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. Pleasure boat day-trip cruises on the Rhine River in Germany are very popular year-round. During winter, the Rhine Valley can be hauntingly beautiful … [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 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 and attractions that made German … [Read more...]
Trains from the UK to German Christmas Markets
Eurostar, TGV Thalys, and ICE trains offer fast, cheap transportation from London and England to Christmas markets in Germany such as Cologne, Aachen, and Frankfurt. Eurostar trains, combined with TGV Thalys or Inter-City-Express (ICE) trains, are often the fastest and most convenient way to travel from London and England to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in German … [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. Austrian Christmas markets are a popular advent tradition throughout Austria. The largest Christmas markets in Austria are in Vienna (Wien), Salzburg, Innsbruck, and Linz while virtually every town and tourist … [Read more...]
Transportation from Munich Airport (MUC) to Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Germany
Trains are usually the cheapest and easiest way to travel between Munich Airport and Nuremberg (Nürnberg) but require a transfer at München Hauptbahnhof. Direct intercity Flixbus coaches are faster but infrequent.Getting from Munich Airport (MUC) to Nuremberg (Nürnberg) in Bavaria is fairly easy by car, intercity buses (Flixbus), or trains via München … [Read more...]
Travel to Christmas Markets in Cologne, Germany
The Kölner Weihnachtsmarkt, Cathedral, Churches, and Top Museums Fast trains from London and cheap flights help to make the Kölner Weihnachtsmarkt (Cologne Christmas Market), Dom (Cathedral), and museums popular travel destinations in Germany. Cologne’s Christmas market has long been popular with travelers on ferry and bus trips from London, the UK, and even Ireland. … [Read more...]
Transportation to Nuremberg (Nürnberg) in Bavaria, Germany
Getting to Nuremberg (Nürnberg) in the Franconia region (Franken) in Bavaria (Bayern) is easy by car, plane, train or long-distance bus. Nuremberg (Nürnberg) has very good transportation links to the rest of Bavaria, Germany, Europe, and indeed the rest of the world. Nuremberg is an important railway hub for Deutsche Bahn trains and excellent Autobahn highways cross here … [Read more...]
Cheap Ryanair Flights to Top German Christmas Markets
Ryanair has cheap flights from British airports to various cities in Germany with popular Christmas markets including Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Leipzig, Düsseldorf and Munich. Traveling to the best Christmas markets in Germany from the UK and Ireland is cheap on Ryanair flights to Frankfurt-Hahn, Berlin, Munich, Nuremberg, Weeze, Baden-Baden, Leipzig and Bremen. Ryanair has … [Read more...]
Christmas Markets near Frankfurt Hahn Airport in Germany
Travelers on cheap flights with low-cost airline Ryanair can enjoy Christmas markets in Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem, Trier, Koblenz, and Mainz near Frankfurt-Hahn Airport. Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN) is the main hub in Germany of low-cost airline Ryanair and also popular with other budget carriers including Wizz Air and Iceland Express. Although Frankfurt-Hahn Airport is far … [Read more...]
Cheap EasyJet Flights from Britain to Christmas Markets in Germany
Low-cost airline EasyJet flies from London and other UK airports to Christmas markets in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Dortmund, Stuttgart, and Friedrichshafen. 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 … [Read more...]
Buses from the UK to German Christmas Markets
Coaches and tour bus package deals are cheap ways to travel from London and England to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) such as Cologne (Köln) and Aachen in Germany. Touring buses and coaches often offer the best package deals and cheapest tickets when traveling from London, England, and the rest of the British Isles to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in … [Read more...]
Driving from the UK to German Christmas Markets
Driving by car from England (UK) to Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in western Germany is easy especially for travelers living near Britain's car ferry ports. Christmas markets in Germany are easily reached by car from the British Isles. Driving from the UK through France, Belgium, or the Netherlands to Germany has many advantages for visitors to Christmas markets … [Read more...]