Christmas markets with EV charging nearby (global edition!)

Craving the smell of mulled wine, the sound of skates scraping on ice, or the sight of fairy lights strung as far as the eye can see? We have just the blog for you!

Christmas Markets are a festive tradition and, because Electroverse is international, we're going to be taking a look at markets with EV charging nearby in Germany, Spain, Italy, France and Portugal - so you can travel to them in the comfort of your EV!

You can start a charge with all the chargers listed using your Electroverse app or card!

Let’s get plugged in…

Germany 🇩🇪

Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt

Dates: 29th November - 24th December 2024

Location: Nürnberg, Germany

Located in the centre of Nürnberg, Germany, this is one of the oldest and most popular Christmas markets in the country! Dating back to the 1530s, this gorgeous market sticks to tradition with its wooden stalls stuffed with sweet treats and perfect presents for all your family and friends! It’s also surrounded by beautiful architecture, with the gothic Frauenkirche overlooking the market.

Nearby chargers:

• N.ERGIE (Augustinerstraße 11, 90403)

• N.ERGIE (Maxplatz 20, 90403)

• N.ERGIE (Theresienstraße 1, 90403)

• Reev - (Adlerstraße 4-8, 90403)

Cologne Christmas Market (the Cathedral)

Dates: 18th November - 23rd December 2024

Location: Roncalliplatz, 50667 Köln, Cologne, Germany

Wander the markets under the famous Cologne Cathedral - the world’s third largest Gothic-style cathedral is certainly a sight to behold! 157 m tall, the cathedral towers over the market, providing an epic backdrop for an already beautiful market. On top of the classic Christmas market, there are scheduled stage performances ongoing in the centre, providing entertainment and diversity for the market goers!

Nearby chargers:

• TANKED (Ludwigstr. 6, 50667)

• TANKED (Kardinal-Frings-Str. 1, 50668)

• Chargepoint (Markmannsgasse, 50667)

• E.on Drive (Markmannsgasse 3, 50667)

• TANKED (Johannisstraße 74, 50667)

Münchner Christkindlmarkt

Dates: 25th November - 24 December 2024

Location: Marienplatz, Munich, Germany

Take a stroll around the Munich Christmas market in the south of Germany and marvel at the 25-metre-high Christmas tree, covered in gleaming lights which set the whole market alight! Then, head to one of the stalls and get some mulled wine to sip whilst you take in the gorgeous Neues Rathaus, an ornate neo-Gothic town hall overlooking the market with its tall tower.

Nearby chargers:

• CHARGEONE (Maximilianstr 17, 80539)

• e.on drive (Oberanger 27, 80331)

• Wirelane (Herzog-Wilhelm-Straße 28, 80331)

• Vattenfall (Brienner Str. 45a-d, 80333)

Christmas Market on Rathausmarkt

Dates: 25th November - 23rd December 2024

Location: Rathausmarkt, 20095 Hamburg, Germany

Head to Hamburg, in the north of Germany, and discover the joys of this historic German market! With the smell of roasted almonds and mulled wine hovering in the air, and lights reflecting off of the gorgeous town hall, your senses will be entirely immersed in this festive wonderland! You may even be lucky enough to spot Santa Claus, flying across the market in his sleigh…

Nearby chargers:

• MENNEKES (Hermannstraße 40, 20095)

• e.on drive (Alter Wall 20-22, 20458)

• e.on drive (Großer Burstah 1-3, 20457)

• e.on drive (Große Bleichen 38, 20354)

Italy 🇮🇹

Christkindlmarkt in Verona

Dates: 15th November - 26th December 2024

Location: Piazza dei Signori & Mercato Vecchio & Ponte di Castelvecchio & Ponte Pietra, Verona, Italy

Spread around this city of love, there are multiple Christmas markets you can catch! It has been said that the best time to go to these markets is during December; when it truly feels the most festive and all the stalls are out and at their best. Piazza dei Signori, being the ‘main market’ of the city, will have plenty of pretty trinkets for you to marvel at and take home to your loved ones!

