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Together with others, you can experience your "small getaway" from everyday life in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere - as a single, couple, family or group.

As your experienced travel partner, we guarantee reliability and the greatest possible security on our trips. Have the feeling you are well cared for from the time you book until arriving back home. From a day trip to Germany's only deep-sea island Helgoland to a bus trip to the Fichtelgebirge or a fascinating trip through the Telemark Channel, we have compiled a diverse programme for you. In doing so, we strive to incorporate the wishes and suggestions of our customers into the offer. Early booking facilitates planning, but we always recommend purchasing a travel cancellation insurance.

So, time to start - discover your next time off. Here, you will find our current travel programme. For further offers, please refer to our advertisements in the daily press. 

We wish you a pleasant trip with unforgettable moments.

  • Insel Krk - 8 Tage

    Special low-cost trip 2017

    Insel Krk - 8 days

    Dates: → Download
    So, 23.04. - So, 30.04.2017
    Mo, 01.05. – Mo, 08.05.2017
    Fr, 29.09. – Fr, 06.10.2017
    So, 15.10. – So, 22.10.2017
    Mi, 25.10. – Mi, 01.11.2017 

    Services included in the price:

    • Trip in a modern coach
    • 2 intermediate overnight stays with half board in a good middle-class hotel in southern Germany
    • 5 nights in a double room with breakfast buffet in the good middle-class hotel Beli Kamik in Njivice
    • Every evening live music and dancing at the hotel
    • 5 x evening buffet including drinks (unlimited wine, water, juice, beer)
    • 1 x on Tuesdays national dinner within the half-board offer
    • 1 x on Thursdays candlelight dinner within the half-board offer
    • Welcome drink
    • Visitor's tax
    • Insolvency insurance certificate


    Departure from Schwanewede, courtyard von Rahden: 05:30 am
    Additional stops for boarding on request!
    Departure from Bremen, ZOB-Breitenweg: 07:00 am

    Single room surcharge: €80.00
    Excursion package (4 excursions): €100.00 per person (you save €20.00 compared with single booking)            

    We recommend buying a travel cancellation insurance or an insurance package.

    Short travel description:

    Day 1: Arrival for an overnight stop-over in southern Germany
    07:00    Departure from Bremen/ZOB
    18:00    Arrival at the hotel for an overnight stop-over

    Day 2:   Continuation of the journey to the hotel in Njivice
    08:00    Departure from the hotel in southern Germany
    17:00     Arrival at Hotel Beli Kamik on the island of Krk

    Day 3: Island round trip on Krk with wine/ham/cheese tasting and local tour guide (optional: 25.00 Euro per person)
    Krk, located in the Mediterranean Sea, is the largest island in the Adriatic Sea with 405.78km² as same-sized Cres, according to recent measurements. It is located in the Kvarner Bay south-east of Rijeka. The Krk bridge has been connecting Krk to the mainland since 1980. Around 17,800 people live on the island. Krk was one of the centres of Croatian culture in its history. One of the most important documents of the Croatian language is the Baška tablet from the year 1100. This inscribed stone plate, which was found in the Romanic St.Lucija Chapel near the village of Baška, has an inscription in Glagolithic script. The sovereignty of Croatian King Zvonimir I as the founder of the chapel is described on it. The noble family of the Frankopans, who played an important role in the history of Croatia, was originally raised to the rank of prince on the island of Krk. Because the island belonged to the Republic of Venice for centuries, parts of the island spoke Vegliotic until the 19th century, an independent dialect, which represented a variety of the Dalmatian language. The wine region of Krk is famous for its white wine Žlahtina, traditionally cultivated in the municipality of Vrbnik; Olive trees are also cultivated in many parts of the island. Apart from this, it offers relatively few opportunities for agriculture, so the inhabitants have used the karst land for centuries to breed sheep (and more rarely also cattle) to produce wool, meat and cheese. Krk is fully developed for tourism and is a popular holiday destination because of its location and proximity to southern Germany, Austria and Upper Italy.

