Experience the magic of traditional German Christmas markets, filled with twinkling lights, handcrafted gifts, and an array of delicious food and sweet treats.
Bavaria and Austria
Duration: Dec 2026
Destinations:
• Munich, Germany
• Salzburg, Austria
Fri Nov 27
Fly
Sat Nov 28
Land in Munich
Evening food tour
Sunday Nov 29
Explore Munich
Many Christmas markets
Residenze München (science)
Alte Pinakothek (art)
Dachau tour (WWII site)
Mon Nov 30
Day trip to Nuremberg
Christmas markets
Germanisches Nationalmuseum (German art, artifacts)
Imperial Castle of Nuremberg
Documentation Center Nazi Party Rally Grounds (if completed)
Mini tourist train
Tues Dec 1
Munich or day trip
Wed Dec 2
Neuschwanstein day trip
Round trip train travel
Entrance to both castles
Thurs Dec 3
Train to Salzburg
Hohensalzburg Fortress
Authentic dinner and marble hall concert
Salzwelten Salzburg (salt mine)
Friday Dec 4
Day trip
Hallstatt
Lake Wolfgangsee Advent Ferry and Villages
Sat Dec 5
Sound of Music tour
Train to Munich Airport, check in
Evening at Therme Erding spa
Images are public use as it was summer when I traveled Bavaria
Experience the magic of traditional German Christmas markets, filled with twinkling lights, handcrafted gifts, and an array of delicious food and sweet treats.
Munich
Munich Food
Nuremberg
Advent
Salzburg
Hallstatt