Get to know some of the best tourist destinations to spend Christmas

The cities where there is an excellent Christmas atmosphere

The cities that we will mention in this article can be visited at any time of the year, however, visiting them at Christmas is a totally different experience.

The atmosphere created by the decoration, the play of lights, its markets, and public events, give a different touch to each of these locations.

In some European cities, as we will see below, the city center becomes the most important place to celebrate this magical time of year.

These are the most beautiful cities to enjoy at Christmas

1. Brussels

The capital of Belgium is one of the most beautiful cities on the European continent, but visiting it at Christmastime is a completely different experience.

The epicenter of Christmas magic in this city happens mainly in its historic center, where you can see Christmas markets or the ice skating rink, which attracts numerous visitors.

But perhaps what is most striking is the impressive sound and light show that can be seen from the Great Place, where the buildings acquire a different decoration, thanks to the lighting effects.

2. Prague

Many European travelers consider the capital of the Czech Republic as one of the most beautiful cities on the continent, since it enjoys the peculiarity of having its historic center unchanged, appreciated as it was and as it was in the past.

However, visiting it at Christmas is to observe its buildings adorned with thousands of lights, along with its many Christmas markets, Wenceslas being one of the most important, where you can appreciate its beautiful Christmas tree.

Another attraction that can be enjoyed are the Christmas houses on the Charles Bridge, which is one of the most important tourist attractions in Prague.

3. Copenhagen

Denmark is considered one of the happiest countries in the world, so spending Christmas in its capital will ensure moments of great joy.

Among its main attractions is the Tivoli theme park, a very colorful place, thanks to the effect of the lights on its buildings. Here you can have fun on its roller coaster, carousels, among other attractions.

The park also displays different buildings from other cultures, such as: buildings that emulate Chinese and Arabic architecture, and some royal palaces.

All this manages to be linked with a wonderful light show that leaves us in awe.

Other visits that can be made in Copenhagen are:

• The Town Hall Square

• Stroget Street

These two sites count as one of the most beautiful attractions in the city, and at Christmas their decoration is perfectly attractive.

4. New York

Many Christmas movies have New York City as their main setting, and that's because Christmas is one of the most important times of the year in this city.

So much so, that in recent days important measures have been taken so that the inhabitants can enjoy themselves, despite the restrictions by the Omicron variant of Covid-19.

In this city, the decoration is magical, and in the open spaces the lights are combined with numerous cultural events; among them stands out the symbolic play The Nutcracker.

One of the most important traditions that you cannot miss in the city is the lighting of the Christmas tree lights at Rockefeller Center. This activity kicks off the Christmas season.

Another of the emblematic places of the city is Central Park, which during these dates, has one of the ice skating rinks most visited by tourists.

If you find yourself visiting in the last days of the year, Times Square is the perfect place to ring in the new year in New York City.

5. Tokyo

Christmas is a very important time of the year in the West, but this does not mean that it is the same throughout the world, in fact, there are countries where these dates are not celebrated, and Japan was one of these countries.

For the Japanese who have been celebrating these holidays for a few decades, New Year's Eve and New Years are the important moments of the month of December; However, Tokyo's Christmas illuminations have become one of the main tourist attractions at Christmas.

In Tokyo, the illuminated trees on their trunks stand out, but what really draws attention are the LED lighting, where each area of the city competes for the best light show.

One of these most popular places is the Yebisu Garden Place, where you can see the aforementioned illuminated trees, a Christmas pine, the luminous decoration of the buildings and the illuminated crystal chandelier, which is a symbol of this place.

The Tokyo Dome City is another place that you cannot miss, since it is a complex that has different attractions, both for children and adults, where its light show stands out.

But perhaps the best place to see the spectacular Christmas lights in Tokyo, is Shiodome, with its streets, shops, restaurants and large skyscrapers, presenting each year the best luminaries of Japan.

We hope you have enjoyed this guide, where we offer you some of the best tourist destinations to visit at Christmas.