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Zürich City Break with Knitfest
Your Tour Includes
- 1 full-day masterclass with Debbie Abrahams, kit and refreshments included
- 1 full day at Knitfest in Zürich
- 4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a 4-star hotel
- 2 dinners
- Excursion as described in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced Tour Manager
Experts
Holiday Overview
Join Debbie Abrahams in Zürich for a creative short break filled with culture, craft and community. Explore Switzerland’s largest city on a guided walking tour through the charming Old Town, then enjoy free time for lakeside strolls, chocolate tasting or shopping along Bahnhofstrasse. At Knitfest, spend the day enjoying expert-led talks, hands-on workshops, and a yarn-filled marketplace – all in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. A highlight of your trip is a special knitting masterclass with Debbie herself – you don't want to miss out!
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Itinerary
Please choose your preferred 5 day itinerary
Please Note: Flight-inclusive packages are available at an extra cost, with flights from London to Zurich with 1 piece of checked-in luggage included.
Workshop Information:We will work on a small project combining beads with fairisle and Swiss-darning. Techniques covered will include Fairisle, Swiss-darning and hooked-in beads.
Skill level: Intermediate
With our flight-inclusive package, meet Debbie Abrahams and your Tour Manager at a London airport for your flight to Zürich. On arrival, we will be met by our coach and driver and transfer to the hotel.
If you have booked our join direct package, meet us at the hotel.
Join Debbie, your Tour Manager and fellow knitters for dinner at the hotel this evening.
Included Meals
- Dinner
Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and was once home to Einstein, James Joyce and Wagner. With our local guide, we will enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town, learning about the city’s past as we stroll its hidden alleyways and picturesque squares.
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure for independent sightseeing. You might like to take a cruise on Lake Zürich, visit the home of Lindt chocolate or one of the many museums, stroll by the lake or shop on famous Bahnhofstrasse.
This evening is at leisure.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Zürich Guided Walking Tour
Knitfest is a vibrant and friendly festival where yarn enthusiasts come together to learn, share, and be inspired. We’ll spend a full day enjoying everything this lively event has to offer.
The knitting lounges provide a welcoming space to swap tips, share stories, and enjoy some relaxed stitching in great company – a perfect spot to unwind and meet fellow makers. Throughout the day, there are engaging speakers and panel discussions featuring well-known designers, popular YouTubers, and fibre arts experts, covering everything from techniques to the latest trends.
A wide range of workshops led by international designers and teachers offer the chance to build skills and spark creativity. And of course, no visit would be complete without browsing the bustling marketplace, filled with hand-dyed yarns, global wool brands, and the latest tools and accessories – an absolute treat for anyone passionate about fibre crafts.
Enjoy this evening at leisure.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Highlights
- Knitfest
Today we enjoy a masterclass workshop with Debbie Abrahams at the hotel. Refreshments will be served morning and afternoon.
Dinner at the hotel is included this evening.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Highlights
- Masterclass
With our flight-inclusive package, enjoy time at leisure in Zürich before transferring to the airport. From here, you will board your return flight to London.
If you have booked our join direct package, your tour ends after breakfast.
Included Meals
- Breakfast
Please Note: You will need to have a reasonable level of fitness to get the most out of this holiday. On excursion days you will need to walk a short distance from the hotel to the coach and you should be able to board the coach unaided. On arrival at the excursion destination, you should be able to alight the coach unaided and there may be a walk between the coach drop off point and the excursion venue. By their nature, walking tours, museum visits etc involve being on your feet for a significant amount of time. Whilst our excursions are taken at a leisurely pace, for the enjoyment of everyone in the group you should be able to keep up with your fellow travellers.
Accommodation
You will stay for four nights at the 4-star Hotel Glockenhof Zürich.
Please note: twin/double rooms in Switzerland are made up of two single mattresses laid in or on a double bed frame. In a twin room, the beds will be made up as two single beds. In a double room, the beds will be made up as a double bed.