    Day 4:    Boat trip to Kosljun Island with local guide, incl. entrance to the Museum and Franciscan Monastery Kosljun (Optional: 25.00 Euro per person)
    Košljun is a small island in the bay of Puntarska Draga on the coast of Krk, opposite Punat, in the Adriatic Sea, Croatia. It has a diameter of approx. 300 metres and covers a surface of about 6.5 hectares, but still has a very diverse vegetation. The only inhabitants live in St. Mary's Monastery, a Franciscan convent. The first known settlement of Košljun was a Roman villa rustica, belonging to a landowner of the Roman settlement on Krk. The first documentation for the settlement of the island is a document of 1186, which mentions the existence of a Benedictine monastery. However, this was abandoned in 1447 and Franciscans settled into the monastery. The church was built by the Franciscans in 1480. The Benedictines remained on the island until the 15th century. After the death of the abbot Dominik, a Venezuelan priest took over the abbot of Košljun, and the island was abandoned. Some of the Franciscans complained to the Pope about the fact that the monastery was empty. At their request, the monastery and the island Košljun were handed over to the Order.

    Day 5:   Day trip to the Plitvice Lakes with local guide and entrance (optional: 35.00 Euro per person)
    Plitvice Lakes National Park is the largest national park in Croatia and the oldest national park in South-Eastern Europe as well. It is a wonderland between forest and lakes. The breathtaking scenery was used to film Karl May's "Winnetou" in the 60s. The National Park was founded in 1949 and is located in the hilly karst region of Central Croatia, not far from the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina, directly on an important north-south road link that connects the heart of Croatia with the Mediterranean coastal area. The protected national park area covers 296.85 square kilometres. As one of the first natural monuments in the world, the Plitvice Lakes were included as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. The National Park Administration counts about one million visitors per year.

    Day 6: Boat trip with fish picnic (lunch) (optional: 35.00 Euro per person)
    Today you can again enjoy the Croatian island world and coastal landscape during a boat trip. A fish picnic awaits you for lunch.

    Day 7:    Return journey to the overnight stop-over in Southern Germany
    08:00    Departure from Hotel Beli Kamik in Njivice
    18:00    Arrival at the hotel for an overnight stop-over

    Day 8:   Return journey from South Germany to Bremen
    08:00    Departure from the hotel
    18:00     Arrival in Bremen/ZOB

    Consulting & booking:

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Weserstrandstr. 13
    28779 Bremen
    0421 - 69 04 50

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Heidkamp 49
    28790 Schwanewede
    04209 - 91 62 54

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Pieperstr. 16
    28195 Bremen
    0421 - 33 97 180

  • Southern Norway - 8 days

    Special journey with our driver Norbert Rieß

    Southern Norway - 8 days

    Date: Mi, 02.08. – Mi, 09.08.2017  → Download

    with mountains, Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord, Alesund, Trondheim, Lillehammer, Oslo

    Services included in the price:

    • Trip in a modern coach
    • Travel guide from/to Bremen
    • 1 overnight stay in a double outer cabin (beds next to each other) on a ferry from Hirtshals to Bergen
    • 1 x dinner incl. soft drinks, wine, coffee, tea and water aboard the ferry Hirtshals - Bergen
    • 5 nights in a double room with half board in good to very good middle-class hotels
    • All ferry crossings in Norway
    • City tour in Bergen
    • Entrance to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim
    • Entrance and guided tour of the open-air museum Maihaugen in Lillehammer
    • City tour in Oslo
    • 1 night in a double interior cabin (beds next to each other) on a ferry from Gothenburg to Kiel
    • 1 x evening buffet incl. drinks (beer, wine, water, coffee) on board
    • 1 x breakfast buffet on board
    • Insolvency insurance certificate


    TAXI - collect+return service (according to the U+R catalogue) - 12.00 Euro per person

    Departure from Schwanewede, courtyard von Rahden: 06:00 am
    Departure from Bremen, ZOB-Breitenweg: 07:00 am

    Single room/cabin surcharge: €299.00
    Surcharge double outside cabin (Göteborg-Kiel): €20.00 per person             

    We recommend purchasing a travel cancellation insurance or an insurance package.

    Day 1: Trip to Kristiansand
    07:00     Departure from Bremen/ZOB
    17:30    Arrival at the ferry port in Hirtshals
    20:00    Departure of ferry in Hirtshals    Evening buffet on board the ferry

    Day 2:   Arrival of the ferry in Bergen and guided city tour of Bergen
    12:30  Arrival of the ferry in Bergen
    In the morning at 06:30 am, the ferry will make a short stop near Stavanger. After breakfast on board, you can enjoy the ferry trip through the islands and archipelago towards Bergen. After arriving in Bergen at 12.30 pm, you will be guided through the old Hansestadt after disembarkation. Afterwards, you can take a cable car to the Floyen, the local mountain of Bergen, (approx. 12.00 Euro per person). From there, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view of the city. Staying overnight in the centre of Bergen.

