Saxon Christmas Wonderland in Germany’s Oldest Town

WHY GO?

A stroll through Görlitz is like a journey through time through half a millennium of European architectural history: around 4,000 restored architectural monuments span the spectrum from the late Gothic to the Baroque to the Renaissance and into the Art Nouveau period.

It’s also the backdrop for many Hollywood films - come and see where Quentin Tarintino and Wes Anderson made their movies. The tour takes you over the border into Poland, back and round through the cobbled streets, and next to centuries old churches, where we will visit the famous Silesian Christmas Market.

WHAT ARE SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS?

• St. Peter’s Church: The parish church, built in the 15th century, towers over the Neiße Valley and is hard to miss with its mighty pair of towers and its elaborately constructed copper roof. An architectural masterpiece.
• Old Town Bridge: The Görlitz Old Town Bridge has been around since 1298 connecting Germany with Poland.
• Astronomical Clock: The market square is adorned with a sundial clock, with a face whose eyes watch you as you move
• Görliwood: In recent years, the city has become a popular filming location for many film and television productions, such as Wes Anderson's “The Grand Budapest Hotel”, Quentin Tanrantino's “Inglourious Basterds”, and “Monuments Men”
• Schlesischer Christkindelmarkt Görlitz (Christmas Market): One of the best Christmas Markets in Saxony, the market has an ice skating rink, steam train, picture book cinema and puppet theatre on the stage

TRIP DETAILS

Start & End Date: Saturday, 21 December

Starting time & location

• Option A: Joining from Berlin - Meet in Berlin Central Station at 9:00 AM.
• Option B: Joining from anywhere else - Meet outside Görlitz Train Station at 12:15 PM.

Note:

1. Exact platform & location details to be advised in whatsapp group one day before trip date.
2. If you are unable to join the whatsapp group or do not have whatsapp, please email us asap on info@urbanaturetravel.com with alternate mode of communication.

Finishing time & location:

• Option A: Berlin Central Station at 9:30 PM.
• Option B: Görlitz Train Station at 6:30 PM.

Walking distance: 7 km - Exploring Görlitz & Christmas Market

Kid Friendly: YES, for kids over 5 years old.

Pet Friendly: YES, dogs must wear muzzles!

Hiking Difficulty: N/A

Price: Starting from 35 euros for adults & 20 euros for Kids

What is Included?

• Community leader & local guide for the entire trip (Guide speaks English & German). Note: English is the main language spoken on this & all our trips.
• Guided tour of Görlitz by local guide

• All public transportation for this trip from the meeting point to the finishing point (based on ticket selection).
• Access to a dedicated whatsapp group for this event to connect with other trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch (link to whatsapp group in the ticket).
• Access to a shared Google photo album where you can share & view all amazing pictures & videos from the trip (link to google photos album in the whatsapp group description).

WHAT IS THE PLAN?

9:00 AM: Meet in Berlin Hbf

9:20 AM: Train from Berlin Hbf to Görlitz

12:15 PM: Arrive in Gorlitz and then City Tour Görlitz

13:00 PM: Lunch

14:00 PM: Tour into Poland

16:00 PM: Christmas Market (free time)

18:40 PM: Train to Berlin

21:35 PM: Return to Berlin

Gorilitz Xmas Market

WHAT ARE YOUR REVIEW'S LIKE FROM PREVIOUS TRIPS?

To go through our amazing reviews by participants, please click on the links below:

• Google Reviews
• Facebook reviews

WHAT IS NEXT ?

• WhatsApp Group: In the ticket confirmation page, you will find a link to a whatsapp group dedicated to this event. This group is where you can connect with trip mates, coordinate arrival options & stay in touch.
• Trip Briefing: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to a detailed trip briefing document providing details on what to expect, how to prepare etc.
• Google Photos Album: You will find a link in the whatsapp group description to the shared google photos album where you can upload & view all shared photos & videos from the trip.

HOW DO I CONTACT YOU FOR ANY QUERIES / CONCERNS?

• WHATSAPP (fastest): Reach out to us directly by clicking here.
• EMAIL: Reach out to us on info@urbanturetravel.com or by clicking on "Contact the event organizer" option below.
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OTHER THINGS OF NOTE:

• Please note that the program, as well as the venue is subject to change due to extreme weather conditions, as well as to the characteristics and size of the group.
• UNT reserves the right to cancel the trip, modify the route, change the accommodation or re-schedule hikes and without prior notice.
• UNT is not responsible for any loss, theft, damage or personal injury that occurs during the trip.

W HO IS THE COMMUNITY GUIDE FOR THIS TRIP?

Dan Cole (see pic below) is the community guide for this trip. Dan is a published travel author, having written Beer Hiking Berlin, and Epic Bike Rides of Europe. Born in the UK, Dan has been residing in Germany for over 15 years, making the most of that time exploring the Bavarian Alps, Franken countryside, and riverside hiking trails. He also loves long-distance running, bike touring, and music, and plays in several bands in Berlin, and DJ's frequently.

He is currently working on his next book, Hiking & Drinking Europe, and is currently researching some of the best wine trails and brewery tours that Europe has to offer. His passions? Watching sunsets from Alpine mountain huts, and the sunrise across the Elbe River.

Follow him more at https://hiking-and-drinking.com/