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📍 EnglandChristmas Markets in England 2026: Birmingham, Manchester, York, Bath, Winchester and More (Official Dates)Planning a festive weekend without flying? Here are the official 2026 dates and hours for England's best Christmas markets, from Birmingham and Manchester to York, Bath and Winchester.
📍 HungaryBudapest Christmas Markets 2026: A Local's Guide to Dates, Hungarian Festive Food and Advent Beyond BudapestBudapest is my home town, so here is my local's guide to the 2026 Christmas markets: Advent Bazilika, Vörösmarty tér, what kürtőskalács and bejgli are, thermal baths and Advent in Győr, Eger and Debrecen.
📍 EnglandLondon Christmas Markets 2026: Winter Wonderland, Southbank, Kew, Ice Rinks and Lights (Dates and Prices)Which London Christmas markets are worth it in 2026? Here are the official dates, opening hours and prices for Winter Wonderland, the Southbank, Kew, Somerset House and the lights.
📍 AustriaVienna Christmas Markets 2026: Dates, Opening Hours, Ice Skating and Tips for Every MarketAll the Vienna Christmas markets for 2026 in one place, from Rathausplatz and Schönbrunn to cosy Spittelberg, with official dates, Christmas Eve hours, ice skating and how to get there by train.
📍 SwedenSkuleberget Hike: The Cave Trail and Summit Loop on Sweden's High CoastClimb past the King's Cave to the top of a mountain that was once a tiny island, then enjoy fika with a view over the High Coast. Here is how to plan the Skuleberget loop.🥾 3.7 km⛰️ 270 mModerate
📍 NorwayReinebringen Hike: A Guide to Lofoten's Stone Staircase and the View Over ReineClimb nearly 2,000 stone steps for one of the most famous views in Norway: the fishing village of Reine beneath Lofoten's jagged peaks.🥾 5.8 km⛰️ 480 mChallenging
📍 AlbaniaValbona to Theth Hike: A Complete Guide to Crossing Albania's Accursed MountainsTake the ferry across Lake Komani, then hike over the Valbona Pass from Valbona to Theth. Here is the route, the 2026 ferry and minibus times and everything you need to plan it.🥾 16 km⛰️ 900 mChallenging
Ski Holidays by Train from the UK: Routes, Resorts and Costs for 2026/27Want a greener ski trip? Here is how to get from London to the Alps by train in winter 2026/27, with Eurostar Snow, TGV and sleeper routes, the best resorts near stations and costs.