The magic of winter holidays is unique. Only when you think of the wonderful moment of receiving and offering gifts, in your loved ones’ company, your heart is filled with joy and magic. Carols, jingle bells and children’s voices are everywhere, and the smell of the traditional dishes overwhelms you all the time. This is precisely the atmosphere of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Europe. You can experience these magical moments in fairs around the world. Here are 5 of these fairs which will be opened in a few days:
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Vienna Christmas Fair (Vienna Christmas World at Rathausplatz)
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From 17th November until 26th December, the Vienna Christmas Fair opens its doors to fill the hearts of its visitors with the joy of the biggest celebration of the year. The ticket price for Vienna starts from 13,32 Euros, at the economy class, for a round-trip ticket (17th -20th December). The ticket can be purchased from www.book.lufthansa.com
Hotels:
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Geblergasse Hotel*** - www.booking.com – 320 lei/night
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Austria Trend Hotel**** - www.austria-trend.at – 75 Euro/night
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Nüremberg Christmas Fair (Christkindlesmarkt)
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The Christmas Fair from Nüremberg takes place between 1st to 24th December, being known as one of the oldest Christmas fairs in Germany. To get here, you will have to pay minimum 206 Euros for a round trip ticket (17th – 20th December), at the economy class and can be purchased from www.momondo.ro.
Hotels:
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Maritim Hotel Nüremberg – www.booking.maritim.com – 644,39 lei/night
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B&B Hotel Nürnberg-City – www.booking.com – 1048 lei/night
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Budapest Christmas Fair
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At this year’s Budapest Christmas Fair you can find over 100 well-crafted wooden houses, where only traditional craft products and Christmas decorations are sold. The price of a plane ticket to Budapest starts from 79 euro (17th to 20th December) and can be purchased from www.esky.ro.
Hotels:
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Golden Park Hotel – www.esky.ro – 90 Euro/night
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Mercure Budapest Korona – www.trivago.ro – 747 lei/night
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Salzburg Christmas Fair(Christkindlmarkt)
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Austria is one of the most wanted destinations in the cold season, as it offers breathtaking landscapes that bring you to the magic atmosphere of Christmas. The same wonderful feelings can be found at the Christmas Fair in Salzburg, which will take place from 23th November to 26th December. The price of a plane ticket (17th – 20th December) starts from 294 Euros and can be purchased from www.vola.ro.
Hotels:
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Star Inn Hotel Salzbourg Zentrum by Comfort – www.booking.com – 423 lei/night
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Best Western Plus Amedia Art Salzburg – www.amoma.com – 419 lei/night
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Bruxelles Christmas Fair (Plaisir d’Hiver)
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Belgium is recognized for the most beautiful Christmas fairs, but also for the decorations that are specific to the winter holidays. You can visit this fair from 24th November to 31st December to taste a bit of the winter holidays’ beauty on the Belgian realms. The price for a round-trip ticket (17th- 20 December) starts from 1100 lei and can be purchased from www.wizzair.com.
Cazare:
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Chao Chow Palace Hotel – www.directbooking.ro – preț 144,2 Euro/night
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Pullman Brussels Centre Midi – www.booking.com – preț 723 lei/night
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We know that the decision is difficult, however, no matter what Christmas fair you choose, you will surely have a holiday similar to those from your childhood memories. Prepare yourself in advance, because we are talking about the busiest time of the year, and the tickets are sold very fast! Once you’ve made your reservation, all you have to do is enjoy your holiday!
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