Nearby chargers:

• agsm (Via Ponte Pietra 2A, 37121)

• agsm (Lungadige Sammicheli 1, 37129)

• agsm (Piazza Nogara 6, 37121)

• agsm (Piazzale Cadorna 4, 37126)

Bassano del Grappa Christmas Market

Dates: 25th November 2024 - 6th January 2025

Location: Bassano del Grappa, Italy

In the North of Italy, this little city, Bassano del Grappa, has beautiful scenery including the river Brenta flowing elegantly through its centre! As well as the place itself being worth the visit, its Christmas market is known for its Nativity scene and fairy-tale Ezzelini Castle. Plus, the grappa (an alcoholic speciality of the region) is of course on the market menu!

Nearby chargers:

• Powy (Viale delle Fosse 39, 36061)

• Enel X (Viale delle Fosse, 45 45, 36061)

• Enel X (Piazzale Trento, 21 -, 36061)

• Enel X (Via Santa Caterina, 101 -, 36061)

• Enel X (Piazzale Luigi Cadorna, 41 -, 36061)

Campo Santo Stefano - Venice

Dates: Runs from three weeks before Christmas until December 24th

Location: Campo Santo Stefano, Venice, Italy

One of the biggest markets in Venice, Campo Santo Stefano square becomes a huge Christmas village! This is a great market to go to if you love trying the local cuisine as there’s a whole section dedicated to selling local foods! So whether you fancy some specialty pasta, nougat or candied chestnuts, you know you’re eating well like a Venetian!

Nearby chargers:

• Enel X (Santa Croce, 430 -, 30135)

• Enel X (Venezia Terminal Passeggeri - Parcheggio P5, 30135)

• emobitaly (Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 33/m, 30135)

Piazza Navona Christmas Market, Rome

Dates: December 1st 2024 - January 6th 2025

Location: Piazza Navona, Rome, Italy

Rome’s Christmas market in Piazza Navona encapsulates winter in Italy! With pretty, hand-made jewellery, warm scarfs and traditional toys being sold in the stalls, there are plenty of magical gifts to be bought here. Surrounded by classic Roman architecture and an impressive obelisk, this christmas market is the full package!

Nearby chargers:

• Enel X (Piazza di S. Andrea della Valle, 6 1491, 00186)

• Enel X (Largo Giuseppe Toniolo, 3 3, 00186)

• Enel X (Via dei Prefetti 15 -, 00186)

• Acea (Via Bravaria, 8, 00186)

Spain 🇪🇸

Zaragoza Christmas Market

Dates: 1st December 2024 - 7th January 2025

Location: Zaragoza, Aragon region, Spain

The city of Zaragoza, in the north-east of Spain, not only has a Christmas market with over 40 stalls, it also has a large ice skating rink! So it’s time to get your gloves and thick socks on and get ready to glide through this winter wonderland! There are also plenty of cosy, outdoor spaces where you can relax and have a hot drink to warm yourself after wandering the market and stuffing your face with market food.

Nearby chargers:

• Zunder (Calle de Pedro Soler Joaquín, 20, 50001)

• TotalEnergies (3 Pl. Ntra. Sra. del Pilar, 50003)

• TotalEnergies (52 Av. de César Augusto, 50003)

• TotalEnergies (s/n CL, C. Marqués de Casa Jiménez, 50004)

• Wenea (Av. Cesar Augusto, 13, 50004)

Almería - Christmas market

Dates: 1st December 2024 - 5th January 2025

Location: Plaza de la Constitución, Almería, Spain

Located in the centre of Almería, this Christmas market is the perfect place to find traditional Spanish treats, such as turrón (nougat) and polvorones (almond cookies) - yum! There will also be lots of live performances, with dancers and musicians providing a magical atmosphere throughout the market! On top of all this, each stall will be unique; selling plenty of decorations to embellish your home with!

