Exploring the enchanting Christmas markets of Basel, Switzerland, and Freiburg, Germany is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Since visiting the Christmas markets in Munich last year, my new annual tradition is now a trip to Germany’s Christmas markets. This year, I added Switzerland into the mix, visiting Swiss and German markets in one stay. I had a magical few days wandering around all the stalls, finishing my trip with one night in a boutique spa hotel in the Black Forest mountains - heaven. Basel, Switzerland 2024 Christmas Market dates: 28th November - 23rd December Basel, Switzerland’s cultural capital, is home to one of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets, with twinkling lights, 150 charming wooden chalets, and a festive atmosphere at Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz.  Here, you’ll find handmade crafts, traditional Swiss treats lik