Christmas Escorted Tours

Christmas market

A Festive Travel Treat

Looking for a magical way to get into the festive spirit? Our Christmas rail breaks offer the perfect escape – whether you’re after a long weekend browsing charming Christmas markets or dreaming of a white Christmas in the snowy Swiss Alps. Each year, Ffestiniog Travel curates two special escorted tours to handpicked European destinations renowned for their enchanting Christmas markets. These short breaks combine the joy of festive shopping with cultural sightseeing, cosy seasonal treats, and of course, a few memorable rail journeys. The scent of mulled wine, twinkling lights, and handcrafted gifts will have you feeling truly festive.

For those wanting to make Christmas extra special, why not break with tradition and spend the holiday season in Switzerland? Travel by train into a winter wonderland and celebrate Christmas and New Year surrounded by snow-dusted mountains, cosy alpine towns, and good company. With scenic rail rides, festive meals, and magical views at every turn, it’s the perfect way to end the year on a high.

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Christmas Market – Dresden

26 November to 3 December 2026

Enjoy some festive shopping and all the trimmings with the added opportunity of exploring several surviving steam railways in the Dresden area. There will be plenty of time to enjoy the city’s Christmas Markets and an option to join daily excursions to ride nostalgic steam trains.

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Bodensee Christmas Markets

2 December to 9 December 2026

Experience the festive traditions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland during this varied winter holiday, centred around sparkling Lake Constance - Bodensee. Enjoy travelling by rail and boat, surrounded by spectacular scenery, and visiting some of the prettiest areas this region has to offer.

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Christmas & New Year in Switzerland

21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027

A firm festive favourite! This year we stay in Switzerland’s most scenic city, Lucerne, Thun in the glorious Bernese Oberland and the alpine city of Chur, the capital of the Graubünden Canton. All promise amazing scenic and festive landscapes. The fantastic Swiss Transport System operates a full service every day of the year so you are free to travel around even on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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