The Berlin Museum Pass is a fantastic savings deal giving access to over 30 exhibitions and galleries for three days for only €29. Culture and art lovers visiting Berlin may save big with the cheap Museum Pass Berlin. This savings pass gives free admission to over 30 of Berlin’s top museums, galleries, and exhibitions on three consecutive days for only €29. Almost all of … [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 (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 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. Aachen (Aix-la-Chapelle) in Germany has a lively Christmas market (Aachener Weihnachtsmarkt) that is popular with German and foreign visitors. Aachen is the westernmost city in Germany … [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...]
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...]
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. Day-trip riverboat cruise excursions on the Rhine are far less common during winter than in summer. However, in winter, KD riverboats often cruise on the Rhine from … [Read more...]
Winter Day-Trip Pleasure 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, St Goar, 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...]
2020 Tips on Visiting the Pompeii Excavations near Naples
Top tips for visiting Pompeii include buying tickets online, visit early morning or late afternoon, take a good map, or book guided tours in advance. End 2020: Visiting Pompeii requires specific time-slot ticket reservations and following one-way systems. Some of the top attractions, including the magnificent Villa dei Misteri and ever-popular bordello remain closed. … [Read more...]
2020 Tips on Buying Tickets to Visit Herculaneum near Pompeii and Naples
It is best to arrive early at the Herculaneum excavations to buy the cheapest tickets onsite and to enjoy a pleasant quiet visit of the archaeological site near Pompeii and Naples. Online tickets and group tours also allow for skip-the-line entry. The excavations of Herculaneum are usually less crowded than Pompeii but it is still sensible to arrive early in the morning, … [Read more...]