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This festive Viking cruise takes in five of Europe’s most atmospheric Christmas markets in one eight-day itinerary.

Four countries, five Christmas markets, one magical week in Europe

Eight days, five festive markets – and home well before December 25 to place gifts under the tree? Yes, it can be done.

  • by Chrissie McClatchie
Hamburg and the Elbe River.

Port guide: Hamburg, Germany

Fast-moving Hamburg is a great trading city with a spectacularly redeveloped waterfront and makes a refreshing change from Europe’s old towns.

  • by Brian Johnston
The Mundi Mundi Bash.

Insider intel: Traveller’s writers share their 22 top discoveries

Our roaming reporters check their notepads, sharing secret addresses and perennial favourites from their past year of travel.

  • by Traveller team
The 160-kilometre Berlin Wall Trail runs mostly along the former patrol roads used by officers on either side of the wall.

Seven unmissable experiences along Berlin’s dark landmark

Though the Berlin Wall fell 35 years ago, its spectre still looms large over the city.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Batu Cave houses a Hindu temple, statues and frescoes.

What lies beneath: 10 of the world’s most incredible underground structures

Put ordinary buildings underground and they transform into something far more interesting and otherworldly.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Rostock and its Christmas markets. The city has a fusion of gothic and baroque architecture.

The medieval version of the EU is gorgeous and free from tourist crowds

The cities in the former Hanseatic League in Northern Europe provide one delight after another.

  • by Brian Johnston
Neuschwanstein Castle, the 19th century Romanesque Revival palace.

The fairytale destination that inspired Disneyland’s iconic castle

We explore the countryside on horse-drawn routes favoured by “mad” King Ludwig II, who could surely build showstopper castles.

  • by Sue Wallace
The old resort town of Sopot in Poland.

Forget the Med: Europe’s new, surprising, summer holiday hotspot

It’s easy to forget there are beaches in Europe beyond those fringing the Mediterranean Sea. But a change in weather patterns is driving a shift in attitudes.

  • by Sarah Marshall
Public drunkeness is not a big problem in Germany, despite the popularity of beer.

Nudity and death stares: 10 things we’ll never understand about Germany

Germany has a lot going for it as a travel destination, but some of its cultural habits will make travellers scratch their heads in bemusement.

  • by Brian Johnston
Revamped business class.

One of Europe’s biggest airlines puts doors on business class seats

Lufthansa has debuted its new cabin featuring privacy doors on its business class seats, hard-shell premium economy and double beds in first class.

  • by Julietta Jameson

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