The Original and the best Christmas Markets

Every year in the sleepy mountain village of Bad Hindelang in the Bavarian Allgau, just a short drive from our Alpine Lodge the Carnegie Alpenrose, they hold the most beautiful Christmas Market.

With over 200,000 Christmas lights strung through the narrow streets of the town the event is probably the most Christmassy thing you have ever seen!

The event is opened with a magical Fairytale Christmas parade of Angels, Elves, Snow Queens, and many more - You will be transported into an enchanting, snowy winter wonderland.

Wander the maze of streets lined with delicious food stalls with a warming mug of Glühwein (mulled wine). The aromas of the Christmassy spices from the numerous stalls are hard to resist. From beautiful handmade decorations to the perfect gift for your loved ones there are stalls throughout the market that will spark your imagination and get you in the mood for the festive season ahead. There is something for everyone here; from Nativity plays and various workshops for the children to romantic walks and fireside drinks with your loved one.

The Carnegie Alpenrose Lodge is offering a three night break on the 27th Nov – 30th Dec and the 4th Dec to the 7th Dec. Prices start at €150.00per person or *€450 for a family. This includes half board accommodation a continental breakfast buffet, packed lunch, and a four course evening meal. You will also receive complimentary sledge hire and a glass of Glühwein (mulled wine) with traditional German Christmas biscuits on arrival.

Cheap flights from London Stansted to either Friedrichshafen or Memmingen are available with Ryan Air. Cheap car hire through Ryan Air is available at both airports.

Please contact us at info@my-peakpotential or on +49 8321 7884854 for availability and further information.

*Based on 2 Adults and 2 Children (under 14) sharing.

In to 2009 with My Peak Potential

From the arrival of our first holiday guests on the 22nd December right up until waving the last of the New Year's stragglers goodbye, the Carnegie Alpenrose has been full of life this year.

The families that joined us here for Chrismas day made it particularly special. With 6 children under the age of 8, Santa utilised our Gym as his delivery room. (There just wasn't enough room under the tree!) A varitable Everest of presents awaited them on Christmas day morning and, as a bonus to us, they were speechless for at least 30 seconds

A morning Sledging on the field infront of the Lodge was enough to build their appetites for a very hearty traditional Christmas dinner. I might add it was a traditional English Christmas dinner, the Germans have potato salad and sausages for theirs! This was closely followed by a calming Disney film in the Carnegie Alpenrose cinema. Wrapped up in Duvets this kept them quiet enough for the "Grown ups" to indulge in some festivities of their own.

Christmas was over all to quickly but the ski school for the little ones continued. With the children's novice area only 300m from the lodge, they were able to walk back and forth from the Lodge to keep warm, with unstopping cups of tea and mince pies.

As the guests for New Year started to trickle into the Lodge, the ski room filled up and the corridors buzzed with excitement. The sun shone and the temperatures stayed low enough for us all to enjoy the amazing winter wonderland up here at Gunzesried Sage. The mix of families, couples and single visitors was perfect. Everybody made themselves at home, which is just how we like it here, and came and went as they pleased. Some leaving early for the Slopes and some easing themselves into the day with a leisurely breakfast and a spot of relaxing on the Sofa!

Good friends were made, e-mail addresses swapped , facebook invites sent and above all a great start to the New Year was made for all. We are now embarking on a busy programme of Ski touring courses, Corporate Team Building days and we are nearly full up for Easter. However please don't hesitate to get in contact if you are tempted to join us anytime in 2009. We will do our best to fit you in.

Until then, stay posted

Jo