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It’s the final part of our 7 Christmas Markets in 7 Days adventure — and what a ride it’s been!
In Part 3, we explore the magical streets of Strasbourg, France — known as the "Capital of Christmas", enjoy creative fun at Basel’s riverside markets in Switzerland, and end our journey (a little under the weather) in Munich, Germany.

Strasbourg lives up to its title with incredible lights, charming squares, and beautifully decorated stalls. Though it was a bit more crowded and touristy than we hoped, the decor was some of the best we’ve ever seen.

Basel was a surprise hit for families. With a dedicated kids’ crafting village offering activities like candle making, woodworking, and ornament decorating, it’s one of the most family-friendly stops of the trip. The Rhine River backdrop added to the beauty.

Munich, sadly, was a short and sickly stop for us. The start of a stomach bug hit the whole family, but we still managed a quick visit to the main market, grabbed a few bites, and took in the festive atmosphere before calling it a night.

🎉 After 7 cities in 7 days, we’re tired but full of holiday joy. And to wrap it all up — here’s our final Christmas market rankings from this whirlwind trip, where over the last 6 weeks, we've visited 12 Christmas markets!

📊 2023 Christmas Market Rankings **

1. Cologne, Germany — 9.7
2. Brussels, Belgium — 8.7
3. Vienna, Austria — 8.3
4. Nuremberg, Germany — 8.3
5. Luxembourg City — 7.5
6. Basel, Switzerland — 7.3
7. Bratislava, Slovakia — 7.2
8. Strasbourg, France — 6.5
9. Budapest, Hungary — 6.2
10. Prague, Czech Republic — 4.7

(Salzburg & Munich are unrated due to short visits.)

** We rated Christmas Markets on holiday cheer, activities, food, and family fun on a scale of 1 - 10, averaging the totals to get our ranking.

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 - Intro & Thoughts on Luxembourg
03:19 - Start of Day 5 - Driving to Strasbourg
04:00 - Arrving in Strasbourg, France
04:15 - Square Suzanne-Lacore & Square Louise-Weiss
05:16 - Place Grimmeissen
06:08 - Place Kleber
08:07 - Place Broglie
12:01 - Palais Rohan
12:26 - Place Du Marche-Aux-Poissons
13:09 - Place Gutenberg
13:20 - Place Saint-Thomas
13:33 - Thoughts on Strasbourg & Arriving in Basel
14:52 - Exploring Basel Town Hall
15:36 - Munsterplatz
18:37 - Barfusserplatz
20:35 - Town Hall Square Performance
21:44 - Day 7 Begins | Munich, Germany
22:02 - Exploring Marienplatz
23:43 - Final Thoughts



Travel Tips for Multi-Market Road Trips

1. Weekdays = fewer crowds and better experiences.
2. Check the event schedule before arrival so you know when family fun activities may be held - like visits with Santa and children's workshops.
3. Basel is perfect for kids — don’t skip the crafting area.
4. Strasbourg is stunning at night — bundle up and soak in the lights.
5. Cologne & Brussels remain unbeatable for food, fun, and family atmosphere.

📍Up next: We kick off a brand new year of travel with more European adventures and family travel tips!

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