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The 5 best European travel destinations for December

  • October 9, 2017
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December is one of the most magical months of the year. Everything changes, cities suit up with an enchanting aura and winter gives that intimate and surreal touch making some places way more intriguing and exciting to visit and explore.

With special holidays all over the month, December can be the perfect time for some getaways, and some of them can be more romantic and cultural oriented while some other can be more adventurous and funny!

Still not so sure about what to visit in December? If you want to know which are the best five destinations for a European trip for your next December you are in the right place. Check them out and get ready to dream!

Paris

The famous city of love is something you should consider for a December trip! Besides the culture all spread around incredible museums and attractions, Paris is even more magical than it used to with tons of lights, Christmas decorations everywhere and if you are lucky enough, even some snow!

Berlin

Berlin has two distinct sides alternating between summer and winter. The cold season is an opportunity to discover Berlin’s museums, the dozens of Christmas markets scattered around the city like the traditional Gendarmenmarkt or the medieval and to celebrate New Year’s Eve in the European capital of festivals and nightlife.

Vienna

The Austrian capital is dressed in winter with the first cold, and often at Christmas, it becomes white and silent. The cafés attract tourists and Viennese people to the traditional cafe and cake. The Christmas markets are so vibrant and rich in crafts and typical products. To heat up and burn some calories skating in front of the Ringstrasse Town Hall.

Copenhagen

In winter the Danish capital is well known for organizing unique Christmas markets and illuminating the city with a thousand colorful lights and Christmas decorations.Do not miss the Nyhavn district on the waterfront, which during the winter turns into one of Copenhagen’s most welcoming Christmas markets. Along the water of the old harbor, stalls are loaded with traditional Danish specialties.

Going for a road trip all over Europe!

If you love adventure and you want to explore more than a city, or you are more interested in the natural side of winter don’t underestimate the power of a well-done road trip! Hiring a car is everything you need to really enjoy an independent, full, complete and dynamic new way of traveling all over Europe and its beauties. Check out this car Rental and find the best solutions and offers for your best winter trip ever!

These are just some of the best 5 suggestions we can offer to let you organize the best trip in December in some of our favorite European travel destination for this specific time of the year! Don’t forget to always consider these places as a starting point for an incredible journey and an outstanding traveling experience!

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