Advent trip in Cologne: boat trip with festive live music

Name: Advent trip in Cologne: boat trip with festive live music
Start: 2026-11-26T09:45:00.000Z
End: 2026-11-26T11:15:00.000Z
Location: Köln

Enjoy the peaceful Advent season on board: Experience wintry Cologne on a 90-minute panoramic trip with atmospheric live music.

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Illuminated star decoration in window at night.

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Duration: 1h30

About this Tour

Make your pre-Christmas season something very special and escape the hustle and bustle of the Christmas markets on an Advent trip in Cologne. While you make yourself comfortable on our heated ship, the festively illuminated cathedral, the Romanesque church of Groß St. Martin and the modern Rheinauhafen pass by. What makes this experience stand out? The perfect mix of Rhine romance and Christmas sounds. This tour perfectly captures the magic of Cologne in winter and offers you a well-deserved break on the water.

Steps of the tour

Boarding: You start your Christmas trip at central pier 10 (near HBF/Musical Dome).

Festive departure: The ship leaves and you look for a cozy seat in the heated saloon (free choice of seats).

Panorama tour: The trip takes you along the old town, past the chocolate museum to the wintery Boller Wiesen.

Musical accompaniment: The trip is accompanied by atmospheric Christmas classics (live music).

Enjoyment on board: During the 90 minutes, you can treat yourself to mulled wine, coffee, cake or small dishes from the on-board catering service. Food and drinks are available on board and are billed individually.

Arrival: Deeply relaxed and in the Christmas spirit, you will return to the starting point after 1.5 hours.

Who should take part in this tour?

This trip is the ideal addition for families, couples and friends who want to discover Cologne from a quieter side during Advent. The ship also offers the perfect atmosphere for companies or groups looking for a small Christmas party in a festive setting. Children under 4 years of age also travel free of charge.

Details to remember

What to bring to the tour?

Your ticket

Good mood and anticipation for the Christmas season

A warm jacket if you want to enjoy the view from the open deck for a short time

Money to eat and drink on board

What is included in this tour?

90-minute panoramic tour on the Rhine

Musical entertainment (live music)

Stay in the heated ship saloon with festive decoration

Free choice of seats on board

Team events and private groups

Wir bieten auch exklusive Schifffahrten für Eure Veranstaltung. Sendet uns dafür gerne eine Anfrage & erhaltet ein individuelles Angebot.

Duration

1h30

Location

Zentraler Start am Konrad-Adenauer-Ufer (Anleger 10), nur wenige Gehminuten vom Kölner Hauptbahnhof und Dom entfernt.

Languages

German

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