When I think of Christmas markets I imagine glasses of steaming mulled wine, colourful woolly hats and wooden toys. Budapest may be a thriving city with pop-up cafes, craft beer bars and vintage stores, but the Christmas market, now in its 18th year, is resolutely traditional. There’s also ice skating by the illuminated St Stephen’s Basilica nearby, whose smaller Christmas market opens this weekend and features a laser show on its neoclassical facade. EssentialsBudapest Christmas market is open every day. Budapest Basilica Christmas market runs to 2 January.

Source: The Guardian November 27, 2016 06:56 UTC