{"id":118,"date":"2026-11-10T13:45:31","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:45:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/rejser\/christmas-markets-on-the-enchanting-rhine\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T11:44:32","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:44:32","slug":"christmas-markets-on-the-enchanting-rhine","status":"publish","type":"rejse","link":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/rejser\/christmas-markets-on-the-enchanting-rhine\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Markets on the Enchanting Rhine \u2013 from Koblenz to Frankfurt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A relaxed Christmas cruise that starts in Koblenz, where the Moselle flows into the Rhine, and ends with a full day at one of Germany\u2019s largest Christmas markets in Frankfurt. Along the way you do your Christmas shopping, taste the treats at the markets and enjoy a Christmas lunch on the water, while the crew of the festively decorated MS Leonora takes care of the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On day 2 we already sail the Romantic Rhine, with vineyards and castles on both banks, and in R\u00fcdesheim the Christmas Market of Nations awaits. We then continue up the river to Mainz and along the Main to Frankfurt. There is time in each port to visit the Christmas markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cruise is also available in the opposite direction \u2013 from Frankfurt to Koblenz \u2013 and the two can be combined into eight nights on board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c2g-highlights has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c2g-checklist\"><li>Christmas markets in Koblenz, R\u00fcdesheim, Mainz and Frankfurt<\/li><li>Sailing the Romantic Rhine between Koblenz and R\u00fcdesheim<\/li><li>5-day river cruise on MS Leonora<\/li><li>All meals on board<\/li><li>English-speaking staff on board<\/li><li>Free WiFi<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-3 is-cropped c2g-gallery wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"124\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/navidad-alemania-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Julemarkedet p\u00e5 R\u00f6merberg i Frankfurt med stort juletr\u00e6 og karrusel\" class=\"wp-image-124\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/navidad-alemania-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/navidad-alemania-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"128\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-market-550323_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Julepynt og glaskugler i en bod p\u00e5 et tysk julemarked\" class=\"wp-image-128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-market-550323_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-market-550323_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-market-550323_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" data-id=\"18\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/2016-11-27-16.41.56-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/2016-11-27-16.41.56-scaled-1-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/2016-11-27-16.41.56-scaled-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/2016-11-27-16.41.56-scaled-1-768x513.jpg 768w, 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size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-566748_1920-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-566748_1920-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-566748_1920-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-566748_1920-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-566748_1920-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-566748_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"130\" src=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-ornament-435408_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Julekugle og grangren med et t\u00e6ndt stearinlys\" class=\"wp-image-130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-ornament-435408_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-ornament-435408_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/christmas-ornament-435408_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"dagsprogram\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c2g-itinerary has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><span><strong>Day 1<\/strong>Embarkation, Koblenz<\/span><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you arrive on MS Leonora, the ship&#039;s cruise manager welcomes you in the lounge and goes through safety procedures and practical information. Before the welcome dinner there is time for a first visit to the Koblenz Christmas market or some Christmas shopping in the town&#039;s pedestrian streets. Overnight in Koblenz.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><span><strong>Day 2<\/strong>Koblenz and the Romantic Rhine<\/span><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ship stays in Koblenz until 13:00, so the morning is free for the Christmas market in the old town, where stalls fill the decorated squares and cobbled streets with mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and gingerbread. In the afternoon we sail through the Romantic Rhine with vineyards and castles on both banks, arriving in R\u00fcdesheim at 20:00. In the evening you can stroll along the lively Drosselgasse and perhaps try the local R\u00fcdesheimer Kaffee.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><span><strong>Day 3<\/strong>R\u00fcdesheim and Mainz<\/span><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The morning is spent in R\u00fcdesheim, where the Christmas Market of Nations fills the old town with stalls and specialities from many countries. At 14:00 we sail on, arriving in Mainz at 16:30. The evening is free for the Christmas market, set against the city&#039;s historic old town. The stalls sell handmade ornaments, gifts and local crafts, and you can taste stollen and bratwurst.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><span><strong>Day 4<\/strong>Frankfurt<\/span><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Early in the morning we sail from Mainz along the Main, arriving in Frankfurt at 09:30. The whole day is free for the Christmas market, known for its stalls with bratwurst, roasted chestnuts, gingerbread and mulled wine, and for its lights, garlands and Christmas trees. Overnight in Frankfurt.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><span><strong>Day 5<\/strong>Frankfurt<\/span><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disembarkation in Frankfurt at around 09:00. Our Christmas market cruise on the Rhine comes to an end.<br>\n<br>\nPlease note: Sailing times are approximate and may change due to water levels, weather, locks or other conditions.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is included?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-89c98654 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Included<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c2g-checklist\"><li>5 days \/ 4 nights on MS Leonora<\/li><li>English-speaking staff on board<\/li><li>All meals and selected drinks<\/li><li>Entertainment on board<\/li><li>All cabins are outside cabins with window, shower\/toilet, hairdryer and air conditioning<\/li><li>Port and passenger fees<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not included<\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list c2g-xlist\"><li>Most drinks on board<\/li><li>Drinks package \u2013 available to purchase<\/li><li>Excursions<\/li><li>Transport to and from the ship<\/li><li>Service charge, \u20ac8 per person per day<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group c2g-note has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prices and dates<\/strong> come straight from our booking system and are always up to date. We are happy to help with transfers, excursions and flights \u2013 just ask in your enquiry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five days up the Rhine from Koblenz to Frankfurt: the Romantic Rhine as early as day 2, the Christmas Market of Nations in R\u00fcdesheim and a full day at the Christmas market in Frankfurt to finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":39,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"c2g_trip_code":"julemarkeder-paa-eventyrlige-rhinen","footnotes":""},"flod":[2],"class_list":["post-118","rejse","type-rejse","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","flod-rhinen"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rejse\/118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rejse"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rejse"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rejse\/118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":298,"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rejse\/118\/revisions\/298"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"flod","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beta.cruise2go.dk\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/flod?post=118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}