The luxurious Bernina Express trains with panoramic windows travel through the Swiss Alps in Graubünden from Chur, Thusis, Landquart, and Davos past St Moritz and Poschiavo to Tirano in Italy. The Bernina Express trains cross the Swiss Alps twice in Graubünden on the UNESCO-listed Albula and Bernina railways with 55 tunnels and 196 bridges. The luxury Bernina Express … [Read more...]
Visit the Overloon War Museum in The Netherlands
The Overloon Oorlogsmuseum in Liberty Park near Eindhoven and Nijmegen with its collection of military vehicles is the largest war museum in The Netherlands. The Overloon Oorlogsmuseum is the largest war museum in The Netherlands. The museum is in Liberty Park where the largest tank battle in Dutch history took place during the Second World War just miles from the German … [Read more...]
Visit the Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt)
The popular Nuremberg Christmas market (Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt) is one of the best and most famous traditional Weihnachtsmärkte in Germany. In 2020, the market was canceled. will be held daily from 27 November to 24 December 2020. The annual Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Nuremberg, Bavaria is one of the most popular Advent markets in Germany. The … [Read more...]
Visit Top Christmas Markets in Germany
Every German city has a Christmas market (Weihnachtsmarkt) and usually claims it is the best. However, some of the top and best-known Christmas markets in Germany are in Frankfurt am Main, Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Dresden, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Lübeck, Berlin, and Munich (München). In 2020, many Christmas markets are expected to be held but social distancing and other … [Read more...]
Visit Top Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmarkt) in Vienna (Wien)
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. In 2020, most Christmas markets in Vienna are still planning to be held but none will open before 1 December 2020. Christmas markets in Vienna (Wien) are as popular as in the rest of … [Read more...]
Visit the Best Christmas Markets in Berlin
The best Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany, are at Gendarmenmarkt, Opernpalais, Rotes Rathaus, and the Gedächtniskirche. Many are open on Christmas day and a few continue into early January. In 2020, many Christmas markets in Berlin intend to open but none will be allowed to function before 1 December 2020. Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are very popular in … [Read more...]
Visit the Basel Christmas Market in Northern Switzerland
The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt is the best and biggest Christmas advent market in Switzerland and draws visitors from nearby Germany and France to Basel. The market in 2020 was canceled.. The Swiss city Basel, which lies on the border with France and Germany, arguably has the best and largest Christmas market in all of Switzerland. The Basler Weihnachtsmarkt has the atmosphere … [Read more...]
Travel to German Advent Christmas Markets (Weihnachtsmärkte)
Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), Glühwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of Advent in Germany. In 2020, many markets are scheduled to take place, although special social distancing measures will be in place. However, some, including Frankfurt, Rüdesheim, Nuremberg, and several in Berlin have been canceled and … [Read more...]
List of Top Ten Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Germany
The list of the top ten best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmarkt) to visit in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Lübeck, Leipzig, Rothenburg, Cologne, and Dortmund. A selection of the top ten best Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) to visit in Germany is not easy. Every town in Germany seems to have a Christmas market in … [Read more...]
Best Christmas Markets to Visit in Austria
The best advent Christmas markets to visit in Austria are the Christkindlmärkte in Vienna (Wien), Mozart city Salzburg, Innsbruck in Tyrol, and Linz on the Danube. In 2020, most Christmas markets in Austria will be open but with some social distancing and other hygiene measures in place. Austrian Christmas markets are a popular advent tradition throughout Austria. The … [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 Eve party boats also sail from Cologne (Köln). In 2020, Christmas market period cruises as well as as some New Year's Eve dinner cruises are likely to operate. Book early as numbers will be more limited than … [Read more...]
Christmas Market and New Year’s Eve Rhine Boats from Düsseldorf
KD Rhine River boats 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. Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) offers sightseeing pleasure cruises on the Rhine River from Düsseldorf during the Christmas market period. These cruises, often with live music, last from … [Read more...]
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