Four quarantine-free Christmas destinations for South Africans

As more and more destinations open up thanks to the Covid-19 vaccination programmes, planning a white Christmas over the festive season is no longer a distant memory. There are now various destinations to choose from which are quarantine-free and Instagram-worthy to make even the most cynical “catch flights, not feelings” gang turn green with envy.

Here’s our list of places where you can really enjoy the Yuletide, festive markets, touring and possibly even some skiing.

Remember to pack those coats and hats!

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Germany

According to information from Schengen Visa Info, an “announcement of the Robert Koch Institute, which is the German federal government agency and research institute responsible for disease control and prevention located in Berlin and Wernigerode, the same has noted that Brazil and South Africa have been removed from the high-risk list.”

So what can you look forward to in the Western European country over the December period? Flight Center promises rich cultural heritage throughout the country such as the Cologne Cathedral and Reichstag Building.

Germany is the known the world over for its history and cold war era the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, Checkpoint Charlie, Holocaust Memorial, and former concentration camp sites can also be added to your list of site seeing.

The Neuschwanstein Castle located in southwest Bavaria, Germany, is a historical marvel to ad to your bucket list but if that doesn’t tickle your fancy, then the Christmas Markets located throughout the country will.

Buy souvenirs, food, Glühwein and even actual nutcrackers!