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Travel 55 offer you discount on Shearings holidays and tours
To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535 and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price


We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

Christmas Breaks Black Forest
Coach Holidays - 6 or 7 Days

A choice of festive destinations - Bad Aachen - Lauterbach
Alf - Bräunlingen

Winter Breaks Austria

Bad Aachen - Germany
Hotel Buschhausen
Alf - Germany
Hotel Bömers


The hotel is set in a quiet location and only a short distance from the city centre.
• All rooms have private facilities and hairdryer, cable TV, radio and phone
• Restaurant with buffet breakfasts and three course dinners
• Bar
• Lounge
• Indoor heated pool
• Sauna and solarium (payable locally)
• 80 rooms
• 2 lifts
• Official rating: 3 stars


A traditional hotel run by the Gleissners in the village of Alf, surrounded by vineyards, meadows and woods.

• All bedrooms have private facilities, satellite TV, hairdryer and radio/alarm
• Jacuzzi (free)
• “Weinstube” bar
• Dining room
• 34 rooms • 1 lift (to 3rd floor only)
• Some rooms may be accommodated in the hotel annexe
• Official rating: 3 stars

Festive Itinerary

Tuesday (Dec 22) Across to Calais from where we continue into Germany and on to our hotel in Bad Aachen.
Wednesday • Buffet breakfast • Excursion to Cologne and its atmospheric Christmas Markets • Welcome drink
• Dinner • Bowling evening in hotel
Christmas Eve • Buffet breakfast • Excursion to Monschau, a beautifully preserved town with half-timbered houses and superb views • Afternoon tea/coffee with ‘Aachen Gingerbread’ • Four course Christmas dinner.
Christmas Day • Full English breakfast • Afternoon tea/coffee • Traditional turkey Christmas dinner
Boxing Day • Buffet breakfast • Excursion to the friendly Dutch town of Valkenburg • Dinner
Sunday (Dec 27) Buffet breakfast, then we make our way back to Calais and home.


Festive Itinerary

Monday (Dec 21) To Dover then on to Northern France for dinner and overnight stay.
Tuesday Breakfast then on to Alf for a welcome drink and dinner, calling at Luxembourg en route.
Wednesday • Buffet breakfast • Excursion to Trier • 3 course dinner
Christmas Eve • Buffet breakfast •Excursion to Cochem • Christmas songs at your hotel with glühwein • Small Christmas present • Christmas Dinner
Christmas Day • Buffet breakfast • Light lunch • Three course dinner and dancing • Five course candlelit Christmas dinner and dancing
Boxing Day Breakfast then to Northern France for dinner and our final night, stopping en route in Bruges.
Sunday (Dec 27) To Calais, Dover and home.
Tour code ECDEACX
6 Days - 2009
Tour code ECDELBX
7 Days - 2009
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
December 22
5 nights
£389
£370
December 21
6 nights
£509
£484
Single room supplement may apply
Single room supplement may apply
Accommodation with meals as above.
Accommodation with meals as above.

Oberharmersbach - Germany
Hotel Bären
Bräunlingen - Germany
Hotel Lindenhof


The hotel provides a welcoming atmosphere and traditional accommodation in the typical style of the Black Forest.

• All bedrooms have private facilities and satellite TV
• Traditional restaurant with buffet breakfast and three course dinner
• Cellar bar
• Bowling alley
• TV lounge
• 80 rooms
• 1 lift
• Official rating: 3 stars


Run with pride by the Dury family, the hotel occupies a central position on the village square in Bräunlingen, offering
every comfort for your stay in the Black Forest.

• All bedrooms have private facilities, hairdryer, satellite TV and telephone
• Dining room with buffet breakfast and three course dinner
• TV Room
• Bar
• 43 rooms
• 1 lift
• Official rating: 3 stars

Festive Itinerary

Monday (Dec 21) To Calais and on to Northern France for dinner and overnight stay.
Tuesday • After breakfast we travel into Germany and the Black Forest • Welcome drink and dinner
Wednesday • Buffet breakfast • Excursion to Freiburg and Titisee • Four course dinner
Christmas Eve • Buffet breakfast • Optional excursion to Strasbourg • Afternoon cake and tea/coffee • Four course dinner • Possibility to attend mass at local church
Christmas Day • Buffet breakfast • Christmas turkey lunch • Five course candlelit dinner • Live music and dancing
Boxing Day Buffet breakfast then to Northern France for our overnight stay and dinner.
Sunday (Dec 27) After breakfast we travel to Calais and home.

Festive Itinerary

Monday (Dec 21) To Calais and on to dinner and our first night in Northern France.
Tuesday • After breakfast we drive into Germany and on to the Hotel Lindenhof in the Black Forest • Welcome drink • Dinner
Wednesday • Buffet breakfast • Optional excursion to the French city of Strasbourg, capital of the Alsace region • Dinner
Christmas Eve • Buffet breakfast • Excursion to Freiburg, one of Germany’s most attractive cities • Christmas gala dinner
Christmas Day • Buffet breakfast • Christmas turkey lunch • Dinner
Boxin Day Buffet breakfast, then back to Northern France for dinner and an overnight stay.
Sunday (Dec 27) After breakfast we travel to Calais and home.
Tour code ECDEABX
7 Days - 2009
Tour code ECDEBLX
7 Days - 2009
Shearings Brochure Price in Black
Travel 55 Discount Price in Red
December 21
6 nights
£459
£437
December 21
6 nights
£429
£408
Single room supplement may apply
Single room supplement may apply
Accommodation with meals as above.
Accommodation with meals as above.


To book, call Shearings direct on 0844 824 3535
and quote S9990 for the Travel 55 discounted price

We don't show all Shearings tours on our site, but discount is available on any holidays in Shearings' brochures* when you book direct with Shearings and quote the Travel 55 ref S9990
*Discount is not available on Rail Trail tours

All holidays subject to availability and to Shearings trading charter