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Europe's cities with the most spectacular Christmas lights

Christmas means Father Christmas, Christmas markets... and Christmas lights! With only a few weeks to go before the end of the year, cities are going all out to decorate themselves with their most beautiful Christmas decorations. And some destinations across Europe are particularly outstanding. So it's the perfect time to travel and discover a city in a magical atmosphere. To help you make the best choice, the European Best Destinations has compiled a list of the 21 Christmas destinations in Europe with the most beautiful Christmas lights.

Opatija, in Croatia, tops the list. " Luxuriously decorated streets and squares, an ice rink and various musical and theatrical performances in many beautiful locations are just a small part of the enchanting Advent in Opatija," says European Best Destinations.

Moscow and Tallinn are next on the podium. France is well represented, with four cities in the ranking.

The 21 European cities with the most beautiful Christmas lights:

  • 1. Opatija, Croatia

  • 2. Moscow, Russia

  • 3. Tallinn, Estonia

  • 4. Montbéliard, France

  • 5. Colmar, France

  • 6. Ljubljana, Slovenia

  • 7. Prague, Czech Republic

  • 8. Funchal, Madeira Island, Portugal

  • 9. Nice, France

  • 10. Monte-Carlo, Monaco

  • 11. Reims, France

  • 12. Salerno, Italy

  • 13. Edinburgh, Scotland

  • 14. Zagreb, Croatia

  • 15. Vienna, Austria

  • 16. Gdansk, Poland

  • 17. London, England

  • 18. Budapest, Hungary

  • 19. Malaga, Spain

  • 20. Vilnius, Lithuania

  • 21. Madrid, Spain

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  • Christmas

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  • Croatia

  • Portugal

  • France

  • Italy

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