    Day 3: Bergen - Sognefjord
    After breakfast, you can spend a few more hours in Bergen. You can either visit the fish market or go up to the Floyen, depending on the weather the day before. At noon, you continue through the beautiful Norwegian mountain landscape to the next hotel at Leikanger, directly at the Sognefjord. The Sognefjord is one of the longest fjords in the world and one of the largest natural attractions in the country.

    Day 4:   Sognefjord - Geirangerfjord - Alesund
    From the Sognefjord, you will then arrive at the next known Norwegian fjord, the famous Geirangerfjord, which is even a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fact that we have planned to travel to Geiranger via the ferry passage from Hellesylt to Geiranger will allow you to experience the fjord in a particularly impressive way during this approximately one-hour boat trip. After a stay in Geiranger, we will continue through the impressive Norwegian mountains to Alesund. After a great fire in 1904, unique Jugendstil architecture developed here in Northern Europe. The view of the beautiful city and the sea from the local mountain Aksla is well-known. Overnight stay in the centre of Alesund.

    Day 5:   Alesund - Trondheim
    On today's continuing journey from Alesund to Trondheim, you will experience the rugged west coast with its many fjords and islands. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Trondheim, where you can visit the most famous building, Nidaros Cathedral. Nidaros Cathedral is a landmark of the city and is considered to be the largest religious building in Scandinavia. It is also the coronation church of the Norwegian kings and a national shrine. However, Trondheim has more to offer: the Archbishop's Palace, the colourful storehouses on the river Nidelv or Palais Stiftsgarden, the official residence of the Norwegian royal house in Trondheim. Overnight stay is in the centre of Trondheim.

    Day 6:   Trondheim - Lillehammer
    From Trondheim, we continue today through the Dovrefjell and the Gudbrandsdal to Lillehammer, the venue of the 1994 Olympic Winter Games.The Dovrefjell will certainly impress you with its wide elevations. This is where the only wild musk ox herd of the European mainland lives. The road reaches its highest point at 1,025m and then descends to the Gudbrandsdal en route to Lillehammer. In addition to the Olympic ski jumping facility, the well-known open-air museum Maihaugen is the main attraction for the small town. The museum was founded by the dentist Anders Sandvig under the name of Sandvigske Samlinger (The Sandvig Collections), who began to collect old houses and buildings of farms from the Gudbrandsdal on his private land in 1887. When his land became too small, the town of Lillehammer offered him the present site in 1904, which was then called Maihaugen and was a kind of city park. Overnight stay in the centre of Lillehammer.

    Day 7:    Lillehammer - Oslo - Gothenburg
    In the morning, we will be travelling from Lillehammer along Lake Mjösa to the Norwegian capital Oslo. There, you will enjoy an overview of the city at the Oslofjord during a guided city tour. In the early afternoon, the journey continues across the Swedish border to the ferry port of Gothenburg, where you will be leaving Scandinavia in the evening for Kiel.

    Day 8:  Return from Kiel to Bremen
    09:15 Arrival of the ferry in Kiel
    Then, the return journey to Bremen.
    13:30   Arrival at Bremen/ZOB

    Consulting & booking:

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Weserstrandstr. 13
    28779 Bremen
    0421 - 69 04 50

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Heidkamp 49
    28790 Schwanewede
    04209 - 91 62 54

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Pieperstr. 16
    28195 Bremen
    0421 - 33 97 180

