Christmas Market River Cruises: Reasons to Choose One for a Holiday Vacation

Celebrate the Magic of the Season During a Christmas Market River Cruise

One of the main reasons you should take a Christmas market river cruise is the one I already listed above. Celebrating the magic of the season is always better when you are in spectacular destinations around the world. There are plenty of Christmas markets in Europe. You can visit many of them during a river cruise too.  

These Christmas markets are full of Christmas music, sparkling lights, decorations, and food. The ambiance at these markets is always lively. Fires are burning in fire pits or in barrels. Chestnuts are roasting. And the smell of gingerbread fills the air. Add in the locals laughing and having fun, and you have memories you will never forget.  

Talk about an exciting way to celebrate the holidays with the people you love the most!

Check out these benefits of taking a Christmas market river cruise as a family. 

Shop for Unique Gifts 

Not everyone needs a scarf, toaster, or gift card as a present during the holidays. If you really want your gifts to stand out, purchase them at the Christmas markets you visit during a river cruise.  

There are so many different gifts you can choose from. Handblown glass, wooden toys, and handmade ornaments are only a few things you can get during your visits at European Christmas markets.  

Check out some of the most popular Christmas markets in Europe. 

Opportunity to Drink Mulled Wine 

Okay, so you can easily drink mulled wine at home. However, drinking mulled wine in Germany, or wherever you are visiting the Christmas markets, is a much better experience. Every vendor makes their mulled wine a little differently. It is best to try a few versions before declaring your all-time favorite.  

Don’t want to wait to drink mulled wine?? Here is an excellent recipe for making it at home! 

Spectacular Dining Options 

There is always plenty of food available at Christmas markets. Over in Germany, you will find lebkuchen, schmalzkuchen, maroni, and pfannkuchen. Sausages, potato pancakes, and potato dumplings are also available from certain vendors.  

Your family will never go hungry while visiting the Christmas markets during your river cruise vacation!

Experience Unique Holiday Cultures 

You obviously have your own holiday cultures and traditions back home. When you take a Christmas market river cruise, your family will be introduced to so many other holiday cultures and traditions. You may decide that you want to include some of those new cultures and traditions in your holidays when you get back home. If not, at least you have the memories you made while learning about them all during your family holiday vacation.  

Can’t escape to Europe this holiday season? Check out these Christmas markets right here in the US!

Check Out the Beautiful Scenery During a Christmas Market River Cruise

Nothing beats the scenery you can see while on a river cruise. Especially during the holiday season. As the riverboat floats down the river, you can look at all the landscape along the way. Most of the time, the buildings will be all decked out for the holidays.  

Keep your camera ready, as you enjoy the views from the deck, or your room, while sailing down the river during your Christmas market cruise.

Experience Fewer Crowds 

So, the Christmas markets you visit during your river cruise will definitely be crowded. However, every other attraction you visit will have fewer people. This means you won’t find yourself waiting in long lines. You won’t need to rush. And you can see more in a shorter amount of time.  

These are the best reasons to take a Christmas market river cruise for a holiday vacation. I am sure you will discover many other reasons, as you are making memories with your family! 

I am currently booking clients for a December 2025 Christmas market river cruise. So, are you ready to book this Christmas market river cruise, or one for 2026, for your next holiday vacation? 

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Incredible 8 Day Christmas Market River Cruise in Germany 

Day One: Nuremberg 

Upon your arrival at Nuremberg Airport, you will be met by a driver who will take you to your hotel. You will have two days at the hotel in Nuremberg before you board the boat for the river cruise. This will give you ample time to immerse yourself into the culture and traditions of this German city.  

This first day can be used to explore Nuremberg on your own. Or you can take a nap to get over jet lag and enjoy the amenities the hotel offers.  

Day Two: Nuremberg 

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, it will be time to learn how to make authentic German gingerbread. Have a few laughs with your family, as you all learn how to mix the dough before rolling it out. Decorate your gingerbread as you want before indulging in a bite or two.  

A brewery tour is the perfect way to spend the afternoon over in Bamberg. It’s not that far of a drive from Nuremberg. You will have time to explore the village on your own after your brewery tour.  

Day Three: Nuremberg 

You have one last morning to spend on your own in Nuremberg before boarding the boat for your Christmas market river cruise. Spend it on a tour of the city. Or head over to the Memorium of the Nuremberg Trials.  

Before you know it, you will be headed to the river cruise boat for a holiday adventure with your family. Spend the rest of the day getting things organized in your room and learning where everything is on the boat.  

It’s also a great day to get to know a few of the others who will be cruising with you. Some of them may become lifelong friends!  

