Visit Austria’s Best Christmas Markets in Vienna
The best Weihnachtsmärkte (Christkindlmärkte) in Wien are at the Rathaus, Maria Theresien Platz, Freyung in the old town center, and at the Baroque Schloss Schönbrunn and Schloss Belvedere.
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Relax in the Carolus Thermen Hot Water Day Spa in Aachen
The Carolus Thermen in Aachen is a large baby-free day spa with several warm water thermal pools, saunas, massages, and beauty treatments. The Carolus Thermen is a large, modern-day spa in the German city of Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle / Aken). The main attractions are the variety of warm water thermal baths and the sauna selection. Typical … Read more
Visit the Christmas Market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Aachen, Germany
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.
Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Austria
The best Advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria in 2024 are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, Graz in Steiermark, and Linz. In 2024, most Christmas markets in Austria will be open from mid-November. Austrian Christmas markets are a popular advent tradition throughout Austria. The largest Christmas markets in Austria are … Read more
Christmas and New Year’s Day-Cruises on the Rhine from Cologne in Germany
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 and New Year’s Rhine Cruises from Düsseldorf
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.
Best Winter Day-Trip Boat Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany
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 RĂĽdesheim, Boppard, and Cologne.
How to Visit Christmas Markets in Germany (Weihnachtsmärkte)
Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), GlĂĽhwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of Advent in Germany. In 2024, many German Christmas markets open on November 25 although the first Sunday of Advent is only December 1. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor winter markets held in the Advent period leading … Read more
Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Germany
The best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmarkt) to visit in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, LĂĽbeck, Rothenburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Dortmund. Picking the best Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) to visit in Germany is not easy. Every German town seems to have a Christmas market in the run-up to Xmas and every market displays some … Read more
Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin
In 2024, the best large Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany, are at Gendarmenmarkt, Rotes Rathaus, Schloss Charlottenburg, and the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche. Many winter markets are open on Christmas Day. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are highlights of the festive season in Berlin – Germany’s capital city has at least fifty large markets with food stalls … Read more
Best Transportation Options to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
The best transportation options from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Venezia include the cheap airport bus, affordable waterbuses, shared water taxi shuttles, or a private water taxi. Travelers to and from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) have the following basic ground transportation options for transfers between the airport and Venice City: By Cheap Public … Read more
Cheap Public Bus Transportation to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Getting to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is fast and cheap on public transportation ATVO and ACTV airport shuttle express buses going to Venezia Piazzale Roma and Mestre train station. ATVO and ACTV buses offer cheap and fast transportation to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) from Venezia Piazzale Roma (near Santa Lucia railway station) and … Read more
Waterbus and Taxi Boat Shuttles to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Using water transport to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) such as a cheap waterbus (vaporetto), a shared shuttle boat, or a private water taxi is a fun and romantic alternative to cheap bus transportation. Getting to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Italy by regular bus is very cheap but waterbuses (vaporetto operated by Alilaguna … Read more
Cheap Alilaguna Vaporetto Water Bus to Venice Marco Polo Airport
Getting to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) by Alilaguna waterbus (vaporetto) is a cheap, romantic, and fun alternative to luxury water taxis or transfer shuttle buses. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) in Italy is located on the edge of the Venetian lagoon only around twenty minutes drive from one of the most romantic cities in … Read more
Cheap Public Bus Transportation to Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
Getting to Venice Antonio Canova Treviso Airport (TSF) is fast on a cheap Barzi or ATVO public transportation bus for budget travelers using flights operated by low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz. (Most airlines fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport many bus and water transport options.) Public transportation to Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) in … Read more
Tips on How to Visit the Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci in Milan
Tips on when to visit Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper, where to buy tickets or book guided tours, and how to get there.
Visit the Last Supper Museum in Milan: When, Where, How, What to Expect?
How to pick up tickets to see The Last Supper and where to find your tour guided. Being too early is unnecessary, being late is disastrous.
Visit the Bredius Museum to See Art in The Hague
Visit the wonderful Bredius Museum in The Hague to see fine art in a typical wealthy art connoisseur’s house near the Mauritshuis in Den Haag. The Museum Bredius in Den Haag displays the private art collection of Abraham Bredius, a very wealthy art historian and director of the Mauritshuis in the early twentieth century. His … Read more
Cheap Public Transportation to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Getting to Berlin’s new Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt (BER) airport is easiest by Airport Express train from downtown Berlin Hauptbahnhof central main station. S and U Bahn trains as well as buses can also be useful when traveling to Germany’s third largest airport.
Cheap Airport Express Trains to Berlin-Brandenburg Airport (BER)
The Airport Express trains offer the fastest and cheapest public transportation to the new Flughafen Berlin-Brandenburg Willy Brandt (BER / BBI) from the Hauptbahnhof, Mitte, KurfĂĽrstendamm, and Zoologischer Garten areas of Berlin.
