Travel with me to my home of Austria and Germany during one of the most magical times of the year — holiday market season!

Marvel at Vienna sparkling with festive lights, sip mulled wine in Salzburg, warm up with roasted chestnuts in Innsbruck, and soak up the festive atmosphere in Munich.

With multiple markets to choose from in most cities, it can be hard to know which ones are worth visiting.

I’ll help you narrow it down and discover the markets that best capture the magic of the season.

And of course, we’ll keep an eye out for the best vegan-friendly food and drinks along the way — with Vienna and Munich offering plenty of options to enjoy.

So bundle up, grab a mug of something warm, and get ready for fairytale-like Christmas markets, holiday shopping twinkling lights, and plenty of festive cheer!

Most flights from the US arrive in the early morning and we will meet you at the airport and head to the city center.

After you have dropped off your bags, feel free to explore the city before we meet up as a group for our our first market visits before we are enjoying our welcome dinner together.

Meal included: dinner

Let´s begin your Christmas adventure in Vienna. 

Today, we explore the historic heart of the city with Hofburg Palace, and the charming streets of the Old Town during a city walk with a guide. 

After lunch, we will visit Schönbrunn palace and its market.

In the evening, soak in the festive atmosphere at even more markets and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

This morning, we will take the train to Salzburg (2,5 hours) - the city that´s famous for Mozart and The Sound of Music!

The city is especially magical during Christmas time! Wander the small alleys, markets and take it all in!

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today, we will take a 2 hour train ride to Innsbruck, passing Alpine scenery. The city´s setting, surrounded by mountains, is very special. It also happens to be where Verena, our founder, grew up - so you will have a local show you around!

While the market here is not very vegan-friendly, the athmosphere makes up for it for sure!

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today, we will see a bit more of Innsbruck as we ascend up a mountain with a cable car. Later, we will visit the Swarovski World of Wonder - as if this trip wasn´t sparkly enough already! Afterwards, we will stop at a small, enchanting town for another market before heading to dinner.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

A 2,5 hour train ride through beautiful scenery takes us to Munich, our final destination on this journey.

Munich has a number of Christmas markets scattered throughout the city and our centrally located hotel will make it easy to visit a bunch.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today, we will explore the city's Old Town, including the Rathausplatz, Viktualienmarket and more during a city walk with a local. 

In the afternoon, enjoy leisurely walks through the city center, do some more shopping or visit one of the many museums.

Tonight, we will enjoy our last dinner together and bid farewell!

Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner

Today, enjoy some breakfast at the hotel and then leave for the airport (Munich´s airport has its very own Christmas market, by the way). Alternatively, extend your stay in Europe - we are more than happy to help you book it!