So, to answer your burning question: “When do the Christmas markets start in London?”—the answer is “It depends, but book for the third week of November if you want the best mix of open stalls and elbow room.” Miss that window, and you’ll be queueing for a Bratwurst next to a man in a reindeer onesie on December 23rd, wondering how your life came to this.
In short: keep an eye on mid-November, flex your “I check the official website” muscles, and maybe don’t trust a TikTok that says you need to arrive in August. The markets are magical, but they work on their own timeline—and honestly, isn’t that just like London itself? (Smug? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.)
