November is here, and that means that across the UK and Europe, Christmas markets are beginning to set up. Although in the UK it’s a bit of a coin toss as to whether there will be snow at Christmas, there is one place where you are most likely to have a white Christmas. Although it’s not in the UK, it’s less than three hours from London.
Plus, this gorgeous market has consistently been named one of the best in Europe – and it’s home to the oldest public Christmas Tree. Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is the home of one of the best Christmas markets in Europe and the most likely to see snow.
According to research from Rome2Rio, the market has averaged 28.1 days of snow over the last 19 Christmases.
The market runs from November 20 to January 6, and it fills the medieval Town Hall Square with festive charm.
Liverpool Echo lifestyle reporter Christopher Megrath visited this gorgeous market and said it was among the most beautiful he had ever seen.
He wrote: “The Old Town Christmas market in Tallinn, Estonia, was by far the most beautiful I’ve ever experienced.
“Unlike its famous Christmas market rivals in cities like Vienna, Cologne, or Salzburg, Tallinn’s market is modest in size. I had never heard it mentioned in conversations about Christmas markets, nor did I know anyone who had even visited the country, yet what it lacks in international fame it more than makes up for with its enchanting setting, cosy atmosphere and magical charm.”
You’ll be spoiled for choice at this market which offers everything from handcrafted trinkets, chocolates, Christmas decorations and hand-knitted scarves and gloves to keep you cosy in the freezing December weather.
RTE ranked the Tallinn market as the best in Europe, and highly recommended that tourists try out the ice-skating rink and the old-fashioned carousel.
You can also try sipping on some hot spiced wine made from local buckthorn berries and spiked with liquor for an especially indulgent Christmas tipple.
The market will open at the end of November, and stays open from 10am to 8pm with hot drinks served all the way through to 10pm.
This story originally appeared on Express.co.uk
