Magical Christmas: Kiel, Hamburg and Lübeck
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Experience the magic of German Christmas markets with DFDS! Our festive ferry and hotel packages from Klaipeda offer the perfect escape to Hamburg, Kiel, and Lübeck's enchanting Christmas celebrations.
Choose your ideal travel dates — free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure — and select from our handpicked hotels in three charming German cities.
✓ No baggage restrictions ✓ Onboard restaurants ✓ Overnight crossings ✓ Travel with or without your vehicle
Please note: Only one cabin can be reserved per booking.
Together, we make your Christmas Break truly worry-free
Embark on a festive escape with DFDS and unwrap the magic of the season. Start your holiday the moment you board the ferry to Kiel, where your Christmas adventure begins. Cross the Baltic Sea in comfort—sip a drink at the bar, savour a meal at the restaurant, and relax in your cosy cabin. Wake up refreshed and ready to explore the enchanting Christmas markets of Germany.
This year, our Christmas Break packages include Flexible Cancellation, so you can book with confidence knowing plans can change. Wherever you travel this Christmas, we’ve got you covered.
Here’s how it works:
- Exclusive to DFDS Christmas Breaks only
- Applies to standard hotel rooms (deluxe & superior excluded)
- Cancel by phone up to 48 hours before departure via customer service team here.
- Written cancellations accepted up to 3 business days before departure
- Travel safely with DFDS, as all our package tours are financially protected by DFDS A/S via the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund. Read more about our insurance coverage here.
The from price includes a 2-berth inside cabin for two persons with a standard car and a stay at a 3-star hotel for 1 night.
Celebrate the season of Christmas in Germany
Close your eyes and imagine the perfect Christmas scene – now open them in Germany, where that dream becomes reality. Every sense comes alive as you discover what makes German Christmas celebrations legendary worldwide.
Breathe in the intoxicating blend of cinnamon, roasted nuts, and winter pine. Listen to the gentle melody of church bells echoing across cobblestone squares. Feel the warmth radiating from glowing braziers as snowflakes dance in the golden light. Watch as medieval architecture becomes a stunning backdrop to festive celebrations.
This is Christmas as it should be – authentic, magical, and unforgettable. Each moment unfolds like a cherished memory waiting to be made, where every corner turned reveals another enchanting surprise. From the first sip of mulled wine to the last glimpse of twinkling lights, your senses will be captivated.
Let Germany awaken your Christmas spirit in ways you never imagined possible.
Onboard Entertainment
German Cities at Christmas
Hamburg: Christmas by the Water
Discover the magical Hamburger Weihnachtsmarkt (24 Nov–23 Dec) where twinkling lights reflect off the harbour and the aroma of roasted almonds fills the crisp air.
Kiel: Maritime Christmas
Experience the cosy Kieler Weihnachtsmarkt (20 Nov–30 Dec) at Asmus-Bremer-Platz, where Baltic breezes carry the scent of mulled wine through charming wooden stalls.
Lübeck: Medieval Magic
Wander the enchanting Lübecker Weihnachtsmarkt (24 Nov–30 Dec) beneath medieval spires, where handcrafted treasures and warm stollen create timeless Christmas memories.
Set sail with DFDS and let your Christmas adventure in Germany’s most charming cities begin!