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Cologne Christmas Markets by First Class Rail

Cologne Christmas Markets by First Class Rail, a rail journey with Planet Rail

Discover the magic of Cologne's Christmas markets on a festive first-class rail journey filled with twinkling lights and seasonal treats.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Cologne

    London to Cologne

    From St Pancras International board Eurostar to Brussels with a light meal and drinks on board, travelling at speeds of up to 186 mph. Join the high-speed ICE service to Cologne and check in for three nights at the Hotel Mondial am Dom (4 star), ideally situated close to both the station and the cathedral.

  2. Day 2overnight: Cologne

    Cologne and its Christmas Markets

    A full day to soak up the festive atmosphere across Cologne's seven Christmas markets, from the principal market beneath the biggest Christmas tree in Rhineland on Roncalliplatz next to the cathedral, to the floating market on board a cruise ship on the Rhine.

  3. Day 3overnight: Cologne

    Cologne and its Christmas Markets

    A second full day at the markets, including the medieval market at the Chocolate Museum with musicians, acrobats and craftsmen. In between shopping, discover Cologne's elegant squares, majestic cathedral and beautiful Romanesque churches.

  4. Day 4rail

    Cologne to London

    After a leisurely start, time for last-minute bargains until mid-afternoon. Then travel by ICE high-speed train in First Class to Brussels and join the Eurostar service with an at-seat meal and drinks, arriving into London St. Pancras International.

Included

  • First Class rail including Eurostar between London and Brussels and ICE high-speed trains between Brussels and Cologne
  • 3 nights' accommodation at the Hotel Mondial am Dom (4 star), Cologne

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