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Viking Rhine River Christmas Market Cruise - Part 3: Koblenz to Strasbourg, and a LOT of Markets

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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 23:30
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Northern_europe · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Viking provides included walking tours and our walking tour started with this statute of William the at the German Corner

the winter markets are much more beautiful at night the lighting really is something

this was a particularly good one too

the cathedral is amazing

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Make sure you don't miss the little villages and towns along the way
✓Take a selfie with the castles
✓Enjoy the winter markets at night for better lighting
✓Visit the cathedral in Strasbourg and see the astronomical clock

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold weather on upper deck — Spend time on the upper deck for castle viewing, but come back indoors to warm up with coffee or eggnog

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of the Viking Rhine River Christmas Market Cruise from Koblenz to Strasbourg?
QWhat can you expect from the winter markets in Germany and France?
QHow is the experience of seeing castles along the Rhine River?

Topics Covered

Excursions2 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Koblenz2 Happy Bacon
Top: Walking tour of German Corner and winter markets
Mannheim1½ Happy Bacon
Top: Winter market visit
Rudesheim2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Winter market visit
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YouTube Video Description↓

In December 2024, we cruised with the Viking Tiafli from Amsterdam to Basel, with an emphasis on the Winter Markets. In this video, we cover Koblenz, the many castles of the Rhine, Rudesheim, Mannheim, Speyer, a set of river locks, and Strasbourg.