
European Christmas Markets
From Bern to Salzburg
Experience the charming tradition of the European Wintermärkte, preserving the spirit and warmth of the festive season.
tour snapshot
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December 8-18, 2026 | 11 Days
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Thomas Abbott. View full bio >
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The tour starts at 2.00pm on Tuesday 8th December, at Zurich Airport.
The tour ends after breakfast on Friday 18th December, with a transfer to Munich airport. -
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Grade Two. This tour is designed for people who lead active lives.
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$12,670 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$2,990 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel roomA $1,000 AUD non-refundable deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour
Inclusions
10 nights’ accommodation in centrally located 4 and 5 star hotels. Airport-Hotel transfers as indicated. All breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners. Services of an expert tour leader and an experienced tour manager throughout. All ground transport, entrance fees and tipping.
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Status: Places Available - Maximum 16
tour overview
Christmas markets in Europe are steeped in centuries of sacred and secular traditions spanning back to the Middle Ages, embodying all that we love of the festive season.
Join us on this new 11-day tour as Thomas Abbott takes us on a festive journey across the beautiful winter landscapes of Switzerland, France, Germany, and Austria. We begin in the Swiss capital of Bern before moving to the French city of Strasbourg, with day trips to see the story-book beauty of Colmar and a journey along part of the famed Alsace wine route. The journey continues to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, one of Germany’s best preserved towns and an ideal base to explore the Bavarian town of Würzburg, famous for its baroque and rococo architecture. Our final leg takes us into Austria’s enchanting city of Salzburg and the surrounding Salzkammergut region, with its pristine lakes set against soaring snow-capped mountain peaks dotted with charming towns.
This tour is a sumptuous feast of history, music, art, food and wine, visiting some of the most beautiful European cities, resplendent in their Christmas finery.
tour highlights
The aim of every Academy Travel tour is to provide a rewarding, in-depth travel experience.
your expert tour leader
Thomas Abbott has lived in Germany since 1988 and has led many cultural tours throughout Germany, with leading UK and other organisations. Thomas studied in the USA and Paris, specialising in the architecture of Berlin, the art of 18th-century Germany and the Bauhaus.
In good hands...
In addition to your expert tour leader, you will be accompanied by a trained tour manager for the duration of the tour. Our tour managers will ensure your safety and comfort on tour, while also overseeing the behind-the-scenes logistics. Our tour managers are great travel companions who ensure your needs are well taken care of. From offering suggestions for your free time, to a lively chat at dinner or even providing space for a quiet moment of reflection, rest assured you are in good hands when travelling.
tour itinerary
Bern (2 nights), Strasbourg (3 nights), Rothenburg ob der Tauber (2 nights), Salzburg (3 nights)
Included meals are shown with the letters B, L and D
tour Accommodation
Hotels have been selected principally for their central location. All hotels are excellent 4 and 5-star standard.
Bern, Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (2 nights)
Strasbourg, Hôtel Cour du Corbeau Strasbourg - MGallery (3 nights)
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hotel Eisenhut (2 nights)
Salzburg, The Pitter Hotel (3 nights)
tour booking
$12,670 AUD per person, twin share (land content only)
$2,990 AUD supplement for sole use of a hotel room
A $1,000 deposit is required per person to confirm your booking on tour. This deposit is non-refundable.
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Book Online
To secure your place(s) on tour, book online below with “Athena”, our virtual tour consultant.
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Book via Email or Post
Download a printable booking form. You can also complete the form on screen and submit via email.
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We are happy to hold a tentative place for 7 days while you make your final arrangements.

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your tour consultant
The consultant for this tour is Jamal Fairbrother. For further information or to discuss the tour, please call 9235 0023 (Sydney) or 1800 639 699 (outside Sydney) or email jamal@academytravel.com.au
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