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Visit the Basel Christmas Market in Northern Switzerland

Henk Bekker — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 20:41:36 +0000

The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt is probably the best Christmas advent market in Switzerland and draw visitors from nearby Germany and France to Basel.

The Swiss city Basel, which lies on the border with France and Germany, arguably has the best Christmas market in all of Switzerland. The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt has the atmosphere and attractions that [...]

Travel by Bus, Trains or Car from the UK to German Christmas Markets

Henk Bekker — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:23:43 +0000

The Christmas markets in Aachen and Cologne are very popular with British travelers as these are the closest German cities to Britain and easily reached by coach, car, or train.

Visit the Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Aachen, Germany

Henk Bekker — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:20:08 +0000

Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) has a lovely historic old town that provides the perfect backdrop to the German Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) closest to Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Christmas and New Year’s Day-Cruises on the Rhine from Cologne in Germany

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:25:00 +0000

Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) offers many day-trip sightseeing pleasure cruises on the Rhine during the advent and Christmas market period. Special New Year’s Day party boats also sail from Cologne.

Christmas Market and New Year’s Eve Rhine Boats from Düsseldorf

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:18:06 +0000

KD Rhine riverboats cruise from Düsseldorf on sightseeing, dinner, and party excursions during the Christmas market period and on New Year’s Eve. More departures are possible from nearby Cologne.

Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and Rüdesheim

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:13:34 +0000

Rhine and Main River day-trip pleasure cruise boat excursions are possible during the pre-Christmas advent period from Rüdesheim and Frankfurt. Rhein boats also cruise the Loreley Valley most winter days.

Winter Day-Trip Pleasure Boat Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany

Henk Bekker — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:06:52 +0000

During winter, pleasure boat cruises and sightseeing excursions on the Rhine River are limited but still possible. The best options are during the Christmas market period or all winter from Rüdesheim, Boppard, and Cologne.

Cheap EasyJet Flights from Britain to Christmas Markets in Germany

Henk Bekker — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 17:42:42 +0000

Low-cost airline EasyJet flies from London and other UK airports to Christmas markets in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Dortmund, Cologne, and Düsseldorf.

British travelers can enjoy cheap flights on easyJet when traveling to Christmas markets in many German cities. Visiting a German Weihnachtsmarkt has long been popular with British travelers but is now easier and [...]

Transportation from Munich Airport (MUC) to Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Germany

Henk Bekker — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:21:54 +0000

Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to Nuremberg (Nürnberg) in Bavaria is fairly easy by car, shuttle buses, or trains via München Hauptbahnhof.

Traveling by Train to the Nuremberg Christmas Market in Germany

Henk Bekker — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:21:32 +0000

German Railways (DB Deutsche Bahn) has fast trains to the Nürnberger Chirstkindlesmarkt (Nuremberg Christmas Market). Many cheap savings deals are available.

German Railways trains give travelers many and flexible transportation options to the Nuremberg Christmas market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) in Germany. Fast Inter-City-Express (ICE) trains as well as cheap local trains go to Nuremberg from [...]