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Black Forest and Alsace Christmas Markets

Discover the iconic Black Forest with us, famous for its pretty towns and villages, delicious gateaux and amazing scenery. The setting for countless fairytales, we’ll spend time exploring this fantastic destination, with trips to Strasbourg, Gengenbach and Baden Baden to look forward to, as well as en route trips to Metz and Colmar.

Places you'll make memories

  • Colmar
  • Freiburg
  • Gengenbach
  • Metz
  • Strasbourg

7 days from £769pp £1,538 for 2 people Single Room Supplement from £169pp

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Local departure by coach or Home Connect service, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

We’ll travel to pretty Metz, a lovely French town, set at the confluence of the Seille and Moselle rivers. This charming town is the perfect place to enjoy a short stop to explore the surrounding area and attractions, such as the opulent Saint-Stephen Cathedral, the Opera House, and Saint-Jacques square. We continue to our hotel in the Black Forest for four nights.

Metz Christmas Markets
Metz Christmas Markets

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  • Metz

Take in breathtaking seasonal landscapes as we explore the Black Forest, a truly picturebook corner of Germany. We’ll call at Freiburg, with a wealth of culture and history as well as inviting traditional taverns.

We also call at Triberg, a town home to the Black Forest Museum and an extensive variety of the famous local cuckoo clocks.

Freiburg
Freiburg

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  • Freiburg

We visit the historical city of Strasbourg, with its quaint timber framed houses and famous pink cathedral. With time to explore this beautiful old town at leisure, you're sure to fall in love with the festive atmosphere, decorative Christmas stalls and elegant architecture here.

It will then be time to make our way to the pretty town of Gengenbach, located on the western edge of the Black Forest and known for its medieval town centre. The town hall is transformed into a magical advent calendar.

Strasbourg
Strasbourg

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  • Strasbourg
  • Gengenbach

Join our optional excursion to Baden-Baden, famous for its picturesque setting and quaint narrow streets with cobblestones and brightly coloured shops and houses. Discover the traditional Christmas stalls set in the beautiful old town.

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  • Day 5: Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden
Baden-Baden

We leave the Black Forest and head into France, making a stop in Colmar. The town is located on the Alsatian Wine Route and boasts a beautifully preserved Old Town with many architectural delights. Browse the festive stalls, before we continue to our overnight hotel.

Colmar
Colmar

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  • Colmar

Return home.

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star standard Kurgarten Hotel in Wolfach or the Baren Hotel in Oberharmersbach.


Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

  Single Room Supplement from £169.00