Cologne & Dusseldorf Christmas Markets

Prepare to fall in love with Yuletide Germany as we visit the enchanting Cologne and Düsseldorf Christmas Markets!

Prepare to fall in love with Yuletide Germany as we visit the enchanting Cologne and Düsseldorf Christmas Markets! With a wealth of traditional wooden stalls brimming with unique handmade gifts and the inviting scents of cinnamon, roasted chestnuts, and mulled wine wafting through the air, this fantastic getaway promises to be the perfect way to kick off your festive season!

INCLUDES

Return luxury coach travel

Return ferry crossing

Escorted by a Skills Representative

1 night bed & breakfast, 2 nights half board

Excursions to Cologne & Düsseldorf Christmas Markets

Day 1

We head south and journey across the English Channel before arriving at our hotel in Düsseldorf this evening.

Day 2

After breakfast, we head to the centre of Düsseldorf to experience the city in all its festive glory. With its origins dating back to the Medieval Ages, the Düsseldorf Christmas Market is renowned for its authenticity and charm, attracting visitors from around the globe. As we stroll through the beautifully decorated streets lined with twinkling lights, you'll find an array of enchanting stalls filled with unique crafts, grand gifts, and delectable treats, including locally made gingerbread. We later return to our hotel for dinner.

B, D

Day 3

Today, we take you to Cologne, where the magic of the festive season is alive! Located in front of the stunning Cologne Cathedral, the famous Christmas market is adorned with stalls that twinkle with lights, offering a wide variety of handmade gifts, from intricate ornaments to beautiful decorations, perfect for adding a touch of magic to your home. If you crave the warmth of traditional festive fare, the market showcases a variety of mouthwatering options, including bratwurst, mulled wine, and delicious pastries. For those wishing to explore more, the cobbled streets of the Old Town are home to the Alter Markt - look carefully to spot the gnomes peeping over the stall roofs! Dinner is again provided at our hotel this evening.

B, D

Day 4

Bursting with cheer and a Christmas present or two, we retrace our footsteps back across the Channel before arriving home.

B=Breakfast, D=Dinner

Novotel Düsseldorf City West 4*

Located on the outskirts of Düsseldorf, the Novotel City West Hotel is the ideal hotel for our city break. It offers a spacious spa area with a sauna, steam bath, contemporary bar, and comfortable bedrooms.

Hotel Facilities

Bar
Restaurant
Lift
Sauna
Steam room

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.

Name	Address	Distance
Alfreton	Bus Station, Hall Street, Alfreton, DE55 7BT
Arnold	High Street Bus Stop, Outside Leisure Centre Car Park, Arnold, NG5 7EE
Beeston	Lace Road, behind the Cricketers Pub Beeston, NG9 2LA
Bulwell	Aldi (Bus Stop SW12), Sellers Wood Drive, Bulwell, NG6 8GE
Chesterfield	Coach Station, Beckingham Way Chesterfield, S40 1TH
Derby	Bus Station, Bay 27 & 28, Derby, DE1 2AY
Heanor	Market Place, Wilmott Street (Market Square side) Heanor, DE75 7EG
Ilkeston	Wharncliffe Rd, Market Place, Ilkeston, DE7 5GF
Leicester	St Margarets Bus Station, Stand SA, Gravel Street, Leicester, LE1 3AG
Leicester Fosse Park	Leicester Fosse Park, Bus Stop, Fosse Park Avenue Next to ASDA (opposite petrol station), LE3 2LL
Long Eaton	The Green, Outside Poundland Long Eaton, Notts, NG10 1HQ
Loughborough	Amber Rooms, The Rushes Loughborough, LE11 5BE
Lutterworth	George Street, Outside Wycliffe Rooms Lutterworth, LE17 4EG
Mansfield	Fire Station Bus Stop, Rosemary Street Mansfield, NG19 6AA
Nottingham	Mount Street, Alongside the Grosvenor Casino, Nottingham, NG1 6HE
Ripley	Market Place, Express Stand Ripley, DE5 3FJ
Rotherham	Interchange Bay C1/ C2, Frederick Street, Rotherham , S60 1QB
Sheffield	Pond Hill, Opposite Penny Black Public House Sheffield, S1 2BG
Toton	Tram Stop Park and Ride, Toton Lane Notts, NG9 7JA