The world’s best Christmas markets for 2026

If your ideal winter evening involves glowing wooden chalets, something delicious in a paper bag and a hot drink warming your fingers, your festive escape starts here. From Vienna’s grand Rathausplatz to Québec’s German-inspired stalls, these are ten Christmas markets worth putting on your 2026 wish list. And yes, three of our picks are right here in the UK: a passport is entirely optional for this particular sprinkle of Christmas magic.