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.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • 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

What's this trip about?

    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.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityVienna
End CityZurich

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • 50 Plus
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Festivals & Special Events

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Itinerary

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, 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.

Day 2: Discover Vienna's Spectacular Christmas Markets

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...

Day 3: Journey to Munich

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.

Day 4: Enjoy Bavarian Munich's Magical Christmas Markets

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...

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 ...

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 sad Lion of Lucerne and the famous wooden Chapel Bridge.

Day 7: Explore Lucerne's Festive Glittering Lights

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...

Day 8: Journey Home

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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Price From $2,271
Price per day$284
Last Updated: 3/23/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings

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Mildred Hearn

Feb 2023

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Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland

Great locations , tour and local experts were fantastic. Rob was excellent

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Rowe

Jan 2023

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Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland

Hotel rooms were really clean and their breakfast super filling. Tours to m...

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Linda Robinson

Dec 2022

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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...

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Michael Green Sr

Dec 2022

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Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland

Great choice of multiple markets. Easy to get to and easy to traverse.

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Walter Cuff

Dec 2022

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Christmas Markets of Austria Germany Switzerland

Poor hotel locations and food for the cost.

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Meals Included
  • 1 Welcome Reception
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 2 Dinners
  • 1 Be My Guest
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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