In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.