Book Yourself A Quick Festive Getaway To These 8 Locations
Treat yourself to a festive weekend away this winter to take a break from studying.
Autumn is in full swing and before we know it winter will be creeping up on us. Just because it’s getting colder it doesn’t mean you can’t treat yourself to a quick trip abroad, and if you want to really get into the festive spirit this winter why not book a quick long weekend away with your besties?
Thanks to our student discount at easyJet Holidays you can get a £25 gift card when you book an easyJet Holiday, so if you book a long weekend away this winter you’ll be able to save some cash on your summer holiday next year!
If you need a break from uni and want to visit Christmas markets and enjoy all the best festive food and drinks, look no further than these festive holiday destinations to add to your list this winter for an affordable and quick trip away.
Loading …1. Budapest, Hungary
The Advent Basilica in Budapest has been voted as the best Christmas market in Europe for the third year in a row, so if that’s not a sign to visit we don’t know what is. The beautiful and authentic Christmas fair will be open from the 18th of November to the 1st of January and offers a whole day of festive fun.
With over 150 exhibitions, great food and handcrafted goods for sale, it’s not one to be missed this year. You can stay in the Hotel Museum in Budapest for 3 nights for just £265pp* during selected dates in December, which is a great deal for a long weekend away.
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2. Prague, Czech Republic
If you haven’t been to Prague, there’s no better time to go than Christmas. The Old Town Square hosts a traditional Czech marketplace with wooden stalls offering handmade goods, mulled wine, gingerbread as well as traditional Czech sausages and other warm food.
The Hotel Corinthia is in the city centre of Prague and costs just £270pp* for 3 nights away during selected dates in December and has easy links into The Old Town so you can easily enjoy the festivities.
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Loading …3. Munich, Germany
The tradition of Christmas markets started in Germany, and Munich is in the state of Bavaria where many of these festive traditions originate. With authentic German food such as sausages, meats and pretzels as well as classic Christmas food and drink Munich has plenty to offer tourists during the festive season. As well as the Christmas markets, there are many beautiful castles and walking tours so you can explore plenty of the city during your visit.
The Ibis Muenchen City Sued has easy access to the city centre and is available for £264pp* for a 3-night stay during selected dates in December.
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4. Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is full of Christmas spirit in December, with plenty of festive fun you can take part in. From the Broen’s ice rink, a stroll in the Tivoli Gardens or enjoying a selection of special Danish Christmas beers at one of the many Christmas markets in the city you won’t run out of things to do. If you’re feeling brave you could try ice swimming, a popular activity during winter which isn’t for the faint-hearted.
You can stay in the Wakeup Copenhagen Carsten Niebuhrsgade hotel which is centrally located, for 3 nights for £236pp* during selected dates in December.
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Loading …5. Basel, Switzerland
The Basel Christmas market has previously been voted as the best Christmas market in Europe and has a history of being Switzerland’s largest and most beautiful city during Christmas. With streets lined with pine trees and the Old Town lit up by Christmas lights and decorations, you’ll find over 130 traders in rustic chalets offering traditional festive food and gifts.
3-nights in the Hotel Victoria in Basel City which is within walking distance of the Old Town costs £349pp* for selected dates in December.
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6. Reykjavik, Iceland
Reykjavik is one of the most popular destinations during the festive season thanks to the beautiful scenic views you can expect to see. Christmas is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in the Icelandic calendar and with snow pretty much guaranteed, it’s the ultimate winter wonderland. Thanks to the snow you’ll be able to take part in traditional activities such as snowmobiling, ice skating or visiting ice caves. Plus, while you’re in Iceland it’s a must to try and see the Northern Lights.
A 3-night stay in the Hotel Island Spa and Wellness hotel costs just £214pp* for selected dates in December.
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7. Krakow, Poland
The Krakow Christmas market is centred around Krakow’s main square which is one of the largest medieval squares in Europe. Krakow is a beautiful city during the festive season with plenty to see and do from sipping mulled wine or mulled beer to enjoying festive spirits and liqueurs as well as ice skating and browsing homemade gifts at the many stalls.
A 3-night stay at the Golden Tulip Krakow City Centre hotel costs just £207pp* for selected dates in December.
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8. Paris, France
Paris is a city worth visiting all year round. Whether you’re having a romantic getaway or a friend trip, there will be plenty of festive fun in the city during the Christmas season. Paris will typically have around 20 Christmas Markets popping up across the city which are worth visiting to sip on festive wine, champagne, fresh pastries, chocolate and cheeses and all the best that French food can offer. Not to mention it’s the perfect place to do a bit of last-minute Christmas shopping if you haven’t sorted out all your gifts yet.
3-nights in the Okko Hotel Paris Rueil Malmaison costs just £200pp* for selected dates in December.
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If Christmas markets aren’t your thing and you’d rather get some winter sun, don’t forget to check out holidays to Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Futerventura, Tunisia and more to see what great deals you could get when you book with easyJet Holidays this winter!
Hopefully, this has given you some inspo of fun festive locations you can book this winter. Remember, the earlier you book your Christmas holiday the cheaper it’s likely to be so round up your flatmates and get planning in the group chat now and don’t forget to use your easyJet Holidays student discount.
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