GOING away to visit a Christmas market is a fun way to celebrate the festivities, and it’s even better when you can do it on the cheap.
If you head to this ‘underrated’ city, you can get a cup of mulled wine for less than £1, and other sweet treats will be a bargain too.
The city of Sibiu is known for being Romania‘s most popular Christmas destination, and it has a popular annual Christmas fair.
Whilst Sibiu may not be high on the must-visit list for Brits, it’s becoming much more accessible thanks to Wizz Air flights – and you can be there in just over three hours.
The city was even named as the 18th most underrated destination by Time Out earlier this year.
From November 14, 2025 to January 4, 2026, Sibiu will hold its Târgul de Crăciun din Sibiu which is one of the biggest Christmas markets in the city.
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Last year it had a huge Ferris wheel and a 600-square-meter natural ice rink with room for 300 skaters, there was also a merry-go-round and Santa’s Workshop.
Here, a cup of mulled wine will cost between five and 10 leu which is just 86p, according to eurochange.
In comparison, last year at London‘s Winter Wonderland, a cup of mulled wine set Brits back £6.10.
It’s not just the Christmas treats that are cheap, according to Wise, the cost of a three course meal for two in Sibiu costs an average of 175lei (£30).
A pint of beer can cost as little as 11lei, which translates to just £1.91. And the price of an average Cappuccino is 12.20lei (£2.11).
For an overnight stay, options on Booking.com start from £26 based on two people sharing – so that works out at just £13pppn.
In December, you can fly from Birmingham to Sibiu with Wizz Air from £17.
Another airport with direct flights to the city is from London Luton with one-way flights from £27.
There’s plenty of sightseeing to do too as the city is known for its charming old town and there are lots of medieval walls and towers to spot.
Head over to The Bridge of Lies which has lots of legends and myths behind it – and when lit up at night, it makes for a great picture spot.
According to Tripadvisor, another must-see spot in Sibiu is Muzeul Astra, the largest open air museum in Europe.
The Grand Square, which is historic and filled with market stalls, cafes, restaurants and shops – this is where the Christmas fair will be set up.
For more Christmas markets, here are the 15 cheapest in Europe for 2025.
To see Christmas markets in the UK, here are where you’ll find the prettiest in Britain.
One Wizz Air flight attendant reveals the one speciality to try in Sibiu…
When Sun Travel interviewed a Wizz Air flight attendant, she recommended a trip to Sibiu – one of her favourite places.
Flight attendant Niko said: “I’ve been to Sibiu in Romania several times already.
“You have the mountains, so there’s lots of nature, the food is amazing, everything is cheap and the people are so friendly.
“And you should try Papanasi. It’s a Romanian dessert that’s like a doughnut. It tastes amazing, but not good if you’re on a diet.”
Essentially, a Papanasi is a fried or boiled cheese doughnut usually served with sour cream and jam – and you can pick one up for around £4 in Romania.