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Every year during the Christmas period people from countries far and wide are enticed by the festivity of Köln’s Christmas markets.
This Cathedral city offers eight different markets each with it's own special atmosphere. The oldest market can be found on the Neumarkt but other highlights include the Fairytale Christmas Market at Rudolfplatz, Europe's largest floating Christmas Market on board the "MS Wappen von Mainz" and not forgetting the Medieval Christmas Market which is located right next to one our top visits in Köln, the Chocolate Museum.
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- 1 night half board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel (TV/Video/WC/Seatbelts)
- Return Ferry/Eurotunnel crossings
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Detailed information pack
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
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Example AccommodationKöln Cathedral
The cathedral is a World Heritage Site, being one of the best-known architectural monuments in Germany and Cologne's most famous landmark; described by UNESCO as an "exceptional work of human creative genius". Cologne Cathedral is one of the world's largest churches, being the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. For four years, 1880-84, it was the tallest structure in the world until the com...
Köln Christmas Market
Every year during the Christmas period people from countries far and wide are enticed by the radiance and festivity of Köln’s Christmas markets. This Cathedral city offers many different market themes and stalls offering goods for all tastes. A special attraction is the floating Christmas market on board the "MS Wappen von Mainz".
Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Stollwerck)
Quite simply this is one of the best attractions in Cologne! The first part of the exhibition is a history of cocoa and how it is grown and harvested. You also learn about how chocolate is made and can see some machines at work. Don''t forget to visit the chocolate fountain either, where you will get a free wafer dripping with Lindt chocolate. You can also see the various different methods that we...
Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) Boat Trip
Köln-Düsseldorfer Line’s river cruises offer a unique perspective on two of Germany’s most scenic river valleys. Most towns and villages along the Rhine and Moselle have a regular service, and it’s possible to hop on and hop off from Köln all the way down to Mainz.Please note that KD run a limited river cruise timetable during the Winter months - please ask for fur...
Phantasialand
Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. Situated in Brühl near Cologne in the heart of the Rhineland it is the number one German theme park for visitors from the UK.
In the run up to Christmas it transforms into a Winter Wonderland. Besides the all-weather rides and attractions, you can look forward to a whole host of Winter specials: a huge ice rink to practice piroue...
Roman-Germanic Museum
The Roman mosaic with scenes from the world of Dionysos (around 220/230 A.D.) and the reconstructed tomb of the legionary Poblicius (around 40 A.D.) are probably the best known exhibits of the Römisch-Germanisches Museum in Cologne. The museum''s collection has profited from the archaeological legacy of Cologne and the surrounding region which spans a period from prehistoric times to the earl...
Olympic and Sport Museum
Next door to the Chocolate Museum, this museum tells the story of the Olympic Games from ancient Greece to the present day and remembers some of Germany's sporting heroes of the past.
Hard Rock Cafe Köln
The Hard Rock Cafe Cologne opened on April 28,2003, a welcome addition to the city. Try it for some tasty American food, and the best live music in the city.
Cologne City Museum
The Kölnisches Stadtmuseum is set in a large old building with exhibition space of 2,000 sq. metres and provides an insight into the history, culture, economy and everyday life of Cologne and its inhabitants. Works of art and everyday objects illustrate the exciting history of this important Rhenish city from the Middle Ages to the present day. A tour of the museum familiarises visitors with ...
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depart school previous evening | |||
| Day 1 | Arrive Köln and visit the famous Gothic Cathedral and Treasury before exploring the Christmas markets in Domplatz. Buy/eat lunch from the various food stalls | Walk along the Rhine to the Altstadt and enjoy ice-skating on the open air rink | Transfer to YH for Dinner |
| Day 2 | Explore Köln on foot - visit the Chocolate Museum and explore the Medieval Christmas markets | Depart and travel back to Calais for channel crossing | Arrive back at school |
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DJH Köln Deutz
With its modern, fashionable decor the recently renovated Köln-Deutz Youth Hostel welcomes increasing numbers of groups each year. Students will mainly be accommodated in four-bedded rooms, all of which are en suite (There are a few six bedded rooms). Adults and Group Leaders will be in either twin or single rooms (single room supplement will apply). Seminar rooms, games rooms and a disco make this youth centre a favourite among school groups.
DJH Köln Riehl
Youth hostel Köln Riehl is located on the right bank of the river Rhine and is ideal for school groups. It offers 116 rooms with a total of 369 beds. Students will be accommodated in multi-bedded rooms and staff in twins. If single rooms are required please let us know as soon as possible- a single room supplement will apply. All rooms come with shower, WC and individual lockers. There are conference and seminar rooms, a bistro with television and a disco/party room.
