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Winter

Published on September 22, 2025

by Henk Bekker

in Cologne / Köln, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Germany, N24, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

Best Winter Day-Trip Boat Cruises on the Rhine River in Germany

KD Winter and Christmas Market Rhine Cruises

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.

Categories Cologne / Köln, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Germany, N24, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

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.

Categories Düsseldorf, Germany, N24, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

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.

Categories Cologne / Köln, Germany, N24, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

Christmas and Winter Rhine Cruises from Frankfurt and Rüdesheim

KD's Boppard Rhine Boat in Winter

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.

Categories Frankfurt, Germany, N24, Rhine / Rhein River, Rhine River

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