A German school trip to Cologne’s Christmas markets is much more than a fun, festive treat – it’s a great way to get your students talking!

This cathedral city offers eight different Christmas markets, each with its own special atmosphere providing some unforgettable opportunities for your German students to practise their language skills and experience German culture. The oldest market is located on the Neumarkt, and other highlights include the fairy tale market at Rudolfplatz and the Alter Markt in the heart of the city's historic centre.

Another popular market among our school groups is the Harbour Christmas market which is right next to one of our top visits in Cologne – the Chocolate Museum!

Suggested Itinerary (2 days, 1 night)

Day Morning Summary Afternoon Summary Evening Summary
1

Arrive in Cologne 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

Evening meal at accommodation

2

Explore Cologne on foot - visit the Chocolate Museum and explore the Harbour Christmas markets

Depart and travel back to Calais for Channel crossing

Arrive back at school

2 days, 1 night Price from £179 pp
  • 1 night's half-board accommodation
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Detailed information pack
  • Free staff place ratio 1:8
  • Itinerary planning service
  • Motorway tolls and taxes
  • Return Channel crossings
  • Return executive coach travel
  • Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
  • VAT at current rates to tour operators

Accommodation

Educational Activities

Cologne City Museum

Cologne City Museum

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The Kölnisches Stadtmuseum is set in a large old building with exhibition space of 2,000 sq. metres and provides an…

Olympic and Sport Museum

Olympic and Sport Museum

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Next door to the Chocolate Museum, this museum tells the story of the Olympic Games from ancient Greece to the…

Roman-Germanic Museum

Roman-Germanic Museum

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The Roman mosaic with scenes from the world of Dionysos (around 220/230 A.D.) and the reconstructed tomb of the legionary…

Cultural Activities

Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Stollwerck)

Chocolate Museum (Imhoff-Stollwerck)

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Quite simply this is one of the best attractions in Cologne! The first part of the exhibition is a history…

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral

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Köln Cathedral took more than six hundred years to build, but when it was finally completed in 1880 it was…

Cologne Christmas Market

Cologne Christmas Market

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Every year during the Christmas period people from countries far and wide are enticed by the radiance and festivity of…

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne

Hard Rock Cafe Cologne

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The Hard Rock Cafe Cologne opened in 2003 and was a welcome addition to the city. Try it for some…

Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) Boat Trip

Köln-Düsseldorfer (KD) Boat Trip

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Köln-Düsseldorfer Line’s river cruises offer a unique perspective on two of Germany’s most scenic river valleys. Most towns and villages…

Phantasialand

Phantasialand

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Phantasialand is one of Europe’s top entertainment parks. Situated in Brühl near Cologne, in the heart of the Rhineland, it…

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