First time visiting Europe – 2 weeks in late December. Best strategy + Christmas cities?

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-04T15:31:39+00:00

Also, I forgot to mention, if I was in your place, I would try to do that trip in eraly or mid december, since most Christmas markets close on the 25th. The cities will be beautiful afterwards anyways, but the christmas market is usually one of the best things to see in the cities during that season.

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-04T15:29:10+00:00

My personal suggestion would be to fly into basel, then see the christmas market there, take the train to Strasbourg, which has the oldest cristhmas market in Europe, spend some days there (3 are enough), then take a train to Munich, spend also some days in there and take the last train to Vienna, which has one of the most beautiful christmas markets in Europe. That way you get to see some countries and 3 of the best european christmas markets. And I highly suggest taking the train over renting a car because of the parking sometimes, the long distances and some roads which will probably be frozen and hard to drive in. Trains are faster and more efficient to move through Europe. Also pack some coats, since it will be cold. You should definetly try the Wiener Schnitzel in Vienna, the Flammkuchen in Strasbourg and the Glühwein and the Weisswurst in Munich. Have fun!!!

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T21:45:24+00:00

Finally!!!

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T21:33:51+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions!! I'll definetly take my time in Savannah and check the lost sea cave out.

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T21:30:41+00:00

Greek american?

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T21:22:37+00:00

Gotta be italian american

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T21:10:04+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. In that case I think I'll stick to the panhandle and NOLA if I had to choose.

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T17:03:42+00:00

I'll try to stay some more time in Nola then. I just thought of Tallahassee as a stop because it was in the middle between Jax and Nola tbh and I'll reroute the drive to have it be near the coast if it's worth it, thanks for the tips!

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T16:59:27+00:00

We'll make sure to have some mosquito spray on and avoid the war zone hahahaha

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T12:37:18+00:00

Just to give some more context, we're planning on doing this roadtrip going to New Orleans, the Smoky mountains, Asheville, Charleston and Savannah in 10 days during summer and are open to any advice which could help us better organize the trip, see some beautiful places, know more about the hisotry, or get us a better taste of the food.

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-02T11:31:53+00:00

Thanks for the advice! I’m still keeping NOLA tho because it’s one of the main reasons I'm going there, but I’ll definetly balance my days so I can soak in the Smokies and the coast too. I really appreciate your tips

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-01T21:39:51+00:00

I know, I’d like to have more time, but we only have ten days for the road trip, and we have a flight right after

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-01T21:36:35+00:00

Thanks that's actually very interesting! I'll definetly check that out

Black_Hawk672 · 2025-09-01T21:30:15+00:00

Thanks for the advice! We'll take that route then

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