"Lying on the border of France and Germany, the Swiss city of Basel has three main Christmas markets; the one on Barfüsserplatz in the old town is the largest, with a new market next to the cathedral on Münsterplatz and a smaller one on the right bank of the Rhine on Claraplatz. The three are within easy walking distance from each other, linked by beautifully decorated streets, shop windows and homes. The streets are lined with little wooden chalets hawking crafts, regional products and food specialities like oozy Swiss Raclette and a thin German pizza calledflammkuchen." - Rachel Tan