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THE CHIARA! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

What a lovely Christmas!

Markets, little towns and lovely discoveries

An afternoon under the lights. Hot chocolate to share. A gift chosen with love. Your next Christmas memory starts here.

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Christmas market in Strasbourg’s old town in 2018. Archive photograph, not the 2026 edition.
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Colmar

Grand Est · France

Admission and costs
The market stalls are freely accessible; food, purchases and attractions such as the Ferris wheel cost extra. Musée Unterlinden also requires its own ticket and is not included in the free Christmas walk.
Getting there
Colmar station connects to the centre on the free electric Cœur de Ville shuttle, which operates from Monday to Saturday. Use it to reach the pedestrian centre, then explore the market squares and Petite Venise on foot.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
Musée Unterlinden on place Unterlinden houses the Isenheim Altarpiece and art collections indoors. This independent ticketed museum visit can replace a market square without adding an excursion outside town.
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Dates refer to the particular event named. Some markets open only on selected days: read the guide before planning your journey.

Copenhagen – Tivoli · Christmas in Tivoli13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Christmas in Tivoli

Scheduled

Use the daily calendar; verify 24 December directly before purchase.

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Kraków · Rynek Główny Christmas Market27 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Rynek Główny Christmas Market

Still to come

Check current stall and holiday hours.

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Vilnius · Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market28 Nov 2026 – 27 Dec 2026

Christmas Town: Cathedral Square market

Still to come

Mon–Wed noon–8 pm; Thu noon–9 pm; Fri/Sat noon–10 pm; Sun 11 am–8 pm.24 Dec 11 am–5 pm; 25–26 Dec noon–9 pm.

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Vilnius · Christmas tree and carousel28 Nov 2026 – 6 Jan 2027

Christmas tree and carousel

Still to come

Tree and carousel: separate from market stalls, which finish 27 December.

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Kraków · 84 th szopki competition3 Dec 2026 – 3 Dec 2026

84 th szopki competition

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Presentation 10 am–noon at Mickiewicz monument; processionnoon.

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Kraków · Post-competition szopki exhibition9 Dec 2026 – 28 Feb 2027

Post-competition szopki exhibition

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Krzysztofory Palace: independent museum visit with separate hours and tickets.

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Dates and the latest checks appear in each guide. Consult the official links for changes.

Christmas in everyday life