If you love festive markets and want to experience some of the best in the world, consider booking a rail tour to see the German Christmas markets.
Germany is home to a plethora of destinations that set up some wonderful markets every winter, with the aim of creating a pleasurable experience for visitors looking to buy some unique gifts and truly get into the festive spirit.
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Rail tours can be a great way to see these markets – you could board the Eurostar from London, change trains where necessary and spend your holiday visiting different markets and taking in a host of attractions.
Just imagine drinking in the views of snow-covered Europe on a leisurely train ride across the continent before stepping out to soak up the unique atmosphere of a festive market – there’s surely no better way to spend a Christmas break.
So what are the main destinations for Christmas market tours? You can choose from many different towns, cities and regions, including Bavaria, the Rhine Valley, Cologne, Bonn and the Moselle Valley.
The state of Bavaria is the largest in Germany and has plenty to offer holidaymakers in the winter. It is home to one of the most famous Christmas markets in the world, the Christkindlmarkt in Nuremberg.