Christmas Markets of Germany's Historic Cities
Heidelberg, Germany (pts012/15.10.2007/10:00) There are few traditions in the world as sought after as the Christmas spirit and the Christmas markets of the 13 member cities of Historic Highlights of Germany capture that spirit best in an old-world style, evoking the true sense of the season and the contagious festive nature of the local residents. From late November to just before Christmas the aroma of steaming mulled wine and grilled sausage, towering Christmas trees adorned with bright lights and antique ornaments, music floating everywhere with live choral and instrumental concerts, and stall after stall of handmade and unusual crafts make these celebrations some of the most popular in the world. A variety of packages, daily tours and special events are being offered by the member cities to showcase each of their highlights and to welcome visitors from around the world to share in the holiday spirit.
A common market theme is shared by all of the cities but differ in some aspects of the celebrations: Augsburg offers a view of one of Europe's most beautiful markets from the 250-foot Perlach Tower and special children's events in Moritz church square; the university city of Heidelberg is all aglow with a glittering ice rink at the foot of the city's castle and offerings of regional gastronomic delicacies; and Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle Rivers, surprises children with visits from Santa Claus bearing gifts and horse-drawn carriage rides through the Old City.
Augsburg - this Renaissance city is offering "Augsburg Luxurious," a complete three-day weekend with accommodations in a 4-star hotel, breakfast daily, information packet and city tour for Eur 110 per person, double; "Augsburg Optimal" offers the same in a 3-star hotel at Eur 80. http://www.augsburg-tourismus.de.
Erfurt - a city with strong ties to Martin Luther and Johann Sebastian Bach has arranged "Erfurt at Christmas" - two nights accommodations at a convenient hotel, breakfast daily, welcome drink and dinner, Christmas meal at a traditional old quarter restaurant, city tour and a small Christmas gift; Eur 159 per person, double. A two-hour city walk is offered separately through the historical treasure of the city. http://www.erfurt-tourist-info.de.
Freiburg - Although there are no packages offered it is simple for families to arrange a stay during the holidays in this 900-year-old city as there is so much to do within easy reach of any city hotel. http://www.hhog.de/619.html.
Heidelberg - "Christmas Special," a three-night for the price of two with accommodations in standard, comfort or first-class hotels, breakfast daily, a Heidelberg Card allowing entry to the castle, museums and the funicular railway as well as special shopping deals, a goody bag with a city guide and map, and a free Heidelberg mug. Prices are Eur 110, Eur135 and Eur160 per person, double, respectively. http://www.cvb-heidelberg.de.
Koblenz - "Koblenz Christmas Market" is a two-day package with overnight accommodations in a centrally-located 3-star hotel, breakfast, three-course dinner, a guided Christmas walk, nostalgic carriage ride and a glass of "Glühwein" (mulled wine), priced at Eur 63 per person, double. http://www.touristik-koblenz.de.
Münster - "Advent in Münster" is a three-day package that takes in the historical heart of the city as well as the many shops, churches, historic buildings and five Christmas markets. Three-star accommodations, breakfast daily, a guided tour of the Old Town, one dinner, mulled wine at the Christmas Market, a one-day city bus pass and a surprise gift is priced at Eur 134 per person, double. http://www.tourismus-muenster.de
`Historic Highlights of Germany` is a tourism consortium consisting of Augsburg, Erfurt, Freiburg, Heidelberg, Koblenz, Lübeck, Münster, Potsdam, Regensburg, Rostock, Trier, Wiesbaden and Würzburg - cities rich in historic and cultural heritage.
Contact Historic Highlights of Germany at info@historicgermany.com or visit http://www.historicgermany.com
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| Ansprechpartner: | Björn Rudek |
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