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Vienna, Austria
Day 1 (Arrival + Main Market)
• Arrive + hotel check-in
• Walk to Rathausplatz
• Try: mulled wine + roasted chestnuts
• Dinner nearby (keep it central)
Day 2 (Lights + Palaces)
• Morning: Schönbrunn Palace Christmas market
• Afternoon: walk Graben & Kohlmarkt (best lights)
• Evening: smaller markets (Freyung / Spittelberg)
Day 3 (Slow + Café Culture)
• Coffee at a traditional café
• Optional: classical concert
• Final market visit at sunset
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Salzburg, Austria
Day 4 (Arrival + Old Town)
• Train from Vienna (~2.5h)
• Explore Old Town
• Evening at Salzburger Christkindlmarkt
Day 5 (Snow + Views)
• Morning: take funicular to Hohensalzburg Fortress
• Walk river + quiet streets
• Evening: repeat market (better at night)
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Munich, Germany
Day 6 (Arrival + Main Square)
• Train to Munich (~1.5h)
• Head straight to Marienplatz
• Explore main Christmas market
Day 7 (Market Hopping)
• Morning: Viktualienmarkt
• Afternoon: smaller themed markets
• Evening: beer hall + festive atmosphere
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Nuremberg, Germany
Day 8 (Day Trip or Overnight)
• Train (~1h from Munich)
• Visit Christkindlesmarkt
• Try: famous Nürnberger sausages
• Evening train to Strasbourg (or stay 1 night)
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Strasbourg, France
Day 9 (Arrival + First Impression)
• Arrive (~3h from Nuremberg)
• Walk old town
• Visit Strasbourg Cathedral area market
Day 10 (Full Christmas Immersion)
• Explore all districts (each has its own market)
• Don’t miss the giant tree at Place Kléber
• Night walk = highlight of entire trip
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Zürich, Switzerland
Day 11 (Zurich + Lucerne)
• Train to Zurich (~2h)
• Quick stop at Zurich Hauptbahnhof indoor market
• Continue to Lucerne (~1h)
Day 12 (Snow + Calm)
• Walk Lucerne old town
• Lake views + mountains
• Optional: short mountain trip
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Paris, France
Day 13 (Arrival + Lights)
• Train (~4h)
• Walk Champs-Élysées at night
• Christmas market nearby
Day 14 (Final Day)
• Morning: café + shopping
• Visit Eiffel Tower area
• Last festive walk before departure