8. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is well-known for its unique folkloric traditions and gorgeous gothic architecture, and at Christmas, it’s genuinely unlike any other place on earth.
From its famous Christmas markets with beautifully decorated wooden huts packed with festive treats such as trdelnik, a traditional hot sugar-coated pastry, and spit-roasted hams to craft gift items and ornaments, this place is truly a winter wonderland.
In Old Town Square, you’ll see a stable filled with donkeys, sheep, and goats set around a traditional nativity, as well as lots of music and holiday lights.
This Christmas destination also hosts one of the oldest open-air markets, Havelská Market, which dates back to 1232! There you can shop for handmade Czech glass and crystal jewelry, decorative birch boxes, wooden toys, tasty traditional spa wafers, and local honey.
