In addition to a variety of shops - where you can surely find the most original Christmas gifts - the historic Christmas market on the market square and in front of the Dom is a truly special experience. Every year, a life-sized music box displays pictures of the Nativity story while playing Christmas songs non-stop. Get warm by drinking some delicious mulled wine while the children take a spin on the century old carousel.
The high-speed Intercity Berlijn train runs from the Netherlands to Germany and Switzerland daily. With Intercity Berlin you can relax and travel quickly and comfortably. In the Netherlands you can board Intercity Berlin and about 3 hours later you can get off at the Christmas market in Osnabruck. You can board the train in Amsterdam Central Station, Hilversum, Amersfoort, Apeldoorn, Deventer, Almelo and Hengelo. A train ticket can be booked from € 19 per person. View your itinerary with the international itinerary planner..
With NS International you can also purchase international train tickets for the regular Intercity services. Do you live in the east of the Netherlands? Then the Christmas market in Osnabruck market is nearby!
Want to see more than just the Christmas market. You can stroll through the winding streets of the old town centre. A popular place to have a look around is the Nikolaiort, in the heart of the centre. With its diverse number of restaurants you can also enjoy a great meal in Osnabruck.
Do you also love shopping and Christmas cheer? In Cologne you can start enjoying Christmas spirit early!
Not 1, not 10 but 25! This hip and historic city has 25 Christmas markets.
At the end of a long day of Christmas shopping enjoy a fragrant glass of mulled wine.
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