The magical season of Christmas is now here greeting us with Christmas carols, gift-giving, and the desire to have an adventure of a lifetime. And what better places to go than the Christmas villages all over the globe that truly put the “merry” to the Merry Christmas. Live your childhood dream and go hunt for Santa in these real-life Christmas Villages around the world that are sure to make you believe, once again, in the magic that Christmas brings.
Woodstock, Vermont
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As one of the most picturesque towns in the United States of America, Woodstock in Vermont is crowned as one of the best Christmas villages to celebrate Christmas in. With the scent of pine needles drifting in the air along the light touch of snow on the skin as it falls down on this humble and beautiful town, the historic town of Woodstock promises a multitude of experiences for those looking to have a merry celebration of the Christmas season.
Rooted on their Norse culture traditions dating back to the 19th-century, Woodstock’s Wassail Weekend is a pre-event Christmas festival that includes a parade, wagon and sleigh rides, and a Christmas celebration at the Billings Farm & Museum. The parade features horses and riders that count up to 50 who present themselves in holiday clothing and period dresses, while the visitors get to enjoy the festivities of the wassail feast along with the local shops and intricate holiday window displays that stay up late throughout the period of the festival.
North Pole, Alaska
If you’re looking for the enigmatic and magical Santa Claus, then the North Pole in Alaska is the prime destination you should be heading to. With over 2,200 residents celebrating Christmas all year-round with their holiday decorations that never leave their homes for the entirety of the year, the North Pole offers a lot of sights to go looking for Santa or to simply just have fun.
Have a drive in the Alaskan town’s iconic streets such as the Mistletoe Lane, Santa Claus Lane, and Kris Kringle Drive, then stay the night and explore the area at Santaland RV Park. And in December, the place becomes even more enliven through the annual North Pole Christmas In Ice Contest that attracts ice sculptors all over the globe that are looking to top each other’s artistry in a showdown of cold ice.
With national newscasts broadcasting live from the house of Santa Claus, the serene and joyful town of North Pole, Alaska also gives tourists the opportunity to mail their postcards from Santa’s official zip code, ensuring that your friends and family receive your postcard in a mail coming from the world-renowned North Pole.
Nuremberg, Germany
The Christmas celebration of Nuremberg attracts over 2 million tourists every year with the festive atmosphere it promises, along with the 200 vendors lining the place with beautiful Christmas decor in a display of color and lights. In the quaint town of Nuremberg, Germany, the marketed and sold handmade toys and holiday goods are ensured to come from traditional crafting, without any hint of mass-produced materials and plastic, as the market council of Nuremberg maintains this policy every single year.
Walking along Nuremberg would have you tempted by the fragrant aromas of mulled wine, that come with gingerbreads, sweet roasted almonds, and sausages wafting through the Christmas air. And to top it all off, the Christmas glory of this town has the Toy Museum for kids and the kids-at-heard looking to ride a two-tiered carousel inspired by the classic reindeers and Father Christmas sleighs that visitors can ride and enjoy with their family and friends.
Reykjavik, Iceland
The chilly air of the capital of Iceland, Reykjavik, gets visitors attracted to the spectacle of its Yule Town Christmas and the dive into the holiday traditions unique to the land of Iceland, such as the 13 “Yuletide Lads” or scruffy Santas that delivers gifts to children who’ve been doing good for the last 13 nights before Christmas day.
And of course, no one should be left not experiencing the market of this Yule Town Christmas that’s filled to the brim with rows upon rows of picturesques stalls and huts where tourists and locals can find gifts they can give to their loved ones, along with holiday decorations and treats they can purchase to make the Christmas season even more festive.
It would be a mistake to leave right away once you’ve stayed one day in Reykjavik as craft-makers and artists only put up their stalls for one day, switching with new ones each day, making sure that there’s always something new for visitors to see, buy, and enjoy. Then there’s the world famous Northern Lights that color the Christmas night sky as the ground below glitters, shines, and flashes similarly with Christmas lights covered by thick layers of snow.
Grindelwald, Switzerland
And lastly, Grindelwald in Switzerland, which is located at the foot of the Swiss Alps and its two peaks, is a village that’s used as the setting for multiple films already, including “The Golden Compass.” In this winter resort, the village stands out from the many other Christmas villages as Grindelwald charms tourists with its holiday atmosphere that makes one believe in the magic of Christmas and even in Santa Claus.
The beautiful and shining Christmas decorations that enliven the streets and towering Christmas trees of Grindelwald offer a warm Christmas filled with mulled wide and a ton of goods any tourist can enjoy at the market stands of Grindelwald, Switzerland.
This village in Switzerland’s Bernese Alps is also a gateway to the Jungfrau region that offers skiing in the winter, while there’s hiking in the summer. The place is also a famous mountain-climbing area that rises up to the well-known north face of the Eiger Mountain. In all its stunning scenery surrounded by mountains, a variety of outdoor activities tourists can enjoy, and of course, shopping for those looking to purchase presents for families and friends, Grindelwald is one of the best places to celebrate Christmas and enjoy the peak of the season.
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