Cologne

There are six Christmas markets in total. The Christmas Market on the Altermarkt is picturesquely situated in Cologne's old town. By way of the shopping streets "Hohe Strasse" and "Schildergasse", you come to the Christmas Market at Neumarkt and then on to the "Fairytale Market" at Rudolfplatz. Nestling next to Cologne Cathedral, you will find the fascinating Christmas Market "am Dom". The Medieval market and the floating market on board a ship make for interesting alternatives.


Aachen

As the closer of the two destinations, Aachen is ideally suited to a two-day trip to enjoy a tour of the city and an experience of the Christmas markets. The town offers a more manageable, intimate Christmas market experience being somewhat smaller than Cologne. Alternatively, your group could use the city as a base for a deeper exploration of the area, including trips to Cologne and Bonn.