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Welcome
River Hotels offers you comfortable hotel ships for fairs, events, and gatherings. The central location and unique ambiance of our floating hotels make your stay truly special. Whether it’s for fairs like IMM or ISM in Cologne, Boot in Düsseldorf, Carnival, or the most beautiful Christmas markets in Cologne – our crew warmly welcomes you aboard.
Events & Congresses
Christmas Markets
MS Amethyst Classic
9 December 2024 - 18 December 2024
During the Christmas season, Cologne transforms into a winter wonderland, and our hotel ship is the ideal base to experience the festive atmosphere of the Christmas markets. Visit the famous Christmas markets in the Old Town, by the Cathedral, or in the Stadtgarten – all these highlights are easily accessible by foot or public transport from our centrally located ship.
Congress imm cologne
MS Vista Sky Cologne
10 January 2025 - 16 January 2025
If you are attending a congress in Cologne, our hotel ship offers the perfect accommodation. Our hotel ship VistaSky awaits you for imm cologne (12.-16.01.2025). We are located just a few minutes from the Cologne trade fair, allowing for a stress-free and quick arrival. After a long day at the congress, you can relax on our floating hotel and enjoy the comfort of our modern and well-equipped cabins. Your floating hotel will be available to you starting two days before the trade fair begins.
Congress ISM
MS Vista Sky Cologne
31 January 2025 - 6 February 2025
If you are attending a congress in Cologne, our hotel ship offers the perfect accommodation. Our hotel ship VistaSky awaits you for the international confectionery congress ISM (02.02.-05.02.2025). We are located just a few minutes from the Cologne trade fair, allowing for a stress-free and quick arrival. After a long day at the congress, you can relax on our floating hotel and enjoy the comfort of our modern and well-equipped cabins. Your floating hotel will be available to you from 31.01.2025.
Carnival
MS Vista Sky Cologne
26 February 2025 - 5 March 2025
Large events and festivals in Cologne attract numerous visitors every year. The biggest event is probably Carnival. 'FasteLOVEnd – when dreams bloom again' - under this motto, you will experience the Cologne Carnival in 2025. Our hotel ship VistaSky offers a unique and comfortable accommodation right in the center of the action at the Cologne event location Tanzbrunnen.
Whether it’s Carnival, music festivals, or major sporting events – with us, you are in the midst of it all while also enjoying the peace and relaxation on the water.
Congress boot Düsseldorf
MS VistaSky Düsseldorf
1 January 2026 - 31 January 2026
Our hotel ship VistaSky awaits you for the boot Düsseldorf congress (January 2026). We offer you not only an extraordinary accommodation but also the ideal starting point for your visit to the congress. With walking distance to the trade fair Düsseldorf, modern and comfortable cabins, and a unique location on the Rhine, your stay will be an unforgettable experience. Book your trade fair accommodation on our hotel ship today and enjoy a special type of overnight stay in the heart of Düsseldorf.