Christkindl-Märkte 2026
(Christmas Markets)
Package 1
Bavaria & Salzburg
Wednesday 02 – Wednesday 09 December 2026
Traveling across the region by regional train, you’ll visit the world-renowned markets of Salzburg, Nuremberg and Munich, as well as discover Chiemsee with its unique Christmas market on the famous Fraueninsel (island of our lady).
Your seven-night stay in 3*/4* hotels¹, includes a hearty breakfast each morning as well as all transportation² (regional train, taxi, boat, Christmas tram), entrance via the funicular to the Fortress in Salzburg. There will be three historical walking tours too, one in each city.
Most evenings a dinner reservation will be made, however this is optional as it is not included in the package.
Spaces are limited to 10 people, ensuring you are well looked after during your time in Bavaria and Salzburg.
SPECIAL OFFER: Book both Christmas Markets packages and get FREE ICE TRAIN TRANSFER between Munich and Berlin.³
02 Dec
Arrival in Munich
Itinerary: No itinerary planned for today, arrival day.
Accommodation: 3-star Cocoon Hotel Munich Stachus
03 Dec
Munich
Itinerary: Our day starts with a short tram ride to Sendlinger Tor, where our 45-minute historical walking tour of the Munich old town begins. Thereafter, you will have the opportunity to do some shopping, grab a spot of lunch or maybe relax with a coffee. Bier and Glühwein (Mulled Wine) will also be readily available.
Mid-afternoon will commence with a festive tram ride through the city.
As daylight starts to fade, it’ll time to enjoy some of Munich’s finest and most famous Christmas markets.
All within a 20-minute walk of each other we will visit the Christmas markets at Sendlinger Tor, Rindermarkt, Marienplatz (town hall and the city’s Christmas tree), Residenz (Courtyard market) and Wittelsbacherplatz (Medieval market).
Not only will you be able to enjoy a varied selection of food and drink, you may also find the perfect festive gift for loved ones.
Accommodation: 3-star Cocoon Hotel Munich Stachus
04 Dec
Munich-Prien am Chiemsee-Herreninsel-Fraueninsel-Prien am Chiemsee-Munich
Itinerary: A short (1 hour) regional train ride from Munich Central Station to Prien station, plus a quick taxi to the harbour (or a 10-15 minute walk) where we will take the boat to Herreninsel (and King Ludwig’s Palace). Thereafter, and as the Bavarian sun sets, we sail over to Fraueninsel (Christmas market).
As evening turns to night, we head back to Munich on the regional train.
Accommodation: 3-star Cocoon Hotel Munich Stachus
05 Dec
Munich-Salzburg-Munich
Itinerary: After a leisurely breakfast we once again hop on the regional train; this time Austria and the magical city of Salzburg (just over 2 hours). Please remember to bring your passport!
After a short historical walking tour of the city we will take the funicular up to the Fortress (which also has a Christmas market).
Returning to the centre of town, we focus our attention on the spectacular Christmas markets and at 5:30pm be prepared to be entertained (and maybe a little scared) by the St. Nikolaus & Krampus March.
The train to Munich is hourly (last departure 10:55pm), so you are free to explore the markets some more, or have dinner at the famous Sternbräu, which comes highly recommended!
Accommodation: 3-star Cocoon Hotel Munich Stachus
06 Dec
Munich-Nuremberg
Itinerary: After breakfast you are free to explore the city a little before an early afternoon departure and a 75 mins train ride to Nuremberg.
Our hotel in the Franconian capital is a 3-minute walk from the station, giving us time to check-in, before we head out into the Christmas markets in the old town.
You are welcome to feast on the delicacies available to you at the markets, or join us for dinner at Tucher-Bräu am Opernhaus.
Accommodation: 4-star Scandic Nürnberg Central
07 Dec
Nuremberg
Itinerary: No travel today, just the opportunity to learn more about the old town (walking tour), with the option thereafter to visit the Memorium Nuremberg Trials, and/or walk the Nuremberg Rally Grounds.
Accommodation: 4-star Scandic Nürnberg Central
08 Dec
Nuremberg-Munich
Itinerary: Returning to Munich after breakfast, we will spend the afternoon and evening discovering some of Munich’s less centrally located Christmas markets, including Haidhansen, Tollwood and Winterrausch im Hexenhaus.
A final dinner will be arranged, but again as with all evening meals, this is optional.
Accommodation: 3-star Cocoon Hotel Munich
09 Dec
Munich (end of tour)
Itinerary: The tour ends after breakfast.
Price
Seven-night, bed & breakfast package: 2250€
Price is per couple, based on two adults sharing a double or twin room
Single person rate: 1500€
¹ Hotel subject to change up until booking is confirmed in writing. Any room upgrades offered by the hotel, and/or local city taxes for overnight stays are NOT included
² Lunch, dinner and taxi to/from Munich airport are not included (S-Bahn train transfer is included)
³ Train journey is between 4-5 hours (direct), and includes seat reservation
