Best Christmas markets around the world to visit in 2017

Ellie Ross

·Contributor

3 November 2017 at 6:10 am

Zurich, Switzerland: November 23-December 23

Gothenburg, Sweden: November 17-December 30.

Berlin, Germany: November 27-December 31

Vancouver, Canada: November 22-December 24

Prague, Czech Republic: December 2-January 6

Copenhagen, Denmark: November 18-December 31

Bath, England: November 23-December 10

Tucked away between the Roman Baths and the Abbey, the Christmas market in Bath rivals plenty of the traditional German markets. The 200 decorated wooden chalets offer great local products – with 99 per cent of the goods being handmade in the UK – including artwork, Christmas decorations, jewellery and festive food and drink. [Photo: Bath Christmas Market]

The clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in – and Christmas is just around the corner. But if you don’t feel festive yet, fear not. There are plenty of Christmas markets around the world to help get you into the spirit.

From sipping hot glögg in Copenhagen to meeting reindeer herders from Lapland in Gothenberg, these are the best Christmas markets to visit this winter.

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