Nearby chargers:

• edp (Av. Federico García Lorca 52, 04005)

• Iberdrola | BP Pulse (​​Nuestra Señora de Montserrat,134, 04006)

• edp (Av. Nuestra Señora de Montserrat 160-1, 4006)

San Sebastián Christmas Market

Dates: 1st December 2024 - 7th January 2025

Location: City Centre, San Sebastián, Spain

Can the twinkling lights of San Sebastián tempt you? More than just Christmas lights, this town illuminates its emblematic structures - such as the Maria Cristina Bridge, the Victoria Eugenia Theatre etc.! In fact, there’s plenty to see as you wander the town, such as the "Belén" nativity scene in Plaza de Gipuzkoa which has been around since 1957!

Nearby chargers:

• Wenea (Zurriola Hiribidea, s/n, 20002)

• edp (Plaza Pío XII s/n, 20010)

• Wenea (Vitoria-Gasteiz Kalea, 1, 20018)

Madrid Christmas market(s)

Dates: 25th November - 31st December 2024

Location: Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain

If you fancy heading to the capital of Spain for your Christmas markets this year then you’ll have plenty of choice! The biggest of them all is located in the Plaza Mayor, a stately square in the centre of this vibrant city. Surrounded by gorgeous architecture with a statue of King Felipe lll in the middle, this square is the perfect place to go to enjoy more than just the Christmas market! However, if you’re going solely for the festive magic, then there’s no doubt this market will also hit your quota!

Nearby chargers:

• ELECTROMAPS (Hortensia 26 1932 Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, 28013)

• ChargePoint (ANA MARISCAL 5, 28023)

• edp (Bailén 17, 28013)

• Wenea (Cuesta de Sto. Domingo, 5, 28013)

• eranovum (17 Calle Alcalá, 28014)

France 🇫🇷

Amiens Christmas Market(s)

Dates: 22nd November - December 29th 2024

Location: Rue des 3 Cailloux, Amiens, France

Are you a big foodie? The Amiens Markets may be the place for you to go! With lots of traditional French food like casseroles and baguettes to choose from, plus sweet treats such as chocolate and churros for pudding, you’ll have no need to find a spot for dinner! Lining the main street (Rue des 3 Cailloux) are tons of endearing stalls, each wooden hut providing a unique craft, food or drink!

Nearby chargers:

• territoire d'énergie (16 Rue des Huchers, 80000)

• territoire d'énergie (17 Rue Alphonse Paillat, 80000)

• territoire d'énergie (22 Boulevard d'Alsace Lorraine, 80000)

• guru (53 Rue de la République, 80000)

Strasbourg Christmas Market

Dates: 27th November - December 27th 2024

Location: Strasbourg, France

In the east of France, the city of Strasbourg sits tucked against the German border. This beautiful place labels itself the Capitol of Christmas! There are multiple markets throughout the city, one of which has a giant, lit up Christmas tree, another sits below the romantic Cathedral, meaning that you can wander the streets in the evening and discover plenty of Christmas markets and events to keep you warm, fed and busy!

Nearby chargers:

• INDIGO (Place Kleber, 67000)

• powerdot (4 Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, 67000)

• freshmile (Place Gutenberg, 67000)

• freshmile (2 Impasse de Bischheim, 67000)

Tuileries Garden Christmas Market (“La Magie de Noël - 2024”) - Paris

Dates: 16th November 2024 - 5th January 2025

Location: Tuileries Garden, Paris, France

This Parisian Christmas market is huge! The biggest market in Paris, this seasonal pop-up is located right next to the famous Louvre - stretching across the entire north edge of the Tuileries Garden! What makes this market different from the others in this blog is the amount of Christmas-themed rides there are throughout the Garden - more than just your classic ferris wheel! Make sure you bring gloves too as your fingers may get a little chilly whilst you glide along the quaint ice rink (which has a separate section for young children!).

Nearby chargers:

• INDIGO (1 Avenue du Général Lemonnier, 75001)

• Belib (3 Rue Saint-Roch, 75001)

• Belib (12 Rue des Pyramides, 75001)

• saemes (15 R15 Rue des Pyramides, 75001)1)

Les Hivernales de Montpellier

Dates:  23rd November - 24th December 2024

Location: Place Royale du Peyrou, Montpellier, France

Whilst the South of France is usually famed for its beautiful beaches and warmth, it also has plenty of exciting festive events and experiences to get involved in! Montpellier, for example, has a lovely Christmas market - with sweet treats as far as your eyes can see and delicacies such as oysters to indulge yourself in! It’s also very children friendly: with rides in Santa's sleigh and an ice skating rink, your little ones will be kept thoroughly entertained!

