Christmas Market – Wernigerode
Holiday Highlights
- Enjoy the Christmas charms of medieval Wernigerode
- 3-day pass to travel on the Harz Railway
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage town Quedlinberg
- Lots of traditional gifts and foodstuff to enjoy and buy
- German Rail Pass for unlimited travel whilst in Germany
- Overnight in Cologne outbound and on return
- 8 days from £1,510
Tour Dates:
Saturday 3 December to Saturday 10 December 2022
Our Christmas market tour this year visits the Harzerschmalspurbahnen in Wernigerode. Always a favourite amongst Ffestiniog Travellers, the meter gauge railway is operating a full steam service throughout our stay.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – To Cologne
Mid-morning Eurostar from London to Brussels where we connect onto a high speed train to Cologne. Our hotel for the first night is found within the station building.
Day 2 – Arrive Wernigerode
Taking a morning train via Hannover we travel to Wernigerode. Transfer to the Weisser Hirsch, 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 glisten with festive decorations and fun. 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 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 German Rail pass valid for the whole of Germany for the duration of your stay.
Day 7 – Return via Cologne
We travel back to Cologne via Hannover for our final night’s stay.
Day 8 – Arrive Home
After a leisurely breakfast we take the direct ICE along the high speed line to Brussels where we make a change on to the Eurostar to London. Arrive back in London mid-afternoon.
Selected Hotels
Ibis Köln am Dom, Cologne
Weisser Hirsch, Wernigerode
Please note - hotels can be subject to change
Price Includes
- Standard class rail to and from Wernigerode
- 3-day Harz Rover Ticket
- German Rail Pass
- Transfers as stated
- Accommodation in good quality hotels on a bed and breakfast basis
- Services of a tour leader from London and throughout the tour
Price per person
Escorted holiday: | £1,510 |
Single room supplement: | £305 |
Deposit for this holiday: | £100 |