Christmas in Austria
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- Enjoy the Christmas festivities on this 5-night guided holiday in Austria.
- Stay in the fairy tale-like town of Walchsee.
- Visit Salzburg on a guided tour & explore the hometown of Mozart.
- Discover the medieval old town of Innsbruck.
- Experience the stunning scenery of the Austrian Alps.
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This festive season, experience a magical Christmas in the incredible setting of the Austrian Alps. Stay in the pretty lakeside village of Walchsee in the Lower Inn Valley, where we can admire the surrounding snowy mountain scenery and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the town’s picturesque streets. We'll explore the magnificent Kaiser Mountains and nearby alpine towns of Rattenberg, Kufstein, Hall and Innsbruck on guided excursions. We will also enjoy a full day visit to the scenic city of Salzburg, where we can see the birthplace of Mozart as well as the Mirabell Gardens, where part of The Sound of Music was famously filmed. This year celebrate Christmas Day and enjoy a tasty Christmas dinner among new friends as part of an unforgettable yule time experience.
Trip Itinerary
Austria
Travel to Austria
Upon arrival in Munich, Germany you will be met by your local guide who will assist you in the transfer to your hotel in Walchsee, Austria.
Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride Through Walchsee
Afternoon
In the afternoon, you will take a horse drawn sleigh ride around the idyllic village of Walchsee (approx. 1 hr ride). The group will be split in two for this activity, with time for a piece of cake and a cup of tea or coffee included at a local coffee shop.
Emperor Mountain Range & Kufstein
Experience Emperor Mountain Range
Morning
Today you will embark on a full day excursion around the scenic mountain region of Kaisergebirge, known for its unspoiled nature and abundant wildlife. The "Kaisergebirge" mountain range nature conservation area incorporates all of the summits of the Wilder (Wild) and Zahmer Kaiser (Tame Emperor) mountain ranges.
Visit Kufstein
Afternoon
In the afternoon, continue your journey to the charming town of Kufstein, known as the Pearl of Tyrol. Here you will take a stroll around the town centre and visit the impressive Kufstein Fortress (entrance included). This fortress serves as a venue for a variety of events, including the annual Operetta Summer, and is home to the Heldenorgel, or 'Hero's Organ', the largest open-air organ in the world.
Rattenberg
Discover Rattenberg
Morning
This morning, take a guided tour of Rattenberg, Austria's smallest town. Known for its carefully restored medieval town houses, Rattenberg offers unique shop displays of glass craft.
At Leisure
Afternoon
Spend the afternoon at leisure in Walchsee. Take a stroll around the picturesque Lake Walchsee, located just a 2-minute walk from your hotel, or stop at one of the local restaurants and enjoy some Tyrolean delicacies, such as Schlutzkrapfen, cheese dumplings (Pressknödel) or a hearty “Tiroler Gröstl”. Alternatively, you can attend the Christmas Holy Mass at the village’s local church to celebrate Austria’s Christmas Day (guide to advise on time locally).
Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal World
Visit Hall & Innsbruck
Morning
Following breakfast, embark on a morning excursion to the town of Hall, renowned in former times for printing coins. From there, continue your journey to Innsbruck where your guide will take you on a city tour through the fascinating late-medieval old town, including the Wilten Abbey Basilica and Ambras Castle. Innsbruck's most famous sight is the Golden Roof, slated with 2,657 fire-gilded copper shingles, and located in the heart of the historic district.
Discover Swarovski Crystal World
Afternoon
Roughly twenty minutes from Innsbruck is the small town of Watten, where you will stop for a visit to the enchanting Swarovski Crystal World. Discover its subterranean labyrinth of crystalline chambers and its marvellous new garden, the Crystal Cloud, which floats above a black Mirror Pool adorned with 800,000 hand-mounted Swarovski crystals.
Christmas Dinner
Evening
This evening, enjoy a complimentary cocktail followed by a tasty Christmas buffet dinner with live music at your hotel to celebrate Christmas Day.
Salzburg
Guided Tour of Salzburg
Full Day
After breakfast, travel by coach to the baroque city of Salzburg. Enjoy a guided tour of the city's highlights including the beautiful Mirabell Gardens, the pedestrianized street Getreidegasse where Mozart was born, the UNESCO-listed old town and much more. In the afternoon you will have free time to explore or shop at your own leisure. Your local guide will be happy to offer suggestions of activities to suit your interests.
Return Home
Depart Austria
Your guide will assist with your transfer to the airport for your morning flight home.
Hotels Available
Know before you go
Will I be met at the airport?
You will be met on arrival at your destination airport and transferred to your accommodation. You will be accompanied on all included excursions by your Travel Department guide. Your expert local guide is also available to give you tips and advice on any aspect of your holiday.
Do I need a Visa?
Please visit our visa page for information on requirements for each country's entry requirements
What if there is an emergency?
We have local representatives in all of our destinations who are available 24/7 as well as an emergency contact number for our offices in Ireland should you ever need it.
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