From 19th November to 28th December 2016
Get into the spirit of the festive season and enjoy the warmest of welcomes as you visit the Christmas markets on the city’s six main squares.
See the ice sculptures at the Frozen Fairyland, then warm up cold hands around a hot spicy drink or mulled wine.
Let the illuminations chase away the dark winter days, and enjoy traditional treats like the merry-go-round, a walk through the magic forest or take the chance to stock up on gastronomic Christmas essentials at the city market hall.
An ice-rink and big wheel add to the leisure activities for young and old alike.
The boutiques and shops are also open on the 4 Sundays before Christmas, so you can enjoy the sights, smells and tastes right up to the last minute on city breaks.
Best hotels for Christmas
in Metz
Novotel Metz Centre ★★★★
From €119 / night
Situated in the historic centre of Metz
A fitness centre and an outdoor swimming pool
Mercure Metz Centre ★★★★
From €134 / night
Ideally located in the heart of Metz
Impressive wine list for a relaxing drink
Christmas in Metz
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Top things to do
for Christmas in Metz
Visit the Frozen Fairyland
In a setting of ice and snow, inspired by the wonderful fairytales of Perrault, Grimm and Andersen, artists from around the world have sculpted their favorite fairytale characters from ice. Don't forget your hat and gloves - the temperature in the ice palace is permanently under 6°c!
Take a ride on the big wheel beside the Cathedral
The Ferris wheel (60 meters high!) offers a stunning panorama of the city and gives you unforgettable close-up views of the Cathedral.
A stroll around the “Sentier des Lanternes”
Elves, teddy bears and toy soldiers are lit-up creating a captivating Santa’s workshop. Follow the lamp-lit walk to discover these enchanting characters, by Guy Untereiner. Directly inspired by East-European folklore, rekindle the embers of the Christmases of yesteryear.
Best Christmas Destinations in Europe
Christmas in the UK
We have selected the best Christmas Markets in the UK.
Christmas in Germany
We have selected the best Christmas Markets in Germany.
Christmas in France
We have selected the best Christmas Markets in France.
Aachen, Germany
A paradise of lights and colours
Antwerp, Belgium
Skate around the brand-new ice-skating rink
Avignon,France
Provence traditions
Baden-Baden, Germany
One of the largest and prettiest Christmas markets in the region
Barcelona, Spain
Start living the Christmas spirit
Basel, Switzerland
One of the prettiest and biggest Christmas Markets in Switzerland
Bath, England
A romantic atmosphere
Berlin, Germany
Nostalgic carousel, air swing and a small railway
Bern, Switzerland
Traditional markets and romantic mood
Birmingham, England
The largest German Christmas market outside Germany
Braunschweig, Germany
Elegant illuminations and a delightful atmosphere
Brixen, Italy
Delicious mulled wine and local specialities
Brussels, Belgium
Festive atmosphere, unique ambiance, quality activities
Budapest, Hungary
Festive lights, ice-skating and cultural programs
Colmar, France
Experience the Magic of Christmas
Cologne, Germany
Stroll, shop and explore
Dordrecht, Germany
The largest Christmas Market in The Netherlands
Dresden, Germany
If you like Christmas, you’ll love Dresden
Dusseldorf, Germany
One of the most beautiful Christmas markets in Germany
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Christmas cookies and sweets, roasted candied almonds
Ghent, Belgium
Warm your hands and heart with mulled wine
Glasgow, Scotland
Stylish shopping, superb eating and drinking
Graz, Austria
Combine your Christmas shopping with a good cause
Hasselt, Belgium
Enjoy the unforgettable Christmas atmosphere
Helsinki, Finland
It's all about relaxing, enjoying good food and drinks
Innsbruck, Austria
A romantic, dazzling Winter Wonderland
Leeds, England
Festive greenery and twinkling colourful lights
Leipzig, England
The largest Christmas market in Germany
Leuven, Belgium
The cosiest Christmas market in the country
Lille, France
More than 80 chalets teem with gift ideas
Liege, Belgium
The biggest Christmas village in Belgium
London, England
Six exciting weeks of winter festivities
Lucerne, Switzerland
The air is full of spicy fragrances of punch and mulled wine
Madrid, Spain
Thousands of reasons to visit the Christmas Market
Nuremberg, Germany
The enticing aroma of gingerbread and mulled wine
Mulhouse, France
The place to live the Christmas magic
Newcastle, England
Santa will make a special appearance
Manchester, England
The first Christmas market in the UK
Odense, Denmark
Home made jewellery, glögg and æbleskiver and Danish cookies
Oxford, England
A truly magical Christmas experience
Paris, France
Rediscover the special magic of Paris at this time of year
Prague, Czech-Republic
Prague looks especially romantic at Christmas time
Rothenburg, Germany
A fairytale winter wonderland
Salzburg, Austria
The birthplace of the most famous Christmas carol
St. Gallen, Switzerland
Seven hundred stars shine above the romantic old town
Strasbourg, France
The oldest Christmas market in Europe
Stuttgart, Germany
One of the loviest Christmas markets in Germany
Stockholm, Sweden
Have some glögg and ginger bread and go shopping
Tallin, Estonia
Estonia's most famous Christmas tree
Vienna, Austria
Traditional handicrafts, hand-made decorations and Christmas concert
Vilnius, Lithuania
Look around, you might see Santa Claus
Zagreb, Croatia
A special atmosphere to be experienced
Worms, Germany
An aroma of mulled wine and biscuits fills the air
