Christmas in York<\/a>, you can also experience a traditional British pantomime at one of the city\u2019s three theatres. <\/p>\nYork\u2019s historic houses, including Georgian-era Fairfax House or the Victorian Mansion House, are elaborately decorated to show how Christmas was celebrated in the past. <\/p>\n
In addition, York\u2019s pedestrianized city streets play host to the St Nicholas Fair, a six-week-long Christmas market consisting of over 100 wooden chalets. The chalet stalls include locally produced food and drink and locally made artisan crafts; it is a perfect location to pick up an unusual and quirky Christmas gift. <\/p>\n
Weary shoppers can recharge with a hot mulled wine or creamy hot chocolate in front of a log fire at Thor\u2019s Tipi. This huge canvas tipi is specially erected yearly in York city center and is a focal point for winter gatherings and festive celebrations.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n25. Lisbon, Portugal<\/h3>\n \u2013 Recommended by Wanderlust Storytellers \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
<\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nLisbon is a city that boasts not only history and great architecture with its many palaces and heritage districts, but it also has a surprising atmospheric feel and vibe of \u201cthe new.\u201d<\/p>\n
December is a great time to head to Lisbon because it is non-peak season, so you can avoid the crowds and get decent discounts at hotels. December is the most pleasant time to visit Lisbon as the temperatures are milder (days are cool whilst nights can get cold), making it easier to explore the city.<\/p>\n
If you are heading to Lisbon for Christmas, you will be happy to know that the city gets\u00a0decorated with thousands of Christmas lights; you will find Christmas Markets, and the main squares feature giant Christmas trees. <\/p>\n
Popular Christmas markets: <\/strong><\/p>\n\nWonderland Lisboa (the largest Christmas event with a Ferris Wheel, Skating Rink, Santa Claus visits, and a large Christmas tree), <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\nCampo Pequeno (here you will find over 100 stalls<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nOn top of festive activities, you can include some of the more typical tourist attractions on your itinerary.<\/p>\n
The Alfama District is Lisbon\u2019s oldest part of the city. It has winding streets and alleys that you can wander through while enjoying the tile-fronted chapels and many great cathedrals, like the Lisbon Cathedral.<\/p>\n
The most iconic and visible landmark in Lisbon is St. George’s Castle, built over 2000 years ago by the Romans. This landmark stands tall and rises above the Alfama District of Lisbon streets. <\/p>\n
Lisbon was built on seven hills and has a series of funicular railways to help with transport to and from the neighborhoods above the city, with some of the tracks dating back to the late 1800s. Along with the funicular railways, Lisbon has many historic tram lines, the most iconic tram of all being Tram 28, which is definitely worth a ride!<\/p>\n
Lisbon has many museums you can visit, from the National Tile Museum, which is everything kiln related, to the National Museum of Ancient Art, which boasts Portugal’s most prestigious art collection. <\/p>\n
If modern art is what you love, head to the Berardo Collection Museum, which has an array of abstract expressionism to digital art installations.<\/p>\n
\nFINAL THOUGHTS<\/h2>\n That is the list of the 25 Best Cities to Visit in Europe in December.<\/p>\n
I hope that we have helped to narrow down some easy options of where you can visit for a city break in December in Europe.<\/p>\n
Feel free to pin this pin to Pinterest so you can find this post easily in the future!<\/strong><\/p>\n\nShare with others\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n