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Explore traditional European Christmas markets throughout the Alpine Region. Six nights in one hotel in Innsbruck allows you more time to shop and explore. Shop for the famous woodcarvings of Oberammergau, home to the original Passion Play. Explore picturesque Salzburg on a leisurely walking tour. The city of Innsbruck lies at the very heart of the Austrian Alps and is the only major city in the Alps. Innsbruck celebrates with more than a month of activities centered around the Old Town's Christmas Market. The market offers all manner of events including daily woodwind concerts and a live action nativity scene. Children will enjoy craft activities, puppet shows and many other activities. Most events are free.

Visit 5 Christmas Markets in the German and Austrian Alpine region. Drive along Danube Valley, through the Tyrol region, over the Austrian Alps. Time for optional cruise on Lake Lucerne. Walk into a Winter Wonderland at the Magic of Advent in Vienna. Become enchanted by the breathtaking view of the soft glow of the lanterns from the trees decorated with red hearts and angels in the park leading up to the Vienna City Hall. Visit Salzburg - the backdrop in the famous movie, "The Sound of Music," and the home of Mozart.

Enjoy the beautiful and lively Christmas markets. Taste the traditional cuisine. Collect all the Christmas decorations you can dream of! The justly popular Kripperlmarkt, one of the largest in Germany to specialise in cribs and other Nativity accessories, is a short walk away on nearby Rindermarkt. There is alpine Christmas music live from the town hall balcony every day. The "heaven workshop" offers creative activities for children free of charge.