfit? Maastricht is living up to its title of the country’s best shopping city! The city centre will be transformed into a fantastic backdrop of lights, Christmas decorations, and all sorts of festive activities. The shops will be open late...

The combination of history, culture and Christmas traditions in Germany will be irresistible for many individual or group travellers. The 13 cities that make up the Historic Highlights of Germany are charming destinations off the beaten track.  Four new holiday routes cover 13 Christmas Markets in Germany whose yuletide attractions are just part of their appeal. Enchanting experiences inclu...

Escape the crowds and monotony of the high street this Christmas. Head to the National Trust’s Kedleston Hall, where you will find a treasure trove of unusual items, prefect present, and inspiration to wow your guests with this Christmas at their annual Craft fair. With over 60 different stalls to browse, and a street organ playing tunes, our Christmas Craft Fair at Kedleston will be the perf...

Taking place from 22 Nov - 22 Dec 2011 the world's largest free standing advent calendar is one of the major attractions of Leipzig  Christmas   market  every year. The focal point of Leipzig's traditional Christmas market is the beautiful old market square in front of the Old Town Hall.  With more than 250 twinkling stalls,  Leipzig  Christmas M arket  ...

Janet Bedford and her partner were uncertain all week if we were actually going to be able to travel to a most luxurious weekend in Basel , Switzerland .   Snow had severely disrupted all of the UK but they quickly rearranged their travel arrangements to the airport the day before departure. As promised in the prize they were not to be disappointed.   There was no wait...