We invite you on a journey across Europe to get into the Christmas mood.  Not too long before the Christmas markets open all over the continent. We have picked out some well-known and some less-known for you to discover:

The Dresden Striezelmarkt is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Germany dating back to 1434. Among the highlights between November 27th and December 24th are the Stollenfest, for which an approximately 3,000 kg stollen is backed, and the Pyramidenfest at the foot of the world's largest step pyramid from the Erzgebirge. Many original products from the area of Saxonia are available: pottery from the Lausitz, basketry and laces from Plauen and wood-work from the Erzgebirge.  

Just a few minutes from the city centre in the middle of a park the Romantik Hotel Pattis welcomes its guests. The highlight of this house is the gourmet restaurant, in which you can enjoy regional cuisine like it was served at the Saxonian king's court.  

A diverse program on Scandinavian Christmas awaits the guests at the Weihnachtszauber Schloss Bückeburg. Prince Alexander zu Schaumburg invites between the November 28th and December 7th and the whole city of Bückeburg  joins in to get guests from near and far into the  Christmas mood. Let yourself be taken to the magical world of Scandinavian fairytales on horse-back inside the Court Riding School. Warm up with some Swedish shrimp soup, enjoy Finish Christmas waffles or the traditional Puuro - rice pudding with cinnamon.  

Just a few kilometres drive the Romantik Hotel Schloss Petershagen is a wonderful home for relaxing days. On the shores of the river Weser the hotel enchants with its charme and a lot of romantic flair. Take a seat next to the open fireplace and treat yourself to some delicious food.  

More than one Christmas market transforms Innsbruck into a winter-Christmas-wonderland. Take the new Hungerburgbahn up to the "Panorama Christkindlmarkt Innsbruck" (November 28th to January 4th, always Thursday to Sunday). Enjoy the amazing view with Innsbruck down below, food and drink as well as pre-Christmas shopping is available.  In front of the Golden Dachl (golden roof) and in the middle of the beautifully restored houses from the middle-ages in the old town the tradional Christkindlmarkt takes palce between November 21st and December 28th. Beside crafts and curiosity visitors can enjoy typical food.  

Behind the walls of the listed building of the Romantik Hotel Schwarzer Adler individualism plays an important role. Seven themed suites fulfill all desires: The unique Swarovski cristal bath rooms or open fire places - everything is done to make your stay unforgettable.

For Christmas Luzern, famous for its lights, puts on its best look. Let yourself be enchanted by a contemplative sea of lights. A very special Christmas market is the Internationale Weihnachtsforum taking place between December 18th and 21st. On the Kapellplatz visitors can find out about Christmas traditions in foreign countries, buy typical products and taste regional delicacies. Here wanderlust and pre-Christmas mood mingle harmoniously. 

The Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann comprises of seven historical buildings located in the centre of the old town of Luzern. Get inspired by the very special relationship between past and present and enjoy interesting days between Lake Lucerne and the mountain Rigi. 

The biggest Christmas event in the Netherlands is the Christmas market in the Fluweelengrot between November 14th and December 21st. The system of subterranean caves and walkways dates back to the 12th century. The secret emergency exists of the Valkenburg were discovered by chance in 1937. With a constant temperature of 12 °C you can enjoy a unique Christmas market with a phantastic atmosphere. Gleeming lights, live music and beautiful decorations add to the stands filled with wonderful handicraft. 

Not far from this amazing Christmas market you can find the Romantik Parkhotel Het Gulpdal. The mansion build in the English style is located in a wooded area and offers itself as the perfect location for relaxing days far away from the daily stresses.

In the Alsace Christmas traditions fill the period between the beginning of December and the beginning of January. The beautiful old town of Colmar is adorned with lights and decorations to create a magical atmosphere. Especially worth seeing is the crafts and antique market at the Koihus, an impressive building dating back to the 14th and 15th century. The Christmas market on the Place Jeanne d'Arc offers various regional delicacies for eating on the spot or as gift. On the small Place des Dominicains 65 stalls create a festive flair.

The Romantik Hotel Le Maréchal is located in the most photographed area of Colmar called "Little Venice". Behind the walls of the semi-detached house of 1565 guests can enjoy an excellent cuisine with a view to the canals and rooms with individual comfort.

This was just a short excursion. Ask the Romantik hoteliers for Christmas events and attractions in their region - they will give some insiders' tip.