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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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Salzburg

State of Salzburg · Austria

Admission and costs
Christkindlmarkt admission is free, including New Year’s Eve. Food and purchases cost extra; the DomQuartier museum circuit and ice skating are separate activities with their own admission conditions.
Getting there
From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof take trolleybus 3, 5 or 6 to Rathaus. Walk from there to Domplatz and Residenzplatz; this route stays in the Old Town and excludes Hellbrunn and outlying locations.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
DomQuartier at Residenzplatz 1 offers an indoor circuit through Residence rooms, the gallery and cathedral spaces. A separate museum ticket is required; the museum closes on 24 December.
Where to park
The paid Altstadtgaragen A and B at Hildmannplatz 1 are open 24 hours. Garage A has three reserved spaces and the vehicle height limit is 2.05 m.
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Munich

Bavaria · Germany

Admission and costs
The municipal Christkindlmarkt is free to enter. Food and shopping cost extra; the Residence and other museums require their own tickets. Tollwood is a separate location outside this central route.
Getting there
From München Hauptbahnhof take an S-Bahn through the central tunnel to Marienplatz. Marienplatz gives direct access to Christkindlmarkt: emerge onto the square and continue on foot towards St Peter’s and Rindermarkt without another transfer.
Time to allow
Allow around 3 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Residence Museum at Residenzstraße 1 offers indoor rooms and collections in the Bavarian rulers’ palace. Tickets are available at the desk or official shop; museum, Treasury and Cuvilliés Theatre have distinct admission options.
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Dates for your diary!

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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.

Lille · Village de Noël at Rihour18 Nov 2026 – 30 Dec 2026

Village de Noël at Rihour

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Closes at 6 pm on 24 December. Closed on Christmas Day.

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Lille · Big wheel on Grand’Place18 Nov 2026 – 16 Jan 2027

Big wheel on Grand’Place

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Ticket required.

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Lille · Mairie Christmas28 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026

Mairie Christmas

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Free admission, 1–7 pm.

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

Christmas in everyday life