Christmas Markets
Celebrate an Old World Christmas on one of Europe’s great rivers. Glittering cities across France, Germany, Austria and beyond light up with Christmas markets offering hand-carved toys and ornaments. While you shop, sample hot chocolate, spicy glühwein and aromatic gingerbread.
Christmas Markets
Celebrate an Old World Christmas on one of Europe’s great rivers. Glittering cities across France, Germany, Austria and beyond light up with Christmas markets offering hand-carved toys and ornaments. While you shop, sample hot chocolate, spicy glühwein and aromatic gingerbread.
Highlights of Christmas Markets
Enjoy visits to Europe’s delightful Christmas markets, onboard festivities and more—all designed to complement your itinerary’s regular highlights. Join us in exploring the lands where our most cherished holiday traditions began and treat yourself to a true European Christmas. Here is a preview of all you will enjoy during a Christmas Market cruise with Viking
- Exuberantly decorated Christmas markets nestled in charming cities
- Yuletide cookies, cakes and other freshly baked treats
- Cobblestone streets illuminated by holiday lights
- The angelic songs of strolling carolers
- Storybook villages and snow-capped castles on the riverside
- Hand-carved toys and ornaments from Christmases past
- Onboard music performances, tree trimming and cooking demonstrations
- Good tidings and cheer shared with rosy-cheeked market vendors
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