Offering a choice of five countries and eight cities, Weekender Breaks invites holidaymakers to spend a trip in a place specially adorned for this winter holiday with crafts, trinkets, rich mulled wine, carols and parades. Indulging in a seasonal escape, visitors will get wrapped in the nationwide market tradition with candles, Christmas trees, and a warm atmosphere. Accommodation is offered a a selection of central hotels offering easy access to famous attractions and hot spots. All hotels boast a contemporary design and provide spacious en suite rooms kitted out with modern features such as TVs and Internet connection.

Groupon’s Guide To Christmas Markets

In Berlin, the capital city of all Christmas Markets, the festival is hosted at the Charlottenburg Palace and its park, where acrobats, gospel ensembles, lighting decorations and specific fare including roasted almond and baked apples create a festive setting.

Living up to the German holiday tradition, Cologne attracts almost two million travellers every winter. By far the most imposing market of the city is the Cologne Cathedral Market, where the biggest fir tree in the whole Rhineland unites its lights with the falling snowflakes, filling the air with millions of star particles. In Nuremberg, the seasonal holiday is hosted in multiple locations, one of the most famous being Hauptmarkt square boasting stalls filled with sweets, handcrafted figurines and local sausages, while the little ones are kept entertained in the Nuremberg Kinderweihnacht, known as the Children’s Christmas Market, where amusement opportunities come in abundance with a carousel and a Ferris wheel. With the tradition dating back to the 14th century, Munich’s Christmas Market is held on the Marienplatz, the central square in the city, and boasts a multitude of gift ideas such as wood carvings, figurines and thematic candles, as well as live performances and drama groups. Sightseers may stroll along the enticing stalls in Budapest at Vörösmarty Square, where specific desserts including pastries, strudels and roasted meats may be savoured, while live entertainment is complemented by the specific lightings that adorn the whole area. In Prague, the wintery traditions are compressed at the Old Town Square and at Wenceslas Square, where a multitude of Christmas tree decorations, traditional souvenirs, local beverages and sweets may be enjoyed in a cheery atmosphere with carols and bright lights. Bruges, famous for its Belgian chocolate, boasts not only medieval attractions adorned with colourful lights, but also a large market where sweet delights, hearty meals and hot drinks may be enjoyed. In Lille, guests are welcomed to the celebration by a Ferris wheel standing next to a high Christmas tree, while a cluster of gifts and souvenirs are up for grabs at the local stalls.

Hotel Addresses

• Floris Bruges Hotel, Hoefijzerlaan 37 , B-8000 Bruges, Belgium
• Hotel Lille Europe, Avenue Le Corbusier, Allée de LIEGE 59777
• Noris Hotel, Bucherstrasse 125, 90419 Nuremberg, Bavaria, Germany
• Amba Hotel, Arnulfstrasse 20, 80335 Munich, Bavaria, Germany
• Ivbergs Messe, Heerstrasse 5, 14057 Berlin, Germany
• Conti Hotel, Bruesseler Strasse 40 - 42, 50674 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
• Penta Hotel, Sokolovska 112, Praha 8, Karlin, Prague 18600, Czech Republic
• Royal Park Boutique Hotel, Nefelejcs u. 6, Budapest 1078, Hungary
  

Option 1: at Royal Park Boutique Hotel in Budapest with breakfast and London flights

• From £129-£139 for 2 nights, depending on date chosen
• From £149-£159 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

Option 2: at Noris Hotel in Nuremberg with breakfast and London flights

• From £199-£229 for 2 nights, depending on date chosen
• From £239-£249 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

Option 3: at Amba Hotel in Munich with breakfast and London flights

• From £159-£169 for 2 nights, depending on date chosen
• From £199-£209 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

Option 4: at Ivbergs Messe Hotel in Berlin with breakfast and London flights

• From £139-£149 for 2 nights, depending on date chosen
• From £159-£169 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

Option 5: at Conti Hotel in Cologne with breakfast and London flights

• From £139-£149 for 2 nights, depending on date chosen
• From £159-£169 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

Option 6: at Penta Hotel in Prague with breakfast and London flights

• From £149-£209 for 2 nights, depending on date chosen
• From £169-£229 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

Option 7: at Floris Bruges Hotel in Bruges with Eurostar semi-flexible tickets

• £219 for 2 nights
• From £249-£259 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

Option 8: at Hotel Lille Europe with breakfast and Eurostar semi-flexible tickets

• From £199-£219 for 2 nights, depending on date chosen
• From £235-£255 for 3 nights, depending on date chosen
  

*Per Person Offer
Customer must purchase two vouchers to complete booking.

Please Note: availability at the advertised rates is extremely limited.

FAQ

1. When will I receive a confirmation email?
Customers will receive a booking confirmation within 48 hours from the time of booking.

2. How do I find out if my preferred travel dates are available?
All dates are subject to availability. The dates available are listed on each option or alternatively, if customers have specific dates in mind, they can call the agent to check.

3. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available?
Weekender Breaks will do everything to ensure that customers will get their preferred travel dates. If specific travel dates are not available anymore, the agent will propose alternative departure dates within the same validity period.

4. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal?
The departure airports included will be advised at the time of booking based on availability. The supplemental fee to depart from a specific airport that is not included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

5. Do I have to buy 2 vouchers if I am travelling alone?
Customers can just buy 1 voucher and pay the single supplement to Weekender Breaks at the time of booking.

6. Does my child need a Groupon, and can he stay in my room?
Children aged 2 and older will need a Groupon for travel. Children aged under 12 may be eligible for a discount. Contact Weekender Breaks at the time of booking.

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