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Discover Europe's most magical Christmas markets with this festive travel companion. Find opening dates, hours, ratings, photos, and directions for hundreds of markets across 43 countries. Track visited markets and create a personalized Christmas adventure keepsake.
What's New in Christmas Explorer
1.3.2
November 2, 2026
A fresh new look for the season: • New app icon and logo • Redesigned home screen with an interactive map of every market in Europe. Tap to explore, pinch to zoom, and jump to markets near you • New Opening This Week section, so you never miss a market's first day • Your profile is now My Passport, with your Christmas Passport front and centre • New markets, including the Ravenna Gorge market in the Black Forest and Esslingen's Medieval & Christmas Market • Updated dates and details for Gdańsk, Bath and more • Community notifications now arrive instantly, and busy posts are grouped into a single alert • Signing out now stops notifications on that device
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FAQ
What is Christmas Explorer?
Christmas Explorer is a travel app designed to help users discover and plan visits to Christmas markets across Europe. It provides details like opening dates, hours, ratings, photos, and directions for hundreds of markets.
How many Christmas markets can I find with Christmas Explorer?
Christmas Explorer allows you to discover 479 Christmas markets located in 189 cities across 43 European countries.
Does Christmas Explorer have ads?
No, Christmas Explorer is completely free and does not contain any advertisements.
Is Christmas Explorer free to use?
Yes, Christmas Explorer is completely free to download and use, with no subscriptions or in-app purchases required.
What information does Christmas Explorer provide about each market?
For each market, Christmas Explorer offers opening dates and hours, community ratings and reviews, photos from fellow travelers, and interactive maps with directions.
Can I save markets I want to visit with Christmas Explorer?
Yes, you can 'wishlist' your favorite markets to save them for future planning. You can also track the markets you have already visited using the Christmas Passport feature.
What devices is Christmas Explorer available on?
Christmas Explorer is available on iPhone and iPad devices.
How often is Christmas Explorer updated?
The latest version of Christmas Explorer is 1.2.0, which was last updated on October 20, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update.







