Christmas Tours
Christmas Escorted Tours

A Festive Travel Treat
Looking for a magical way to get into the festive spirit? Our Christmas rail breaks offer the perfect escape – whether you’re after a long weekend browsing charming Christmas markets or dreaming of a white Christmas in the snowy Swiss Alps. Each year, Ffestiniog Travel curates two special escorted tours to handpicked European destinations renowned for their enchanting Christmas markets. These short breaks combine the joy of festive shopping with cultural sightseeing, cosy seasonal treats, and of course, a few memorable rail journeys. The scent of mulled wine, twinkling lights, and handcrafted gifts will have you feeling truly festive.
For those wanting to make Christmas extra special, why not break with tradition and spend the holiday season in Switzerland? Travel by train into a winter wonderland and celebrate Christmas and New Year surrounded by snow-dusted mountains, cosy alpine towns, and good company. With scenic rail rides, festive meals, and magical views at every turn, it’s the perfect way to end the year on a high.

Christmas Market – Nuremberg
27 November to 4 December 2025
Our annual trip to sample the wonderful Christmas Markets at leisure. Full of tradition and atmosphere the second largest city in Bavaria, Nuremburg, hosts a grand Christmas Market well known throughout Europe.

Norway Christmas Markets
29 November to 6 December 2025
A Christmas Market tour that heads to Norway and combines festive shopping and rail/ferry excursions in awe inspiring landscapes. Discover the enchanting beauty on an unforgettable festive rail tour.

Christmas & New Year in Switzerland
21 December 2025 to 3 January 2026
Our festive season tour to Switzerland is a firm favourite. This year we include stays in Interlaken in the glorious Bernese Oberland region, Lausanne on Lake Geneva and the alpine city of Chur, the capital of the Graubünden Canton. All promise amazing scenic and festive landscapes.