With the weather taking a chilly turn and the Christmas countdown starting, now is the time to book a visit to one of Europe’s magical Christmas markets with British Airways deals.

With a merry selection of Christmas markets starting from just £119 per person with British Airways Holidays, festivities can start early with a traditional visit to Vienna, romantic retreat to Innsbruck, or trinket shopping in Tallinn.

Prague (December 1 2018 to January 6 2019)

Christmas markets in Prague are some of the most beautiful in Europe. A winter wonderland of chalet style stalls, Christmas carols, hearty food and local drinks awaits in the the Old Town Square and the Wenceslas Square in the New Town.

British Airways Holidays offers two nights at the 4* Duo, from £119 per person, travelling December 1 to January 6. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from Heathrow and accommodation with breakfast. Book by October 31. For reservations visit ba.com/christmas or call 0344 493 0125.

Cologne (November 26 2019 to December 23 2018)

Feel the Christmas spirit in Germany as festive music, arts and crafts, toys and the scent of Christmas baking fills the city centre of Cologne.

British Airways Holidays offers 3 nights at the 3* Holiday Inn Express COLÓNIA - TROISDORF from £169 per person, travelling November 26 to December 23. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from Gatwick and accommodation with breakfast. Book by October 31. Visit ba.com/christmas or call 0344 493 0125.

Tallinn (November 24 2018 to January 6 2019)

Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Estonia as you stroll through the cobbled streets which are filled by the aroma of gingerbread.

British Airways Holidays offers four nights at the 3* Tahetorni Hotel, from £239 per person, travelling November 24 to January 6. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from Heathrow and accommodation. Book by October 31. For reservations visit ba.com/christmas or call 0344 493 0125.

Innsbruck (November 23 2018 to January 6 2019)

Head to Innsbruck’s Old Town for traditional gifts, beautiful ornaments and a delicious mug of Tyrolean glühwein, before watching the enchanting Christmas processions and enjoying the romantic glistening glow of lights against beautiful medieval architecture.

British Airways Holidays offers 3 nights at the 3* Ramada Tivoli Innsbruck Hotel, from £219 per person, travelling November 23 to January 6. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from Heathrow and accommodation with breakfast. Book by October 31. Visit ba.com/christmas or call 0344 493 0125.

Nuremberg (November 30 to December 24 2018)

Experience Nuremberg at its best with the world famous Christkindlesmarkt on the Hauptmarkt square in the old quarter. With its 400 hundred years of history, the market is unrivalled in its tradition and atmosphere.

British Airways Holidays offers 3 nights at the 4* Hilton Nuremberg Hotel from £239 per person, travelling November 30 to December 24. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from Gatwick and accommodation. Book by October 31. Visit ba.com/christmas or call 0344 493 0125.

Vienna (November 17 2018 to January 1 2019)

Set on the Rathausplatz, the Wiener Christkindlmärkt is truly magical. Vienna’s biggest Christmas Market spreads out in front of the magical towers and spires of the gorgeously gothic City Hall to create a fairyland of 150 stalls, Christmas workshops and a carousel.

British Airways Holidays offers 2 nights at the 3.5* Arthotel Ana Enzian, from £139 per person, travelling November 17 to January 1. Includes Euro Traveller return flights from Heathrow and accommodation. Book by October 31. Visit ba.com/christmas or call 0344 493 0125.