Feel the magic with a Christmas market city break. Set in the heart of the city and surrounded by fairytale buildings, Prague Christmas markets are the ultimate festivity. Sip a warming mug of grog around the 22-metre-tall Christmas tree or munch on cinnamon dusted treats. You can even nip to the top of the Old Town Tower for a bird’s-eye Bratislava Christmas Market Dates. According to this official event page, this year’s edition of the main Bratislava Christmas Market will take place from November 23 – December 23, 2023. Do note that the dates for some of the smaller markets mentioned below may vary. When: 17.11.2022-23.12.2022 (Sun-Wed from 11:00 to 21:00, Thu-Fri from 10:00 to 22:00, Sat from 10:00 to 22:00) What to buy: wooden and glass Christmas toys, handmade ceramics, soap and candles (also handmade) What to taste: baked apples and gingerbread cinnamon sticks, roasted nuts and chestnuts. Throughout the month of December, you’ll also find Prague’s biggest Christmas Market in Old Town Square, as well as several smaller markets and vendor stalls set up throughout the Old Town. 3. Climb the Old Town Clock Tower. For the best views of the Old Town, climb the 70m high clock tower. Perched next to the Rathaus, Christmas Markets in Vienna have been dated back to the 13th Century. Better still, it’s most certainly one of the best Christmas markets in Europe to this day. Now, although the city has around 20 or so festive markets, make sure to head to the Rathaus for a huge array of stalls, live music and festive punch. Visiting Prague during the holiday season is one of the best times. If you can handle the bitterly cold weather, you’ll be rewarded with Christmas markets, festive decorations, and a bustling, cheerful atmosphere throughout the city. Read about my experience at the Old Town Square Christmas Market here! LOOK BOTH WAYS! Other great Christmas gifts from Prague can be found at Prague's seasonal markets and stores selling Czech-made products. Wooden cooking utensils, fabrics printed with traditional designs, Christmas ornaments, and Czech Easter eggs are only some Czech-made products for sale in Prague. Manufaktura is one source for Czech-made products. The Christmas market there is open every day from 10:00 to 19:00 from the 20th of November 2022 to the 24th of December 2022. On top of all the traditional Czech Christmas snacks and drinks like roasted chestnuts and mead, you can find many different vendors selling a wide range of handmade products, stretching from wooden toys for kids to 6E0tv.