small group vegan trips across the globe
8 days from Vienna to Munich — twinkling lights, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts and fairytale holiday markets in four of central Europe’s most festive cities.
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!
Airport pickup in Vienna on day 1. Prices are per person: $3,650 in a double room, $4,250 in a single room. Booking is open until November 15, 2026; international flights not included — we suggest flying into Vienna and out of Munich.
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 first market visits, followed by our welcome dinner together.
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 guided city walk.
After lunch, we visit Schönbrunn Palace and its Christmas market. In the evening, soak in the festive atmosphere at even more markets and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
This morning, we take the train to Salzburg (2.5 hours) — the city famous for Mozart and The Sound of Music!
The city is especially magical during Christmas time. Wander the small alleys and markets and take it all in!
Today, we 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 atmosphere makes up for it for sure!
Today, we see a bit more of Innsbruck as we ascend a mountain with a cable car. Later, we visit the Swarovski World of Wonder — as if this trip wasn’t sparkly enough already! Afterwards, we stop at a small, enchanting town for another market before heading to 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 makes it easy to visit a bunch.
Today, we explore the city’s Old Town, including the Rathausplatz, Viktualienmarkt 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 enjoy our last dinner together and bid farewell!
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.
Most flights from the US arrive in Vienna early in the morning — we will meet you at the airport. For the way home, fly out of Munich, whose airport even has its very own Christmas market.
It’s December in the Alps: pack warm layers, a hat, gloves and comfortable shoes for evenings spent strolling outdoor markets.
Innsbruck’s market isn’t the most vegan-friendly, but the atmosphere more than makes up for it — and all included meals are vegan, from the welcome dinner in Vienna to the farewell dinner in Munich.
Want to stay longer in Europe? We are more than happy to help you book an extension.
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