{
  "id": 13648955,
  "title": "Europe's best Christmas markets to visit in 2026, according to travellers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/europes-best-christmas-markets-to-visit-in-2026-according-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:00:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/11/europes-best-christmas-markets-to-visit-in-2026-according-to-travellers"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As autumn progresses, the festive season beckons, prompting many travelers to plan a winter getaway. A popular pastime during this time is visiting Christmas markets. There are over 1,500 such markets scattered across Europe, and this year, a staggering 800,000 visitors have cast their votes to determine the best ones. The European Best Destinations platform has culled this data down to the top 20, and here, we delve into the five most favored by travelers for their shopping, glühwein, and festive ambiance in 2026.",
  "summary": "Europe is world-famous for its Christmas markets, and more than 1,500 take place every year. Choosing which to visit can be as tricky as putting together your present wish list. Here are the top picks, as voted for by travellers.",
  "key_points": [
    "European Best Destinations platform surveys 800,000 travelers.",
    "Top 20 Christmas markets identified from extensive votes.",
    "Five favored markets highlighted for shopping, glühwein, ambiance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}