  • Scotland - 6 days

    Special journey with our driver Norbert Rieß

    Scotland - 6 days with accommodation between Edinburgh and Glasgow

    So, 15.10. – Fr, 20.10.2017   → Download

    Day 1: Sunday, 15.10.2017Pickup of fellow travellers and journey via motorway towards Amsterdam/Ijmuiden, from where you will be sailing to Newcastle in the late afternoon with a DFDS ferry.Dinner (buffet) on board the ferry. Day 2: Monday, 16.10.2017After a good, rich breakfast buffet on board the ferry, you will be en route to Glasgow after the ferry arrives in Newcastle on that day.On your way, there will be a small stop-over in Gretna Green, the former marriage smithy right on the border between England and Scotland.Previously, couples who wished to marry, fled here to take advantage of the liberal Scottish marriage laws. The smithy (old blacksmith's shop - place of marriage) is now a visitor centre and museum. From there, you will be continuing to Glasgow, where you are expected to have a guided tour.In 1999, Glasgow became the City of Architecture and Design, and in doing so, the city's remarkable architecture, tradition and culture were celebrated. As Scotland's capital city, Glasgow has a leading edge with its style and design, with its brasseries in art deco-style, its elegant shops and cultural centres. The city has more than 30 galleries and museums. Glasgow is also home to the Scottish Opera, the Scottish Ballet and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.In this city, with its unique style, the splendour of Victorian architecture is reflected through the impressive Gothic cathedral, the town hall, which has taken over splendid Italian Renaissance elements and the beautiful Jugendstil buildings. However, Glasgow is also a shopping paradise: The St. Enoch Centre represents the modern trend among Europe's largest glass-roofed buildings. Princes Square, on the other hand, has a more exclusive touch, with a high-class atmosphere as can be expected from such a city with a sense of style. You will be spending the next 3 nights in the traditional middle-class Best Western Park Hotel in Falkirk.Dinner (3-course menu) at the hotel.Day 3: Tuesday, 17.10.2017Today's day trip will be characterised by the Scottish capital of Edinburgh.It is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its breathtaking silhouette and splendid architecture captivate the eye, starting with the ancient buildings of the old town from the 17th century, over which Edinburgh Castle sits, to the generously-designed Classical buildings of the Georgian New Town. In the heart of the city is the Royal Mile, where you can stroll through the centuries: from Parliament Square and beautiful St. Giles Cathedral from the 15th century, down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of Her Majesty the Queen. Here, you will find attractions such as Gladstone's Land, which offers an insight into local life of the 17th century, the Scotch Whiskey Heritage Centre, which tells the story of Scotland's national drink, or John Knox House, the oldest preserved medieval house dating back to 1490. You will also find countless narrow lanes and passages leading to renovated buildings and old courtyards. Dinner (3-course menu) at the hotel. Day 4:  Wednesday, 18.10.2017The centre of today's day trip will be Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park. The day will be rounded off by visiting a whisky distillery.Loch Lomond is the largest lake in Scotland with an area of ​​about 71 km². It extends in a north-south direction over a length of 39 km, is up to 8 km wide and up to 190 m deep. Loch Lomond has been a part of Loch Lomond National Park and The Trossachs National Park since 2002 and is considered the most beautiful lake in Scotland.After an approx. 1-hour cruise on Loch Lomond, the trip continues through The Trossachs National Park.The Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park is one of fourteen national parks in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland with an area of ​​1865 km². After the Scottish Parliament adopted a new law for the protection of landscapes, it was the first of two national parks in the Scottish region to be established on 19th July 2002. The park was officially opened by Princess Anne on 24th July 2002.At the end of this tour, you will be stopping off at one of Scotland's whisky distilleries for a small taster.Dinner (3-course menu) at the hotel. Day 5: Thursday, 19.10.2017Today, we will sadly have to say goodbye to Scotland. On your way to the ferry in Newcastle, you will be stopping over in Jedburgh, as well as a photo stop at Carter Bar at the English-Scottish border. In the afternoon, we will be back onboard a DFDS ferry in Newcastle.Dinner on board the ferry. Day 6: Friday, 20.10.2017After the ferry arrives in Ijmuiden, you will then be on the journey home. Hopefully, you will have collected many nice memories of our holiday together in Scotland in your luggage.However, we have added a special highlight for the return trip. You will receive a lunch and a guided tour of Emsflower in Emsbüren.Emsflower GmbH is one of the largest horticultural companies in Europe and already a market leader in Europe. In addition to Emsbüren, Emsflower has further locations in Denekamp (Netherlands, 17 hectares), Fretzdorf (near Berlin, circa 8-10 ha), as well as a cultivating farm in Moshi (Tanzania, at the foot of Kilimanjaro). Owner and operator of Emsflower is the Dutchman Bernardus Gerhardus Johannes ("Bennie") Kuipers.The largest location in Emsbüren produces more than 400 million flowering and potted plants each year, with a focus on bedding and balcony plants in 10-trays for discount wholesale customers (garden centre, DIY and grocery chains) across Europe, from Portugal to Finland. Apart from its own logistics centre, the complex also includes the "Emsflower World of Experience".  

    IMPORTANT NOTE: Please note that the programme description may vary depending on current local conditions, weather conditions, road conditions and the respective local tour guide.

