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.
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 Rüdesheim, Boppard, and 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.
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.
Guide to the Best Christmas Markets in Germany
The best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmärkte) to visit in Germany include Nuremberg, Dresden, Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Lübeck, 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
Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and Rüdesheim
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.
Best Christmas Markets and Winter Festivals in Belgium
Brussels, Bruges, Antwerpen, and Ghent have some of the largest and best Christmas markets (Kerstmarkten) in Belgium. Especially the Pleasures of Winter in Brussels and the Snow and Ice Sculptures Festival in Bruges are well worth visiting. Most Christmas markets in Belgium are open on December 24 and 31, Christmas and New Year’s Day but with slightly shorter opening hours.
Vienna Danube Cruises in Winter, Christmas and New Year’s Eve
City sightseeing cruises, Christmas and New Year’s Eve party sail on the Danube (Donau) in Vienna (Wien) during December and the advent season. DDSG offers sightseeing cruises on the Danube River from Vienna on all winter days with special excursions and even multiple-day cruises during the advent Christmas market period. Brunch, lunch, dinner and Christmas … Read more
Best Fun Christmas Events in the Netherlands
What to Do in Holland during Xmas, Advent, and December Christmas events in the Netherlands include the arrival of St Nikolas in Holland, the Santa Claus race in Rotterdam, Pink Christmas in Amsterdam and many markets and concerts during December. Christmas festivities in the Netherlands usually start early with the arrival of Sinterklaas (Santa Claus) … Read more