NEW 10-DAY PICKLEBALL TRIP
Austria & Germany
May 19–28, 2027
September 7–16, 2027
From $5,290 per person
AUSTRIA & GERMANY PICKLEBALL TRIP
May 19–28, 2027
September 7–16, 2027
Austria & Germany pickleball trip
Where We’re Going
Our Austria & Germany Pickleball Trip combines two of Europe’s great cities with Alpine scenery, medieval towns, imperial history, and six days of pickleball. We’ll stay in centrally located 4-star superior hotels in Vienna and Munich, giving us two comfortable home bases while we explore some of the most memorable destinations in Austria and Bavaria.
We begin in Vienna, where the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center, grand architecture, Habsburg history, classical music, and traditional café culture create one of Europe’s most elegant city experiences. From Vienna, we’ll spend a full day in the UNESCO-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape, following the Danube through vineyards and picturesque villages before visiting magnificent Melk Abbey, one of the monumental landmarks within this World Heritage landscape.
We then travel to Munich, where Bavarian tradition meets a lively, sophisticated city. From our Munich base, we’ll explore the historic center, Nymphenburg Palace, Olympic Park, and other city highlights, and take a full-day excursion to Salzburg, whose beautifully preserved historic center is also a UNESCO World Heritage site, celebrated for its Mozart heritage, Baroque architecture, and dramatic Alpine setting.
One of the most personal days of the trip takes us to Nördlingen, the beautifully preserved medieval walled city where Mike once lived. Set within the vast Ries meteorite crater—now recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark—we’ll walk the old city walls, explore its historic streets and squares, and enjoy a more local side of Bavaria before finishing with a beer-garden celebration. Throughout the trip, our pickleball sessions include instruction, organized play, and opportunities to share the courts with local Austrian and German players.
What’s Included
- 9 nights in hand-selected 4-star superior hotels in central Vienna and Munich
- Buffet breakfast every morning
- 5 carefully selected group meals, including our Welcome Dinner, Austrian cooking experience, traditional Bavarian dinner, Nördlingen celebration, and Farewell Dinner
- 6 days of organized pickleball, including instruction, organized play, and opportunities to play with local Austrian and German players
- Transportation to and from organized pickleball sessions
- Airport transportation on arrival in Vienna and departure from Munich
- Private coach transportation between Vienna and Munich
- Private coach excursions to the Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey, Salzburg, and Nördlingen
- Professionally guided tours of Vienna, the Wachau Valley & Melk Abbey, Munich, Salzburg, and Nördlingen
- Hands-on Austrian cooking class in Vienna
- Personalized visit to Nördlingen, the medieval walled city where Mike once lived
- Free time in both Vienna and Munich to explore on your own
- Mickle Pickleball Trips tour leadership throughout the journey
- Small-group experience limited to 16 travelers
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare, tips, personal expenses, and meals other than daily breakfast and the five included group meals.
Austria & Germany pickleball trip
Austria & Germany Pickleball Trip Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Vienna! Transportation will be provided from Vienna International Airport to our centrally located 4-star superior hotel. After time to settle in, we’ll kick off the trip with an afternoon pickleball session and begin getting to know our fellow travelers and this beautiful Austrian capital.
Day 2: After a morning pickleball session, we’ll explore Vienna on a professionally guided walking tour through its UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. We’ll see St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg imperial district, elegant pedestrian streets, and historic squares while learning about the Habsburgs, Vienna’s musical heritage, and its famous café culture. In the evening, we’ll gather for our Welcome Dinner.
Day 3: Today we travel by private coach to the beautiful UNESCO-listed Wachau Cultural Landscape along the Danube. We’ll pass vineyard-covered hillsides, picturesque villages, and the historic towns of Dürnstein and Krems before visiting magnificent Melk Abbey, one of Austria’s great Baroque treasures, with its ornate church, celebrated library, grand interiors, and sweeping views over the Danube Valley.
Day 4: We begin the day with another morning of pickleball, followed by a free afternoon to explore Vienna on your own—visit a museum, browse the shops, enjoy a traditional Viennese café, or simply wander through the historic center. Later, we’ll come together for a hands-on Austrian cooking class and enjoy the dinner we prepare together.
Day 5: After breakfast, we say goodbye to Vienna and travel by private coach to Munich, the capital of Bavaria. After checking into our centrally located hotel, we’ll head to the courts for an afternoon pickleball session. The evening is free to begin exploring Munich’s restaurants, cafés, beer halls, and historic center on your own.
Day 6: After morning pickleball, we’ll discover Munich on a guided panoramic coach and walking tour. Highlights include Nymphenburg Palace and its royal history, Olympic Park and the BMW complex, the famous Marienplatz and Glockenspiel, colorful Viktualienmarkt, and the streets and squares of Munich’s Old Town. In the evening, we’ll enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner together.
Day 7: Today we travel to Nördlingen, the beautifully preserved medieval walled city where Mike once lived. Our guided visit includes the historic Market Square, St. George’s Church and Daniel Tower, the medieval streets, and a walk along the remarkably intact city walls. We’ll also learn about the enormous Ries meteorite crater—now recognized as a UNESCO Global Geopark—and hear some of Mike’s own stories from living here before finishing the day with a Bavarian beer-garden celebration and local friends.
Day 8: We cross into Austria for a full-day excursion to Salzburg, one of Europe’s most beautiful small cities and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Our guided walking tour takes us through Mirabell Gardens and Salzburg’s historic Old Town, including Getreidegasse and Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg Cathedral and its grand squares, with the hilltop Hohensalzburg Fortress providing a spectacular backdrop. We’ll also have free time to explore before returning to Munich.
Day 9: We’ll enjoy our final morning pickleball session, including the opportunity to share the courts with local German players. The afternoon is free to enjoy Munich at your own pace—shop, visit a museum, relax at a café or beer garden, or return to a favorite spot. That evening, we’ll gather for our Farewell Dinner and celebrate our Austria and Germany adventure together.
Day 10: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before saying Auf Wiedersehen to Germany. Transportation will be provided to Munich International Airport for departure flights as we say goodbye to our new friends and head home with plenty of memories from ten days of pickleball, culture, food, and adventure.
* All of these activities are part of the trip, though the order and timing may be adjusted for the best experience.
Pricing & Payment
10-Day Trip
Shared Room – $5,290 per person, based on two travelers sharing a room
Single Room – $6,390 per person, with a private room
Limited Group – This trip is limited to 16 travelers.
Deposit – A 20% deposit is required to reserve your place on the trip. The deposit is applied toward the total trip price.
Final Payment – The remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip start date.
Currency – All prices are in United States dollars (USD)
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel your reservation, the following amounts are non-refundable:
91+ days before the trip start date – $200
61–90 days before the trip start date – 30% of the total trip price
31–60 days before the trip start date – 60% of the total trip price
30 days or fewer before the trip start date – 100% of the total trip price