Day Four: Nuremberg 

Yes, you are still in Nuremberg for this first day of your river cruise in Germany. However, today it is all about the Christmas market in this German city! This is an excellent day to get started on your holiday shopping.  

Just don’t forget to stop at the vendors for some bratwurst, mulled blueberry wine, and gingerbread. There are so many other foods to try while taking a river cruise in Germany. Taste as many as you can, so you can choose your all-time favorite. 

After your Christmas market adventure, you can choose to take a guided tour of Nuremberg. Most people prefer the tour of the Gothic Cathedral and Kaiserburg Castle. However, a tour of the Nuremberg Rally Grounds is also available.  

Day Five: Bamberg 

While in Bamberg, take a guided tour of the different nativity scenes throughout the village. Some of them are miniatures, while others are quite life-size. Then grab a few German dumplings and a Bavarian ale to enjoy while walking around the Christmas market in the village.  

Day Six: Wurzburg 

There are so many different activities you can do during a Christmas market river cruise in Germany in addition to shopping at the Christmas markets.  

As tempting as it may be to spend the entire day exploring Wurzburg, you may prefer to check out the Kathe Wohlfahrt German Christmas Museum. This museum is in the town of Rothenburg. It contains the world’s most extensive collection of traditional German Christmas decorations.  

If you do decide to skip the museum, you can tour the “Pearl of the Romantic Road” in Wurzburg. The towering fortress, Bishop’s residence, and Old Main Bridge will keep you busy for a couple hours. Afterwards, you can check out the Christmas market in this German town.  

Day Seven: Main River Village 

Your family will get to spend the entire morning exploring Main River Village in Germany. Your tour guide will make sure you don’t miss any of the unique sights within this beautiful destination.  

When you return to the ship, you will have some downtime, as it begins to sail to Frankfurt for the final day of your family vacation.  

Day Eight: Frankfurt 

This is the last day of your Christmas market river cruise in Germany. You will have arrived in Frankfurt in the early morning hours. Depending on the time of your flight home, you may have a little time to explore this beautiful city and see the Christmas market there.  

You will discover there are so many reasons to take a Christmas market river cruise with your family for the holidays. If you are searching for the perfect gift for everyone in your family, a Christmas market river cruise in Germany may be the answer. The whole family will get to make memories together, as you enjoy each other’s company during what may become a holiday tradition.  

So, are you ready to have me create a personalized itinerary for your Christmas market river cruise in Germany or to another destination?  

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Reasons Why River Cruises are Perfect for Multigenerational Vacations 

Smaller Ships 

Some of the major cruise lines have ships that are the size of small cities. A river cruise ship isn’t as big. Don’t worry; they are big enough to give you the space you need. You just won’t need to walk miles to reach the area where an activity is being held.  

These smaller ships are perfect for older adults who may not want to walk too far when on board. Especially when they are trying to find the rest of their family. Or just grab a bite to eat.  

Plenty of Menu Options 

Speaking of food, everything you eat on the ship is included in the cost of your river cruise. There are plenty of menu options to choose from. Even the pickiest of eaters will find something they like to eat when they are hungry.  

This will make mealtime a breeze when traveling with extended family.  

Different Cultural and Learning Experiences 

The entire family will love spending time together learning new things. On a river cruise, you can all attend the same programs or activities. This will allow you all to learn new things and then discuss what you learned later.  

Age Specific Activities 

As much as you all may love each other, time apart is always good while on a family vacation. Thankfully, most river cruise lines offer activities for all age groups. The kids may want to participate in one activity while you head over to another area of the ship to do something else. Your parents may be interested in a different activity or taking a nap and getting a little downtime.  

Connecting Staterooms and Suites 

River cruise lines understand that while families want to travel together, they don’t always want to be in the same room. They created connecting staterooms and suites for this purpose. You can easily book connecting rooms, so the kids have their own space, and you have yours. Suites will serve the same purpose.  

Grandparents can have their own stateroom or choose to be in a connecting room.  

Family Friendly Amenities 

Many of the river cruise ships have a movie theater, as well as an area filled with board games. Add in karaoke nights, activity nights, and themed nights, and no one in your family will be bored. Your kids may even be able to sign up for cooking classes and workshops.  

These are the main reasons why a river cruise is perfect for multigenerational vacations. You will find many other benefits in my post about taking a Christmas Market river cruise as a family. I am more than willing to share my experiences with you as well, when we start discussing and planning your next family vacation via river cruise.  

So, are you ready to book a river cruise for a multi-generational vacation?  

If you said yes, I would like to invite you to schedule a planning session with me by clicking here. When you click on this link, you will be taken directly to my digital calendar to schedule a time that is convenient for you.  

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