Christmas Market Group Trips 2026

Pick your trip based on departure dates, destinations, and travel mood, and... book it! Once you get the email confirming your trip, book your round-trip flights to and from the destination – nope, they're not included in the package, we like flexibility! 15 days before departure, the Travel Coordinator will create a WhatsApp group so you can start getting to know your future travel buddies. You're all set: enjoy your WeRoad trip! You'll share incredible experiences, discover local culture, and live every minute to the fullest – you'll probably shed a tear or two when it's time to say goodbye, but that's totally normal! (To learn more about how it works, read here!)

Flights are not included, we love flexibility! This way you have the total freedom to choose which airport to depart from, which airline to fly with, how many stops to make, and, if you wish, to stay a few extra days at your destination. Obviously, we can help you choose them (here for flight purchase support) and what’s more, we have many discounts you can use with some of the major airlines.

Yep, we have age limits. We organize groups split into different age groups. It won't be hard to find the perfect WeRoad for you!

Our advice is to start by asking yourself questions like: What's my budget? How long do I want to be away, and when can I go? What am I in the mood for? Beach, nature, adventure, food—the whole deal! And guess what? These are the exact filters you can use in our search sections.

By answering these, you'll have already narrowed down your options, making it way easier to find the perfect trip. What else should you look at? Flight times and prices to the destination, the tour's confirmation status, and maybe even the profile of the Travel Coordinator if they've already been assigned.

If you still haven't found the right trip after all that—or if you're a Libra, Pisces, or Gemini and just can't decide—or if you need some help from our crew, you can find us on WhatsApp at +44 7716573700 or read this page.

A Christmas market is an outdoor market held in the weeks leading up to the holidays, featuring wooden stalls filled with mulled wine, seasonal treats, and handmade gifts. The tradition kicked off in Germany and Austria back in the late Middle Ages—Dresden's Striezelmarkt, running since 1434, is the oldest one still going strong today.

Germany and Austria are basically the heartland of the Christmas market tradition, with the highest concentration of well-known markets in cities like Nuremberg, Cologne, and Vienna. France (Strasbourg and Colmar) and Czechia (Prague) are a close second for many travelers.

Vienna, Nuremberg, Strasbourg, Prague, Budapest, Cologne, Dresden, Colmar, Zagreb, and Tallinn are consistently ranked among the best in Europe. WeRoad’s group trips feature several of these, including Vienna, Nuremberg, Strasbourg, Colmar, Prague, and Budapest.

Strasbourg has called itself the "Capital of Christmas" since the 90s, with lights and markets spread across the entire city center rather than a single square. For a different kind of Christmas magic, Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland is the official hometown of Santa Claus.

Most German markets open in the last week of November, timed to the start of Advent, and run until December 23–24. Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt, one of the oldest and most famous, opens on November 27, 2026, and closes on December 24, 2026.

WeRoad's Christmas market trips combine several cities in one itinerary, so you get Vienna's Christkindlmarkt or Nuremberg's gingerbread stalls without planning the logistics yourself. Each small group travels with a Travel Coordinator who handles the details and helps everyone bond — ideal if you're going solo but don't want to explore the markets alone.

WeRoad groups average around 11 travelers, though the exact number varies by departure. Each group travels with a dedicated Group Leader rather than a traditional tour guide.