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  Experience a special Christmas atmosphere — be enchanted by the local Christmas markets with their smells of gingerbread and Gluhwein, where traditional handicrafts meet sweet memories of childhood. Travel to the enchanting land of Germany's Christmas markets, sharing the festive season spirit and Gemütlichkeit of the locals, amidst magical fairy lights, rousing oompah music and the spicy scents of Glühwein. The Gay Christmas Markets in Frankfurt & Cologne, the dreamy landscapes of the Middle Rhine Valley await you, snowy and festively lit, as well as trips to the most beautiful Christmas markets of the region.
Frankfurt is home to one of Germany’s oldest Christmas markets, the first one dating back to 1393. The market combines the old with the new, just like the city of Frankfurt, with its charming old town and modern skyline. The winter air is filled with the scent of baked apples, gingerbread and mulled wine and the centre of town is awash with all things festive. Visitors encounter charming markets popping up along street corners and picturesque squares.
In winter, Mainz is as charming and lively as ever! Visit the large Christmas market in front of the cathedral, or explore one of the smaller, cosier Mainz WinterZeit markets all over the city. They are guaranteed to put you into the mood for Christmas!
Every year, the festively decorated “Cathedral City” invites visitors to take a Christmas stroll through Cologne during the holiday season. Large, lavishly decorated Christmas markets shine in the city centre. Each market is devoted to a different theme and is well worth a visit. Arts and crafts from all over Europe, high-quality goods, culinary delights and captivating entertainment programmes for young and old will make you look forward to Christmas with even greater anticipation.
Day 1 - Friday, December 15, 2023
• Arrive in Frankfurt, Germany (FRA).
• Airport assistance and private transfer
• Free time to explore Christmas Frankfurt.
Frankfurt’s gayborhood is known as the Bermuda Triangle with gay bars and clubs dotted across a triangular area surrounding Zeil shopping street. Bars range from classy cocktail lounges to sleazy basement cruise clubs. There is no set closing time in the city. Bars can open when they wish, making for some interesting long nights out. Many of the city’s gay bars decorate their venues to the extreme, so be prepared for some camp Christmas parties, cheesy festive pop tunes and a lot of ho ho ho!
Gay Frankfurt hosts big club nights and parties during long weekends and holidays including Delicious, and Club 78.
Hotel: INNSIDE Frankfurt Eurotheum by Melia Hotel, Frankfurt
Day 2 - Saturday, December 16, 2023
Welcome to Frankfurt – the financial center, the European city, the traffic hub, the smallest metropolis in the world. Explore with our gay tour guide another soul of the city. Take a look to the classic Highlights like the Paulskirche and Goethe, the Stock Exchange, the Book Fair and the skyline. Afterwards continue to a special place. In 1994, a memorial commemorating the persecution and murder of homosexuals during the reign of the National Socialists was erected in Frankfurt am Main, the first of its kind in Germany. It can be found at Klaus-Mann-Platz, near the intersection of Schäfergasse and Alte Gasse. The sculpture of an angel represents the centerpiece of the memorial and it remains an important place of remembrance and quiet contemplation in the heart of the city. After that, climb up to the to take a view of the city from above.
The Frankfurt Gay Christmas market, also known as the Rosa Weihnacht or “Frankfurt Pink Christmas”, is located in the famous Friedrich Stoltze Square. Find the perfect venue to sit, drink and dine with your friends while you check out the hot local gay boys. Uncover some unique gifts sold at gay owned and operated Christmas stalls.
The market is easy to find, as it glows in a purple-pink haze of light. All of the festivities take place on the corner of Hauptwache by St. Catherine’s Church. Pink-coloured Christmas trees and brandy punch in a four-meter tall cauldron are just a few of the unique highlights of this market. Culinary delights and eggnog await gay and lesbian visitors and open-minded friends at this inspiring Christmas market.
Hotel: INNSIDE Frankfurt Eurotheum by Melia Hotel, Frankfurt
Day 3 - Sunday, December 17, 2023
• Private transfer from Frankfurt to Mainz & Wiesbaden
• Mainz City Tour
The historical Christmas Market in Mainz creates a magical atmosphere with its 100 lovingly decorated and illuminated stands. A diverse programme of concerts, workshops and plays guarantees Christmas feeling. Handcraft lovers will be impressed by the artists' factory that serves all sorts of handmade pieces.
Mainz, was a center of culture of the region for more than thousands years. Every year, from the second half of November till Christmas, the city holds one of the most beautiful Christmas markets of Germany. The market is located in the market square of the historic city, so the ancient houses create a marvelous decoration for the magic market.
In the wooden huts various handmade crafts are sold as well as decorations and presents for the coming holiday, side by side with hot chestnuts, hotdogs, candied almonds and apples, hot wine, hot cider, Glühwein and punch which warm the body and souls of the visitors in the cold winter nights.
&bu' Free time & accommodation in Mainz.
Day 4 - Monday, December 18, 2023
• Private transfer from Mainz & Wiesbaden to Cologne
• Colongue Gay City Tour
Start you incredible gay walking tour of Cologne from the Cathedral, which spires tower over Germany's oldest city and its innumerable cultural and historical treasures, world-famous museums and active art scene. Take a trip through 2000 years of history and visit cultural monuments from the Roman Empire to modern times. Continue towards the Old City Center, which during World War II was almost completely destroyed. The city center, full of rubble, resembled a horrible battlefield - the picturesque part of the Old Town was destroyed nearly completely and had to be rebuilded in a precious work. The Rhine panorama of the Old Town with the Cathedral, the church Groß St. Martin (Great St. Martin) and the historical Town Hall has become quite popular around the world over the years. After the tour, we suggest you to take your time to discover more about the famous Melaten cemetery, where next to Johann Maria Farina, the inventor of eau de cologne, or Hans Imhoff, the starter of the cologne chocolate museum, there are many graves of famous cologne homosexuals.
• Boat Party
All aboard the Party Boat in Cologne! 20:00 – 01:00
Hotel: Maritim Hotel Köln, Cologne
Day 5 - Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Heavenue is the gay Christmas Market taking place in Cologne . Heavenue is a produced by the same people who bring the “Sexy Cologne” parties to the city. The event is one of the highlights of Christmas in Cologne and features live shows and music.
The pedestrian zone around Sparkasse KölnBonn at Rudolfplatz is home to the gay Christmas Market. The plaza between Hahnenstrasse and Schaafenstrasse will be transformed into HEAVENUE – a composite word of “Heaven” and “Avenue”. Colorful market booths in pop art style, decorated with romantic elements and snow-white garlands, characterize the new look of the market. A sophisticated lighting design consisting of LEDs, chains of lights and special effects will transform the square into a colourful, dazzling sea of lights in the evening – which is sure to put a sparkle in the eyes of visitors. Everyone who walks through the heavenly entrance portal will be transported into a Gay Christmas Wonderland!
Hotel: Maritim Hotel Köln, Cologne
Day 6 - Wednesday, December 20, 2023
• Breakfast at the hotel & Free time
This is departure day after 6 awesome days together. Check out of the hotel and if your flight allows, enjoy the morning and afternoon to explore Cologne on your own. Private transfer to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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