NOTHING feels more festive than getting wrapped up warm with a hot mulled wine and strolling around the stalls of a Christmas market.

Europe have some of the best in the world, with lights, delicious local food, rides, and plenty of stalls to collect some unique Christmas gifts.

This winter you can fly from Liverpool Airport to some perfect Christmas market destinations for a short winter break.

Here are 6 top destinations you can book today:

Budapest​​​​​​​

The capital of Hungary boasts a Christmas market with more than 100 stalls to discover.

They sell everything from mouthwatering goulash to handmade local crafts.

Wizz Air will fly you to Budapest from Liverpool with flight prices starting at £25.

Frankfurt

A beautiful place for a city break in Germany, Frankfurt is renowned for its Christmas Markets that date back to 1393.

The markets are located centrally in Hesse and an estimated 3 million visitors attend each year.

Lufthansa airlines make regular trips from Liverpool to Frankfurt and return flight prices currently start from £169.

Gdansk

This port city on the coast of Poland is lit up with Christmas lights and attracts hundreds of visitors to its fantastic festive markets each year that are located in the Old Town.

Gdansk combines its Hanseatic charm with festive warmth to create one of Europe's best Christmas fairs.

The markets begin on November 24 and you can catch a regular flight from Liverpool with Wizz Air.

Return flight prices start from £53.99.

Vienna

The Austrian capital has its numerous markets cast against the backdrops of iconic attractions including City Hall, Belvedere Palace and the Museum of Natural History.

Lufthansa airlines will fly you to the lavish capital, with flight fairs starting from £250.

Madrid

Known for its high-quality craft and furniture offerings, Madrid gives you the opportunity to get in the Christmas spirit with their festive markets.

The capital of Spain has a fantastic array of attractions including the Royal Palace, Prado Museum and El Retiro Park.

Popular airline Ryanair make regular flights to the hot spot from Liverpool.

Belfast

Belfast Christmas market returns this year with its feast of quality international cuisine alongside a carefully curated mix of handcrafted goods and bespoke artisan products. 

Flights are short and regularly available with EasyJet with reasonable prices for return trips.

For more details visit liverpoolairport.com