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Romantic Christmas Markets

of Northern Germany

Day 1 | Dusseldorf – Osnabrueck (-/-/D) Day 4 | Osnabrueck – Celle – Osnabrueck every year. Set against the charming backdrop of the
Arrival in Dusseldorf and transfer with your tour es- (B/-/-) illuminated old quarter, its five Christmas Markets
cort to your base for a 7 night stay – Osnabrueck. After breakfast we are heading to Celle. Celle is one are all within a stone's throw away from each other.
Enjoy a welcome dinner in an historical restaurant. of the most significant historical ducal residences Vischering Castle (German: Burg Vischering) in Lü-
Overnight in Osnabrueck. in Lower Saxony. Our local guide will show us the dinghausen, North Rhine-Westphalia is the most typi-
impressive old town with almost 500 half-timbered cal moated castle in the Münster region of Germany.
Day 2 | Osnabrueck (B/-/-) houses which are under preservation order, form Overnight in Osnabrueck.
Mid morning tour of the main historical sites in the Europe's largest building ensemble of this kind. The
Old Town. Its picturesque flair is formed by the Town parish church has the ducal burial vaults, and in the Day 6 | Osnabrueck – Bremen – Osnabrueck
Hall of the Peace of Westphalia, the “Stadtwaage”, ducal palace is the oldest theatre in Germany still (B/-/-)
the St Mary’s Church, the late Romanesque St Peter’s in use. Our tour also includes a visit of the Herzog- This morning we are driving to the Free Hanseatic
Cathedral and the high gables of the old merchant schloss which oldest parts date back to the second City-State of Bremen. Tour with our local guide the
houses. These days, the old trade routes turned into half of the 13th century. The Old Town of Celle and main historical sites in the Old Town. The market
pleasant streets with attractive shops. This mixture the whole city turn into a Christmas fairy tale again. square is regarded as one of the most beautiful in
of historic quarters and modern architecture is the Not only the famous Christmas Market in the old Europe. Its unique ensemble of historical buildings
hallmark of Osnabrueck. Remainder of the day is free town creates a wintery atmosphere, but also the consists of the town hall, the merchants' houses
to explore the city on your own and to visit the Christ- castle front yard with the Celler Winter Magic lays that date back to the Weser Renaissance era and the
mas Market. Overnight in Osnabrueck. under the sign of mulled wine and fir sprigs. Over- statue of Roland, symbol of the city's freedom and
night in Osnabrueck. now, together with the Town Hall, a UNESCO world
Day 3 | Osnabrueck – Hameln – Osnabrueck heritage site. The historic setting, lovingly decorated
(B/-/-) Day 5 | Osnabrueck – Muenster – Osnabrueck stalls and stands, and romantic Christmas lights
Leave for Hameln - the central city of the Weser (B/-/-) create a very special atmosphere. At the end of this
Highland scenic region and nature park. The well- This morning we leave for Munster, one of Germany's day we will visit the world famous Beck’s brewery.
known legend of the rat catcher, the Pied Piper of Ha- most appealing smaller cities, with a 1,200-year his- The brewery tour offers a fascinating insight into the
meln became associated in the 16th century with the tory, a town center that blends the medieval with mo- art of beer brewing with a wealth of information on
alleged departure and fate of the children of Hameln dern. Münster is only one of 17 cities that have been the brewery itself and its well-known brands: Beck' s
in 1284. Enjoy the tour with our local guide showing admitted to Historic Highlights of Germany, a consor- and Haake-Beck. Overnight in Osnabrueck.
us the main historical sites in the Old Town; Pied Pi- tium of cities chosen for their "special charm, archi-
per’s House, Backerstrasse, Minster of St. Boniface. tectural brilliance and historic character." Our guided Day 7 | Osnabrueck (B/-/D)
The Christmas market has a long tradition and gets city tour includes The Dom, the astronomical clock Day off. Enjoy Farewell dinner in a local restaurant
its visitors into the mood for the festive season. Hot - a mechanical device from the late Middle Ages, the in Osnabrueck.
wine and brandy punch are served against the cold. Cathedral, The old Rathaus, or city hall, with its Frie-
Other stalls complete the typical Christmas market densaal where the Westphalian Peace was signed in Day 8 | Osnabrueck – Dusseldorf
program by selling Christmas crafts and products. 1648 to end the 30 Years War. Muenster's Christmas Transfer to the Dusseldorf Airport.
Overnight in Osnabrueck. Market becomes more festive and more fairytale like

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