The Top Christmas Market Foods To Travel For In 2024, Per Experts

Christmas markets have an unforgettable scent—cinnamon, baking cookies, hot wine and deep-fried treats combine to make a heady festive perfume that warms the crisp winter air.

Europe’s markets and their seasonal foods tempt visitors from around the world. To help foodies find the best bites, experts at Travel Republic have found the trending Christmas market foods and where to travel to enjoy them authentically.

Lebkuchen Is The Top Trending Christmas Market Food For 2024

Originating in Nuremberg, Germany, Lebkuchen is a beloved gingerbread infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and often decorated or dipped in chocolate.

With an impressive 504% increase in searches this past month, it’s one of the favourite food contenders at Christmas markets this year. It can be best enjoyed authentically in Germany’s Bavarian markets.

Head To The Uk For The Yorkshire Pudding Wrap

A British twist on festive traditions, the Yorkshire pudding wrap is filled with roast meats, stuffing and gravy, making for a hearty meal on the go. With a 447% increase in searches in the past month, it’s becoming a sought-after snack across the UK, with authentic options available in places like Leeds and York.

Warm Up With Mulled Wine In Vienna

A European winter classic, mulled wine is a warming spiced drink flavoured with oranges, cloves and cinnamon. Popular in Germany and Austria, it’s perfect for chilly evenings. Stalls in Vienna, open from the 8th of November, and Cologne, open from the 18th of November, offer some of the best-tasting mulled wine.

Sample Currywurst In Germany This Festive Season

A Berlin street food classic, currywurst is sliced bratwurst topped with spiced curry ketchup, often served with fries.

It is best enjoyed in Berlin’s festive markets where stalls open their doors from the 25th of November.

Indulge In Raclette For A True Taste Of Switzerland

Raclette is a classic cheese dish traditionally prepared by melting a wheel of raclette cheese and scraping the gooey layer onto potatoes, bread or pickles. This rich, savoury treat is a seasonal favourite at Swiss Christmas markets, where it’s served piping hot.

Chimney Cakes Are A Sweet Hungarian Staple

Originating in Hungary but widely popular in Prague, chimney cake is a cylindrical pastry coated in sugar and cinnamon, sometimes filled with Nutella or ice cream.

With a 17% rise in searches in the past month, this popular ‘TikTokkable’ treat is best experienced at Prague’s bustling Christmas markets.

Satisfy A Churros Craving In The Uk

While churros hail from Spain, they’ve become a staple at Christmas markets in the UK, served warm and dusted with sugar, perfect for dipping in rich chocolate.

Snack On Dutch Pancakes In The Netherlands

These fluffy mini pancakes from the Netherlands are served warm with powdered sugar and butter. For a truly Dutch experience, they’re best enjoyed at festive markets in Amsterdam.