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Christmas Market Heidelberg

Trip highlights:

  • A romantic town for dreaming
  • Old town: squares to fall in love with
  • Heidelberg Castle Christmas

Winter magic against a romantic backdrop

Let yourself be enchanted by the Advent atmosphere of festive Heidelberg. This romantic university town captivates with its magical fairytale setting. In December, countless strings of lights bathe the wonderful Old Town in festive splendour. The scent of roasted chestnuts, sugared almonds, cinnamon, cloves and mulled wine drifts through the lanes, and the castle glows above the rooftops of the city.

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Day 1: Switzerland - Heidelberg

Journey via Basel - Freiburg to Heidelberg. Arrival at approx. 13:30. Take your time to stroll through the picturesque old town with its narrow lanes and slender houses. Heidelberg is rightly regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. The harmonious ensemble of castle, old town and river nestled among the hills inspired the poets and painters of the Romantic era and still fascinates visitors from around the world today. Enjoy the charming atmosphere and the appealing range on offer. Roasted almonds, mulled wine and bratwurst, as well as handcrafted gift ideas, whet your appetite for a leisurely walk across the many large and small squares of the Heidelberg Christmas market.

Day 2: Heidelberg (3-day tour)

Free day at leisure.

Days 2 / 3: Heidelberg - Switzerland

Spend the morning browsing in one of Europe's most beautiful pedestrian zones. 13:30 Return journey via Karlsruhe - Freiburg back to Switzerland.

Shopping in Heidelberg

The pedestrian zone has department stores, specialist shops and boutiques. In recent years, many interesting shops have also opened around Bismarckplatz and along Bergheimer Strasse. A detour over the bridge to the Neuenheim district is worthwhile, with a stroll along the lively Brückenstrasse.

Shop opening hours:

Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 19:00

The Christmas market

On large and small squares, the Heidelberg Christmas market awaits you every day with wonderful gift ideas, attractions for young and old, a feast for the palate, eyes and ears, and a comprehensive supporting programme.

Opening hours:

Sun - Fri: 11:00 - 21:00

Sat: 11:00 - 22:00

You stay at the stylish 4* Hilton Heidelberg (official national category) in a central location near Heidelberg's old town. The modern rooms feature a bathroom with walk-in shower or bathtub, WC, hairdryer, Wi-Fi, TV, tea and coffee station, minibar, safe and desk. The hotel also offers a restaurant, a bar, an Executive Lounge and a modern fitness area. Equivalent hotel if unavailable.

  • Hilton Heidelberg

Included services

  • Travel by Comfort coach
  • Accommodation, double room basis
  • B&B (room and breakfast buffet)

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