Christmas

In the Black Forest

Your time in Germany isn’t complete without a trip to the Black Forest! As we travel through dense forest and picturesque villages, you’ll see why this beautiful region inspired the backdrops of many Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Our first stop will take us to the Dorotheenhütte, the last glassworks in the Black Forest that still manufactures mouth-blown glass. Watch the craftsmen giving demonstrations or try blowing your own glass treasures before lunch is served (included).

Next we travel to the Vogtsbauernhof Outdoor Museum where culture and history come to life. On a self-guided tour, visit traditional buildings that resemble how life was lived in past centuries in this rugged region. This weekend the Museum farms have a special Christmas sparkle, all dressed up for the season, providing the perfect backdrop for this must-see historical Christmas Market. Forty local exhibitors offer traditional crafts and local products for purchase and showcase their skills and trade while they work on handcrafted items.

What would a day in the Black Forest be without a stop at one of the largest clock shops? Visit Family Herr and their cuckoo clock workshop, where they create new designs and reproduce traditional clocks found in Black Forest centuries ago. Please take a VAT form if you are thinking of making one of those beautiful clocks your souvenir. Our final stop is Baden Baden and it’s world famous Christmas Market. The enchanting atmosphere starts right at the beginning of the famous illuminated alley in front of the Kurhaus, with beautifully decorated stalls and exclusive boutiques inside the colonnade. As daylight fades and the city is blaze in the warm glow of lanterns, follow the scent of mulled wine and gingerbread, unwind, and let the Christmas spirit embrace and warm you.

Booking Details

Prices

Є89 Adults
Є79 Children 6-17 years
Є69 Children 3-5 years
Not recommended for children under 3 years of age

Departures Dates

Dates to be announced, please check back at a later date.

Pick Up Time & Place

Departs 0600
Returns 2200
Main Chapel Parking Lot, Ramstein AFB. Please park toward center of the lot.

Included

Round Trip Deluxe Coach
Dorotheenhütte Glass blowing factory & Museum with ‘hands-on’ workshop
Vogtsbauernhof Open Air Historic Museum
Black Forest Clock Shop
Christmas Market in Baden Baden
Regional Lunch (see below)
RTT Tour Guide

Meal Options

Included meal options, please advise at time of booking.
Adult Meal Options:
Black Forest “Flammkuchen”
Please note, the acutal meal served may vary slightly from the example shown here.

Option 1: Black Forest “Flammkuchen”
Cheese-Spätzle
Please note, the acutal meal served may vary slightly from the example shown here.

Option 2: Cheese-Spätzle
Black Forest “Specialty Plate” Maultasche & Black Forest Sausage
Please note, the acutal meal served may vary slightly from the example shown here.

Option 3: Black Forest “Specialty Plate” (Maultasche & Black Forest Sausage)
Vegetarian “Flammkuchen”
Please note, the acutal meal served may vary slightly from the example shown here.

Option 4: Vegetarian “Flammkuchen"
Black Forest “Flammkuchen”
Please note, the acutal meal served may vary slightly from the example shown here.

Option 5: Vegetarian Salad
Childrens Meal Option:
Childrens Chicken Schnitzel

Option 6: Chicken Schnitzel

Not Included

Meals, beverages, entrance fees not specifically mentioned as “included" and items of a personal nature.

Cancellation Policy

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Required Documents

All participants must be in possession of a valid US tourist passport during the tour.

Child Safety

German law requires ALL child passengers, regardless of size or age, to have a seat on a bus and use an approved safety seat provided by the customer.

Additional Info

This tour includes moderate walking.

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