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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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Strasbourg

Grand Est · France

Admission and costs
The square-based markets can be browsed freely; food, purchases and ticketed activities are separate. The Musée Historique is an independent museum visit: access to the stalls does not include admission to city museums.
Getting there
From Strasbourg Gare Centrale, the first Old Town chalets are a ten-minute walk. Head towards the Grande Île and place Kléber, then continue between the squares without bringing a car into the historic core.
Time to allow
Allow around 4 hours at the destination, excluding travel.
If it rains
The Musée Historique at 2 rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons tells Strasbourg’s story inside the former city slaughterhouse. This indoor alternative near the cathedral district requires separate museum admission.
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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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Christmas in everyday life