 If you will be spending Christmas in Salzburg this year, why not experience the magic of a festive Christmas with a uniquely European activity or two? A wide range of activities are available during the winter season in Salzburg including horse-drawn sleigh rides, deer feeding and a moving Christmas Eve church service.
Horse-drawn Sleigh Ride
Regular tour (8 hours)
This is a unique opportunity to experience the Winter Wonderland here in Salzburg. Our half day excursion takes us to the enchanting village of Faistenau. From here let the sleigh glide you through the winter paradise. Snuggle up under warm blankets and experience the picturesque scenery. After the sleigh ride (approx. 1 hour) stop for a warming drink in a local bar.
 Price includes: -
Private 8-seater minibus
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Private driver guide
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Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Sleigh ride
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Service charges and taxes
Note: Warm clothing, gloves and warm shoes are essential
Price: $82 per Adult, $62 per Child (6-11yrs)
Dates: December 25, 26, 27 & 28; 30 & 31
(Private tours are also available)
Deer Feeding
5 hours tour approx.
Let us take you to the romantic village of Hintersee (25km from Salzburg). Here wild deer (approx. 100 – 150) come down to this point especially to be fed during the winter months (daily at 3 p.m. – if there is snow). Here you can participate in and watch the local deer being fed. Then snuggle
up in a local inn for a warming drink. Afterwards there will be the extra opportunity to enter the village Puppet Museum before returning to Salzburg.
Price includes: -
Private 8-seater minibus
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Private driver guide
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Hotel pick-up and drop off
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Service charges and taxes
Please Note: Warm clothing, gloves and warm shoes are essential for this tour.
Dates: 1 December, 2010 - 31 March, 2011
Price: (1-8 pax) $560 per departure
*Price based on per departure. Price excludes deer feeding, warming drink and €10 per person entry to the Puppet Museum.
Silent Night - Holy Night
24 December 2010, 3p.m. - 7p.m. Approx.
The Christmas carol “Silent Night! Holy Night!” was heard for the first time on Christmas Eve in 1818 in the parish church of St. Nikolaus. Following the damaging floods of the 1890’s,
St. Nikolaus’ church was demolished and the Silent-Night-Memorial Chapel was built on the site and consecrated on August 15, 1937. Every year at 5 p.m. on December 24th, a memorial service in honor
of the creators of the Silent Night carol takes place in front of the Silent Night Memorial Chapel. Thousands of people from around the world attend the ceremony and finish by singing “Silent Night!”
in their many languages.
Our knowledgeable tour guide will escort you by bus tour through the foothills of the Alps, along the Salzach River valley to Oberndorf where you can participate in this touching Christmas celebration.
Date: 24 December, 2010
Price: $61 per Adult, $30 per Child
Duration: approx. 4 hours
For more information or to make a booking on any of the above tours, contact Holidays on Location or visit their website.
Ask Holidays on Location about accommodation packages in Salzburg.
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