Cologne Christmas Markets

Prices from: £169 (Based on 3 Days, 2 Nights)

The city of Cologne sparkles at Christmas, with seven unique Christmas markets on off in total. The big four Christmas Markets are at the Cologne Cathedral, on the Alter Markt, on the Neumarkt and on the Rudolfplatz. Attracting 2 million visitors each Christmas, the Cologne Christmas markets literally light up this magnificent city and welcomes visitors to join in the festive cheer. As Christmas approaches, Cologne puts on a show with a range of entertainment and activities put on throughout Cologne, including a Christmas concerts, Nativity scene displays and a huge temporary ice rink on Heumarkt.

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General Comments: Really good trip overall, beautiful part of the world and very student friendly.

Confirmed traveller: 29 July 2016
Published on: 08 September 2016

Alter Markt Christmas Market

Set in a beautiful setting, in front of narrow-gabled houses of th... Read more

Cologne Cathedral Christmas Market

This is the largest and most impressive of Cologne's Christm... Read more

Chocolate Museum

Set in the heart of Cologne, this great museum is popular with school groups f... Read more

Cologne Cathedral

It can be seen from nearly every point in the city centre. This magnificent C... Read more

Floating Christmas Market

This is a small but unique Christmas market set on board MS Wappen von Mainz (KD Riverboats) alongside the old quarter.

Guided City Tour

Cologne has so much to see and explore. Why not take a guided tour of the city with an expert local guide, exploring the Roman Cologne, Medieval Cologne or the Modern Cologne.

Medieval Christmas Market

A small but quaint Christmas market set outside the Chocolate Museum.

Museum Ludwig

The Museum Ludwig is devoted to modern art from the beginning of the 20th century. The highlight of the museum is the collection of Pop Art. There usually are two or more temporary exhibitions.

Neumarkt Christmas Market

This is the oldest Christmas market in Cologne, set in the shopping a... Read more

Rudolfplatz Christmas Market

Set against the historic backdrop of the mediaeval Hahnentorburg, ... Read more

Sport Olympic Museum

Covering over 2,000 square metres of exhibition space over two floors, a w... Read more

Stadtgarten Christmas Market

This is a fairly new and quite large Christmas Market set on the e... Read more

The Twelve Romanic Churches

Each of these twelve churches has changed many times over the cours... Read more

Koln(Lanxess) Arena Tour

Take a tour of the Lanxess arena (previously the Koln Arena) during yo... Read more

A&O Neumarkt

Location: In the southern part of the historical town centre. It’s only a stone’s th... Read more

Koln Riehl Youth Hostel

Location: Located in a green area called Rheinauen area, with views of he be... Read more

Pathpoint Cologne

Location: Located in the heart of downtown, directly at Cologne Central Station. W... Read more

Destination Pack

To assist you with planning the most relevant and appropriate itinerary for your students, a Leisure & Learning destination pack complete with a full excursion list including curriculum area recommendations will be sent with every quote.

Combine This Tour

Cross-curriculum tours are a great way to help your group to bond, and boost your numbers. Contact us for information about other subject in this destination.

DAY 1
-Coach departs your institute
-Arrive Cologne (via Dover-Calais Ferry)
-Free time in Cologne Lille to enjoy the Christmas market and delights of the city

DAY 2
-Breakfast at hotel
-Take a guided city tour to get your bearings in this beautiful city and learn of the history
-Make your way to one of many Christmas markets around Cologne

DAY 3
-Breakfast at hotel
-Enjoy a visit to Cologne Cathedral
-Make your way to one of many Christmas markets around Cologne

DAY 4
-Breakfast at hotel
-Make your way to one of many Christmas markets around Cologne
-Enjoy a visit to the Chocolate Museum
-Return coach transfer to institution

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