Europe Festive & Winter Rail Tours
Embrace the magic of Christmas and feel that yuletide cheer with a one-of-a-kind Railtrail festive rail holiday in Europe. Our tours are guaranteed to get anyone in the mood for the most magical time of year, with rail tours to see the delightful Christmas Markets of Switzerland, France, and Germany, where your tastebuds can go on a culinary adventure. Or, you can spend Christmas like never before, with a tour along the route of the Glacier Express and the Rigi Mountain Railway in Switzerland.
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Harz Mountains Winter Wonderland - 2026
An adventure to warm your Harz! Experience spectacular winter scenery in Germany's timeless Harz Mountains, journey through beautiful snow dusted forests on exhilarating steam-hauled rides, and travel on a unique suspension monorail. Marvel at breathtaking panoramic views, visit picturesque medieval towns with fantastic half-timbered houses, and enjoy free time to relax and explore the quaint town of Wernigerode.
Departure Dates
9th March 20267 Days from
£1,479 Per person
Swiss Winter Snow Train Adventure - 2026
Marvel at Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference featuring a selection of excursions not found anywhere else. Journey on the scenic former GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Visit the pilgrimage site of Einsiedeln, enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne, and relax on the shore of Lake Lucerne.
Departure Dates
14th March 20268 Days from
£1,925 Per person
Festive Steam in Saxony - 2026
Enjoy the festive season on this fantastic steam tour to Germany. Experience fabulous mainline steam excursions, nostalgic narrow-gauge steam lines, and charming branch lines plus travel on a unique suspended monorail and superb funicular railway. Cruise along the River Elbe, visit the fascinating Dresden Transport Museum, and enjoy time to stroll through the traditional Christmas Markets of both Dresden and Leipzig.
Departure Dates
1st December 20268 Days from
£2,299 Per person
Rhine Lights & Christmas Delights - 2026
Experience the magic of Christmas on this delightful tour to Germany staying in the heart of Cologne. Discover the festive spirit of Cologne, tour the magnificent Aachen Cathedral, and visit the fascinating Farina Fragrance Museum plus enjoy free time to immerse yourself in the warming, festive atmosphere of fantastic Christmas Markets in Cologne, Bonn, and Aachen.
Departure Dates
8th December 20264 Days from
£995 Per person
Swiss Christmas Snow Train Adventure - 2026
Experience a magical Christmas amidst Switzerland's wintry lake and mountain scenery on this snow train adventure with a difference. Journey on the scenic GoldenPass Line, travel the route of the Glacier Express, discover the historic Rigi Railway, and ride the breathtaking Titlis Rotair. Enjoy free time to explore wonderful Lucerne and indulge in Christmas Dinner at our beautiful lakeside hotel with fabulous panoramic views.
Departure Dates
20th December 20268 Days from
£2,095 Per person
Alsace Christmas Spirit - 2026
Experience a magical Christmas on this fantastically festive tour including a luxurious six-night river cruise along the Rhine. Explore the charming streets of Düsseldorf and Koblenz, visit the capital of Christmas at Strasbourg, discover picturesque vineyards in idyllic Rüdesheim, and soak in the festive atmosphere of Speyer on this extraordinary Christmas tour.
Departure Dates
21st December 20268 Days from
£2,999 Per person