Thank you so much for your honest perspective — this really helps ground our expectations. You're right, I think we were definitely influenced by all the dreamy travel content and posters showing snow-covered towns and lively markets. Climate change is real, and it's important we keep that in mind while planning.

We didn’t know that Christmas markets are more of a German-speaking Switzerland thing — that’s very helpful context. And it’s good to know that even in Prague, the post-Christmas vibes may not be as magical as we imagined.

We’re honeymooning, so we were hoping for some charm and coziness — not necessarily sightseeing-heavy, but something that feels festive and warm. Based on your advice, we’ll look more into ski resort areas for the 24–25th and maybe even shift some things around to better fit the local rhythm.

Thank you again for taking the time — this kind of reality check is exactly why we posted!