When we talk about Christmas, we usually think of a warm room, family gatherings and bags of presents. But what if you replaced this year's festivities with an adventure on wheels? Imagine travelling to Europe's most beautiful Christmas markets in a comfortable and convenient camper van. It's not just a holiday, it's a real miracle on wheels, and the memories will last a long time.
Magical Vilnius: a festive fairytale in the Old Town
Before travelling to other European countries, it is essential to mention Vilnius Old Town, which is like being wrapped in the most beautiful Christmas present. Where else will you see a city where history and tradition are intertwined in one beautiful Christmas tale?
After a stroll along the beautiful Vilnius city walls, we invite you to start your campervan tour of Europe's most beautiful fairs. Let's start our journey in the Polish capital Warsaw.
Christmas markets in Warsaw: Poland's festive bustle
Warsaw is not only the capital, but also the epicentre of the Christmas market. This free event attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world every year. The Vilanow Festival of Lights enchants with thousands of Christmas lights, sculptures and refreshments, while the Oriental Christmas Fair at the Asia and Pacific Museum offers a chance to get to know different cultures and buy unique gifts.
The Market Square Fair is a paradise of wonderful crafts, Christmas decorations and delicious drinks and food. Get in the festive mood and embark on a magical gift search in Warsaw!
Berlin: the Gendarmenmarkt - Christmas Queen
We continue our journey to Germany's capital, Berlin. And of course, our highlight - the Christmas market. After all, it is the Germans who are famous for one of the deepest traditions of these fairs! The towns are decked out, the vendors are setting up and offering all sorts of goodies, and the smell of the delicacies can make you swoon. There will be dozens of fairs around the city, so there will be plenty to wander around and enjoy. Whether you want something fabulous, trendy or more urban, there is something for everyone.
Berlin already smells of mulled wine and roasted almonds, and Christmas markets are set up in all the major squares around the city, offering shopping, entertainment and food. Berlin has more than 80 Christmas markets every year. The Gendarmienmarkt, the Spandau and the markets near the Charlottenburg Palace are the most beautiful. The largest market near Berlin's City Hall offers ice-skating, pony rides and a view of Berlin from above on the observation wheel around the Neptune Fountain.
In Potsdam Square, you can slide down the hill on a tyre, and in Alexander Square, you can climb to the top of the mill-house for a beer. At the Scandinavian Market in Kulturbrauerei, you can taste venison steak, drink glogo and warm up in a yurt.
Dresden: Christmas market in Germany
Dresden's Striezelmarkt is Germany's oldest Christmas market, dating back to 1434. When you arrive in Dresden, you will enter a fairytale world. The streets are decorated with thousands of lights and the old town looks like something out of a storybook.
The breathtaking aroma of delicious drinks, impressive sculptures and festive atmosphere of the Dresden Market Square will create an unforgettable experience. Here you can enjoy old traditions and exquisite handmade products.
Nuremberg: Christmas Market in Germany
After Dresden, head to Nuremberg, where the Christkindlesmarkt will welcome you like a Christmas fairy tale in the shadow of the antique stalls. This Christmas market is famous for its exquisite handmade products, Christmas toys and treats. Step into German tradition and experience the unique lights and colours of Nuremberg's Christkindlesmarkt. It's the perfect place to discover gifts and see the city transformed into a Christmas fairy tale.
Cologne: Gothic buildings, German delicacies and Christmas adventures
In Cologne, Germany, amidst Gothic buildings and fragrant German delicacies, Christmas adventures take on a special colour. It's not just a place where you can see the architecture of Gothic buildings, you'll feel the special magic of Christmas all around you.
Cologne is famous not only for its historical heritage, but also for its Christmas festivities. It's like a fairytale during the festive season, when the outlines of ancient buildings are lit up with lights and the streets are filled with Christmas market stalls. Take a journey of scents and tastes through the Christmas markets.
Copenhagen: colourful streets, fairytale atmosphere and Christmas markets
Here, the colourful streets begin to glow and the Christmas markets are decorated with festive decorations. Take a trip through this city, fall in love with Nyhavn Harbour, where a real Christmas show takes place in the rows of pastel houses.
Copenhagen invites you to wake up in a fairytale world where the colours, lights and wonders of Christmas take on new meaning. Walking through the streets of this city, you will feel the magic of fairy tales unlike any other Christmas travel experience. And Nyhavn harbour, with its colourful boats and Christmas lights, will be the place where the pulse of the city and the waves of festive cheer will intertwine.
Copenhagen invites you to listen to the voice of fairy tales and enjoy the Christmas markets, where you can find unique gifts and feel like a real Christmas miracle.
Returning to Lithuania by ferry: the Baltic Christmas miracles
Travel from Copenhagen to Karlshamn and return by ferry to Lithuania.
After enjoying Copenhagen's Christmas bustle and fairy-tale atmosphere, your journey will continue to Karlshamn, Sweden. This town is known not only for its history and unique atmosphere, but also as a great gateway to the Baltic Sea coast.
Karlshamn is Sweden's jewel box. It invites you to immerse yourself in a world of Swedish tradition, where ancient architectural styles combine with modernity. Its cosy streets are cobbled, its houses are decorated with Christmas lights and décor that invites you to enjoy the cosy atmosphere.
Spend a festive night in this town, where you will feel like you are in a real fairy tale. Restaurants offer authentic Swedish cuisine, and a square full of Christmas market smells lets you enjoy the moments of your journey coming to an end.
After our time in Karlshamn, we start our journey back to Lithuania. By choosing the ferry, you can enjoy the Baltic Sea, which will not only be your return home, but also an additional trip with panoramic sea views.
Ferries from Sweden to Lithuania are a great time-saving alternative to travelling by land. The convenient Karlshamn-Klaipėda timetable allows you to choose from daily departures, so you can plan your journey at your convenience.
Ferries leave Sweden every evening and you can continue your journey in Lithuania the next morning. Don't restrict yourself when you travel - take your own campervan, enjoy the benefits of unlimited luggage and relax while you sail.
Returning to Lithuania by ferry not only completes your journey on wheels, but also gives you the chance to immerse yourself in the romance of a sea voyage. It will be your sea route home, full of stunning Baltic views.
After arriving at the port of Klaipėda, we continue our journey in a camper van to the capital city - Vilnius
