Pre-register your interest
To register your early interest in our 2026 festive and New Year tours, please complete our pre-registration form. We will keep you informed as our tours are developed and released.
Experience Christmas in the heart of Switzerland
Stay in the world-renowned ski resort town of Wengen
Experience Christmas in the heart of Switzerland, stay in the world-renowned ski resort town of Wengen. Explore the mighty mountains, towns, and villages of the Bernese Oberland. Ride on panoramic trains and funiculars up massive mountains, across ravines and snow-laden valleys. Visit the ski resorts of Grindelwald, Mürren and delightful Lauterbrunnen. Take stunning cable car rides over the Männlichen ridge and up to the extraordinary Schilthorn summit for a ‘Schilthorn Brunch. Fly down a mountain on a zip line, experience a suspended cliff-clinging walk, try snowshoeing and ice curling, and experience a Christmas like no other amongst the mighty, snowy peaks.
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Travel by scenic trains and cable cars as described
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14 meals including buffet breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L) and 5 evening meals (D) A complimentary wine, beer or soft drink with all included dinners including a welcome drink in Zurich
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Free WiFi at most hotels (where available) 8 nights authentic, specially selected hotel accommodation Hotel porterage of 1 bag per person (where available)
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ALL tips for your Tour Manager, Driver and Local Guides Fully escorted by our experienced Tour Manager Local guides as described in the itinerary
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Explore Switzerland’s amazing mountains using an included 5-day mountain pass. ALL excursions, scenic drives, sightseeing and entrances as described
Tour itinerary
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Hand Selected Experiences
These are just a few of the very special hand selected experiences that will really make your touring experience exceptional and unique, and don’t forget, with Albatross they are always included.
Dates and Prices
* Dates, prices, itineraries and hotels shown may be subject to change on specific departures. Please contact our European Tour Specialists for further details.
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Tour Suitability
- Our Christmas, New Year and Northern Lights tours travel throughout the European winter months. The weather can get cold, and roads and pathways can be slippery.
- We recommend sturdy waterproof shoes, thick socks, a woollen beanie, thermal underclothes, gloves and sunglasses. You will be comfortable when travelling as your first class coach is fitted with heaters and double glazed windows. Once you arrive at your hotel you will be greeted with a warm and comfortable atmosphere.
- Thinking about what to wear? Please read our blog on Wardrobe essentials: https://www.albatrosstours.com.au/news-nest-travel-blog/wardrobe-essentials-for-a-winter-wonderland-tour-in-europe/
Please refer to our Tour Suitability section for more information.
Recommended Tours
Combine this tour with one our Christmas Market or New Year small group tours to extend your festive holiday experience.