The Best Winter City Breaks in Eastern Europe

For many of us, winter can bring about a period of doom and gloom. Dull weather, annoying colds and flus and heavy end of year workloads make winter a pretty miserable time. Give yourself something to look forward to this winter by booking a great city break in Eastern Europe. A city break in a top city in Eastern Europe is far more affordable than you would think. In fact, a night out in your native country would probably cost about the same as a weekend city break in Easter Europe! Intrigued? Check out three of the top city break locations in Eastern Europe below.

1. Prague, Czech Republic

Prague is a vibrant city that is simply jam-packed with things to do and is ideal for the artistic, creative, bohemian type. It is best known for its amazing art and architecture and indeed, it is very picturesque. The view from Charles Bridge is particularly jaw dropping! Visit Prague’s Old Town, home to a host of famous tourist attractions including the Astronomical Clock and the Czech Museum of Music. Then head to Wenceslas Square and explore the vast number of shops, restaurants, bars and clubs. Enjoy some quality wining and dining at affordable prices and even take in a show or two. Prague is renowned for its stunning operas with great ticket prices available from www.pragueoperatickets.com. It’s pretty easy to secure a cheap flight/accommodation deal to Prague so get surfing the net!

2. Krakow, Poland

Krakow is ideal for a city break as it really does offer something for everyone. The main square of Krakow is filled with horse-drawn carriages and splendid indoor markets and is strikingly “medieval”. The shopping and nightlife is ever so affordable and there is plenty to see in this city, particularly the array of fine religious buildings and ruins. A trip to one of Poland’s largest tourist attraction, the Wieliczka salt mine is highly recommended and, for those who are interested in experiencing a piece of World War 2 history, trips to Auschwitz, located just 30 minutes away from Krakow, can be easily arranged. Top 4 and 5 star accommodation in Poland is available at incredibly affordable prices when compared to hotel prices in Western Europe and cheap flights directly to Krakow airport can be easily secured.

3. Budapest, Hungary

Budapest is undoubtedly one of the most popular city break destinations in Eastern Europe. The city offers a vibrant downtown district abundant with markets, shopping, nightlife and art galleries. A major draw to Budapest in wintertime is the city’s famous Christmas markets which are bound to get you in the festive spirit and are a wonderful sight to take in. Even in the chilly winter weather, a river cruise down the famous River Danube in Budapest is a must and no Budapest city break would be complete without a trip to the famous spa baths or a show at the famous Opera House.

So, what are you waiting for? There are some great city break deals available for winter breaks in Eastern Europe. Beat the winter blues and treat yourself to an exciting trip to one of these fantastic cities in Eastern Europe. Trust me – you’ll not be disappointed by any of the above locations.