Enjoy an incredible Munich Christmas Market tour. Get your students into the holiday spirit all while exploring Munich’s unique cultural heritage and savoring Lebkuchen and Glühwein.
Munich - Christmas Market School Trip
- 3 days
- +1
- Germany
- 262kg pp
- Munich Christkindlmarkt in Marienplatz square
- Guided walking tour
- Guided tour of the Allianz Arena
- Sendlinger-Tor Market
- Day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle or Nuremberg
- English Garden Christmas Market at the Chinese Tower
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Sample itinerary
This sample itinerary is offered as a guideline. The trip focus, length and itinerary/activities can be tailored to meet your learning objectives.
- Day
Day 1 - Fly to Munich, Munich Old Town
Fly to Munich, then transfer to your accommodation in the heart of the city by S-Bahn or coach.
It’s time to learn about German Christmas traditions! At your accommodation you’ll meet your expert TCBC guide who will lead you into Munich Old Town. As you tour the sights, learn about German winter festivals, the customs, and the food that make Munich such an epicentre for Christmas spirit. You’ll journey through Munich Old Town taking in the Old Town Hall, St Peter’s Church and Frauenkirche as well as the Munich Residenz, the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach monarchs of Bavaria. This will be your first glimpse of Munich’s Christmas markets and get you excited for your first visit.
Stop for refreshment at Viktualienmarkt, Munich’s premier food market in the centre of the city. Whether it’s for the energy boost of fresh pretzels and coffee, traditional bratwurst or that festive treat, you’re sure to find something delicious. It’s also home to souvenirs and the finest patisserie.
Suitably energised, it’s off to Munich Christkindlmarkt at Marienplatz.
Day 2 - Full day Neuschwanstein visit
What could be more festive than a trip to Neuschwanstein Castle? It’s image made famous by Disney, it combines Romanesque, Gothic and Byzantine architecture to create a rarefied and romantic impression. Tour inside King Ludwig II’s famous castle, one of the most-visited castles in the world. Perhaps you’ll get lucky with the weather, Neuschwanstein in the snow is incredible!
On your return, you could add a stop at Linderhof Palace. The smallest of King Ludwig II’s three fairytale castles, this was the only one completed in his lifetime. This rococo style villa was inspired by the Palace of Versailles and designed as a place of retreat where Ludwig could live quietly. Explore the palace and extensive gardens before returning to Munich.
This evening, dine early at your accommodation before having some free time to explore Munich by night.
Alternatively, stay within Munich and use public transport to make the shorter journey to the Olympiapark (Olympic Park). On this site is the stadium designed for the 1972 Summer Olympics, BMW World and of course, a Christmas Market. After touring the incredible stadium and former home of Bayern Munich, you can visit BMW Welt. Here you can see the latest BMW models, MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars as well as visit the BMW Museum Munich to explore 100 years of BMW Group history. Then it’s time for Märchen Bazar (Fairytale bazaar) at Olympiapark. A uniquely themed market, here nostalgic circus tents provide a cosy back drop to clothing, leather goods, fancy jewellery and wooden artworks. The Fairy Tale Bazaar offers an entertaining programme of art, culture and music, action and surprises.
Day 3 - Kunstareal München, Christmas market on Praterinsel or similar, Fly home
This morning, explore Kunstareal München, one of Europe’s most important cultural hubs. Located in the vibrant Maxvorstadt district, visitors will explore outdoor and indoor spaces across 500m2. Kunstareal München covers 5,000 years of cultural history in 18 museums and exhibition halls and 20 galleries.
If time allows, chill out before your flight at the Christmas market in Lehel. Located on Praterinsel (island) it’s an oasis of calm in this fast paced city. Its special atmosphere will give you that perfect Christmas mood for your flight home.
Alternatively, take a stroll through the English Garden and make a quick stop at the Christmas Market at the Chinesischer Turm (Chinese Tower). Did you know that the English Garden is considered to be bigger than Central Park in New York? It's definitely worth a glance!
From here you can transfer to the airport by S-Bahn or coach ready for your flight back to the UK. Enjoy incredible memories from your educational Christmas Market trip to Munich!
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What’s included
Full TCBC support from the moment you book until you return home
Full itinerary flexibility to ensure the perfect tour for your students
We'll source the best available flights based on your school's location
You'll have all our necessary contact details to hand should the need arise
Knowledgeable TCBC guide ready to bring your walking tours to life
Detailed itinerary, with all entrance fees included, no hidden costs
Return flights, 1 piece of hold luggage per person, airport taxes and security charges and ATOL Protection Contribution
Airport transfers upon arrival and departure. We can also arrange your UK airport transfers if you wish
Experienced local TCBC guide in Munich for your included walking tours
Coach for arrival/departure airport transfers and where stated in itinerary
3 nights' hostel or hotel accommodation, with multi rooms for students and single rooms for teachers
Breakfasts and dinners daily at hostel, but we can arrange meals in local restaurants if preferred
All excursions as per your itinerary
There will be no hidden costs on tour, everything will be clearly explained before departure
24 hour emergency contact details of TCBC's office and your local guide's mobile number
The normal free staff place ratio is 1:10 but this is flexible and we'll work to whichever ratio you require
Please check with your school to ensure you are covered by an adequate travel insurance policy which we will need to see a copy of. We can help you source cover if you need
We generally don't include lunches unless requested. We prefer to let the students explore the local options and choose for themselves
If you feel you have received excellent service, then our local guides and drivers will appreciate being tipped. Guidelines will be outlined in your quote
We will inform you of the availability of ballet, opera, circus, folklore show and sports events closer to departure and invoice you at that stage
Accommodation
The hostels and hotels we use in Munich are used to working with our school groups and meet our high standards
Meininger Hotel Munich City Centre
This is a good quality, bustling hostel that has a lot of experience in welcoming student groups and knows how to look after them. It's located opposite the Augustiner Bräu, very close to Munich's Old Town, about 20 minutes on foot or just a few minutes' drive by coach.
The clean, comfortable rooms are accessed by a secure keycard system. The Meininger has everything you'd expect of a decent student hostel, well planned routines for check in and meal times and space for the students' to hang out and enjoy table football and a game of billiards.
JH Munich Park
This is a modern youth hostel with a large, bright reception area and great facilities including an outside terrace, a games room, TV lounge, bistro and pizza machine. Students are accommodated in bunk beds and all rooms are en-suite. It’s situated out of the city centre in a quiet location away from the hustle and bustle of the city but with great access by public transport.
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Repeat business
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TCBC provided an excellent service, with a highly educational and engaging trip from start to finish. Both staff and pupils loved it and made memories for life.
