Bavarian Forest Winter Wonderland

Bavarian Forest Winter Wonderland

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Bavarian Forest Winter Wonderland

7 Days Starting and ending in Belgium

Visiting: Belgium, Bavaria, Bavarian Forest National Park, Bodenmais, Dreisessel, Passau

Tour operator:

Leger Holidays

Tour code:

bhi

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

Everyone

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

Tour Overview

Embark on a magical journey through the Bavarian Forest Winter Wonderland, where enchanting landscapes and cultural experiences await. Begin your adventure with a torch-lit walk through the serene surroundings of your Bavarian hotel. Explore the breathtaking Bavarian Forest National Park, featuring a stunning treetop walk and the chance to witness skilled glass blowing at Joska Crystal Adventure World. Discover the charm of Passau, the "City of the Three Rivers," with its historic old town and St. Steven's Cathedral. Experience the thrill of visiting the sled dog farm of Dreisessel and enjoy a delightful horse and carriage ride. This tour offers a perfect blend of nature, culture, and relaxation, with comfortable accommodations and regional travel by coach, including overnight stays in Belgium. Uncover the beauty and traditions of Bavaria on this unforgettable winter escape.

Highlights

  • Torch-lit walk through the Bavarian Forest surroundings.

  • Explore the Bavarian Forest National Park with its stunning scenery and treetop walk.

  • Visit Joska Crystal Adventure World and experience glass blowing.

  • Guided tour of Passau, the "City of the Three Rivers," with its historic old town and St. Steven's Cathedral.

  • Discover the sled dog farm of Dreisessel and enjoy a horse and carriage ride.

  • Visit an Igloo workshop to learn techniques and traditions.

  • Experience the charming old town of Passau with its grand squares and elegant landmarks.

Itinerary

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Day 1

Bruges, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, then to Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 2

Bavaria, Germany

Location: Bavaria

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Travel to our hotel in Bavaria for four nights, where we enjoy a torch-lit walk through the hotel’s surroundings.

Day 3 : Bavarian Forest National Park & Joska Crystal Adventure World

Location: Bavarian Forest National Park, Bodenmais

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we include an excursion to the Bavarian Forest National Park. Opened in 1970 as Germany’s first national park and covering an area of 243 square kilometres, the parks stunning scenery is comprised of forests, moors, crystal clear mountain streams and lakes, including the spectacular Lake Rachelsee, the parks only glacial lake. During our visit you will have the opportunity to walk through the forest along the parks splendid treetop walk. With an overall length of 1300 metres, the Bavarian Forest treetop walk is amongst the longest of its kind in the world. After lunch we visit the Joska Crystal Adventure World in Bodenmais. You will have time to enjoy this interactive, sparkling experience where skilled glass blowers will demonstrate their traditional techniques before offering you a chance to blow your very own glass ball.

Day 4 : 'Huskies' & Igloos

Location: Dreisessel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We begin our day at the renowned sled dog farm of Dreisessel. We will spend time discovering the remarkable qualities of these incredible athletes, including the housing, feeding and stamina training involved in shaping this strong, independent yet lovable working canine breed. This afternoon we visit an Igloo workshop where we will have the opportunity to learn the techniques and traditions of the village. Please note: At Huskyhof Dreissesel, the dogs you may see, may be different breeds of Husky and Malamutes.

Day 5 : Passau

Passau, Germany

Location: Passau

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we travel into the centre of Passau on our included excursion. Picturesquely set at the confluence of the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz, a local guide in historical dress will introduce you to the charming old town with its grand squares and elegant landmarks such as the magnificent St Steven’s Cathedral, home to the world’s largest church organ, before you will have free time to explore the “City of the Three Rivers” at leisure.

Day 6

Bruges, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

To Belgium for an overnight stay.

Day 7

Brussels, Belgium
Brussels, Belgium
Bruges, Belgium

Location: Belgium

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return home.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    3*

  • Meals
    6 breakfasts, 4 dinners

  • Regional Departure

    The tour includes a regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service.

  • Bavarian Forest National Park Excursion

    An excursion to the Bavarian Forest National Park is included, where you can enjoy the stunning scenery and a treetop walk.

