From Amsterdam: Day Trip to Düsseldorf Christmas Market
ID: GYG541015-937844
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
1 days
Description
Experience the magic of Christmas with a day trip from Amsterdam to Düsseldorf. Visit one of the most traditional markets in Europe, drink some mulled wine, and do a spot of Christmas shopping.
Get into the Christmas spirit on a trip to Düsseldorf Christmas market. Hop on the bus in Amsterdam, and enjoy the ride to the German city. Jump off at Tonhallenufer, and spend 9 hours wandering around and exploring the market. At the end of the day, jump back on the bus and drive back to Amsterdam.
Begin by meeting your driver early in the morning in Amsterdam. Hop on your coach, set off on your journey, and enjoy the views. Disembark the bus in Düsseldorf's Tonhallenufer, then set out to explore the city and the markets.
Stroll around the market and soak up the Christmassy atmosphere. Look at the numerous stalls selling decorations and toys. Find one of many food stalls, and indulge in a traditional snack. Choose from German sausages, roasted almonds, Kartoffelpuffer, and more. Wash it down with a mulled wine.
Take a ride on the Ferris wheel on Burgplatz and enjoy an unforgettable panoramic view of the city. Then head over to the ice rink and feel the rush of excitement as you glide along the ice at top speed. After, stroll down Königsallee and enjoy the Dome of Lights over the Stadtgraben.
If you still have time, pay a visit to the shopping arcade Schadow-Arcaden and marvel at the light show there, which features displays with 30,000 lights on a 15-meter-high tree. Hop back on your bus in the evening. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride back to Amsterdam.
Highlights
- Sip on a mug of traditional mulled wine at the most traditional market in Europe
- Get your Christmas shopping out of the way and buy local German arts and crafts
- Choose from a variety of traditional snacks, from sausages to roasted almonds
- Watch the impressive light show at Schadow-Arcaden, featuring a 15-meter tree
- Do an activity that is perfect for the whole family, from the kids to the adults
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Departure location is Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station (P+R Piarcoplein). Please note, boarding location and time may change. You will receive final details about your departure time and location by email in the week of departure. If you have not received the email, please contact Slangen Reizen.
You will receive a separate booking confirmation from Slangen Reizen.
Please note, boarding location and time may change. In the week of departure you will receive the bus number by email. If you have not received the email, please contact Slangen Reizen.
You can show the booking confirmation you received from Slangen Reizen to the driver.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
