Winter in Tirol

Fly from London Gatwick to Innsbruck, and transfer to the village of Obsteig and the 3-star Hotel Der Stern for your seven-night stay.
(D)

Enjoy an exhilarating horse-drawn sleigh ride from the village; and later take the tour to Stams for a guided visit of the splendid Cistercian Abbey. Founded in 1273 by Count Meinhard ll of Gorizia-Tirol, the palatially proportioned Romanesque abbey was revamped in Baroque style 400 years later, when the twin towers were crowned with silver cupolas. Equally elaborate interiors boast frescoes, stucco work, magnificent gilding, and intricate iron grilles. Join the owner of your hotel for aperitifs this evening.
(B, D)

Travel by Postbus to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tirol and the 15th century imperial capital of the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian l, his cenotaph surrounded by Renaissance sculptures in the Hofkirche (Court Church). The city’s Bergisel Hill, now known for the Olympic ski jump, was historically famed as the site of four battles in 1809, when Tirolean patriots fought Bavarian and French armies. Discover the narrow streets of medieval houses and arcades on a guided walking tour of the old town, where landmark monuments include the Hofburg ducal palace and 16th century Franciscan church; and later enjoy a guided lantern walk with mulled wine.
(B, D)

Travel by ski-bus to the picturesque alpine village of Seefeld, with the Gschwandtkopf chair lift included in your pass; an air of exclusivity, and excellent cross-country skiing; and the intriguing landmark of St. Oswald’s church, a place of pilgrimage, said to have witnessed a miracle, and linked by a pathway to a circle of twelve huge stones, representing the Apostles.
(B, D)

Visit a local Crib Museum. Typically, these carefully collated exhibits can range from miniature to life-size models, alpine to oriental, modern to centuries old, and simplistic to splendorous.
(B, D)

A guided winter walk today will work-up an appetite.
(B, D)

Join a guided Snowshoe Walk (snowshoes and Nordic walking sticks included); or enjoy a day at leisure, perhaps to relax in and around Obsteig, or to revisit Innsbruck for fabulous views of the mountains and Inn Valley from the Hungerburg funicular and the cable car to Hafelekar. Back at the hotel in the afternoon, see a demonstration of Apple Strudel baking, and sample the finished article.  (On the December departure, Apple Strudel baking will take place on Day 6)
(B, D)

Transfer to Innsbruck airport for the return flight to London Gatwick.
(B)

Fly from London Gatwick to Innsbruck, and transfer to the village of Obsteig and the 3-star Hotel Der Stern for your seven-night stay.
(D)

Enjoy an exhilarating horse-drawn sleigh ride from the village; and later take the tour to Stams for a guided visit of the splendid Cistercian Abbey. Founded in 1273 by Count Meinhard ll of Gorizia-Tirol, the palatially proportioned Romanesque abbey was revamped in Baroque style 400 years later, when the twin towers were crowned with silver cupolas. Equally elaborate interiors boast frescoes, stucco work, magnificent gilding, and intricate iron grilles. Join the owner of your hotel for aperitifs this evening.
(B, D)

Travel by Postbus to Innsbruck, the capital of the Tirol and the 15th century imperial capital of the Habsburg Emperor Maximilian l, his cenotaph surrounded by Renaissance sculptures in the Hofkirche (Court Church). The city’s Bergisel Hill, now known for the Olympic ski jump, was historically famed as the site of four battles in 1809, when Tirolean patriots fought Bavarian and French armies. Discover the narrow streets of medieval houses and arcades on a guided walking tour of the old town, where landmark monuments include the Hofburg ducal palace and 16th century Franciscan church; and later enjoy a guided lantern walk with mulled wine.
(B, D)

Travel by ski-bus to the picturesque alpine village of Seefeld, with the Gschwandtkopf chair lift included in your pass; an air of exclusivity, and excellent cross-country skiing; and the intriguing landmark of St. Oswald’s church, a place of pilgrimage, said to have witnessed a miracle, and linked by a pathway to a circle of twelve huge stones, representing the Apostles.
(B, D)

Visit a local Crib Museum. Typically, these carefully collated exhibits can range from miniature to life-size models, alpine to oriental, modern to centuries old, and simplistic to splendorous.
(B, D)

A guided winter walk today will work-up an appetite. Back at the hotel in the afternoon, see a demonstration of Apple Strudel baking, and sample the finished article. 
(B, D)

Join a guided Snowshoe Walk (snowshoes and Nordic walking sticks included); or enjoy a day at leisure, perhaps to relax in and around Obsteig, or to revisit Innsbruck for fabulous views of the mountains and Inn Valley from the Hungerburg funicular and the cable car to Hafelekar. 
(B, D)

Transfer to Innsbruck airport for the return flight to London Gatwick.
(B)