Personally accompanied
Experienced tour guides accompany you personally and make sure you are well looked after.
Schweizer Familie: South Tyrolean Christmas Magic
Trip highlights:
- Merano - Promenades and arcades
- Brixen - Romance on the Cathedral Square
- Bolzano - Italy's largest Advent market
Christkindl markets steeped in tradition
Experience the most wonderful time of the year amid the magnificent mountain scenery of South Tyrol. Festively decorated old towns, atmospheric Christmas markets and the scent of mulled wine, cinnamon and roasted almonds accompany you on this indulgent Advent journey.
Day 1: Switzerland - Merano - Mühlen
Journey to South Tyrol. You visit what is probably the best-known Christkindl market in South Tyrol, along the Kurpromenade in Merano. On a guided city tour, you discover the most beautiful sights of this spa town and learn interesting facts about its history and traditions. Afterwards, there is time to stroll through the Christmas market, where aromatic mulled wine, a wide range of specialities, lovingly decorated stalls and attractive gift ideas and souvenirs await you. Continue to Mühlen in Taufers and your hotel. On arrival, the host welcomes you with a drink. Afterwards, enjoy an atmospheric dinner.
Day 2: Sterzing - Brixen
In the medieval old town of Sterzing, a romantic Advent market awaits you, with lovingly decorated stalls, regional specialities and traditional craftsmanship. You then travel on to Brixen, where the festively illuminated Cathedral Square offers a unique Christmas atmosphere. Numerous exhibitors present artful gift ideas, South Tyrolean delicacies and Christmas decorations. Enjoy the special Advent mood and the picturesque backdrop of the South Tyrolean mountains.
Day 3: St. Ulrich - Bolzano
Your journey first takes you to St. Ulrich in Val Gardena, where you visit the traditional woodcarving village of “Dolfi”. The Christmas village of St. Ulrich combines age-old craftsmanship with elegance and modern design. Rustic huts invite you to browse: the range extends from artfully carved figures and original gift ideas to fine baked goods, always with the highest standards of quality and regionality. You then continue to Bolzano. On a guided city tour, you discover the South Tyrolean capital with its historic arcades, Walther Square and numerous cultural sights. Afterwards, you visit the famous Christkindl market at Walther Square, which transforms the city into a sea of lights and festive music. Around 80 exhibitors present Christmas decorations, handmade products in wood, glass and ceramics, and culinary delights. The “Bozner Zelten”, a typical South Tyrolean fruit bread, is particularly recommended. A stroll through the festively decorated lanes makes your visit a memorable Advent experience.
Day 4: Innsbruck - Switzerland
Full of impressions of the festive pre-Christmas season in South Tyrol, you begin your journey home. On the way, you stop in Innsbruck. Strolling through the traditional Christkindl market in the old town, you experience festive Advent atmosphere in front of the magnificent backdrop of the Golden Roof. Lovingly decorated market stalls offer Tyrolean specialities, arts and crafts and numerous gift ideas. Afterwards, you return to Switzerland.
You stay at the stylish 4* Hotel
Mühlenerhof (official regional category) in the heart of Mühlen in Taufers. This family-run hotel has been modernised in recent years with great attention to detail, and today combines Alpine charm with contemporary comfort. The comfortable rooms feature a bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe, Wi-Fi and, in some cases, a balcony. After an eventful day, the spacious wellness area with heated indoor pool and sauna area invites you to relax. In the restaurant, you will be treated to regional and seasonal specialities. Equivalent hotel in case of unavailability.
Included services
- Journey in a Deluxe coach
- Accommodation at the 4* Hotel Mühlenerhof, double room basis
- HB (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- Welcome drink
- City tours of Bolzano & Merano
- Visit to the wood-carving workshop "Dolfi"
- Free use of the indoor pool and sauna area
- Guest card for free use of buses and trains in South Tyrol
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