    TRIP PRICE PER PERSON

    • Accommodation in a double room         EUR  755.00    
    • Single room/cabin surcharge                EUR   164.00

     

    SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE TOUR PRICE

    • Ride in a modern long-distance coach from/to Bremen
    • Ferry crossings Ijmuiden-Newcastle-Ijmuiden with DFDS Seaways in a double outer cabin with half board
    • 3 overnight stays with half board in the traditional middle-class Best Western Park Hotel in Falkirk
    • Overnight stay at the hotel in a double room with bath or shower/WC
    • Entrance and guided tour of Gretna Green
    • City tour of Glasgow
    • Day trip to Edinburgh with a local guide
    • Entrance and guide at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh
    • Day trip to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park with a local guide
    • Boat trip on Loch Lomond
    • Visit to a whisky distillery incl. taster
    • Lunch (one-course meal) and guided tour at Emsflower in Emsbüren
    • Insolvency insurance certificate

    TAXI - collect+return service (according to the U+R catalogue) - 12.00 Euro per personDeparture from Schwanewede, courtyard von Rahden: 06:00 amDeparture from Bremen, ZOB-Breitenweg:     08:00 am Your hotel:Best Western Park Hotel in FalkirkTel. 0044 844 387 6083www.bestwestern.co.uk/hotels/best-western-park-hotel-83459  We recommend buying a travel cancellation insurance or an insurance package.

     

    Consulting & booking:

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Weserstrandstr. 13
    28779 Bremen
    0421 - 69 04 50

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Heidkamp 49
    28790 Schwanewede
    04209 - 91 62 54

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Pieperstr. 16
    28195 Bremen
    0421 - 33 97 180

  • Frankfurt/Oder - shopping trip to the Polish market

    Frankfurt/Oder - shopping trip to the Polish market

    Dates:

    • Sa, 11. – So, 12.11.2017
    • Sa, 10. – So, 11.11.2018

    Services included in the price: →Download

    • Trip in a modern coach
    • 1 night in a double room with breakfast buffet in the 3-star Plus City Park Hotel in Frankfurt/Oder


    Optional services:

    • Single room surcharge: €20,-
    • Dinner in the hotel: €18.00


    City Park Hotel Frankfurt/Oder (Tel. 0335-55320) Ideally located, the hotel is in the centre of the city, by a picturesque park with 90 comfortable hotel rooms. All rooms are equipped with a shower, WC, hairdryer, LCD TV, radio, wake-up call, telephone, fax connection, WLAN, analogue modem connection, as well as a minibar. The City Park Hotel offers you the possibility of rest and relaxation with its tastefully furnished rooms.

    Short travel description:

    Day 1: Departure to Frankfurt/Oder with the Polish market

    07:00     Departure from Bremen/ZOB

    14.00    Arrival in Frankfurt/Oder

    At the Polish market, you can look around to your heart's content, and you will surely find good bargains. Contrary to all gloomy predictions and despite several fires, this great bazaar is still alive with a wide range of fruits and vegetables, porcelain, leather goods, ceramics, car spare parts, curtains, toys, clothes and much more.

    18:00   Check-in at the hotel

    Day 2:    2ndvisit to the Polish market and return to Bremen

    09:00    Departure from the hotel

    In the morning, you will have another opportunity to visit the Polish market.
    Around noon, you will be on your way home to Bremen.

    19:00      Return to Bremen/ZOB

    Consulting & booking:

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Weserstrandstr. 13
    28779 Bremen
    0421 - 69 04 50

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Heidkamp 49
    28790 Schwanewede
    04209 - 91 62 54

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Pieperstr. 16
    28195 Bremen
    0421 - 33 97 180

  • New Year's Eve special - Breslau

    New Year's Eve special - Breslau

    A special trip with our driver Jurek

    Dates: Sa. 30.12.2017 - Di. 02.01.2018 → Download

    Price: €369.00Single room surcharge: 45.00 Euro

     Services included in the price:

    • Ride in a modern long-distance coach
    • 3 overnight stays with breakfast buffet in the 4-star Hotel Trzebnica in Trebnitz
    • Accommodation in a double room with bath or shower/WC
    • 2 x dinner at the hotel
    • 1 x New Year's Eve gala evening with various food and drinks
    • New Year's Eve dance music
    • City tour of Breslau
    • Outing with coffee and cake on New Year's Day
    • Insolvency insurance certificate


    Departure from Schwanewede: 5:30 am | Departure from Bremen-ZOB, Breitenweg: 07:00 am (further stops for boarding possible!)

    Consulting & booking:

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Weserstrandstr. 13
    28779 Bremen
    0421 - 69 04 50

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Heidkamp 49
    28790 Schwanewede
    04209 - 91 62 54

    Reisedienst von Rahden
    Pieperstr. 16
    28195 Bremen
    0421 - 33 97 180