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

Manchester Christmas Market

#manchesterchristmasmarkets

48,252

3

Scotland

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Christmas Market [Multiple locations]

#edinburghchristmasmarket

41,000

4

England

Bath

Bath Christmas Market

#bathchristmasmarket

28,636

5

England

London

Hyde Park Winter Wonderland

#hydeparkwinterwonderland

16,225

6

England

Birmingham

Birmingham Frankfurt Christmas Market

#birminghamchristmasmarket

12,662

7

Northern Ireland

Belfast

Belfast Continental Christmas Market

#belfastchristmasmarket

7,167

8

England

York

York St Nicholas Fair

#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.”