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...]
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...]
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 in Switzerland in 2020
The best Christmas markets (Marché de Noel or Weihnachtsmarkt) to visit in Switzerland usually are in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Montreux, Pilatus, St Gallen, and Zurich. However, in 2020, most were canceled or several in the German-speaking part of the Swiss confederation are planning to remain open. In recent years, many Swiss cities have introduced Christmas markets to bring … [Read more...]
Cheap Flights to Nuremberg Christmas Market (Nürnberg Christkindlesmarkt)
Flying to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is the easiest way to travel to the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt, Germany’s most famous Christmas market (Weihnachstmarkt). Cheap flights on Ryanair to Nuremberg Airport (NUE) are the best way to travel from London to the Nürnberger Christkindlesmarkt in Bavaria. Connecting flights from other British airports are also possible on several … [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...]
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 Germany. … [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...]
Travel by Bus, Trains or Car from the UK to German Christmas Markets
The Christmas markets in Aachen and Cologne are very popular with British travelers as these are the closest German cities to Britain and easily reached by coach, car, or train. Aachen and Cologne (Köln) are the closest major German cities to United Kingdom. Both cities have great Christmas markets and are within easy reach of Britain for travelers by National Express … [Read more...]
Fly to German Christmas Markets / Weihnachtsmärkte
Cheap Flights and Low Airfares from London, UK, & Ireland to Germany Low-cost airlines have cheap airfares and discount tickets on flights from airports in London, the UK, and Ireland to visit advent Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) in Germany. photo credit: heldr Cheap flights are a major consideration for travelers from Britain and Ireland when flying to Germany to … [Read more...]