Christmas markets are a great way to introduce your pupils to German life and help pupils practise their language skills.  Cologne provides an ideal destination - it’s really magical with Christmas lights and so many market stalls, and a moored cruise liner hosts a special Christmas craft market.  Your group can enjoy open-air ice-skating after a busy day.

Pupils will enjoy climbing the Gothic Cathedral tower and exploring the quaint old town.  The pedestrianised shopping area and department stores are great for souvenirs and language projects.  You can enjoy the famous chocolate museum with its free tasting and great river views.

ACCOMMODATION

Köln-Deutz Youth Hostel

This spacious modern hostel provides an idea venue for your group. Comfortable four-bedded student rooms are all en-suite, with staff in twins or singles.  Meeting rooms and the disco cellar can be booked for your evening activities.  Walk into the city for Christmas shopping and museum visits.  Book early for this popular venue!

Köln-Riehl Youth Hostel

Students love the green spaces around this hostel - it has a woodland garden and a large park nearby.  Walk into the city along the Rhine path and watch the barges and cruise ships.  This popular hostel offers quad rooms for pupils with twins for staff, all en-suite, and there’s plenty of space to relax and share a meal or an evening snack.

Hotel Ibis

Relax after a busy schedule in a pleasant two-star hotel outside the city.  You know you’ll be made welcome with comfortable beds in en-suite rooms, good breakfasts and packed lunches to give flexibility to your daily programme.  It’s handy for a Christmas excursion to Phantasialand!

Visits and Excursions

Christmas markets held throughout December
Cathedral Tower, a great climb and fantastic city views
Chocolate Museum, a sure favourite with every pupil
Sport and Olympic Museum, up-to-date sport plus the 1936 Olympics
Football Stadium, guided tour or book a match visit
Phantasialand theme park
Aachen, pretty Christmas markets and fabulous Cathedral
Bonn, Rhineland cultural centre

Restaurant

Why not book a meal at our traditional German Restaurant, close to the Rhine waterfront?  There’s a wonderful atmosphere and great German food!

Prices on application - your tour will be tailor-made.