An invite to Christmas in Cologne

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst in Cologne, Germany is celebrating Christmas by offering its guests a bespoke Advent package to celebrate the famous Cologne Christmas Market held in the city from 23rd November to 23rd December.

The 'Advent Weekend' package includes two nights in a standard room, mulled wine upon arrival, complimentary mini-bar, the breakfast buffet on Saturday and Sunday morning, complimentary use of the sauna and fitness suite and late check-out on Sunday giving you lots of time to explore the Cologne Cathedral Christmas market.

The Excelsior Hotel Ernst is a member of ‘The Leading Hotels of the World’ and centrally located in the heart of Cologne, opposite the Cologne Cathedral. The hotel is a two minute walk from the main shopping districts, the Cologne perfume houses and the famous breweries and beer kellers of the city.

The market at the Cologne Cathedral is one of the most impressive of Cologne's Christmas markets, due to the backdrop of the imposing Cathedral, and is right on your doorstep at the Excelsior Hotel Ernst. Beneath the largest Christmas tree in the Rhineland you can find 160 attractively designed wooden pavilions. Here you can choose from numerous sweet delicacies, watch artisans at work and enjoy the "Original Christmas mulled wine" out of the festively decorated Christmas mugs.

As Christmas approaches there is plenty of entertainment throughout the city including a variety of Christmas concerts, Nativity scene displays and a huge temporary ice rink on Heumarkt.

The Advent Weekend package starts from €258 per person sharing a twin or double room and can be booked by email to reservation@excelsior-hotel-ernst.de.