  • Joska Crystal Adventure World Visit

    The tour includes a visit to the Joska Crystal Adventure World in Bodenmais.

  • Passau Excursion

    An excursion to the centre of Passau is included, with a guided tour of the old town.

  • Sled Dog Farm Visit

    The tour includes a visit to the renowned sled dog farm of Dreisessel.

  • Horse and Carriage Ride

    A horse and carriage ride through beautiful scenery is included.

  • Torch-lit Walk

    Enjoy a torch-lit walk through the Bavarian Forest surroundings.

  • Transport

    The tour includes travel to Belgium for an overnight stay, and then onward to Bavaria. The return journey also includes an overnight stay in Belgium before heading home.

What's Not Included

  • Personal Expenses

    Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.

Accommodation

You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Vital-und-Wellnesshotel Schurger in Thurmansbang, set amidst the beautiful Bavarian Forest National Park. This family-run hotel offers modern rooms with a balcony or terrace. Due to demand, we may also use the Hotel Hohenauer Hof in Hohenau. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes regional departure by coach or Door-to-Door service, with travel to Belgium for an overnight stay, and then onward to Bavaria. The return journey also includes an overnight stay in Belgium before heading home.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of activities are included in the Bavarian Forest National Park excursion?

    The excursion to the Bavarian Forest National Park includes enjoying the stunning scenery, walking through the forest along the park's splendid treetop walk, and visiting the spectacular Lake Rachelsee, the park's only glacial lake.

  • What can I expect during the visit to Joska Crystal Adventure World?

    During the visit to Joska Crystal Adventure World, you will have the opportunity to enjoy an interactive experience where skilled glass blowers demonstrate their traditional techniques. You will also have the chance to blow your very own glass ball.

  • What will we do at the sled dog farm of Dreisessel?

    At the sled dog farm of Dreisessel, you will discover the remarkable qualities of sled dogs, including their housing, feeding, and stamina training. You will learn about the strong, independent yet lovable working canine breeds such as Huskies and Malamutes.

  • What is included in the guided tour of Passau?

    The guided tour of Passau includes an introduction to the charming old town with its grand squares and elegant landmarks such as the magnificent St Steven’s Cathedral, which is home to the world’s largest church organ. You will also have free time to explore the 'City of the Three Rivers' at leisure.

  • What is the accommodation like during the tour?

    You will stay for four nights at the 3-star Vital-und-Wellnesshotel Schürger in Thurmansbang, set amidst the beautiful Bavarian Forest National Park. This family-run hotel offers modern rooms with a balcony or terrace. Due to demand, the Hotel Hohenauer Hof in Hohenau may also be used. Overnight stays in Belgium will be in city-style hotels.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    40 years

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Sole use of your own room on all Single Traveller holidays: means you still get your privacy and time out from the group.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Battlefield Tours - Will it be possible to visit a particular cemetery whilst on the tour?

    Please contact us and we will check to see whether you can visit a particular cemetery on any of our Battlefield Tours, if we are not able to fit it into our itinerary then you could take some time out of the tour and do this independently by taxi or public transport.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

Reviews of this operator

Gary White (Google Reviewer)  

Just got back from a...

27-May-2024

Just got back from a holiday with leger holidays to callea spain which my wife done as a surprise for my 60th and wedding anniversary together my wife and i had a great time the coach journey there was excellent regular stops for toilet breaks and a stretch. Our two drivers Geoff and katrina were brilliant serving regular drinks and making the trip pleasant all the people on the coach were pleasant the hotel in spain was so nice the best we've stayed in lovely staff lovely bar the guy at the bar was great really friendly nice room. Overall our journey there and our return journey was brill the only thing that was not good at all was the ibis hotel on the return journey the room was horrible not a nice breakfast not polite French staff. Not really interested in trying to speak some english if i was leger should try and use a different hotel. Once again a big thank you to Geoff and katrina well done guys for making our holiday lovely. Hope to see you on another holiday soon

Will (Google Reviewer)  

I went on the 4...

05-Jan-2024

I went on the 4 countries trip and swiss glacier express and overall it was a great trip. The coach I was on was silver service, it was tidy had nice seats and other accessories such as charging points and headsets which was very handy. The drivers Alex and Dave were fantastic, very kind, funny and respectful throughout the whole trip and a pleasure to talk to. The excursions were very pleasant and all ran very smoothly. The hotels were decent and offered a good service. I overall very much recommend leger holidays.

