All-inclusive Christmas in the Bavarian Forest

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All-inclusive Christmas in the Bavarian Forest

A festive winter break combining a scenic treetop walk, traditional glassmaking, and atmospheric sightseeing in Munich’s Christmas markets. Celebrate the festive season with a magical Christmas getaway to the Bavarian Forest. Stroll along a treetop walk, breathing in crisp, pine-scented air and taking in snow-dusted woodland vistas. Discover the charm of traditional glassmaking at Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner, then spend Christmas Day at leisure, soaking in the spa and savouring a classic roast turkey dinner. Your festive journey continues with sightseeing full of seasonal cheer. Explore Munich on Christmas Eve, wandering its pretty streets and Christmas markets. On Boxing Day, visit Linz, a UNESCO-listed city on the Danube, where Baroque buildings mingle with modern landmarks.

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Holiday Highlights

Wander among the treetops during the Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk to take in the alpine views
Visit Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner, a traditional glassmaking village with live workshops, galleries and shops
Enjoy a visit to Munich on Christmas Eve, including time to explore a traditional Christmas market
Explore Linz, a UNESCO-listed city, on Boxing Day, seeing its historic and modern highlights

What's Included

Five nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the four-star Das Dreiburgensee –Naturhotel & Spa, Thurmansbang
Five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners
Lunch on Christmas Day
Turkey dinner on Christmas Day
Treetop walk in the Bavarian forest
Visit to Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner
Tour of Munich and Christmas market visit
Tour of Linz
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, with specialist local guides where applicable
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Return flights from Munich
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly to Munich - Fly from the UK to Munich airport, where you’ll be met by your friendly tour manager and transferred to the hotel surrounded by beautiful forested landscapes. Settle in, enjoy a drink at the bar, and relax before dinner is served at the hotel.

Day 2

Included treetop walk in the Bavarian Forest and a visit to Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner - Enjoy breakfast and wrap up warm before venturing on a walk into the heart of the Bavarian Forest and Lusen National Park Centre. Following a path built above the forest floor, you’ll get to enjoy a unique perspective of the breathtaking scenery and snow-capped treetops. In the middle of the forest is a high observation tower in the shape of an egg, ideal for a photography stop. Inside, a group of ancient firs and beeches can be found, protected by the wooden structure. At the very top, take a look over the surrounding mountains, and on a clear day, see as far as the northern main ridge of the Alps. The trail ends at a building, housing a cinema and exhibitions, and you can reward yourself with a hot drink or snack at the café. Later, the tour will continue to Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner, a visitor attraction inspired by the region’s long tradition of glassmaking. A mix of glass workshops, galleries, shops, gardens, and restaurants is housed here, and you can learn about its history, watch the process of glass being made, and purchase some decorative pieces. Return to the hotel for a drink at the bar and dinner.

Day 3

Christmas Eve – Included visit to Munich and a Christmas market - Following breakfast, you’ll travel to Munich, Bavaria’s capital, famous for its beerhalls, historic landmarks, and well-preserved old town. Your tour manager will point out highlights, such as Marienplatz, a central plaza, home to the famous chiming Glockenspiel in the New City Hall and the striking Frauenkirche, a Gothic cathedral and a symbol of the city. Afterwards, there will be free time to wander around one of Munich’s traditional Christmas markets set on Marienplatz. Sip on a cup of glühwein, sample some German treats like lebkuchen (gingerbread) and bratwurst, and walk around the stalls, offering handmade crafts. In the evening, dinner will be served at the hotel.

Day 4

Christmas Day – Day at leisure, Christmas lunch, and roast turkey dinner - It’s Christmas! Embrace a relaxing start to the day with breakfast and some time to unwind, perhaps in the wellness area or with a walk around the lake. Later, enjoy some celebratory drinks at the bar or take advantage of the indoor swimming pool and sauna before a Christmas lunch. For dinner, join the other guests for a traditional Christmas meal with roast turkey and all the trimmings to celebrate at the hotel’s restaurant.

Day 5

Boxing Day – Included visit to Linz - Experience a Boxing Day to remember with a guided tour of nearby Linz, built around the Danube River and situated between Salzburg and Vienna. This UNESCO-listed city is awash with Baroque buildings, including the Old Town hall, the town’s main square, Hauptplatz, and the Old Cathedral and New Cathedral, Austria’s largest church. A climb to the top of the New Cathedral will reveal beautiful views of the city and river down below, as well as Linz Castle. In contrast, dramatically modern Lentos Kunstmuseum sits on the riverbank, and nearby, the renowned Ars Electronica Centre, nicknamed the “Museum of the Future”. After the walk, warm up with a slice of linzertorte, an Austrian cake named after the city, and a cup of coffee in one of the cosy cafés.

Day 6

Fly back to the UK - After a final breakfast, check out and board the coach for the journey back to Munich airport and your flight home.

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 2 hours.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Combining hotel transfers

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

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