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London, 29. October 2009

	Dear traveller, This year's winter season is just around the corner and so we have put some great travel ideas together. Bavaria offers all you would want to look for - value for money, picturesque Christmas markets, winter resorts set in charming and snowy towns and much more. Enjoy reading our special Bavaria newsletter!

	In this newsletter Christmas shopping breaks The magic of Christmas in Regensburg Bavarian fashion outlets - just on your door steps Winter in the Bavarian Alps Winter highlights in Ruhpolding Oberstdorf - Skiing, fun and crystal clear air Kleinwalsertal Valley - The world's most beautiful cul-de-sac Winter pleasure in Oberstaufen Friedrichshafen Airport - At the gateway to your winter holiday Christmas shopping breaks The magic of Christmas in Regensburg During Christmas season the streets and squares of the World Heritage City of Regensburg are filled with sparkling Christmas lights, welcoming visitors to the city’s three Christmas markets, open from 27th November until 23rd December. Neupfarrplatz square © Regensburg Tourism The most traditional Christmas market is located around the 500-year-old Neupfarr church. Traditional Nativity scenes with carved crib figurines, children’s toys and a glittering range of Christmas decorations are on offer at the many traditional market stalls. Through narrow streets, hidden passageways and courtyards, the visitor can stroll to Lucreziamarkt where artists and craftsmen set up stalls laden with wonderful handmade goods such as dolls, pottery and silk paintings. Located at Thurn & Taxis Palace is a fairy tale Christmas market, where visitors can sit on hay and enjoy hot wine punch made over an open fire place. Special winter offer: 2 nights including breakfast in a 3-star hotel Audio guide for 3hrs Lunch at the historic "Wurstkuchl", the world’s oldest sausage kitchen €149 per person in a double room (subject to availability) Bookings and further information: Phone: 0049 941 507 4411 Email:  tourismus@regensburg.de  For further information on Regensburg, click here. Bavarian fashion outlets - just on your door steps Designer clothing at bargain prices at Ingolstadt Village and Wertheim Village. © Ingolstadt Village Ingolstadt Village - located just 50 minutes from Munich and Nuremberg - is a shopping outlet with over 100 designer shops including Aigner’s, Levi´s, Tommy Hilfiger or Vans as well as brands not yet available in the UK such as Philipp Plein or Blutsgeschwister, offering savings of up to 60% (off the recommended retail price).  www.IngolstadtVillage.com Wertheim Village is another fashion outlet in Bavaria and close to the "Romantic Road", a 220 mile tourist route through scenic Bavaria. The Village with its 110 shops is especially noted for top brands like Bally, La Perla and sportswear, including Puma and Bench. Wertheim is closely located to Frankfurt Airport and thus only a short flight from the UK. Conveniently a shuttle bus from the airport connects the city and the outlet for only €15 return.  www.WertheimVillage.com Call Dertour UK on 020 7290 1111 for packages including a €30 shopping voucher. Winter in the Bavarian Alps Winter highlights in Ruhpolding In winter, visitors are drawn by Ruhpolding’s magnificent, variety-packed ski slopes, cross-country trails, ice-skating and a game of curling providing winter fun for the whole family. And if sports are not really your "cup of tea", you couldn’t fail to enjoy the wintry landscapes as you take a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh. © Ruhpolding Tourism Event highlight every year is the legendary Biathlon World Cup held from 12th to 17th January 2010 transforming this idyllic village into a winter sports mecca for thousands of fans. With the introduction of the new guest pass (Xtra UrlaubSPass) in the upcoming winter season 2009/10 visitors will have free access to almost all main attractions. These include the Rauschbergbahn and Unternbergbahn mountain railways as well as the ski shuttle bus to the ski region Winklmoos-Steinplatte. Furthermore, admission to the Heritage Museum, the spa and water park ‘Vita Alpina’ (3hrs without sauna), ice skating and free public transport are included in the Xtra pass, which is included in all packages. For bookings, phone 0049 8663 880660 or email  tourismus@ruhpolding.de.  For further information. Oberstdorf - Skiing, fun and crystal clear air Prepare yourself for Germany’s biggest ski region of Oberstdorf/Kleinwalsertal and the 7,300-ft high Nebelhorn with its unique 400-peak panorama and Germany’s longest valley run (4.6 miles). Fellhorn, Kanzelwand © Oberstdorf Tourism From mid-December to early May the Austro-German ski region offers skiing on 75 miles of ski slopes, of which 18 miles are covered in artificial snow. No matter if first-time or experienced skier the ski region offers slopes for everyone. Especially for families the ski area Söllereck offers a free of charge exercise area for kids and a carousel. For those not into skiing Oberstdorf offers picturesque winter landscapes, 87 miles of winter hiking trails, 46 miles of cross-country ski tracks and valleys deeply covered in snow. Special ski offer 'Schnee bewegt' - available from 12th December 2009 until 11th April 2010: Exclusive price for visitors staying in Oberstdorf, e.g. 3 nights including breakfast in a 3-star hotel (including ski pass) from €200 per person. For bookings, phone 0049 8322 7000 or email  info@oberstdorf.de.  