All of our arrangements have been specially designed to incorporate a reason to travel and, for ease of choice, these have been categorised under the titles shown below.
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£1195
Nestled amid rolling hills, with the Mieminger Mountains as a backdrop, Obsteig’s winter persona is a popular cross-country ski resort. With its roots in the 14th century, this traditional ‘village’ is actually a combination of fourteen scattered hamlets. The village collective extends its hospitality to visitors by offering a variety of activities free of charge, and providing a pass for the ski bus to Seefeld and Postbus to Innsbruck, which includes access to guided walks in the city; while the welcoming Der Stern Hotel has a sauna and indoor eco-pool for relaxation, and snowshoes and Nordic walking sticks for bracing treks. Our tour dates cover the Christmas season and January, when the snow is most profuse; and February and March, when sunnier weather is the norm. An itinerary of local discovery encompasses memorable experiences from a horse-drawn sleigh ride to a tour of Stams’ ancient abbey, a ‘lantern walk’ in Innsbruck, and gorgeous views from Seefeld’s Gschwandtkopf chair-lift; and celebratory events for the hotel’s Christmas guests include a traditional Advent Evening on 23rd December, with roasted chestnuts, mulled wine, music, and story-telling (German language); and a Gala Dinner on Christmas Eve.
Enjoy an afternoon getting involved with the production of the legendary Austrian apple strudel in the hotel kitchen. Tasting included! Apple strudel is one of Austria’s national dishes and the oldest recipe can be traced back to 1697. It is traditionally served warm, sprinkled with icing sugar.
Some walking on snow-covered terrain is involved and visits are subject to local conditions and weather. Except where specified, this is an unguided tour using public transport.
This itinerary is focused on winter activities, please check that your travel insurance covers any winter activities you may try.
The local area bus service is also included.
CHRISTMAS SEASON
We offer the opportunity to stay at this family-run hotel for Christmas, including an Advent Evening with music and story telling on December 23 (German language), roasted chestnut and mulled wine, followed by a Gala Dinner on December 24. The Innsbruck excursion includes an opportunity to visit the Christmas Market but no guided walking tour. Lantern walk is not arranged. Early booking is recommended for Christmas.
Air travel and taxes, transfers, 7 nights' accommodation, half board, itinerary as described, services of guides and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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Christmas Markets on the Danube
A short break during the weeks of Advent, this tour combines the history of the Habsburg Empire with the traditions of the Christmas Markets, cruising the Danube to a trio of riverside capitals, from elegant Vienna to beautiful Budapest and medieval Bratislava
