I took a day trip to Basel on a whim during my week of Christmas market adventures, and I am SO glad I did! Basel is a gorgeous city in Switzerland on the borders of Germany and France, in a perfect location to visit from either country. It sits on the river Rhine and is…
Colmar at Christmastime is exactly what you’d imagine a fairytale holiday to be. The town itself already looks like it’s made of gingerbread, so naturally it really comes to life during the Christmas season. This quaint storybook town is the perfect backdrop for an array of festive decorations and Christmas market stalls–it’s truly a dream,…
If you’re looking to visit a picture-perfect French city that goes all-out for Christmas (and the whole holiday season), Strasbourg needs to be on your list! This city is the capital of the Alsace and Grand Est region, and is famous for its Gothic architecture, rich history, and eclectic culture. Plus, they call it “the…
I’ve wanted to visit Heidelberg since my mom started traveling there for work years ago, so when deciding which cities and countries I wanted to visit for the holidays this year, Heidelberg was at the top of my list! A small German city with quaint streets, gorgeous architecture, and Christmas markets galore? Sign me up….