Strasbourg and The Black Forest Christmas Markets
With festive stalls spread across several different areas, it’s one of the largest and oldest Christmas markets in Europe. We explore Germany’s beautiful Black Forest and visit the fairytale that is Freiburg - where a more intimate market is held among the medieval lanes. We also visit the quaint Black Forest town of Gengenbach – home to the world's largest Advent Calendar. If you’re looking to get into the Christmas spirit, or need to get some last minute gifts, this holiday is the one for you.
Your Tour Includes
- Return Eurostar from London to Paris
- Return TGV from Paris to Strasbourg
- Coach transfers throughout
- 3 nights’ half board accommodation in the Black Forest
- Services of our Tour Manager
- Visit the giant advent calendar of Gengenbach
- Enjoy traditional treats at the Freiburg Christmas Market
- Begin your festivities at the famous Strasbourg Christmas Market
- Find unique handcrafted Christmas gifts
Itinerary
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We journey aboard the Eurostar from London to Paris and join the high-speed rail network to Strasbourg. From here we meet our coach and are taken to the Black Forest town of Gengenbach to see the world's largest Advent Calendar. The 24 windows of the Town Hall are each decorated with a festive scene and a window is revealed every evening during Advent. Before this you will have some free time to take in the magnificent Christmas scents and festive atmosphere whilst you stroll around this romantic town. After the opening of the window we continue on our way to our hotel.
Today we visit the Freiburg Christmas Market. With its historic setting amongst the traditional timbered houses, this is a Black Forest delight and one of the most beautiful markets in Germany. It is laden with local treats for you to try including gingerbread, punch and mulled wine, and you can stand in awe as you watch the local artists and craftsman at work making those unique handmade Christmas gifts.
Enjoy a full day in Strasbourg, just over the border in the Alsace region of France. Many stalls are spread across 12 locations in the city centre, making this one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe. It is also one of the oldest, with the first market held in 1570. Each location has a different theme and there are gifts of every kind, along with plenty of activities and entertainment, as you wander around and enjoy the warm and friendly atmosphere.
We check out of our hotel after breakfast and retrace our route to Paris, where we join the Eurostar for the return journey to London.
- Return Eurostar from London to Paris
- Return TGV from Paris to Strasbourg
- Coach transfers throughout
- 3 nights’ half board accommodation in the Black Forest
- Services of our Tour Manager
Accommodation
This comfortable and traditional 3 star hotel is centrally located in the Black Forest town of Oberharmersbach. The hotel has a restaurant serving regional specialities. After a day of festivities you can enjoy a restful night in one of the cosy bedrooms, which are furnished with wooden furniture.