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All-inclusive Christmas in the Bavarian Forest

A festive winter break combining a scenic treetop walk, traditional glassmaking, and atmospheric sightseeing in Munich’s Christmas markets.

Celebrate the festive season with a magical Christmas getaway to the Bavarian Forest. Stroll along a treetop walk, breathing in crisp, pine-scented air and taking in snow-dusted woodland vistas. Discover the charm of traditional glassmaking at Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner, then spend Christmas Day at leisure, soaking in the spa and savouring a classic roast turkey dinner.

Your festive journey continues with sightseeing full of seasonal cheer. Explore Munich on Christmas Eve, wandering its pretty streets and Christmas markets. On Boxing Day, visit Linz, a UNESCO-listed city on the Danube, where Baroque buildings mingle with modern landmarks.

Price

from £1574 /pp

was £1749
Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

11 included
Ways to pay

Wander among the treetops during the Bavarian Forest Tree Top Walk to take in the alpine views

Visit Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner, a traditional glassmaking village with live workshops, galleries and shops

Enjoy a visit to Munich on Christmas Eve, including time to explore a traditional Christmas market

Explore Linz, a UNESCO-listed city, on Boxing Day, seeing its historic and modern highlights

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Munich Christmas Market, Marienplatz, Bavaria

Close up of heart shaped, chocolate Christmas treats hanging on some string.

Five nights’ all-inclusive accommodation at the four-star Das Dreiburgensee –Naturhotel & Spa, Thurmansbang
Five breakfasts, one lunch and five dinners
Lunch on Christmas Day
Turkey dinner on Christmas Day
Treetop walk in the Bavarian forest
Visit to Das Glasdorf Weinfurtner
Tour of Munich and Christmas market visit
Tour of Linz
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager, with specialist local guides where applicable
Coach travel and transfers throughout
Return flights from Munich
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Departure point	Departure date		Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	December 2026		from £2101.00 pp	1 date available
Aberdeen	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2101.00 was £2335.00
Birmingham	December 2026		from £1574.00 pp	1 date available
Birmingham	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1574.00 was £1749.00
Bristol	December 2026		from £2141.00 pp	1 date available
Bristol	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2141.00 was £2379.00
Edinburgh	December 2026		from £1984.00 pp	1 date available
Edinburgh	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1984.00 was £2205.00
Glasgow	December 2026		from £1966.00 pp	1 date available
Glasgow	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1966.00 was £2185.00
Humberside	December 2026		from £2195.00 pp	1 date available
Humberside	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2195.00 was £2439.00
London Gatwick	December 2026		from £1633.00 pp	1 date available
London Gatwick	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1633.00 was £1815.00
London Heathrow	December 2026		from £1606.00 pp	1 date available
London Heathrow	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1606.00 was £1785.00
Manchester	December 2026		from £1754.00 pp	1 date available
Manchester	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1754.00 was £1949.00
Newcastle	December 2026		from £1984.00 pp	1 date available
Newcastle	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £1984.00 was £2205.00
Norwich	December 2026		from £2168.00 pp	1 date available
Norwich	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2168.00 was £2409.00
Teesside International	December 2026		from £2006.00 pp	1 date available
Teesside International	22 Dec 2026 Tuesday 6 days 27 Dec 2026 Sunday	Late Escape	from £2006.00 was £2229.00

Das Dreiburgensee – Naturhotel & Spa, exterior

Das Dreiburgensee – Naturhotel & Spa, Thurmansbang Germany Located on the shores of a lake and surrounded by beautiful forest landscapes, this charming hotel promises a peaceful stay.

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Germany

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Marvel at the frozen alpine landscapes of the Ore Mountains on board the historic Fichtelberg Railway
Explore picturesque Oberwiesenthal, Germany’s highest town
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6 days from £1,444 pp

was £1,605 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

23 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

7 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

Christmas in the Italian Dolomites

Italy

Immerse in the magic of the Italian Dolomites this Christmas with Newmarket Holidays. Visit Merano, tour the Dolomites, and book your trip now! Festive Scenery & Nature

Spend a wonderful Christmas in the Italian Dolomites
Christmas Eve visit to Merano and Bolzano, followed by a special dinner at the hotel
Included excursion to Trento and Riva del Garda

6 days from £1,296 pp

was £1,525 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

3 airports
Excursions & Visits

3 included
Meals

11 included

Explore

View of a village in the mountains in thick snow. With large fir trees in the left forefront, and smaller ones dotted around the village at the bottom the mountain. Above this a large forest of trees can be seen, going up the mountain, in front of large mountains covered in snow, in front of a light blue sky.

Christmastime in the Austrian Tyrol

Austria

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A tour of Innsbruck and time to explore its Christmas Markets
Toast the festive season with Gluhwein and a festive meal on Christmas Eve
A visit to St Anton on Christmas morning

6 days from £1,746 pp

was £2,055 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

22 December 2026
Duration

6 days
Depart From

8 airports
Excursions & Visits

2 included
Meals

11 included

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The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting. If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

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Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

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ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

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Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

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Save up to 10% applies to escorted tours only. This offer applies to new bookings only, made between 1st October and 8th November 2026, and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing, holidays with late availability pricing and excludes river cruises, Wimbledon tours, Andre Rieu concert breaks and Edinburgh Tattoo. See full terms & conditions.

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