We're looking at the last tour in 2024 December tour for Munich/Salzburg/Vienna. Is it too cold to enjoy?
I want to enjoy the Christmas markets but I'm not sure if countryside will be a frozen tundra.
Recommendations are welcomed!
Posted by
San Diego, California
5604 posts
In 2019, we had a great time at the German Xmas markets. It was cold, but we had our layers, and did carry-on only. I'd highly encourage you to have this magical experience. Stay close to the old town areas, so you can return to the hotels for a mid-day break. Book lodging asap, especially for the weekends. I found that many places were fully booked by June! Safe travels!
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thanks Pat!!! We're booked fofor 12/8/24 and I'm already super excited!
Will book the hotel pre-tour as well.
Thanks!!
Becky
Posted by
New York, NY
4071 posts
What’s too cold? For our friends in Austin, TX, below 60° is cold! You will have a wonderful time as December is a great month to be in Germany & Austria!
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thanks so much for your reply! I'm a Florida girl so I can relate to your Austin friend. Here in the south it just gets cold and evetything turns brown and yucky. So if it snows I'll be happy!
Thanks
Becky
Posted by
Greeley, co, usa
2587 posts
It will be cold for you. I hope it snows for you rather than rain which is what we mainly had
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Yes, I heard rain and fog is likely. Snow would be wonderful!
Posted by
SE Pennsylvania
2660 posts
I did that tour Nov/Dec 2017, and yes it was cold for this PA person, but really enjoyable. The highlight was probably that it snowed in Hallstatt.