Bryant Park was named the best Christmas market in the world beating out famous European Christmas markets and proving that Christmas in New York City are the best of any other city in the world!
Eva Metis Koutoumanou
The Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park was named the best Christmas market in the world for 2023 in a study from Planet Cruise, unveiling the top must-visit Christmas Markets from across the world. It’s the second year Bryant Park has been the top market.
And it is remarkable that it beat out European Christmas markets that tend to be pretty epic.
Planet Cruise site found that Bryant Park’s market had 23,854 TripAdvisor reviews and highlights that it is open for 68 days—the most of any holiday market in the world. What else makes it so great?
“The park features a free-admission 17,000-square-foot ice-skating rink against the stunning backdrop of skyscrapers and manicured gardens,” Planet Cruise says.”With 180 stalls in the village from a wide range of vendors, it’s no surprise that visitors can find a variety of artisanal items and seasonal hot food options, such as chocolate s’mores, to feast on.”
Open now through March 3, 2024, the winter village is always buzzing with activity.
Until January 2, there will be a Small Business Spotlight highlighting four New York City-based minority-owned small businesses in a free booth.
There is also the cozy Lodge - a covered, outdoor après-themed area where visitors can grab a festive cocktail, enjoy delicious food, watch the ice skaters or admire the tree (which lights up on November 28).
Bryant Park beat London’s Winter Wonderland and Munich’s Marienplatz (Münchner Christkindlmarkt) which were traditionally the most famous Christmas Markets. Well done New York!
