Christmas Market - Wernigerode

ITINERARY

Day 1 – To Cologne

Lunchtime Eurostar from London to Brussels where we connect onto a high speed train to Cologne. Our hotel for the first night is nestled between the cathedral and the river.

Day 2 – Arrive Wernigerode

Taking a morning train via Hannover we travel to Wernigerode. Transfer to the Travel Charme Gothisches Haus, our hotel for the next 5 nights.

Days 3 to 5 – Harz Railway

We have included a 3-day rover pass to explore the 140km Harz narrow gauge railway.  Recommended journeys on the Harz Railway include a steam trip to the top of the Brocken, the highest peak in the Harz mountain range. Or visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Quedlinburg and experience its medieval cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and wonderful town square glistening with festive decorations. Your tour leader will be on hand to assist with timetable planning to make the most of the days here and will check the weather forecast to advise on the best day to make the ascent up the Brocken.

Day 6 – Free to Explore

A free day in Wernigerode to visit the wonderful Christmas market. The heart of Wernigerode, around its 15th Century Town Hall, is a majestic backdrop for the many Christmas stalls selling traditional gifts and delicious foodstuff. For those wanting to travel further afield to explore more of the region we have included a Quer-durchs-Land-Ticket valid for all regional trains in the country.

Day 7 – Return via Cologne

We travel back to Cologne via Hannover for our final nights stay.

Day 8 – Arrive Home

After a leisurely breakfast we take the direct ICE service along the high speed line to Brussels where we make a change on to the Eurostar to London. Arrive back in London mid afternoon.