Scenic Sailing: Middle Rhine

Koblenz Christmas Market On Your Own

Self-Guided Exploration of Festive Attractions Experience the festive magic of Koblenz’s Christmas market, a holiday haven in a historic city, at your own pace. Board a shuttle for the market, where you can breathe in the air filled with the delightful scents of freshly roasted almonds, mulled wine and gingerbread. You may choose to explore the festively decorated city center, perhaps stopping to view the Jesuitenplatz and admiring the half-timbered houses that encircle the square, along with the remarkable Advent calendar crafted from the dormer windows of the baroque town hall. Alternatively, take the opportunity to visit other nearby squares, home to enchanting market stalls offering traditional Christmas goods. Or board a cable car for a ride over the Deutsche Eck to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and its captivating Christmas garden. At the end of your visit, you will meet at a predetermined location and transfer to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.