Christmas Markets of Austria, Germany and Switzerland
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Fill your festive cheer with candles, carols, snowflakes and stollen as you wander past heaving market stalls and pay tribute to old-world traditions, local craftsmanship and mesmerising city backdrops.
Duration 8 days
Destination Europe
Company Trafalgar
Availability From 24/11/2025 to 20/12/2025
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What's Included?
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Availability
- From 24/11/2025 to 20/12/2025
Visit Europe
Day 1
Welcome to Vienna
Write your very own Christmas story on a festive foray to some of Europe’s most magical Christmas markets.
Our journey begins in Vienna. Take the opportunity to explore on your own before meeting your fellow travellers. Today, your Travel Director will provide an orientation drive of the Austrian capital before dinner.
Day 2
Discover Vienna's Spectacular Christmas Markets
Join your Local Specialist for a sightseeing tour, from Parliament and City Hall to the grand State Opera House and Hofburg Palace, once the winter palace the Habsburgs, one of the most powerful royal houses of Europe.
We feed our Christmas spirit with a visit to the enchanting Christkindlmarkt this afternoon and feast on delicious gingerbread and Glühwein, wandering past wooden stalls piled high with handcrafted toys, seasonal gifts and tasty festive fare.
Day 3
Journey to Munich Dive Into Culture
Venture to Mozart's beloved Salzburg.
Dive Into Culture with a Local Specialist on a walking tour to see the Mirabell Gardens and iconic sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'. Later, dramatic vistas accompany your journey as you travel past alpine landscapes to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. This evening, dinner is served at the hotel.
Day 4
Enjoy Bavarian Munich's Magical Christmas Markets
Bundle up warmly and join a Local Specialist on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience to discover lost and forgotten Advent traditions.
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, sounds and smells of Munich’s Christmas market – a dazzling display of twinkling lights, carols and a magnificent Christmas tree. Continue your cultural exploration with an optional visit to enjoy the Gemütlichkeit atmosphere at one of Munich's most traditional restaurants.
Day 5
Off to Innsbruck
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 to Innsbruck. Indulge in delicious Kiachl doughnuts at the bustling Christmas market before returning to your hotel for dinner.
Day 6
Venture to Lucerne
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 Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge.
Day 7
Explore Lucerne's Festive Glittering Lights Connect with Locals
This morning choose to join your Travel Director for an Optional Experience to the peak of a nearby mountain top.
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, filled with the joyful sounds of happy children. For lunch we celebrate our magical journey together during an exclusive Be My Guest experience filled with Christmas cheer as you Connect With Locals in their home. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure or perhaps join an optional cruise on Lake Lucerne.
Day 8
Journey Home
We bid a festive farewell to our travel companions, returning home with magical Christmas memories.
Find out more about available airport transfers at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Dining Summary
7 Breakfast (B)
3 Dinner (D)
1 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
Lucerne: Visit the Meyer family at Küssnachter Alpenhof and gain insights into the workings of the farm and the animals that live there. Settle into the family's dining room area for a delicious home-cooked meal.
Dive Into Culture
Salzburg: Waltz through Salzburg with your Local Specialist seeing some of the sights that featured in the filming of the 'Sound of Music'.
Iconic Experience
Vienna: Walk through the first district, Inner Stadt, as your Local Specialist reveals the historic core of the city. Tour the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Munich: During your orientation of the city with your Travel Director, see Feldherrnhalle in the Odeonsplatz, the Palace of the Dukes of Wittelsbach, the English Garden, the Hofbräuhaus, St. Peter's Church and the famous Marienplatz.
Vaduz: Explore Vaduz and admire the Royal family's residence, Vaduz Castle, which overlooks the capital.
Lucerne: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Lion Monument, Old Town Hall and Chapel Bridge, the oldest wooden covered bridge in Europe.
Vienna: Bask in the unforgettable sights of Vienna.
Oberammergau: Immerse yourself in the history of Oberammergau.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
Munich: Join a unique exploration of Munich’s old town, away from the hustle and bustle of the Christmas markets, to uncover Munich’s forgotten advent traditions. Along the way, get a taste of delicious advent treats from small independent businesses. This experience advances UN Global Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.
Must-see Highlights
Explore Vienna and Salzburg
Discover Munich, Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Vaduz, 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
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 24th November, 202525/11/2024 | Mon 1st December, 202502/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4450* | Enquire » |
| Tue 25th November, 202526/11/2024 | Tue 2nd December, 202503/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4450* | Enquire » |
| Thu 27th November, 202528/11/2024 | Thu 4th December, 202505/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Fri 28th November, 202529/11/2024 | Fri 5th December, 202506/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Sat 29th November, 202530/11/2024 | Sat 6th December, 202507/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1st December, 202502/12/2024 | Mon 8th December, 202509/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4595* | Enquire » |
| Tue 2nd December, 202503/12/2024 | Tue 9th December, 202510/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4595* | Enquire » |
| Wed 3rd December, 202504/12/2024 | Wed 10th December, 202511/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4595* | Enquire » |
| Sat 6th December, 202507/12/2024 | Sat 13th December, 202514/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Sun 7th December, 202508/12/2024 | Sun 14th December, 202515/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Mon 8th December, 202509/12/2024 | Mon 15th December, 202516/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Tue 9th December, 202510/12/2024 | Tue 16th December, 202517/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Thu 11th December, 202512/12/2024 | Thu 18th December, 202519/12/2024 | Available | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
| Sat 13th December, 202514/12/2024 | Sat 20th December, 202521/12/2024 | On Request | Per person from$4675* | Enquire » |
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