The Complete Foour Seasons Collection 2019/2020

H arz M ountains & R übeland F estive S team

We have been escorting groups to the Harz Mountains for many years, come spring, summer, autumn or winter. This one is a little bit different though, staying in the mountain resort of Braunlage at our hotel in superior rooms with balcony, with two special steam runs, including a rare visit to the Rübeland Railway and three Christmas Markets in traditional Wernigerode, medieval Goslar and historic Hanover. A Festive tour to warm your Harz! Fares From £995

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

★ ★ Standard Class travel from London to Hanover and return ★ ★ Special ‘Glühwein Express’ steam journey up the Brocken Mountain ★ ★ Free time at Wernigerode’s lovely Christmas Market ★ ★ Rare visit to the Rübeland Steam Railway for its ‘Advent Express’ excursion ★ ★ Excursion to UNESCO World Heritage Goslar with its Christmas Market ★ ★ Experience the festive atmosphere at Hanover’s Christmas Market in the historic Old Town DAY 1 We depart London St Pancras by Eurostar, speeding across Kent and towards France. Our Eurostar terminates at Brussels, where we change onto a high-speed train into Germany. From Hanover we coach into the heart of the Harz Mountains and the Maritim Berghotel, our base for three nights. (D) DAY 2 A short transfer takes us to the historic and charming town of Goslar . At any time of year Goslar, with its imperial

DAY 3 Transferring to Wernigerode , we enjoy an exhilarating ride aboard the Brockenbahn , a steam-hauled journey from Wernigerode through wintry landscapes up to the summit of the Brocken mountain to Germany’s highest narrow-gauge station and the Harz region’s highest peak. We have

heritage and gorgeous Old Town, is worth a visit. With more than 1,500 half-timbered buildings, Goslar deserves its UNESCO World Heritage status. However, in the weeks leading up to Christmas, the town hosts one of northern Germany’s best Christmas Markets in one of the most beautiful surroundings. (B,D)

Visit: www.railtrail.co.uk – for full tour details and fares, and to book online

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