The merry, winter long weekender. Magical, sweet, and delightfully kitsch. A sure reminder that holidays are just as magical in deepest, darkest December as they are in mid-July. But how do you do Christmas markets?

Harriet Matthews speaks to the brains behind Hidden Europe in celebration of the 18th edition of Europe by Rail: the definitive guide.

From relics of the Railway golden age to contemporary architectural wonders, read on for our top ten most beautiful stations.