Craiova, a municipality in Southern Romania, is on the podium of the ”Best Christmas Markets” in Europe. With +90,000 votes (surpassing the past year’s record of votes for Budapest), it ranks in second place.
It has also been voted the title ”Most Beautiful Christmas Market” in Europe by a panel of travelers. This year’s market encompasses over 280,000 square meters, making it Europe’s largest Christmas event.
Craiova Christmas Market offers four distinct worlds: Galactic Christmas, a futuristic experience with Star Wars-inspired decorations, Beauty and the Beast, Santa’s Village, and Traditional Romanian Christmas.
Visitors can enjoy attractions such as Eastern Europe’s highest-flying Santa’s sleigh, an ice rink, and a panoramic Ferris wheel. The city is illuminated by millions of lights and hundreds of hand-painted cottages.
The Best Christmas Markets in Europe for 2025 ranking is based on a record of + 753,000 votes from worldwide travelers. This year, Poland’s Gdańsk Christmas Market is awarded the title of European Best Christmas Market 2024-2025 with over 90,000 votes.