Christmas Markets school trips to Germany

Our trips to Europe’s leading Christmas markets in Aachen, Cologne and Berlin - amongst others - provide superb value for money and a wonderful festive experience for students to share. Plus, for groups visiting the German Christmas markets, we currently offer free, fun Christmas market worksheets for students to complete. This is a great way to encourage your group members to truly get involved in the goings-on at these fantastically festive marketplaces.

Aachen Christmas Market – Daystretcher from £79pp*

Located close to the Belgian/German border, Aachen is an ideal choice for groups looking for a traditional Rhineland Christmas market experience within easy reach of the UK.

• Illuminated stalls located around the town hall offering a range of local fayre for students to sample

• Taste the world renowned ‘Aachener Printen’, a traditional gingerbread served fresh from the oven during the festivities

• Visit the Aachen Christmas fair and take a ride on the carousel for a truly magical experience

Cologne Christmas Market – 3 days from £159pp*

Cologne, a major cultural centre of the Rhineland, is world renowned for its Christmas markets which attract over four million visitors a year. With six different markets open daily, and well into the evening, a visit to Cologne really does allow you to maximise your time whilst away.

• See the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland at the Cathedral Christmas Market

• Sample local artisans’ produce at the Neumarkt

• Visit the nostalgic children’s roundabout, puppet theatre and Santa Claus’ quarter at the Alter Markt

• Take your students to the ice rink on the Heumarkt

Berlin Christmas Market – 3 days from £229pp*

Berlin is the perfect choice for groups who want to combine a traditional market experience with a visit to one of Europe’s most vibrant cities.

• Berlin offers a choice of over 60 Christmas markets

• Experience the great programme of cultural events available during the festive season

• Visit the Potsdamer Platz Winter Wonderland, a fabulous place for students to spend an evening with a range of exciting winter activities at ‘Boccia on ice’ on the Sony Centre’s 4,000m2 event area

Other popular Christmas market school trip experiences in Germany

Munich Christmas Market

The modern markets are hosted in the city’s bustling Marienplatz where baked apples, roasted almonds and other Bavarian delicacies, including Nürnbergen Lebkuchen, are standard fayre. Other delicious items to be found at the market are fruit bread, roasted chestnuts, deep-fried cakes, potato pancakes and Glühwein. Just inside the City Hall’s courtyard, off Marienplatz, a Christmas post office is set up to stamp letters and postcards with a special “Christkindl” marking and Christmas stamps.

Rüdesheim Christmas Market

Rüdesheim brings a distinctly festive feel to the romantic old quarter and its popular Drosselgasse lane, as 120 stalls representing 12 countries gather to present Christmas customs and traditions from around the world

Koblenz Christmas Market

More than 100 wooden stands will be located in the historic district of Koblenz. On offer will be an extensive range of arts and crafts, as well as Christmas decorations and a huge selection of gift articles for the holiday table. In addition there will be music and concerts throughout the season.

Don’t forget – we also offer Christmas market trips to Lille & Disneyland® Paris in France, a Christmas experience at NST’s Château d’Ebblinghem in Northern France as well as the London Christmas markets closer to home.

*Terms & conditions apply. Please contact us for details.