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Vienna tops list as most sought-after holiday destination for Poles

08.12.2023 13:30
Vienna has claimed the top spot as the most sought-after city for spending Christmas abroad among Poles, according to a recent international survey conducted by data provider Cloudwards, analyzing Google search queries from 71 countries.
Vienna at Christmas time.
Vienna at Christmas time.Photo: PAP/EPA/LISI NIESNER

The Austrian capital was ranked second in the survey overall, with its picturesque Christmas markets attracting visitors from countries including Poland, Germany, Italy, Norway, Finland and the United States.

London emerged as the ultimate global favorite, renowned for its festive illuminations, particularly on Oxford Street. The British capital captivated people from various nations, including Spain, the Netherlands, Russia, Australia, Canada, India, and Saudi Arabia.

Interestingly, residents of these popular destinations have their own preferences for a festive getaway. British respondents favored Prague for their Christmas celebrations, while Austrians leaned toward Nuremberg.

Tokyo was the sole non-European city to spark significant interest, particularly among Thais and Jordanians.

Other cities making the list as desirable Christmas destinations include New York and Paris, followed by Budapest, Madrid, Prague, and Tokyo.

The survey also noted interest in Berlin, Munich, Nuremberg, Amsterdam, Copenhagen and Strasbourg, Cloudwards reported.

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Source: PAP,  cloudwards.net