The Essentials

World-Famous Christmas Markets

 
The most famous Christmas markets are in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, but there are also fantastic markets in other parts of the world. 
 
In Cusco, Peru, you’ll find the 500-year-old Santurantikuy Christmas market, brimming with arts and crafts vendors. 
 
In Barcelona, the Fira de Santa Llúcia showcases uniquely Catalan handcrafted gifts and delicious Christmas treats, including roasted chestnuts. 
 
Hong Kong’s Kowloon Harbourfront transforms into a Christmas town filled with light displays, shops, and a 65.6 feet tall tree. 
 
And in Edinburgh, Scotland, the East Princes Street Gardens Christmas market features around 70 stalls, tasty treats, and the country’s largest Ferris wheel, all with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle.