September 24th-October 3rd, 2026
$3,900 includes air, hotels and more!
Happy Sherpa Travel Company is heading back to Franconia, Bavaria, and Austria! Tick off an item your Beer Bucket List as we go to Oktoberfest 2026!
Join us for for an incredible eight days in Germany and Austria!!
Break out your lederhosen and dirndls, you’ll be hoisting your steins in Bavaria and Franconia! The ideal trip for history lovers and beer drinkers. We’ll be staying three nights in historic Nuremberg, two nights in lovely Munich, and three nights in stunning Salzburg! Day trips include visiting historic Bamberg, a hike along the Funf Seidla Steig in the Franconian Alps, Kehlstein (Eagles Nest) and Konigsee in Berchtesgaden.
From the time you step off the plane you’ll be drinking Helles, Pilsners, and Weisbier from some of the oldest breweries in the world, including Weihenstephaner, Schonrammer, Schlenkerla, and Augustiner (both of them!)
Price includes round trip air fare from Buffalo to Munich and ALL fuel surcharges and departure taxes, three nights at the 4 star NH Collection Nuremberg adjacent to the lovely Old Town historic city center, two nights at the 4 star NH Munchen Messe, and 3 nights in 4 star Grand Sheraton Salzburg in the center of town, private motorcoach transfers throughout Germany and Austria, full breakfast each morning, a guided introductory walking tour of Nuremberg, Bamberg, Munich and Salzburg, and a pre-departure orientation before we go!
The memories will last a lifetime, or at least ‘til we go again!
$300 Deposit books you a seat!
Sounds fun right?
$300 Deposit to reserve your spot!
Land-Only package is available for $3,000
Final Payment for Full Package (including Air) will be due by June 19th, 2026.
We recommend your consider a Trip Insurance investment to provide for a return of your trip payment in the case of sickness, etc.
Price based on Double Occupancy, Single supplements are available for an additional $700.
After full payment, any potential for cancellation reimbursement is subject to the trip re-filling to its maximum capacity, and subject to change fees at the minimum.
Click Here to reserve your spot and pay your deposit online - You will be connected to WeTravel to process the transaction
$300 Deposits can also be made by sending a check to:
HAPPY SHERPA TRAVEL
1500 Clinton Street
Building 176 Unit 6
Buffalo, NY 14206
Trip FAQs
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Emergency contact in Germany/Austria– +17165361463 – Brian’s cell phone. Same on WhatsApp
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Tips are not included for any drivers, guides or hotel staff. For your guides €5 per day per person is suggested at the end of their service. 10% for good service is suggested at restaurants. €1 - €2 per day on your pillow is suggested for housekeeping. €30 per person for your coach driver at the end of the airport is also appreciated.
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Bavarian weather in October is fairly consistent. Average highs are in the 60’s to 70’s and lows are in the mid to low 40's ( 7 C / 17 C). A typical day has very cool mornings and evenings, so you'll definitely need some warmer clothing. May is also known to start mildly and end rather cold. Bring a rain jacket just in case!
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Daypack, comfortable walking shoes, raingear, cap or wide brimmed hat. You’ll be walking quite a bit, and on cobblestones, so bring appropriate footwear.
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Please use the pink Happy Sherpa Travel luggage tags!
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Please double check your passport is valid for six months beyond the date of return from your trip. If you change your passport after booking the trip with us, please tell us, and then bring the old one (or a good color copy) with you. Also take a picture of your passport and leave it on your phone.
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In Germany and Austria, type C, E and F power sockets are used, with a standard voltage of 230 V and a frequency 50 Hz. In other words, you’ll need an adapter. You can get one here:
Amazon https://a.co/d/3OOIWqD
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Germany and Austria is GMT plus 1 hours – so six hours ahead of us on the east coast.
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German and Austrian currency is the Euro (EUR), it is currently trading at around $1.24 to the US Dollar. Euros are also widely accepted in restaurants and shops throughout the country. ATM´s are available in almost every major city or town, and are the easiest way to get Euros. Visa and Master Card are widely accepted. Amex is hit or miss. Let your bank know you will be out of the country so they don’t freeze your card.
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Both Germans and Austrians speak German (!) but you will find most that work in the service industry have more than passable English.
Head to the contact page with any questions or to tentatively reserve a spot!