3 Winter Activities to Build a Day Around

1.Rhine River Winter Cruise with Festive Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 676 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $28Our pick

Spend 90 minutes aboard a warm panorama boat on Cologne’s Rhine. You’ll pass Groß St. Martin, Rheinau Harbour’s crane houses, and Cologne Cathedral while a live singer plays festive music. Buy Glühwein, hot chocolate, coffee, snacks, or cake at your table, then step onto the upper deck for photos.

“A well organised event. Boat was warm. Service was very quick and hassle free. Entertainment was festive. Enjoyed the trip. Toilets very clean . Would recommend. It was fun.”

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2.Amsterdam Small Group Canal Cruise inc Snacks/Drinks Winter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 520 reviews · 2 hours · from $71Top rated

Spend two hours on Amsterdam’s canals with captains such as Storm, Stephan, Erik, and Charley. The heated, covered sloop carries a small group through landmark and quieter canals, with Dutch cheese, stroopwafels, bitterballen, wine, beer, gin, hot chocolate, and mulled wine included.

“The tour was very good, the sights were beautiful. The tour guide was very insightful and brought a great atmosphere. The snacks and drinks were excellent and bountiful.”

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3.Spreewald Winter Cruise with Fireplace

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 312 reviews · 14 days · from $28

Join Spreehafen Burg for a cozy winter boat trip through Burg-Dorf. A fireplace, blankets, and quiet canals soften the cold, while a German-speaking guide explains the Spreewald. The boat ride costs $28 per person; mulled wine and tea are extra.

“We enjoyed it a lot with a group of friends with our 2kids. Highly recommend.”

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