The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg

The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg

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Paris, France
France

Paris, France

Day 1
Choco-Story Chocolate Museum, Colmar

Colmar, France

Day 4
Strasbourg
Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Day 5
Colmar, France
France

Colmar, France

Day 6

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The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg

6 Days Starting and ending in Northern France

Visiting: France, Metz, Freiburg im Breisgau, Colmar, Strasbourg

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

mgf

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing

Tour Overview

Embark on a festive journey through the enchanting landscapes of France and Germany with "The Black Forest and Christmas Markets of Strasbourg & Freiburg" tour. Experience the magic of Strasbourg's historic Christmas Market, one of Europe's oldest, and immerse yourself in the Alsatian spirit of the 'Capital of Christmas'. Venture into Germany's Black Forest, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and famous gâteau, and explore the charming university city of Freiburg, with its Gothic architecture and vibrant Christmas Market. Enjoy a leisurely day in Colmar, a picturesque town along the Alsatian Wine Route, before heading to Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the Christkindelsmarik comes alive with festive cheer. This tour offers a delightful blend of sightseeing, shopping, and cultural experiences, all while staying in comfortable 3-star accommodations. Join us for a memorable holiday season adventure!

Highlights

  • Strasbourg Christmas Market, one of the oldest in Europe, offers a festive holiday experience.

  • Explore the Black Forest, renowned for its natural beauty and famous gâteau.

  • Discover the 'Capital of Christmas' in Strasbourg with its unique Alsatian spirit and German influence.

  • Visit the lakeside resort of Titisee, home to the largest natural lake in the Black Forest.

  • Experience the charming old town of Freiburg im Breisgau, known for its Gothic Munster and pretty squares.

  • Stroll through the illuminated and decorated Old Town of Colmar, along the Alsatian Wine Route.

  • Enjoy the vibrant multicultural city of Strasbourg, a UNESCO World Heritage site, during the festive season.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Colmar, France
French Riviera, France
Paris, France

Location: France

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Local departure by coach, then to northern France for an overnight stay.

Day 2 : Metz

Location: Metz

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Baren or 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we leave our hotel after breakfast and commence our journey to Germany. We pause in the town of Metz where you will have time to explore the Christmas Markets.

Later this afternoon, we continue to the Black Forest and our hotel for the next three-nights.

Day 3 : Black Forest & Freiburg

Location: Freiburg im Breisgau

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Baren or 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The Black Forest is one of the most visited and best-known holiday regions of Germany. People are attracted by the outstanding natural beauty of its varied landscapes; from deep forests, rolling hills, lush meadows and pretty villages with decorated wooden houses. On our included excursion we have a short visit to the lakeside resort of Titisee, home to the largest natural lake in the Black Forest, stretching for over 1 mile. Its crystal clear waters attract thousands of visitors every year.

Later, we continue to the university city of Freiburg im Breisgau, one of the most attractive of South Germany and generally regarded as being the “unofficial capital” of the Black Forest. The charming old town is dominated by its Gothic Munster the towering spire of which is the landmark of the city. The town centre is noted for its pretty squares and romantic lanes and alongside some of the cobbled streets run a series of narrow streams called the Bachle.

The Freiburg Christmas Market is held in the very heart of its beautiful historical quarter. Shop for traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest region, including straw shoes and colourful wooden toys.

Day 4 : Colmar

Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France
Colmar, France

Location: Colmar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Hotel Baren or 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

A day at leisure today or why not join our optional excursion to the pretty French town of Colmar, which is all the more beguiling at this time of year. Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, the town considers itself to be the ‘capital of Alsatian wine’.

Colmar town centre is essentially pedestrianised and comprises of numerous monuments, churches, museums and alleys, full of imposing buildings dating from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. At this time of year the Christmas magic takes over as the Old Town is illuminated and decorated. Explore the Christmas markets in the Old Town where a procession of decorations lead you to stalls selling a variety of festive goods.

Day 5 : Strasbourg

Strasbourg

Location: Strasbourg

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: City-style hotels

Meals Included: Breakfast

We say goodbye to the Black Forest and head into France to our overnight hotel. En route we pause at the beautiful city of Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is a vibrant multicultural city and capital of the Alsace region. Strasbourg is also the official seat of the European Parliament and its historic city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site. During the festive season, the Christkindelsmarik (market of the Child Jesus), comes alive. There will be time here for you to stroll through the Marché de Noël, absorbing the sights and smells of seasonal treats.

This afternoon we continue to our hotel in northern France. (Suitable refreshment stops will be made en-route).

Day 6

Colmar, France
Paris, France
French Riviera, France

Location: France

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation is included as detailed in the itinerary.

  • Additional Services

    Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price.

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    This trip includes coach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

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What's Not Included

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Accommodation

Silver Service departures will stay for three nights at a 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel.

Luxuria departures will stay for three nights at the 3-star Hotel Schwarzwald Freudenstadt. 

Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

Travel from a wide range of convenient joining points across the UK is included within your coach holiday price. This trip includes comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach travel from/to a local UK joining point.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes three nights at a 3-star standard hotel, such as the Hotel Baren in Oberhamersbach for Silver Service departures, or the 3-star Hotel Restaurant Lindenhof or Kurgarten Hotel for Luxuria departures. Overnight stays in northern France are in city-style hotels.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Meals are included as detailed in the itinerary, which typically includes breakfast and dinner on most days.

  • What kind of transport is used during the tour?

    The tour uses a comfortable, air-conditioned motorcoach for transportation.

  • Is there an optional excursion available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to the pretty French town of Colmar, which is especially charming during the festive season.

  • What can I expect to see at the Freiburg Christmas Market?

    At the Freiburg Christmas Market, you can shop for traditional arts and crafts from the Black Forest region, including straw shoes and colorful wooden toys, in the heart of its beautiful historical quarter.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

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Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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