Travel Tidbits - Winter in Europe

 

Winter is one of the most stellar times to explore Europe especially around the festive season where it works best for a gorgeous market-hopping group and AIM GROUP'S suite of DMCs all across the continent offer incredible solutions to blend the best of castles, Christmas markets, Champagne, Chardonnay & more. Sip and savor these decadent ideas like... HUNGARY CASTLES: Try Hertelendy Castle for a luxurious natural setting for exclusive use up 40 guests or Tisza Castle with event spaces, a 29 room guest house and spectacular park. CHRISTMAS MARKETS: Advent Basilica in front of St. Stephens is spectacular, one of the best in Europe with beautiful lights, 3D illuminations on the architecture + mulled wine. BELGIUM CASTLES: Kasteel Cleydael is easily the most romantic estate, stunning for events with an unbeatable verdant setting while Alden Biesen Castle features a historic atmosphere and stunning gardens to wander through and photograph. CHRISTMAS MARKETS: The Bruges Christmas Market in Markt Square is fun, festive and fanciful with highlights on chocolate, crafts, and romance while Brussels offers several market zones, the largest near the Grand Place with light projections, music and plenty of waffles & sweets to sample. SLOVAKIA CASTLES: Smolenice Castle features 42 rooms and plenty of space for meetings while Bojnice Castle is a true romantic fairytale set in a park along a lake, gorgeous for weddings CHRISTMAS MARKETS: You can't miss Bratislava Main Christmas Market right in the Old Town Square, with tons of food stalls, crafts, live performances and more. For a more fairytale Christmas setting, try Kosice with a festive tree, gorgeous lighting and a spirit all its own. ​ CZECH REPUBLIC CASTLES: Nelahozeves Castle is a dreamy Renaissance spectacle set in beautiful gardens with plenty of unique spaces for private galas. Chateau Liblice, closer to Prague is a Baroque chateau popular with local elite with refined interiors, special gardens and stunning decor. CHRISTMAS MARKETS: Prague's most famous markets are in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square- all spectacular to wander through with a great mix of food, lights, music and picturesque backdrops.