Cologne German Christmas Markets School Trips & Tours
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.
A school trip to Germany represents a fantastic opportunity for your pupils to immerse themselves in a different culture and language, and combining this with the festivities and setting of Cologne's famous Christmas markets makes for an all-round brilliant experience.
Prices start from £329pp
Price includes
- 2 nights’ B&B accommodation
- Executive coach transport from and to school and throughout your stay
- Extensive group travel insurance
- 1 in 8 free place ratio
Price shown is based on 40 paying passengers from selected departure points and is subject to availability.
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Top visits
Rhine River Cruise
A highly enjoyable way for groups to travel to their daily visits, stopping in a host of towns including Cologne, Bonn, Königswinter, Koblenz, Boppard, St Goarshausen and Rüdesheim. Moselle River cruises can be arranged from Traben-Trarbach to Bernkastel-Kues and Cochem to Zell.
Chocolate Museum
Take a tour, in German, of this excellent museum in Cologne. Watch the manufacturing process and learn about the history of chocolate, plus, there are also free samples to take away!
Cologne Cruise
Take a panoramic city cruise departing from Cologne old town.
Rüdesheim
Students can explore this fabulous town or take the cable-car to Niederwald monument and the wine museum to see how wine is made. The fabulous toy museum is a firm favourite, showcasing toys from the last 100 years.
Boppard
This enjoyable town experience provides students with opportunities to speak, learn and listen in German.
Visits include the Hunsrück Railway, Carmelite Church and Monastery, mini-golf, forest walks and the Sesselbahn (chairlift) to the ‘Vierseen-blick’ for the famous four lakes view. A mini-train offers a 40-minute tour around Boppard, past the remains of the fortifying walls that date back to the Romans and Middle Ages. German commentary is available.
Koblenz
A great place to explore and practise language skills. Alongside the many shops and cafés, popular visits in the town include the ‘Deutsches Eck’, a spectacular viewpoint where the Rhine and Moselle rivers meet.
Marksburg Castle
Fill out our quiz sheets in German as you tour this fabulous medieval castle.
Cochem Wave Pool
This aquatic centre has a diving board, a wave pool and a giant 55-metre flume offering plenty of fun pool activities.
Bowling
A visit to this bowling alley in Koblenz is a popular evening activity.
Swimming
The Freizeitbad Tauris swimming pool is available in the evenings for groups.
Cologne Christmas Markets
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
On-tour support
On-tour support includes...
- Pre-booked meals at great group prices
Accommodation
Popular options in Rhine & Moselle
Hotel Hunsrucker Hof
A high quality, single group hotel in the centre of Boppard. The owners are very hospitable and experienced in handling youth groups. A warm welcome is assured and many groups return year after year.
Hotel Bergschlosschen
A very pleasant hotel, with friendly, flexible owners, located in a tranquil, residential setting within 15-20 minutes’ walk of the centre of Boppard.
Hotel Hunsrucker Hof
A high quality, single group hotel in the centre of Boppard. The owners are very hospitable and experienced in handling youth groups. A warm welcome is assured and many groups return year after year.
Hotel Bergschlosschen
A very pleasant hotel, with friendly, flexible owners, located in a tranquil, residential setting within 15-20 minutes’ walk of the centre of Boppard.
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Before your tour
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