Sally Matson  

Excellent customer service

10-Jan-2023

Booked our ‘Christmas in Austria & Scenic Trains of the Tyrol’ through George on the customer Helpline. Nothing was too much trouble, everything clearly & patiently explained. He even had permission to log in on his day off to finalise the sale! A charming and helpful young person and a credit to the company.

Euan Donald (Google Reviewer)  

Been on two tours now...

10-Oct-2023

Been on two tours now the “D Day beaches” and “ All Quiet on the Western Front” tour of the Somme and Ypres. Both four days in total, two travelling and two on the site of the various battles. This is outstanding value for money, picked up from Carlisle , Cumbria and literally looked after all the way through the tours. The coaches are great and the accommodation spot on . The guides are very knowledgeable ( Mark Hope brilliant guy)and the bus drivers professional . Absolutely fantastic .

Remon Wanis (Google Reviewer)  

We have been working with...

05-Aug-2024

We have been working with them for nearly a year now as Sussex Airports Taxis, and they offer the best customer service ever. All their customers are always happy when they return from their holidays. We look forward to continuing our partnership for many more years to come.

William Olley (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

21-Aug-2024

I recently went on a coach holiday with this company. Everything was on time but there can be traffic hold ups with jams and roadworks! The coach was comfortable and the driver stopped for rest periods. The hotel was a 3 star close to a spectacular beach and was adequate. The catering was excellent! I went on the excursions included in the package and visited some lovely places.

Gordon Price (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from Italian holiday....

21-Jul-2024

just returned from Italian holiday. It was great spoilt a little by the high temperature even Ledger can't control that. The only real thing to spoil the trip was one of the hotels. The Krystall hotel in Diano Marina was terrible the room was dire with cracks in shower bogged up shower fittings noe control for AC end so on. The food was very poor, limited choice luke warm food on cold plates. After 4 evening meals (3 or four courses) we were only able to remember 2 we enjoyed. Breakfast was poor no bread except for hard rolls. No fresh fruit if you liked cake for breakfast you were good. If this is a 3 star hotel Italian standards have fallen which I don't think they have. Ledger brochure states "some of Europes most fascinating unique hotels" for Luxuria trips. This hotel should be removed from your list at once. The holiday was other wise good I cannot praise your coach crew too to much they were excellent. A highlight of the trip was the return trip through the swiss alps. It was superb and deserves mention in your holiday iteniary description.

Hilary Jackson (Google Reviewer)  

I recently went on a...

12-Jun-2024

I recently went on a 4 night tour to Scarborough. Driver was great hotel superb. My criticism is too many destinations crammed into day excursion. Example visit to Flamborough head stop for 1 hour it was teeming nobody got off coach but even if fine pointless. Then on to Bridlington coach Park 1.5 ml from centre. Most people are hard pressed to get to center & back in 1.5 hours pointless. Incidentally if Leger paid a permit they could alight us in the resort. Very bad logistics. On to Whitby with a decent stop should have taken us there & bypassed the other stops. I will not go with them again. I will source a better holiday with excursions to one place only.

Suzanne Maylin (Google Reviewer)  

Having returned from a fabulous...

24-Sep-2024

Having returned from a fabulous tour of Austria with excellent tour guides/ drivers, it's disappointing to say the least that I'm left chasing a return for an excursion that was cancelled. I called Leger 5 days ago and am still waiting in a call back. Leger if you want to retain customers you need step up on service. Good training , good service costs very little, and once embedded in a company produces more income. I don't suppose anyone from Leger will respond to this, but who knows

aled blackshaw (Google Reviewer)  

just returned from a solos...

25-Mar-2024

just returned from a solos break to valkenburg and rhine valley i enjoyed the break overall although both journeys were considerably longer than expected due to several picks ups. I could have done without the 3 countries meeting point excursion to be honest and the lunch on rhine cruise was very basic. The drivers/couriers were efficient and good humoured and provided free lunch vouchers on the ferry which were much appreciated. I probably would book another break with leger but to somewhere a lot closer to home.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of leger holidays charges.

    Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

    At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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