Germany · WINTER ACTIVITIES
Good winter activities fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cologne’s Rhine winter cruise brings you festive skyline views, live Christmas music, and Glühwein in a cozy 1.5-hour ride.
“The staff were very friendly & the atmosphere was amazing we would definitely be doing the trip again. Thank you 😊😊😊”
2-hour festive Rhine cruise in Cologne with reserved seats, live music, twinkling lights, and a visit by St. Nicholas.
“Really good cruise but couldn't see out for all the bright lights on the boat maybe they should dim the lights down so you can see the city.”
Take a 2-hour winter cruise on the Rhine in Düsseldorf, with Christmas lights, music, and warm-on-the-inside comfort plus snacks onboard.
“Very good value for money. Bar prices reasonable, didn’t have anything to eat. Santa was friendly and came around the tables to chat.”
Cruise Dresden on a historic paddle steamer to Pillnitz Castle in winter, with audio guide and mulled wine on the Elbe.
“freundlicher Service, schöne Einrichtung, nette Erklärungen, gute Länge”
Cozy winter cruise on Bonn’s Rhein with one mug of mulled wine, heated comfort, and Christmas music views past Königswinter.
“Nicht. Mogelpackung: SCHIFF WIRKT OLL:Dürftigst adventlich geschmückt.Kalt.Kalter Tiefkühlkuchen. DIE Adventliche Hintergrundmusik, war playlist mit Popsongs, noch nicht mal die amerikanischen WeihnachtsKlassiker. Auch keinerlei Erklärungen zu dem was man sah. Muffeliger Stewart. Nette Bedienung. Guter Glühweininclusive. Bei Nachbestellung 7 Euro. BViel zu teuer. Insgesamt: Nicht empfehlensert.”
Snowshoe from Ebne 5 near Zugspitze for panoramic winter views, free shoe rental, and an expert guide, in 2 hours.
“This was a fab activity. Simon, our guide was so knowledgeable about the local area and friendly. We loved it, thank you Simon 😊”
Heated winter boat on Berlin’s Spree with mulled wine and Christmas stollen, passing top sights like Reichstag, Museum Island, and more.
“Boat wasn’t very Christmassy felt a bit left out on the outside deck drinks took an hour to arrive whilst those inside had multiple drinks and food Very disappointing”
Sip Champagne on a rickshaw ride through winter Cologne, with a warming blanket, cathedral views, and personal guide stories.
“Thanks a lot, we're really happy about that Thanks for being our guests Warmest regards, Team Rikolonia”
Guided Fichtelgebirge snowshoe hike from Cafe Del Sol Bayreuth with deep snow, Ochsenkopf and Schneeberg views, live geology, 3 hours.
Every kind of German day out, and the best of each.
