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CHRISTMAS IN FREIBURG & HEIDELBERG / XMASFREIHEIL

DAY 1 FRANKFURT – FREIBURG IM DAY 2 FREIBURG – COLMAR and liqueurs; we follow to Place de
BREISGAU – FREIBURG l’Ancienne Douane, where traditional
Arrival at Frankfurt airport and transfer to In the morning, visit of the city, whose and modern creations come together;
Freiburg im Breisgau, in the heart of the historical center is divided by small the fourth stop is the Koifhus Inner
Black Forest. water channels, popularly called Market, where the creations of all
On arrival, visit of the Freiburger “Bächle” (stream in German) and which kinds of craftsmen such as ceramists,
Weihnachstmarkt in the historical highlights are the Gothic cathedral, the potters, jewelers, cabinet makers, etc.
center, where you will have the old town hall of the sixteenth century are on display. The route ends at the
opportunity to meet Nikolaus, make and the University. Petite Venice Market, framed by the
your own candle at a candle workshop, Afterwards we will cross the border to half-timbered houses and the canals
discover local craftsmanship beyond visit Colmar, a Christmas paradise in that cross the city and a real magnet for
cuckoo clocks and, of course, its France. On arrival we will take a tour children on the merry-go-round or the
gastronomy with roasted chestnuts and through the 5 markets that make it the little houses with rabbits and sheep.
nuts, marzipan and chocolate sweets first Christmas destination in France. Return to Freiburg and accommodation.
and the “Lange rote” (typical local The first stop will be at the Place des
sausages) with “Glühwein” (hot spiced Dominicans, in the heart of the city DAY 3 FREIBURG – HEIDELBERG
wine). Accommodation. and whose little houses offer all kinds Departure in the morning for
of Christmas decorations; we continue Heidelberg. Arrival and walk through
to the Place Jeanne d ‘Arc, a replica the Heidelberger Weihnachstmarkt.
of an Alsatian village awaits you with There are 6 different stages, starting
an abundant offer of local gastronomy at Bismarckplatz, the entrance to
such as foie grass, sausages, wines the historic center, and continuing to
Anatomiegarten, University Square
with 70 houses and a carousel,
Marktplatz with up to 140 houses
where you can find all kinds of
GERMANY handicrafts, Christmas decorations and
local cuisine, Kornmarkt with its winter
forest decoration, and finally Karlsplatz,
where you can test your sports skills
Frankfurt skating on ice. Accommodation.

Heidelberg DAY 4 HEIDELBERG – FRANKFURT
Breakfast and transfer to Frankfurt
Airport.
Colmar

Freiburg

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