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The Christmas Markets Cruise Spirit, Simulated
European Holiday Markets are usually bustling with activity right now but Covid put an end to that. This year anyway. Still dreaming of a Christmas Markets cruise? This November 2016 post might just give you reason to continue that dream.
Fans of river cruising can efficiently visit a number of the best markets on just one sailing. Between now and Christmas, the UNESCO World Heritage Sites, iconic landmarks and top traveler attractions at these places have a bit of competition for our attention. There is just something about the aroma of freshly grilled sausages, Gluhwein, chestnuts actually roasting on an open fire and holiday shopping that renew and energize the holiday spirit in us all. Not sold? How about considering some alternatives that can indeed also bring a similar Christmas Markets Cruise spirit.
“I have nothing but good memories of our Christmas Markets cruises” is a common takeaway we share with other travelers. Those predominantly positive memories have resulted in an apparently higher satisfaction rate* than usual for river cruises. Nice to know but what if you can’t go? We have sources that can help ease that pain now and provide good information for planning a future visit. It’s a new way to research we’re just now fully embracing: pretending you are there.
Start In Frankfurt
Frankfurt is framed by historic towns, half-timbered buildings and health resorts. Year round, numerous destinations invite you to visit, discover and explore the region first hand. Still, coming from North America, you are most likely to visit during warmer months. You may have even considered sources of information during warmer months, Castles, palaces, museums, UNESCO-World Heritage sites and the vivid scenery of forests, gardens and parks are still there in December. The new congress center in Wiesbaden and the inauguration of the new Old Town in Frankfurt are two of the major events apart from a list of the finest Christmas markets Germany has to offer. So sit back and enjoy the read.
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Fri 7 – Sun 30 December 2018
Offenbach Christmas Market
Christmas Markets | Around the town hall Offenbach | Offenbach
Christmas cheer with alternating music and entertainment programs.
Butzbach Christmas Market
Christmas Markets | Old Town Butzbach | Butzbach
The beautiful market square with the old town hall and its well-preserved half-timbered houses provides the perfect backdrop for the Butzbach Christmas market ….
Fri 7 – Sun 9 December 2018
Friedberg Christmas Market
Christmas Markets | Elvis Presley Place | Friedberg
On the second weekend of Advent in Friedberg it is traditionally Christmas – then the newly designed Elvis-Presley-Platz including the …
Gedern Christmas Market
Christmas Markets | Castle Gedern | gedern
Atmospheric Christmas market in the historic ambience of the Gederner Schloss. Arts and Crafts, children’s program, live music, culinary delicacies, …
Mon 25 November – Sun 22 December 2019
Frankfurt Christmas Market
In terms of visitor numbers and size, the Frankfurt Christmas Market is one of the largest Christmas markets in all of Germany.
Peak Christmas Market 2018
Christmas market at Höchst Schlossplatz.
Sat 8 – Sun 9 December 2018
Harheim Christmas Market
Sun 16 December 2018 | 12.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Bonames Christmas Market
Christmas market in the Gallus and European quarter
Wreaths, jewelry, candles, and other beautiful crafts
…and that’s just Germany.
Christmas Markets Cruise Options- By The Country
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