Nearby chargers:

• EFFIA (Place des Martyrs de la Résistance, 34000)

• EFFIA (Rue Foch, 34000)

• INDIGO (7 Rue du Carré du Roi, 34000)

• RÉVÉO (5B Boulevard des Arceaux, 34000)

• Shell Recharge (1 Rue des Pertuisanes, 34000))

Portugal 🇵🇹

Wonderland Lisboa

Dates: 20th November 2024 - 1st January 2025

Location: Eduardo VII Park, Lisbon, Portugal

If you’ve heard of the Winter Wonderland in London, UK, this is pretty similar! Wonderland Lisboa is a huge fun fair with activities, yummy food and live music to immerse yourself in! With the classic Christmas Market being one of the many attractions to this event, as well as ice skating, rides and Santa Claus' village, you won’t run out of things to see and do! This is also a great place to pick up something special as many of the market stalls offer products that are only available in the festive period!

Nearby chargers:

• Maksu (Praça Marquês de Pombal, 1250-000)

• galp (Rua Castilho 77 C, 1070-051)

• galp (Rua Castilho 149, 1099-034 Lisboa, 1099-034)

• edp (Rua Castilho, 1070-000)

• MOBI.E (Avenida Sidónio Pais, 1050-215))

Gardens of Palácio de Cristal

Dates: 30th November - 23rd December 2024

Location: Palácio de Cristal on Avenida das Tílias, Porto, Portugal

Located in the north of Portugal, Porto, the Christmas market features a variety of live acts! From dancers to carolers, with magicians and clowns, this market provides entertainment for people of all ages whilst you wander the market with delicious cookies and other treats in your arms! There are also workshops you can get involved in so that, as well as checking out the arts and crafts in all the stalls, you can get creative yourself.

Nearby chargers:

• uCharge (R. de Dom Manuel II, 4050-519)

• Maksu (Estacionamento Mota-Galiza, 4050-144)

• edp (R. de Monchique 35, 4050-394)

• edp (Hotel Vila Galé Porto Ribeira, 4050-465)

Cascais Christmas Village

Dates: 30th November 2024 - 2nd January 2025

Location: Park Marechal Carmona, Cascais, Portugal

Just 30 minutes out from the centre of Lisbon, Cascais is a great little coastal area with a cute Christmas Market and more to check out! There are plenty of market stalls to explore with unique gifts and trinkets, plus a very large Christmas tree to admire. It’s also the perfect place to spend some time with your family, walking through the enchanted forest, visiting Santa Claus’ house and marvelling at the lights from the famous Ferris wheel at Cascais Bay!

Nearby chargers:

• atlante (Avenida da República, 2750-475)

• edp (Avenida Dom Carlos I, 2750-310)

• edp (Vila Galé - Apartamentos Cascais, 2750-641)

• edp (Casa de S. Bernardo, S/N, 2750-800)

• Iberdrola (Avenida Humberto II de Itália, 2750-800)

Madeira Christmas Market

Dates: 1st December 2024 - 5th January 2025

Location: Placa Central Av. Arriaga, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

Head to the island of Madeira, off the west coast of Portugal, and rent an EV to take a drive to another magical Christmas market! Here there are the classic market stalls, with local wares including yummy sugar-cane honey. Also in Funchal, Madeira, is a Christmas Village - lasting from the 29th of November to the 6th of January. The Praça do Municipio (the square where the village is based) is entirely decorated for families with children to enjoy!

Nearby chargers:

• MOBI.E (Rua Artur de Sousa "Pinga", 9060-396)

• FactorENERGIA (Rua dos Ferreiros, 9000-082)

• ecoinside (Praca do Município, 9004-512 Funchal, 9004-512)

• Powerdot (Rua Dr. Brito Câmara 9, 9000-039)

• Powerdot (Rua Do Visconde De Anadia 27, 9050-020)

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