For further information, click here. Kleinwalsertal Valley - The world's most beautiful cul-de-sac The Kleinwalsertal valley is surrounded by mountains higher than 6,500 feet leaving nothing to disturb the unspoiled and unique nature. It is a popular destination - in summer and in winter. © Hans Wiesenhofer During the winter season this region - together with Oberstdorf - constitutes the largest Austro-German skiing area, which has much to offer. Wonderful winter footpaths, exciting ski routes with over 75 miles of ski runs and 26 miles of cross country ski trails make this valley a winter paradise. Comprehensive packages and a diverse range of events provide sportsmen, families and those in search of adventure with just about everything their heart could desire. Ski run package "Schnee bewegt" This offer includes accommodation with breakfast, a ski pass for the entire ski area and free travel on public transport (‘Walserbus’). 3 nights including breakfast in a double room in a 4-star hotel + 3-days ski pass: €298. Bookings and further information: Phone: 0043 5517 51140 Email:  info@kleinwalsertal.com  For further information, click here. Winter pleasure in Oberstaufen Oberstaufen is a ski resort that like no other combines winter fun, lifestyle and nature. © Oberstaufen Tourismus Hiking, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, après ski, torchlight walks and a romantic sleigh ride - all that can be experienced in Oberstaufen. Even when sunbathing in the winter sun on one of the impressive peaks you can experience the regions unique atmosphere. Beside skiing you can enjoy shopping as well as live music in many local pubs and bars. Health-conscious visitors can indulge in various spa treatments or take pleasure in the region’s beautiful nature. Benefit from Oberstaufen’s affordable hospitality and the numerous advantages of the free guest card, which includes all cablecar rides, the lift pass for four ski areas, admission to the ice rink and the water park and many more things are free of charge with over 250 ‘Oberstaufen PLUS’ accommodation partners. With this free guest card you can enjoy a trouble-free holiday! Contact and more information: Phone: 0049 8386 93000 E-Mail:  info@oberstaufen.de  For further information. Friedrichshafen Airport - At the gateway to your winter holiday Just in time for the start of the winter season 2009/10 Bodensee-Airport Friedrichshafen starts its winter flight connections. British ski enthusiasts can conveniently travel to Friedrichshafen Airport and have immediate access to a wide range of nearby winter sports regions, welcoming visitors with glittering winter landscapes, guaranteed snow, crystal clear air and a vibrant après-ski scene. No matter if you are looking for alpine skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing - from Friedrichshafen Airport you can start your perfect family, active or even adventure holiday.  For more information on flights and holiday offers.		Up-coming event highlights From the end of November Christmas markets all over Bavaria  www.bavaria.by 25th Nov to 31st Dec Munich Tollwood Winter festival  www.tollwood.de 21st Nov to 1st Dec 'Würzburger Bachtage' Bach music festival, Würzburg  www.wuerzburg.de 1st Jan 2010 New Year’s ski jumping (part of the FIS 4 hills tournament) Garmisch-Partenkirchen  www.gapa.de 4th to 10th Jan 2010 Bobsleigh & Skeleton WorldCup - Königsee, Berchtesgaden  www.koenigssee.com Getting there Friedrichshafen Airport The new winter flight connections from London Stansted and London Gatwick to the centrally located Friedrichshafen airport get you right in the heart of the action, whether you continue your journey by train or bus to the nearby ski resorts of the Allgäu, Vorarlberg/Austria or Switzerland.  Further information. Allgäu Airport Memmingen Planning a trip to the Bavarian Alps? Book your flight to the conveniently located Allgäu Airport. You can fly directly to the beautiful Allgäu region in Bavaria from London Stansted, Dublin or Edinburgh. From Allgäu Airport it is easy to get to Munich, Augsburg, Ulm, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Lindau (at Lake Constance).  Further information. Bavaria Tourism Find out more about Bavaria:  www.bavaria.by Contact details German National Tourist Office For general enquiries on travelling to Germany please contact phone: 020 7317 0908 (10 am to 1 pm) email:  gntolon@d-z-t.com For travel trade enquiries please contact Katrin Lukosch, phone: 020 7317 0910 email:  gntolon-trade@d-z-t.com For press enquiries please contact Nicole Neumeister, phone: 020 7317 0904 email:  gntolon-press@d-z-t.com