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 markets (Weihnachtsmärkte), Glühwein, sausages, Lebkuchen biscuits, potato cakes, sweets, wooden toys, and music are the highlights of Advent in Germany. In 2024, many German Christmas markets open on November 25 although the first Sunday of Advent is only December 1. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are outdoor winter markets held in the Advent period leading … Read more
The best Christmas markets (Weihnachstsmärkte / Christkindlesmarkt) 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
In 2024, the best large Christmas markets in Berlin, Germany, are at Gendarmenmarkt, Rotes Rathaus, Schloss Charlottenburg, and the Kaiser Wilhelm Gedächtniskirche. Many winter markets are open on Christmas Day. German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) are highlights of the festive season in Berlin – Germany’s capital city has at least fifty large markets with food stalls … Read more
Flixbus coaches, buses, and group tour bus package deals are cheap ways to travel from London and England to German Christmas markets (Weihnachtsmärkte) such as Cologne (Köln), Aachen, and the Rhinelands in Germany. Touring buses and coaches often offer the best package deals and cheapest tickets when traveling from London, England, and the rest of … Read more
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 such as Dover, Harwich, Hull, and Newcastle. Christmas markets in Germany are easily reached by car from the British Isles. Driving from the UK through France, Belgium, or the Netherlands to … Read more