Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland
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- Explore Vienna and Salzburg with a Local Specialist
- Discover Munich, Oberammergau, Innsbruck and Lucerne
- Visit the Christmas Markets of Vienna, Salzburg, Munich, Innsbruck, Lucerne and Vaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein
- View Mozart's birthplace in Salzburg, the Marienplatz in Munich, the Golden Roof in Innsbruck and the Lion Monument and Chapel Bridge in Lucerne
- See stunning alpine scenery
- Connect With Locals
- Dive into Culture
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Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets. Our journey begins in Vienna, which you will have an opportunity to explore before meeting your Travel Director and fellow travellers for an orientation drive followed by a Welcome Reception with drinks and a light meal.
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour of the Austrian capital, from its Parliament and City Hall to the grand State Opera House and Hofburg Palace, once thewinter palace of the Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal houses of Europe. We feed our Christm...
Venture along the scenic Danube Valley to Mozart's beloved Salzburg, where we'll Dive Into Culture with a Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the Mirabell Gardens and other sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'. Later, travel past beautiful alpine landscapes to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This evening, we dine at our hotel.
Bundle up warmly and join your Travel Director on an orientation tour of one of Germany’s liveliest cities. Embrace the festive cheer in Marienplatz with its impressive Town Hall and the ornate Glockenspiel. Then, spend the rest of your day savouring the sights, sound...
We leave Munich behind and travel through the romantic Bavarian countryside en route to Oberammergau, which hosts the poignant Passion Play every ten years. Admire the village’s intricate woodcarvings and elaborate frescoes depicting Bavarian themes before continuing ...
A winter wonderland beckons as we see the ski jump that towers over Innsbruck before continuing to Vaduz to view its turreted castle, perched perfectly above the Liechtenstein capital. Our final stop today is Lucerne, where we’ll spend the next two nights. Our orientation tour of the city takes us past the sad Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge.
Embrace the Yuletide cheer in true Swiss-style during a visit to Lucerne’s Christmas market at Franziskanerplatz, in the heart of the city’s Old Town. Ramble past traditional wooden stalls, a warm mug of Glühwein in hand, and admire the swirling Christmas carousel, fi...
We bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Mildred Hearn
Feb 2023
Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland
Great locations , tour and local experts were fantastic. Rob was excellent
Rowe
Jan 2023
Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland
Hotel rooms were really clean and their breakfast super filling. Tours to m...
Linda Robinson
Dec 2022
Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland
The last hotel that we stayed at in Lucerne was in a great location, however the noise level that came from the seventh floor disco was disturbing. It was so loud t...
Michael Green Sr
Dec 2022
Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland
Great choice of multiple markets. Easy to get to and easy to traverse.
Walter Cuff
Dec 2022
Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland
Poor hotel locations and food for the cost.
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