Festive Season · WINTER WONDERLAND & ICE RINKS
The rink is cheap and the queue is the cost. These 8 cover the big city rinks and the built-for-the-season wonderlands, with entry prices and the sessions worth booking ahead.
Review of Cologne’s 1.5-hour winter Rhine cruise, with cathedral views, live festive music, warm Glühwein, and practical booking tips.
“Very pleasant gentle ride on the Rhine with a singer and table service for drinks. Lovely way to spend a morning away from the hustle and bustle of the markets.”
See Dyker Heights Christmas lights, Brooklyn landmarks, and Manhattan sights on a festive four-hour bus tour from Times Square.
“Nice easy tour to do in early evening with kids ages 6-12. Very colorful. Dress warm. Had a great time!”
Review of Branson's Christmas Wonderland at King's Castle Theatre, with show details, ticket value, family tips, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“We showed up and the show never went on. Never notified by anyone that it was canceled. Now trying to dispute getting our money back. Was very disappointed. 1”
Warwick Castle’s Christmas Light Trail pairs glowing gardens, castle projections, markets, Santa, and ice skating in a festive six-hour outing.
“We visited Warwick Castle at the beginning of January, 2025. We explored the castle and grounds during the day but we also got the ticket for the Christmastime light show at night, so we came back in the evening for that. The castle is large aRead more”
Review of Tampa’s private Christmas golf cart tour, with Curtis Hixon Park, Bayshore, Hyde Park Village, Water Street, tips, and value.
“Everything was TERRIFIC! We had such a fun time! I highly recommend this to everyone! Great experience, pretty lights and good christmas music.”
Berlin winter Spree cruise review: compare views, warmth, mulled wine, seating, Christmas atmosphere, price, and practical tips before booking.
“De kunde ha berättat vad vi åkte förbi, vad vi såg. Pyntat båten med ljusslingor och ev spelat lite julmusik”
Cozy through Central Park, Rockefeller Center, and Fifth Avenue on a private Christmas rickshaw tour with blankets and hot drinks.
“I enjoyed the driver. The way he maneuvered around the city was amazing. He made the ride fun with all the music, his knowledge and he the way he accompanied the ride specifically to our wants!”
Explore winter Godafoss, Akureyri’s Christmas House, and Forest Lagoon on a relaxed four-hour Iceland tour with pickup.
“This tour is absolutely worth it. Our tour guide went above and beyond as well as making things fun. Our entire family went and felt it was inclusive and knowledgeable. I would recommend! Thanks The Traveling Viking for the great memories and photos.”
Pick a market, a lights route or a sled team.
