Air Partner Magazine A/W 25 - Magazine - Page 23
A/W 2025
Little Venice quarter
in Colmar, France.
Cobblestoned corners
lifted straight
from a fairytale.
COLMAR, FRANCE
Nearest Airport: Colmar-Houssen Airport (CMR)
Few destinations capture the spirit of Christmas quite like Colmar.
Its storied streets, lined with pastel-coloured half-timbered
houses, are adorned with festive decorations, and every single
cobblestoned corner feels lifted straight from a fairytale. In the
ancient Old Town, you’ll 昀椀nd six themed markets – including one
devoted to food, another to children, and another to handcrafted
gifts – ensuring holiday cheer is never far away. Days pass in a
beautiful blur of shopping, sightseeing, and Little Venice boat
trips, while evenings invite you to sample local delicacies beside
the shimmering canal, lose yourself in the fairytale charm, or sip
昀椀ne Alsace wine beside a roaring 昀椀re. The plush boutique hotel La
Maison des Têtes, which is also home to an impressive Michelinstarred restaurant, provides the perfect base for a high-end stay.
V I E N N A , AU S T R I A
Nearest Airport: Vienna International Airport (VIE)
©Café Central at Palais
Ferstel, Vienna.
An imperial city adorned with baroque palaces, gilded opera
houses, and stately boulevards, Vienna is a showstopper
year-round – especially at Christmas. The street lights are among
Europe’s most spectacular, but it’s the festive markets that
There’s something truly magical about the festive season in Europe.
From grand palaces aglow with twinkling lights to enchanting lakeside
markets 昀椀lled with artisan treasures, Christmas casts a spell across
every corner of the continent.
truly steal the show: Art Advent at Karlsplatz brims with artisan
And, while the likes of London and Paris never fail to impress, Europe is full of destinations
private palace tour. Vienna’s classical music scene is also a must,
o昀昀erings, Belvedere dazzles with its palatial setting, and the
Christkindlmarkt at Rathausplatz remains one of the largest and
most beloved. Between market-hopping, linger over co昀昀ee at
historic Café Central, take a romantic carriage ride, or enjoy a
where the holiday spirit unfolds in its own unique way. From quaint towns to cosmopolitan
with intimate concerts at the Konzerthaus or State Opera sure to
capitals, these curated escapes marry exclusivity with experiences, culture with comfort,
impress. As for where to stay, the opulent Hotel Imperial ensures
and timeless tradition with contemporary luxury – all with a side of seasonal sparkle.
your winter getaway feels every bit as regal as the city itself.
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