Germany · WINTER ACTIVITIES
Every itinerary has a free morning too few. These 7 winter activities are worth the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to the rest of the planning.
Cologne Rhine winter cruise with festive live music, panoramic skyline views, and Glühwein. Cozy 90 minutes on a warm boat.
“Very pleasant gentle ride on the Rhine with a singer and table service for drinks. Lovely way to spend a morning away from the hustle and bustle of the markets.”
2-hour Cologne Christmas Rhine cruise with reserved seating, live festive music, seasonal treats, and St. Nicholas on board.
“An amazing trip, boat was superb along with the very attentive staff. Added bonus of seeing St Nicolas too.”
Take a 2-hour winter Rhine cruise from Düsseldorf with Christmas lights, festive music, reserved seating, and seasonal snacks on board.
“Very good value for money. Bar prices reasonable, didn’t have anything to eat. Santa was friendly and came around the tables to chat.”
3-hour Dresden paddle steamer winter cruise to Pillnitz Castle, past the Blue Wonder Bridge, with audio guide and hot mulled wine.
“freundlicher Service, schöne Einrichtung, nette Erklärungen, gute Länge”
A winter coach trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein with a live guide, Oberammergau sights, and timed castle entry planning, plus great photo time.
“From start to finish we had an amazing day. Our tour guide Charlie was very knowledgable and was very helpful and friendly. The visit inside the castle was outstanding and well worth doing. We took the horse and carriage up to the castle. It was a lovely experience and well worth the $8 to travel up and $4 for the return journey. The only thing I’d like to say, is that this trip is not good for the immobile. The horse and carriage only goes 90% of the way. There’s still an uphill walk from the carriage drop off point. There’s also a lot of stairs to climb within the…”
90-minute winter Rhine cruise from Bonn Alter Zoll with one mug of mulled wine and cozy Christmas music, no narration.
“Nicht. Mogelpackung: SCHIFF WIRKT OLL:Dürftigst adventlich geschmückt.Kalt.Kalter Tiefkühlkuchen. DIE Adventliche Hintergrundmusik, war playlist mit Popsongs, noch nicht mal die amerikanischen WeihnachtsKlassiker. Auch keinerlei Erklärungen zu dem was man sah. Muffeliger Stewart. Nette Bedienung. Guter Glühweininclusive. Bei Nachbestellung 7 Euro. BViel zu teuer. Insgesamt: Nicht empfehlensert.”
Cozy 90-minute Winter Spree cruise in Berlin with heated comfort, blankets, and festive sights plus holiday snacks and mulled wine options.
“Boat wasn’t very Christmassy felt a bit left out on the outside deck drinks took an hour to arrive whilst those inside had multiple drinks and food Very disappointing”
Germany broken up by the kind of day it makes — pick one and the full list is underneath.
