This guide will highlight the Heidelberg, Vienna and Basel Christmas markets with the best food and drink options, so you savor every moment of this holiday experience.

European markets are set to open higher on Tuesday, in a shortened trading session for Christmas Eve. London's FTSE 100 is slated to gain 56 points to open at 8,140, according to data from IG, while France's CAC 40 index is expected to start the session 46 points higher at 7,

Discover the best Christmas markets in the United States with festive lights, handmade gifts, holiday treats, and magical winter wonderlands.

Europe's main stock index opened flat on Friday after a two-day holiday, but its modest gains earlier in the week have kept it on course to snap a two-week losing streak.

London (UKX) -0.10% Germany (DAX:IND) +0.04% mostly flat in subdued holiday trading. France (CAC:IND) +0.24% rebounding after Chirstmas. Retail sales in Spain rose by 1% Y/Y in November Palestine’s current account deficit widened to $870 million in Q3.