• All accommodation as described
• Meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Self-guided information pack containing your map and route notes
• Fussen guest card for free local travel
• Tourist taxes

• Travel insurance
• Travel to/from Fussen
• Visas (if applicable)
• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Personal equipment
• Cable car tickets
• Entrance fees
• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit, about the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook and all your relevant documents no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start date. We will send your documents using signed for courier so that you can track your package and know that they are safely on their way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our sales team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker so please remind them to pack it before you set off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start date, please do inform our sales team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

This trip starts at your hotel in Fussen. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a land only basis allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method which best suits you. The nearest airport for this trip is Munich Airport with many departures from regional UK airports.

If you are flying into Munich Airport it is possible to take a train or a shuttle bus to Munich Central Train Station from where you can take a train to Fussen. The journey takes approximately 3-4 hours. For more information visit www.rome2rio.com

The trip ends in Fussen. If you are flying from Munich Airport you can take the train to Munich Central Train Station followed by the train or shuttle bus to Munich Airport.

This trip is on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you the most flexibility during your holiday.

Water is drinkable from the taps on this holiday. Please fill your personal bottles for your day in the morning. We do not encourage the purchasing of single use plastic bottles.

Bavarian cuisine is closely connected to that of its neighbouring countries and built on staple ingredients such as beets and potatoes, crops which thrive in the Bavarian climate. The menu can often be meat heavy with dishes such as schweinshaxe and knodel (roasted pork knuckle with potato dumplings), weisswurst (white veal sausage) popular choices. One of our favourite lunch options is brezn with obatzda (pretzel with Bavarian cheese), it is a local delicacy and yummy too!

Austrian cuisine is symbolic of the former crownlands of the monarchy and its multi-cultural history with Hungarians, Bohemians, Slovaks, Poles, Croatians and immigrants from the Dalmatia, Subcarpathia, Bukovina and Carnola all bringing their favourite recipes with them as they came to Vienna. The best of the best have become fully integrated into the Austrian menu and even crossed the border into Bavaria. Take the Apfelstrudel for example which originally came from Turkey after being adopted by Hungary. Who would have thought this national dish was actually Turkish?

Whilst we can cater for vegetarians, albeit sometimes with a more limited choice, we cannot always provide special diets.  Due to the nature of some of the trips that we operate and the countries in which we operate them, it can be very hard (and sometimes impossible) to cater for a wide range of dietary choices and you may have to supplement your diet with food/snacks from home.  If you have specific dietary requirements please do speak to our sales team and they will be able to advise you whether or not we will be able to offer your specific choice.  Please note that we are unable to provide separate menus and cannot accept liability for any problems arising from special dietary requirements or intolerances.

Alpine hospitality is second to none and on this trip, you are sure for a warm welcome in our carefully selected hotel, hand-picked for its fantastic location and character.

We have chosen to use the family run 3* Hotel zum Hechten as your base for this holiday. Centrally located in the old town of Fussen, this traditional hotel is rich in history and offers up-to-date rooms, a hearty breakfast buffet, a well-regarded restaurant, as well as a wellness and spa area (spa access is at additional cost, payable locally), ideal for relaxing at the end of a day's walking.

Rooms are on a double or twin basis, sometimes with Austrian style twin beds as is traditional in this area (two beds within one bed frame and separate bedding). Complimentary WiFi is available throughout.

It is possible to arrange additional nights accommodation if you would like to enjoy this magnificent region a little longer. Please speak to one of our sales team for further details.

WHY NOT TREAT YOURSELF TO A HOTEL UPGRADE?
On this trip we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to upgrade your accommodation to the 4* Hotel Sonne in Fussen. Perfect if you are looking to treat yourself for a special occasion, or simply prefer to travel with a little more luxury. This boutique spa hotel located in the heart of Fussen old town boasts a contemporary décor and offers complimentary access to a large Moroccan themed wellness centre, with sauna, steam room and relaxation area, and massage treatments available to book separately. Offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere together with a high standard of service, upgrading your accommodation is a fantastic way to enjoy your holiday in style. Rooms here are also offered on a double or "Austrian twin" basis, with complimentary WiFi available throughout. Please speak with one of our sales team for further details.

Please note that hotels are subject to availability and an alternative of a similar standard may be offered.

For this holiday you should take one piece of luggage and a daypack. Luggage with wheels is useful for this holiday. For international flights please check your baggage allowance with your airline.