Black Forest Christmas Markets

Black Forest Christmas Markets

The Black Forest is one of the most visited and best-known holiday regions of Germany. People are attracted by the outstanding natural beauty of its varied landscapes, from deep forests, rolling hills, lush meadows and pretty villages with decorated wooden houses.

Each year, the arrival of little wooden huts in the squares of Black Forest's towns and villages is a major event. The Christmas markets mark the return of time-honoured festivities. A world of delicious fragrances, delightfully, crafted artisan goods and lights quickly takes shape. The Christmas Market in Freiburg is held in the very heart of its beautiful historical quarter.

Highlights
* Hotel for 3 nights in Kehl-Kork with breakfast
* 2 dinners and a snack on arrival evening
* Visit to Freiburg Christmas Market
* Visit to Baden-Baden Christmas MarketItinerary
Day 1 - After joining your holiday coach, travel to Dover for the short sea crossing to Calais. Continue via the auto-routes of France to your hotel in Kehl-Kork for your 3 night stay. Your arrival today at the hotel will be late and hotel will serve an evening snack on arrival.

Days 2 & 3 - At leisure in Kehl-Kork with TWO INCLUDED excursions



INCLUDED EXCURSIONS



Freiburg Christmas Market

A magic atmosphere prevails in Freiburg, right in the heart of the historical old city, where young and old alike delight in a wide variety of traditional craft products, including glass blowing and colourful wooden toys. An aroma of mulled wine, grilled sausages, gingerbread biscuits and roast chestnuts wafts through the idyllic narrow streets. You'll find countless ideas for gifts - jewellery, puppets, ceramics, candles, Christmas tree decorations, plus a great deal more. You'll soon feel at home between the rustic wooden stalls, amidst the cosy golden glow of all the lights.



Baden- Baden Christkindelsmarkt

The internationally acclaimed spa and festival city, in the beautiful legendary Black Forest hills, will have a very special atmosphere with its Christkindelsmarkt, against the commandingly picturesque backdrop of the Kurhaus and the colonnades lit up by thousands of lights in the heart of the festively decorated old town. The Baden-Baden Christmas Market is not only a good meeting point, but also a place to celebrate the pre-Christmas period where people can get together and enjoy a glass of glühwein or punch. A variety of choirs, orchestras and bands will be performing daily on the stage in front of the Kurhaus to put the visitors from around the world in the Christmas mood.



Day 4 - After an early start travel back through Germany, Belgium and France to Calais for your return to England.Hotel Gasthof Ochsen, Kehl-Kork

This family-run hotel offers an outdoor pool, a communal sauna and a restaurant serving regional cuisine. You live in a historic half-timbered house in a quiet location in the village of Kork.

The Hotel Ochsen Kehl-Kork offers compact rooms that are cosily furnished in a classic style.

Highlights include free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries.

A hearty breakfast buffet & freshly prepared seasonal dishes can be enjoyed in the country-style restaurant.

There is also a beer garden and a pub.The Pont de l'Europe Bridge is 5 km away.