NEW Christmas Market Packing List of Tips in 2025

Traveling to a European Christmas Market sounds magical, but packing for it can feel overwhelming in the winter. As a pilot’s wife who only packs carry-on luggage, I've put together my best travel essentials for a Christmas Market trip. In this 6-part packing guide for a Christmas Market in Europe, you'll get my full strategy: the perfect warm travel outfits, what anti-theft gear and outdoor essentials to bring for crowded markets, plus my top carry-on packing tips. I also cover the technology you'll want and what NOT to pack. Christmas Market Trip Essentials: My red blouse (L): https://bit.ly/46sO5mQ Quince items are starting to sell out fast so the red is no longer available. Carry-on luggage: https://amzn.to/4gKoFVm Green water-repellent coat (packable L): https://bit.ly/WaterResistantLongCoat Shorter coat (packable): https://bit.ly/3SdSIJU Pink cardigan: https://amzn.to/3W9LQ1F Fair isle sweater (M): https://amzn.to/4pF8NYl Fleece pullover (L): https://amzn.to/4pHz9sr Cashmere sweater (L): https://bit.ly/CashmereSoftestEver White sweater blazer (M): https://bit.ly/4mWWLHS Vest (L): https://amzn.to/46XEq7Z Silk tee (washable M): https://bit.ly/4hwwFrO Hot chilly thermal shirt (XL): https://amzn.to/3IyASzS Black denim (10 or 12): https://bit.ly/BlackDenimStretch Gray denim (10): cannot find a link Hot chilly thermal pants(L): https://bit.ly/BlackThermalBottoms Fleece-lined wide leg pants (3 LENGTHS I wear M or L): https://amzn.to/4gKSyow Fleece-lined leggings (water-resistant L): https://amzn.to/46DrS4f Joggers (3 lengths L): https://amzn.to/46pAM6R 2 piece set (I have green and the turquoise L): https://amzn.to/3IcXANE Green jacket (L): https://bit.ly/WaterResistantLongCoat Gloves (hybrid means they can type): https://amzn.to/46HWvFR Larger gloves same company: https://amzn.to/46HKZKw Satin-lined hat: https://amzn.to/3VGMHqy Columbia waterproof boots: https://bit.ly/WaterproofColumbiaYTBoot Merrell waterproof hiking shoes: https://amzn.to/485IUus Mid-calf waterproof boots: https://bit.ly/WaterproofYTBlackMidCa... SEE MY TOP TRAVEL SHOES LIST HERE: https://bit.ly/Shoes4TravelComfortRain On Cloud 6 waterproof: https://bit.ly/OnWaterproofSneakers Black sneaker boots water-resistant: https://bit.ly/RykaWaterResistSneaker... Tide sink packets: https://amzn.to/3KHGlVu Compression cubes (6 pieces): https://amzn.to/45jFSQh Bags for euros: https://amzn.to/42dyZPJ Adapters: https://amzn.to/4l8dx5e Tiny unbrella: https://amzn.to/42KIZQy Slash-resistant purse: https://bit.ly/SlashResistantYTPurse Larger crossbody slash-resistant: https://amzn.to/4mECWUK Merino wool socks: https://amzn.to/3VEkxN2 Higher up merino wool socks: https://amzn.to/3KpRSZw RFID blocking wallet: https://amzn.to/4mz4jQ3 RFID blocking sleeve: https://amzn.to/45qWN4t Hidden pocket sock (holds a credit card): https://amzn.to/41bvTey Zipper clips: https://amzn.to/4q1f011 Backpack with locking zippers (for touring & souvenirs): https://amzn.to/4nlDfF7 Neck pillow Cabeau: https://bit.ly/CabeauYTFavoriteTravel... TRTL neck pillow: https://amzn.to/4oaSqBT FREE packing list (basics for Xmas Mkt): https://bit.ly/Quickchristmasmktpacki... Netflix how to watch in the air: https://linktw.in/pCKMKD Long Flight Essentials Plan:    • 5 Long Flight Tips Essential for Your Inte...   🎄 Christmas in NYC Dine, Tips, Stay, Things 2 Do: https://bit.ly/CHRISTMASinNYC *NEWEST travel tips videos: https://bit.ly/NEWTravelTips2025 🍁 Fall Packing List With +17 Outfit Ideas Too: https://bit.ly/FallListPlus17Outfits ✍🏻 Blog with Resources: https://traveltipsbylaurie.com/ 🌎 Tap here to see my Amazon travel essentials: https://www.amazon.com/shop/traveltip... 👚 Tap here to see my travel outfits: https://bit.ly/LaurieTravelOutfits 😬 Never flown before or in a REALLY long time? Start here: https://bit.ly/TipsHaveNeverFlown ⚠️ Travel insurance for flights: Visitors 💊 Medical insurance when traveling: Visitors Chapters: 00:00 What you need to pack for Christmas Market trip 00:44 Pack a water-repellent coat 1:31 Travel outfits for Christmas Market in Europe 2:15 Wear sweaters to keep warm 3:53 Vest can hide valuables 5:48 Pants for Europe Christmas Markets 6:41 Fleece-lined pants 8:20 Outerwear needed for winter 9:46 Shoes for Christmas Market 10:41 Travel tip avoid bulky shoes 10:54 Part 2 do 2 things before packing 11:41 How I pack for rain 12:27 Part 3 packing tips for European Christmas Markets 13:32 Get euros at atm 15:13 Outerwear for anti-theft in Crowds 17:04 How to bring souvenirs 20:37 What not to pack for Christmas Markets in Europe Thanks so much for the time you take to watch and help others on this channel! POP over and say hi: Instagram: @TravelTipsByLaurie Occasionally I use affiliate links, and all opinions that POP into my head are my honest ones.