Details are subject to change; it’s wise to check with the tourist board before traveling.
Austriawww.austria.info/uk
SALZBURG: Krampus and Perchten runs, traditional run of wild spirits through the streets, Dec. 8, 21.
VIENNA: New Year’s Trail in Old City, food and entertainment in the streets, Dec. 31.
VIENNA: Imperial Ball in Hofburg Palace, Dec. 31.
SALZBURG: Party zone in the city center, food and entertainment in the streets, Dec. 31.
VIENNA: Ice Dream, ice skating in front of City Hall, Jan. 20-March 6.
Belgiumwww.visitbelgium.com
BRUSSELS: Late openings at museums, through Dec. 15.
BASTOGNE: Nut Market, fair and festival commemoration of the defense of the city in WWII, Dec. 10-11.
Englandwww.visitbritain.com
LONDON: Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, seasonal ice skating, rides and attractions, through Jan. 3.
LONDON: Oxford Street Christmas lights, through Jan. 5.
LONDON: Chocolate festival, in Southbank Centre, Dec. 9-11.
YORK: Festival of Angels, in the Quarter, Dec. 11.
LONDON: International Horse Show, at Olympia and National Halls, Dec. 13-19.
LONDON: New Year’s Day parade, Jan. 1.
Francewww.franceguide.com
PARIS: Christmas illuminations on the Champs-Elysées, through Jan. 9.
LYON: Illuminations in honor of the Virgin Mary, through Dec. 11.
PARIS: Fun fair, Grand Palais, Dec. 16-Jan. 2.
Germanywww.germany-tourism.de
MUNICH: Tollwood, cultural festival in Olympiapark, through Dec. 31.
MUNICH: Krampus runs, traditional wild spirits run in city, Dec. 11, 18.
BERLIN: New Year’s Eve outdoor party on the Strasse des 17 Juni, near the Brandenburg Gate, with entertainment, Dec. 31.
ROME: Romaeuropa, cultural arts performances, through Dec. 11.
MILAN: L’Artigiano in Fiera, large crafts fair in fairgrounds, through Dec. 11.
SORRENTO: City marathon, Dec. 18.
PISA: City marathon, Dec. 18.
Luxembourgwww.ont.lu
LUXEMBOURG CITY: International Motor show, Luxexpo, Dec. 9-11.
Netherlandswww.holland.com/uk
AMSTERDAM: Millionaire fair, RAI International Exhibition and Congress Centre, through Dec. 11.
AMSTERDAM: New Year’s Eve outdoor party on the Museumplein, with entertainment, Dec. 31.
Scotlandwww.visitscotland.com
EDINBURGH: Edinburgh’s Christmas, seasonal activities around Princes Street Gardens, through Jan. 4.
KIRKWALL: The Ba’ historical street ball game, Dec. 25.
EDINBURGH: Hogmanay, New Year’s Eve outdoor party, Dec. 31.
STONEHAVEN: Fireball festival, Dec. 31.
Spainwww.spain.info
VALENCIA: Auto Show in Feria Valencia, through Dec. 8.
Switzerlandwww.switzerlandtourism.ch
GENEVA: Escalade, 17th-century historical procession, Dec. 9-11.