Traveling at Christmas It’s quite a charm and even more so if it is done from the age of 60. At this age, they are looking for other types of experiences to live: streets that can be walked without much stress, tranquility, calm or cities full of history. Europe It’s always a good option. This is where we find hundreds of wonderful options. One of the great attractions of this period are the Christmas markets filled with lights, delicious typical dishes and decorations for the house. If this comes with a city to experience the culture of the place, we are facing the perfect destination.
Five destinations to travel to at Christmas for those aged 60 and over
One of those ideal destinations to travel during this Christmas is Tallinn (Estonia). The first thing you need to know about this place is that Its old town is one of the best preserved in Europe. There you will find medieval buildings in which you can get lost. Its streets today are filled with cinnamon treats and mulled wine. In the Town Hall Square This is where a market is set up with wooden stands where you can buy handicrafts, local food or woolen hats.
A large Christmas tree presides over the place and during these weeks it is also celebrated a jazz festival. Behind the church of San Nicolás, the most daring can enjoy a pleasant evening on the ice rink. Even though temperatures are cold and snow is usually the main protagonist, you can climb up to the viewpoints of Toompea Hill, which offers the best view of the historic center, surrounded by its walls and towers.
Krakow (Poland) is another city to get lost in. We are facing one of the cheapest cities in Europe. At Christmas, it is essential to visit its historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1978. The lights and Christmas carols, in addition to the smell of gingerbread cookies, are the companions of this pleasant walk.
Discovering Wawel Hill, walking around the market square, where the Christmas market is located, seeing St. Mary’s Basilica or the tower of the old town hall, are some of the activities not to be missed during this visit.
Another must-visit place is Riga (Latvia). In the heart of its medieval center you can enjoy a charming Christmas market set up in Dome Square. One of the charms of the Latvian capital is that it dazzles with its art nouveau architecture and its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Discovering picturesque corners, walking through colorful streets, visiting imposing cathedrals and tasting the best flavors in its charming cafes, are some of the activities not to be missed on this trip.
Those who prefer a closer destination can cross the border at Portugal. In the neighboring country you can enjoy the Christmas atmosphere without large crowds. Port It’s the ideal city for that. The town has a Christmas market that fills the center with crafts, typical sweets and all kinds of dishes. There is also Santa’s house, an ice rink and even a carousel.
Bathed by the Douro River, it is a place where you can walk along the Ribeira at sunset, climb the Clérigos Tower, go to the Bolhão market, admire a magnificent sunset on the Luis I Bridge, eat a cod a brás or a francesinha or drink a glass of wine from the cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia.
And finally, Nuremberg (Germany) is the European destination par excellence at Christmas. Here the Christkindles Market It is considered the oldest market on our continent. The old town becomes a storybook with 180 wooden huts with red and white awnings, hundreds of Christmas decorations, gingerbread stands, toys for the little ones and grilled sausage stands. You can also take the opportunity to visit the castle or the Handwerkerhof (Patio des Artisans), where you can see the artisans working their craft.
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