Jewels of Bavaria & Austria

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Take the ultimate Germany and Austria roadtrip! Spend seven nights driving the Autobahn to fabulous cities, towns, countryside, lakes, and more. Begin in the Bavarian capital of Munich, Germany's third largest city and home to a famous annual Oktoberfest. Stroll the lively Marienplatz and pop into the city's oldest beer hall for a pint. The next stop is Fuss...
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Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Begin and end your vacation in the Bavarian capital of Munich, where the beer flows all year long!
    • Explore two of Germany's famous castles built by King Ludwig II: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof.
    • Gaze up at Mount Zugspitze, Germany's tallest mountain, in the alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
    • Cross the German border into Austria and explore two of its historic highlights: Salzburg and Innsbruck!
    • In Berchtesgadener Land, see the famous Konigssee, perhaps Germany’s most photogenic lake.
    • Take the ultimate Germany and Austria roadtrip! Spend seven nights driving the Autobahn to fabulous cities, towns, countryside, lakes, and more.

What's this trip about?

    Take the ultimate Germany and Austria roadtrip! Spend seven nights driving the Autobahn to fabulous cities, towns, countryside, lakes, and more. Begin in the Bavarian capital of Munich, Germany's third largest city and home to a famous annual Oktoberfest. Stroll the lively Marienplatz and pop into the city's oldest beer hall for a pint. The next stop is Fussen from where you can enjoy two of Germany's spectacular castles: Neuschwanstein and Linderhof! You'll then drive to the postcard worthy town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps. See Germany's tallest mountain and dig into a soft Bavarian pretzel before departing to Innsbruck in Austria. Get a feel for the fascinating Tyrol history and culture before heading to Salzburg. Spend two nights in this magical city that was the birthplace of Mozart and the setting for "The Sound of Music." Return to Germany and spend the day in the idyllic Bavarian town of Berchtesgaden, home to the scenic Konigssee lake. Make your way back to Munich and enjoy one last night of Bavarian culture before saying "Auf Wiedersehen" to Germany and Austria.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityMunich
End CityGermany

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Germany

Attractions

  • Innsbruck
  • Munich
  • Neuschwanstein Castle
  • Salzburg

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Nature
  • Independent

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Munich (MUC)
    • Automatic, economy-sized rental car for 7 nights, including unlimited mileage, air conditioning & mandatory insurances Pick up and drop off at Munich Airport 7 nights accommodation in the following hotels, or similar: 1 night in Munich at the Arthotel Munich
    • 1 night in Fussen at the Villa Toscana
    • 1 night in Innsbruck at the Ramada Innsbruck Tivoli
    • 2 nights in Salzburg at the Star Inn Hotel Premium Salzburg Gablerbrau, by Quality
    • 1 night in Berchtesgaden at the Alpinhotel Berchtesgaden
    • 1 night in Munich at the Arthotel Munich Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Munich!

Say "willkommen" to Germany! Upon arrival in Munich, pick up your rental car and drive to your accommodation in the Bavarian capital. The remainder of the day is yours to explore Munich. The city is home to famous attractions like the Marienplatz, the Viktualie...

Day 2 Munich - Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castles - Fussen

Leave Munich today and drive approximately 80 miles to Fussen. Along the way, you won't want to miss two splendid castles built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria (also known as the "Mad King“). Visit the jaw dropping Neuschwanstein Castle, which inspired Disney's Sl...

Day 3 Fussen - Innsbruck

Today, you will continue on to Innsbruck! Located in western Austria and surrounded by high mountains, Innsbruck is an enchanting city to explore. Spend the evening strolling around, perhaps even visiting the World of Swarovski Crystals!

Day 4 Innsbruck - Salzburg

Say goodbye to Innsbruck and hello to baroque Salzburg, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart! Check into your accommodation, then wander through the picturesque old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 5 Salzburg

Today you have a full free day to explore Salzburg! Perhaps you can begin at Salzburg's dominating landmark, Festung Hohensalzburg, Central Europe’s largest intact fortress with fantastic views of the city.

Another city highlight is Mozart's Geburt...

Day 6 Salzburg - Berchtesgaden

After breakfast, leave Salzburg and drive approximately 20 miles to Berchtesgaden in Germany, a typical alpine village at the foot of the Watzmann Mountain.

Take your pick of things to do in Berchtesgaden. Put on a pair of overalls and take a tiny train ...

Day 7 Berchtesgaden - Lake Chiem - Munich

In the morning, leave Berchtesgaden and drive approximately 100 miles back to Munich. On the way, consider a stop at Chiemsee, a freshwater lake that is often called "the Bavarian Sea." 

Arrive in Munich in the afternoon and the spend the remainder of the...

Day 8 Depart Germany

Your Germany-Austria vacation ends today. At the appropriate time, drive to Munich airport, drop off your rental car, and transfer to your gate for your flight home. 

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Last Updated: 6/19/2024

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