Christmas Markets in Bucharest and To-Do list during the festive season

Christmas Markets

If you get the chance to celebrate Christmas in Bucharest, here is a guide with the best Christmas Markets in town and all the things you shouldn’t miss while you are at it.

The first stop on the list can’t be any other than the Bucharest Christmas Market from Piața Constituției, which is located right in the heart of the city, with the Palace of Parliament serving as a ridiculously grand background. This is a hotspot throughout the festive season, whether you’re looking for fun activities, live carols, or shopping for gifts.

Next on the list is the Drumul Taberei Christmas Market, also called the West Side Christmas Market. This gem is located in District 6 and it is one of the coziest outside places where you can experience the festive season. Picture twinkling lights, countless decorations, and fun activities that might just convince even the grumpiest Scrooge to smile.

If you want the ultimate traditional Romanian Market, then the Obor Christmas Market is the one for you. Located in, you guessed it, Obor, it perfectly combines holiday joy with a traditional atmosphere for a perfect holiday dream, if the dream also includes delicious affordable street food and just the right amount of festive chaos.

If the cold is not for you, but you still love Christmas, Laminor Winter Wonderland is the perfect option, as it is an outdoor-indoor market in a huge event hall. It offers plenty of workshops throughout the day and the opportunity to talk to Santa himself. It should also be added that the decorations in there are the most Instagramable ones, in my opinion.

 

Quick To-Do List for the festive season:

 

Admire the Christmas Lights

Whether you are planning to go to one of the Christmas Markets or not, you can’t miss the decorations all around the city. Don’t miss Calea Victoriei and Mita Biciclista House!

Go Ice Skating

Cismigiu Park and almost all Christmas Markets have rinks where you can glide (or stumble) into the holiday spirit.

Try Romanian Traditional Food

This is the season when you’ll find the best food, but sarmale, cozonac, and fried pork can’t be missed. Add spiced wine and you’ll unlock Romanian holiday happiness. Pro tip: better try everything you can get your hands on just to be safe.

Have a snowy day trip

If you need a break from the city, the mountains are waiting for you just a couple of hours away. What screams winter vibes more than a snowy day in the mountains?

Author:  Ligia Galagan