Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market has been listed in the top 10 most picturesque Christmas markets, a new study has revealed.
Out of over 600 markets that take place across the UK and mainland Europe Birmingham came in at No. 10 with 12,662 posts on instagram using the market's hashtag. The research, which was carried out by PaulCamper, provides some festive inspiration for the winter, with a jolly road trip in a campervan, or a city get-away to soak up traditional Christmas traditions across Europe.
The largest authentic German Christmas market outside of Germany or Austria Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas Market offers a large range of traditional good and gifts and a selection of tempting food and drink. The analysis found that Zagreb’s Advent in Zagreb is the most photographed Christmas market, followed by London’s Christmas at Kew in second and Manchester Christmas Market in third.
Birmingham came in 10th with over 12,662 number of hashtags.
The 25 Most Photographed European Christmas Markets
Rank |
Country |
Location |
Name of Christmas Market |
Hashtag |
Hashtag uses |
1 |
Croatia |
Zagreb |
Advent in Zagreb (Advent u Zagrebu) |
#adventuzagrebu |
68,315 |
2 |
England |
London |
Christmas at Kew |
#christmasatkew |
52,780 |
3 |
England |
Manchester |
Manchester Christmas Market |
#manchesterchristmasmarkets |
48,252 |
4 |
Scotland |
Edinburgh |
Edinburgh Christmas Market [Multiple locations] |
#edinburghchristmasmarket |
41,000 |
5 |
England |
Bath |
Bath Christmas Market |
#bathchristmasmarket |
28,636 |
6 |
Finland |
Helsinki |
Tuomaan Markets |
#tuomaanmarkkinat |
20,449 |
7 |
Poland |
Wrocław |
Wrocław Christmas Market (Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy Wrocław) |
#jarmarkbozonarodzeniowywroclaw |
18,605 |
8 |
France |
Strasbourg |
Strasbourg: Capitale de Noël [Multiple Markets] |
#capitaledenoel |
17,789 |
9 |
England |
London |
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland |
#hydeparkwinterwonderland |
16,225 |
10 |
England |
Birmingham |
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market |
#birminghamchristmasmarket |
12,662 |
11 |
Norway |
Oslo |
Winter Wonderland in Spikersuppa (Jul i Vinterland) |
#julivinterland |
12,519 |
12 |
Portugal |
Lisbon |
Wonderland Lisboa |
#wonderlandlisboa |
12,414 |
13 |
Hungary |
Budapest |
Advent Feast at the Basilica |
#budapestchristmasmarket |
8,818 |
14 |
Switzerland |
Zurich |
The Werdmühleplatz Christmas Market & Singing Christmas Tree |
#singingchristmastree |
8,531 |
15 |
Austria |
Graz |
“Aufsteirern”-Christmas market on Schlossberg hill |
#aufsteirern |
8,429 |
16 |
Northern Ireland |
Belfast |
Belfast Continental Christmas Market |
#belfastchristmasmarket |
7,167 |
17 |
Ireland |
Waterford |
Winterval |
#winterval |
6,904 |
18 |
Czech Republic |
Prague |
Old Town Square Christmas Market |
#praguechristmasmarket |
6,460 |
19 |
England |
York |
York St Nicholas Fair |
#yorkchristmasmarket |
6,446 |
20 |
Germany |
Düsseldorf |
Handwerker-Markt |
#handwerkermarkt |
5,999 |
21 |
France |
Colmar |
Colmar: La Magie de Noël [Multiple Markets] |
#lamagiedenoël |
5,984 |
22 |
Germany |
Erfurt |
Erfurter Weihnachtsmarkt |
#erfurterweihnachtsmarkt |
5,702 |
23 |
Germany |
Berlin |
WeihnachtsZauber Gendarmenmarkt |
#berlinchristmasmarket |
5,184 |
24 |
Germany |
Aachen |
Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt |
#aachenerweihnachtsmarkt |
4,702 |
25 |
England |
Leeds |
Leeds Christkindelmarkt |
#leedschristmasmarket |
4,641 |
Out of the 600 locations analysed, Advent in Zagreb, Croatia’s biggest award-winning Christmas market is the most photographed market in Europe. Taking place in Zagreb’s main square and neighbouring park, visitors can buy unique gifts whilst sipping on hot chocolate and tasting the local delicacies.
In second place was Christmas at Kew, with its magical winter trail, larger than life illuminations and special visits from Father Christmas.
In third was Manchester Christmas Markets, spread across six city centre squares and offering the festive delights that the city is known for. Tuck into Yorkshire Pudding Wraps, local ales and find lots of gifts along the way.
For those looking to stay a little closer to home, the UK hosts numerous markets up and down the country.
The 15 Most Picturesque UK Markets
Rank |
Country |
Location |
Name of Christmas Market |
Hashtag |
Hashtag uses |
1 |
England |
London |
Christmas at Kew |
#christmasatkew |
52,780 |
2 |
England |
Manchester Christmas Market |
#manchesterchristmasmarkets |
48,252 |
|
3 |
Scotland |
Edinburgh Christmas Market [Multiple locations] |
#edinburghchristmasmarket |
41,000 |
|
4 |
England |
Bath |
#bathchristmasmarket |
28,636 |
|
5 |
England |
London |
#hydeparkwinterwonderland |
16,225 |
|
6 |
England |
Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market |
#birminghamchristmasmarket |
12,662 |
|
7 |
Northern Ireland |
Belfast |
Belfast Continental Christmas Market |
#belfastchristmasmarket |
7,167 |
8 |
England |
York |
#yorkchristmasmarket |
6,446 |
|
9 |
England |
Leeds |
Leeds Christkindelmarkt |
#leedschristmasmarket |
4,641 |
10 |
Scotland |
Glasgow |
St Enoch Square Christmas Market |
#glasgowchristmasmarket |
3,644 |
11 |
England |
London |
Christmas by the River |
#christmasbytheriver |
3,245 |
12 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
Cardiff Christmas Market |
#cardiffchristmasmarket |
3,130 |
13 |
Wales |
Cardiff |
Christmas at the Castle (Formerly Winter Wonderland) |
#cardiffwinterwonderland |
2,694 |
14 |
England |
London |
Southbank Centre Christmas Market |
#southbankchristmasmarket |
2,656 |
15 |
England |
Exeter |
Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market |
#exeterchristmasmarket |
2,633 |
Unfortunately, two of the top ten, Bath Christmas market and Leeds Christmas market, won’t be taking place this year, however with Edinburgh’s Christmas market, Manchester Christmas market and Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland all in the top five and confirmed to be on this year, there’s a market suitable for everyone.
Steven Hagenah, UK Country Lead for Paul Camper comments: “Christmas is back on and after the disappointment of being stuck inside during the festive season last year, there is no doubt that people will be eager to get out and experience as much festive cheer as possible.
“These Christmas markets offer exactly that! Hiring a campervan, setting off on a road trip and experiencing different traditions across the country or even across mainland Europe is certainly an unforgettable festive adventure.”