United Kingdom48-hour guide
Edinburgh Weekend Guide: 48 Hours of Castle, Crags and Closes
Two days in Scotland’s capital: a castle on a volcanic rock, a medieval high street, a hill walk in the city and dinner by the water in Leith.
Weekend theme
By train
Weekends you can reach without flying.
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Christmas Markets Near Luxembourg: 10 Easy Trips by Train and Bus
Luxembourg sits in the middle of some of Europe’s best Christmas market country. Ten markets in Germany, France and the Netherlands, how to reach each one, and the 2026 dates.
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BelgiumChristmas market
Bruges Christmas Market 2026: Winter Glow, Canals and Chocolate
Two days in Bruges at Christmas: markets on the Markt and Simon Stevinplein, Winter Glow, a covered ice rink, the Belfry climb, chocolate and a day out to Ghent.
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Germany48-hour guide
Munich Christmas Market 2026: Five Markets and a Weekend Plan
Marienplatz under the New Town Hall, a medieval market, a Christmas village in a royal courtyard, Pink Christmas and Tollwood, plus a two-day route through the old town.
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Luxembourg48-hour guide
Luxembourg Christmas Market 2026: A Winterlights Weekend
Winterlights fills Luxembourg City’s squares from late November into January. A two-day plan with the old town, the Grund, free trains and buses, and Trier’s market.
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France48-hour guide
Colmar Christmas Market 2026: Six Markets and a Weekend Plan
Six small markets among canals and painted houses, the Isenheim Altarpiece, white wine and bredele, plus Kaysersberg, Riquewihr and Eguisheim a short ride away.
