Germany Christmas Markets
A December trip for the Christmas markets of Munich and Salzburg, with Neuschwanstein Castle in winter and mulled-wine evenings.
Trip at a glance
- Duration6 days / 5 nights
- Starts inMunich & Bavaria
- RouteMunich & Bavaria · Salzburg & Hallstatt
- Places2 destinations
- CountryGermany
- Ideal forFestival and seasonal trips, Couples' holidays
- Trip stylePrivate, customisable
- Package codeNX-1OYYM7
Best time to visit: May to October; December for markets




Trip overview
A December trip for the Christmas markets of Munich and Salzburg, with Neuschwanstein Castle in winter and mulled-wine evenings.
The route spends 3 nights in Munich & Bavaria and 2 nights in Salzburg & Hallstatt, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits festival and seasonal trips, couples' holidays and multi-country tours, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.
Highlights
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Munich & Bavaria
- Arrive via Munich Airport (MUC) and transfer to your hotel
- Check in and settle in
- Later: Neuschwanstein Castle: Fairy-tale castle, about 2 hours away
Day 2Munich & Bavaria: Marienplatz and Nymphenburg Palace
- Marienplatz: Glockenspiel and town hall
- Nymphenburg Palace: Baroque palace
Day 3Munich & Bavaria: BMW Welt and Museum and English Garden
- BMW Welt and Museum: Car museum
- English Garden: City park with surfers
Day 4Munich & Bavaria to Salzburg & Hallstatt
- Travel from Munich & Bavaria to Salzburg & Hallstatt and cross into Austria by private vehicle
- Check in at your Salzburg & Hallstatt hotel
- Mozart's Birthplace: Museum in Getreidegasse
Day 5Salzburg & Hallstatt: Mirabell Gardens and Hallstatt
- Mirabell Gardens: Sound of Music locations
- Hallstatt: UNESCO lakeside village
Day 6Depart from Salzburg & Hallstatt
- Breakfast and hotel check-out
- Transfer to Salzburg Airport (SZG) for your journey home
How this version is planned
- Dates confirmed against the official festival calendar each year
- Hotels booked early, as festival weeks sell out
- Viewing spots and timings planned with local contacts
- A relaxed pace with two-night stays where possible
- One special dinner or experience suggested at each stop
This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.
Good to know
- Munich & Bavaria: Book Neuschwanstein tickets online with a time slot.
- Salzburg & Hallstatt: Visit Hallstatt early in the day or stay overnight.
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GermanyMunich & Bavaria
Munich is Bavaria's capital, known for its beer halls, Marienplatz's glockenspiel, the BMW Museum and Oktoberfest.
AustriaSalzburg & Hallstatt
Salzburg is Mozart's birthplace and the setting of The Sound of Music, with a fortress above a Baroque old town.
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