Feeling festive? Here is the perfect Christmas market road trip starting from Manchester

• New research by Looking4.com reveals the ultimate Christmas market road trip
• Featured Christmas markets beginning in Manchester and including those in Helsinki, Cologne, and Brussels
• In total, the road trip has stops in 16 different European countries

As the weather turns colder and nights get darker, do you know what that means? The countdown to Christmas begins, with the most wonderful time of the year filled with great music and films, everyone feeling jolly, and of course, the Christmas markets.

That’s precisely why Looking4.com have pulled together the ultimate Christmas market road trip, perfect for anyone who can’t get enough of Christmas.

Starting and ending in Manchester the roundtrip journey across 16 different European countries will span over 10,378km or 6,449 miles and include catching ferries, crossing borders, and more.

But just think of the adventure and all the different festive food and drink you’ll be able to try in each country whether that’s sipping on some Glühwein in Cologne or enjoying Bûche De Noël whilst you’re in Strasbourg.

Commenting on the research, a spokesperson from Looking4.com says: “With Christmas fast approaching, many of us might be thinking about visiting Christmas markets to really get into the festive spirit. If you enjoy traveling, why not go abroad and experience how other countries celebrate the Christmas season, and maybe even pick up a few souvenirs in the process.”

To find out more about the research, please visit: https://www.looking4.com/uk/blog/christmas-road-trip