Beautiful Christmas markets in a picturesque setting where you can follow climbing a snow laden hill to a stunning fortress with a warming and fortifying drink of gluhwein to power you through the atmospheric market selling a vast array of hand crafts and delicious foods.

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Not the most famous of the German Christmas markets but one of the most fun and when you've had your fill of gluwein under the huge Christmas tree go for a skate in the ice-rink set up by the beautiful opera house.

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Edinburgh is world famous for it's New Year's Hogmanay celebrations with the wild street party, the electrifying concert in the gardens and the magical torch light procession but the christmas season in general in the city is one of the best winter experiences to be found in Europe. Princes Street Gardens are transformed in to a Winter Wonderland complete with a snowball arena and an ice rink, situated in between the the traditional German Market and the fairground. The German Market is open from November 26th until Christmas Eve and is perfect for present and souvenir shopping with mulled wine and international food stalls dotted around when you are in need of a rest. The fairground lights up the city centre and the helter skelter and flying chairs make it fun for all ages. With all of the action going on in the centre there are hotels to be found all along Princes Street and North Bridge.

Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, EH2 2AA
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Malaga, like most airport cities, is often overlooked but as we found last year, it makes a great and accessible winter city break, especially if you time it for the first weekend of December when some of the best and most tasteful Christmas lights you could hope to see are switched on. Don’t miss the huge nativity scene at the meeting point of Alameda and c/Larios, then explore the marbled pedestrianised streets festooned with red green and gold lights. The atmosphere in the city centre is truly festive, with street entertainers to keep the kids happy and a free rock concert in the Plaza Constitucion. There are many cosy authentic tapas bars where you can drink Malaga wine and eat delicious tapas, such as Malaga Cod (a sort of potato salad with cod and oranges). Drink with the locals at the Casa Guardia, which Picasso frequented. During the day you can visit the Picasso Museum, the Moorish fort and the Alcazaba palace and then return to soak up the carnival atmosphere in the evening.

Malaga centre is pedestrianised and easy to find. Access from the airport is easy - from the central staion it is a 15 minute walk to the centre

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Lincoln is such as magical city and at Christmas time even more so. The 'uphill area' with the Cathedral and castle domintating the skyline makes for the BEST backdrop to one of Eurpoes largest Christmas markets. You can also ice skate by the river, find fantastic Christmas gifs in the independant boutiques and enjoy seriously good food and drink. Loads of lovey B&Bs and stylish self catering places to stay if you can make a break of it. The perfect city for a winter break!

Lincoln station is served by regular trains, travellers from London may change at Newark.
For details of what to see and do in the city visitlincoln.com

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