German Christmas-market river travel

German river towns and cities provide different settings for a winter visit. Christmas-market travel combines a destination with seasonal events whose dates and arrangements vary.

Cologne, Bonn and Koblenz provide different city settings along the Rhine. Koblenz is at the meeting of the Rhine and Moselle, while Bonn is associated with the life of Ludwig van Beethoven. Seasonal markets add another element to these destinations, but their operation must be checked for a particular visit.

Check the current market dates, transport links and the time available in each place.