Christmas Breaks

Oberstdorf (Allgäu)

Oberstdorf, in the Allgäu, Germany’s most southerly health and relaxation resort, has enjoyed a premier reputation among international winter sport facilities with one of the world’s largest and most modern ski jumps.

Oberstdorf’s mild climate makes this one of the most popular and famous health resorts in Germany. There is no cultivated land, only oceans of green meadows. No visible industry, but nine golf courses in its immediate vicinity, 75 km of crosscountry ski tracks, 200 km of hiking tracks. Discover and relax in Alpine quaint mountain inns. It is a wonderful Alpine landscape with unoccupied valleys, panorama routes and their quietness,amplitude and timeless harmony.

Enjoy a traditional active Christmas with good food, good company - but most of all relax and soak up the atmosphere.

Christmas and New Year programme also available. Ask for details.

Your package includes

• Scheduled flights from London to Munich
• Airport taxes
• Rail transfers to Oberstdorf (2nd class)
• Accommodation for 7 nights, half-board
• Free use of the wellness area and snacks at the wellness bar
• Romantic torch-lit walk and winter punch drink*
• Moonlight Bob sleighing*
• Special snow walk in snow shoes*
• Special Glühwein evening set around an open fireplace*
• Festive Christmas Eve buffet followed by torchlight walk to Mass*
• Small Christmas present for guest on Christmas Day*
• Traditional music evening*
• weekend rate is based on two nights Fr/Sa/Su stay - midweek supplements may apply.

*These events are available only once during the holidays.

Prices start from £969 per person

Berchtesgaden
20th December 2007 – 26th December 2007

The craggy, snow covered Watzmann dominates this ancient market town and offers an impressive backdrop to your Christmas holiday.

Berchtesgaden lies in a national park, and is one of the most beautiful regions of Europe, an ideal place to spend a Traditional German Christmas. The Obersalzberg Documentation Centre and the salt mines offer two interesting aspects of the town and within easy reach are Salzburg and the spa town of Bad Reichenhall.

 Your package includes

•  Scheduled flights with from London to Munich
•  Transfer from Munich airport to Berchtesgaden
•  Airport taxes, local taxes and service charges
• Accommodation for 6 nights
• half board in the Hotel Fischer
• evening meal on the 25th December will be accompanied by live traditional music.
• On the 24th December the hotel guests can welcome Christmas Day in the candlelight with cakes and a glass of punch.
•  Free use of the hotel’s swimming pool and sauna.

Prices start from £659 per person

Garmisch-Partenkirchen
20th December 2007 – 26th December 2007

Stay 6 nights in Germany’s Alpine capital surrounded by snowcovered mountains. Enjoy the crisp mountain air, the beautiful scenery, the adventure of mountain walks, but most of all, enjoy the special atmostphere that a Christmas break in Bavaria offers. This holiday offers the best of Bavaria over
the Christmas period with it’s festival meals and it’s traditional feel. Why not combine a stop in Munich to visit the Christmas markets and then continue on your journey to enjoy the special ambience offered by Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Your package includes

•  Scheduled flights from London to Munich
•  Rail transfers 2nd class between Munich and Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Airport taxes, local taxes and service charges
• Accommodation for 6 nights in the Hotel Wittelsbacher    Hof – half board
• Special festive dinner on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Prices start from £639 per person

Your itinerary

• Thursday 20th December
  Flight from London to Munich and rail transfer to Garmisch.
• Friday 21st - Tuesday 25th December
  Explore Garmisch and the surrounding countryside at your leisure. Special Festive Dinners are served on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day accompanied by traditional German Christmas entertainment, such as Carol singing.
• Wednesday 26th December
  Homeward journey to London

Boppard
23rd December 2007 – 28th December 2007

Boppard is a noted wine centre, bursting with wine cellars, a wide choice of restaurants and evening entertainments. The Rhine Plateau offers a spectacular view of the town and the Rhine. The surrounding countryside and vineyards can be explored by using the well signposted footpaths or by taking a day trip on the Rhine.

Your package includes

• Lufthansa scheduled flights London Heathrow to Düsseldorf/Cologne
• Airport taxes
• Rail transfers (2nd class)
• Accommodation for 5 nights - half board
• Local taxes and service charges

Prices start from £649 per person

Your Christmas Itinerary

• Sunday 23rd December:
  Fly into Düsseldorf or Cologne and onward rail transfer to Boppard. Welcome drink before dinner.
• Monday 24th December:
  Enjoy a train ride and a guided walk through the forest, ideal for working up an appetite. The Special Festive Dinner takes place tonight and will be accompanied by a piano/violin duo.
• Tuesday 25th December:
  A leisurely brunch is served. In the afternoon Father Christmas will pay a visit with a small gift for each guest – tea/coffee and Christmas cake will be served. The evening sees a special Festive Christmas meal.
• Wednesday 26th December:
  Optional morning cruise to the Loreley Rock (pay locally) followed by music in the afternoon. A special festive musical dinner in planned for the evening.
• Thursday 27th December:
  Day at leisure, why not explore some of the many wine cellars in Boppard.
• Friday 28th December:
  Homeward journey to the UK.

Schenkenzell
21st December 2007 – 27th December 2007

Enjoy the Christmas festivities in a charming village tucked away in the Kinzig valley south of Freudenstadt. Red-roofed houses, a village church, a ruined castle and small shops and restaurants make up this idyllic hideaway in the fir-clad hills of the Black Forest.

Your package includes

• Scheduled flight from London to Stuttgart
• Airport taxes, local taxes and service charges
• Transfers from Stuttgart Airport to Schenkenzell
• Accommodation for 6 nights - half board

Prices start from £619 per person

Your Christmas Itinerary

• Friday 21st December
  Transfer from Stuttgart Airport to Hotel. Check in at hotel and enjoy a welcome drink before your evening meal.
• Saturday 22nd December
  Excursion to the glass works of Wolfach - take a chance to visit the Dorothea-cottage with its Christmas village. This is followed by a trip to the Christmas market of Freiburg. Dinner is followed by a wine tasting.
• Sunday 23rd December
  Visit to the scenic village of Gengenbach. Return to Schenkenzell by rail (cost not included).
• Monday 24th December
  Day at leisure. Festive Christmas dinner menu in the evening.
• Tuesday 25th December
  The afternoon sees a demonstration of the making of a Black Forest gateau and after a chance to taste the cake! Festive Christmas dinner menu in the evening.
• Wednesday 26th December
  Day at leisure. Why not visit nearby Schiltach by rail or take a walk there (approx. 5 km). Stroll through this small romantic timber-framed town. There are also a number of interesting museums.
• Thursday 27th December
  Transfer by coach to the airport for your flight connection home.

* Itinerary subject to change. Holiday subject to a minimum number of participants. Some additional charges for excursions may occur. Please ask for details.

 

Call 0871 231 3422 to reserve your short break to visit the Christmas Markets now.

DERTOUR, based in London, is long established as one of the UK’s leading specialist tour operators for holidays to Germany.