GERMANY
The standouts.
A run-down of the 7 best winter activities tours in Germany: what each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
1.5-hour Rhine winter cruise in Cologne for about $28. Live festive music, panoramic views, and Glühwein on board.
“Nice music, great staff, very organized. Totally recommended.”
Cozy 2-hour Christmas cruise on the Rhine in Cologne with reserved seating, live holiday music, and a visit from St. Nicholas.
“Brilliant trip and if your coming to koln for Xmas it’s a must do trip”
2-hour winter Rhine cruise from Düsseldorf with Christmas lights, festive music, and Old Town views. Reserved seating; food onboard.
“Good fun, a couple of hours out of the cold, the boats lovely, as were the crew. Prices for food and drink were also reasonable.”
Cozy 3-hour paddle steamer cruise from Dresden to Pillnitz for winter castle views, Blue Wonder Bridge sights, and a warm cup of mulled wine.
“freundlicher Service, schöne Einrichtung, nette Erklärungen, gute Länge”
Winter day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein with Oberammergau stops, Marienbrücke photos, a warm coach ride, and cash-based ticket help.
“The bus was comfortable and the guide was very good. Drinks were offered on the bus for a small fee. The castle was beautiful and well worth the hike up the hill. The views from the castle balcony at the end of the tour are stunning. This tour was a highlight of our trip.”
2 hours of snowshoe hiking near Ehrwald to Zugspitze with panoramic views, free snowshoes, and a friendly guide teaching safety and winter nature.
“This was a fab activity. Simon, our guide was so knowledgeable about the local area and friendly. We loved it, thank you Simon 😊”
A 90-minute winter Rhein cruise from Bonn’s Alter Zoll with one mug of mulled wine, Christmassy music, and views of Drachenfels and Petersberg.
“Super obsługa, pyszne wino, relaksujący rejs zimowe. polecam”
