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Give me some must-sees for a driving vacation out of Munich.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 8:56 am
Posted on 6/6/26 at 8:56 am
I’m in the planning stages for a trip next spring. I want to do a loop in Bavaria and Austria for about 10-11 days. Here is a rough outline of what I would like to do as of now. Some of these can be day trips. Trying to limit overnight lodging to 3 locations.
Munich
Fussen (Neuschwanstein)
Innsbruck
Bolzano, Italy (Otzi the iceman!!)
Salzburg
Halstatt
Is Garmisch-Partenkirchen worth a stop? Oberammergau? Switzerland just seems too far.
TIA
Munich
Fussen (Neuschwanstein)
Innsbruck
Bolzano, Italy (Otzi the iceman!!)
Salzburg
Halstatt
Is Garmisch-Partenkirchen worth a stop? Oberammergau? Switzerland just seems too far.
TIA
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Posted on 6/6/26 at 9:48 am to Slippy
Rothenburg is another one if you are going in that direction.
Posted on 6/6/26 at 12:03 pm to Slippy
Suggestions based on recent driving trip there:
1. Agree with Fussen/Neuschwanstein - go to Linderhof Palace as well (another Ludwig castle and my favorite of the 3). Reutte, Austria (just across the border from Fussen) has some great sights and outdoor activities. Highline 179 was really incredible. You can access Zugspitz from either the German side or Austrian side (the Austrian side is not as crowded). Near Reutte Austria is Biberwier. It is a ski area but has awesome summer activities. My family always hunts out "sommerrodelbahn" (down hill toboggan) and they have one there. They also have "MountainKart" - down hill adult tricycles. That may be the top travel fun experience we have ever had. Ignore the reviews on Trip Advisor about it being unsafe. Heck yeah it is unsafe but that is why it is so much fun. Don't be an idiot and embrace the culture of personal responsibility for activities with risk that make Germany and Austria really fun.
2. Regensburg and Kelheim just north of Munich. Regensburg is a mini- Prague. Lots of Holy Roman Empire history and young vibrant populace since it is a university town. Next door Kelheim is a great base to hike through the Danube gorge (The Narrows) and wind up at the Weltenberg Abbey and their famous beer garden. There are ferries that can take you from Kelheim to the Abbey if you don't want to hike. We hiked it (moderately strenuous) and my non-hiking family nearly killed me when they saw the boats pull up to the Abbey. Their Abbey beer is worth the walk.
Hallstatt was a beautiful place for instagram photos, but overrun with people unless you are there really early or really late. Parking was abysmal. I could have skipped it and just enjoyed the other Austrian lake towns and mountain villages even more.
Driving was really easy to these places. If you pass road side fruit or farm stands, always stop. Have a great trip!
1. Agree with Fussen/Neuschwanstein - go to Linderhof Palace as well (another Ludwig castle and my favorite of the 3). Reutte, Austria (just across the border from Fussen) has some great sights and outdoor activities. Highline 179 was really incredible. You can access Zugspitz from either the German side or Austrian side (the Austrian side is not as crowded). Near Reutte Austria is Biberwier. It is a ski area but has awesome summer activities. My family always hunts out "sommerrodelbahn" (down hill toboggan) and they have one there. They also have "MountainKart" - down hill adult tricycles. That may be the top travel fun experience we have ever had. Ignore the reviews on Trip Advisor about it being unsafe. Heck yeah it is unsafe but that is why it is so much fun. Don't be an idiot and embrace the culture of personal responsibility for activities with risk that make Germany and Austria really fun.
2. Regensburg and Kelheim just north of Munich. Regensburg is a mini- Prague. Lots of Holy Roman Empire history and young vibrant populace since it is a university town. Next door Kelheim is a great base to hike through the Danube gorge (The Narrows) and wind up at the Weltenberg Abbey and their famous beer garden. There are ferries that can take you from Kelheim to the Abbey if you don't want to hike. We hiked it (moderately strenuous) and my non-hiking family nearly killed me when they saw the boats pull up to the Abbey. Their Abbey beer is worth the walk.
Hallstatt was a beautiful place for instagram photos, but overrun with people unless you are there really early or really late. Parking was abysmal. I could have skipped it and just enjoyed the other Austrian lake towns and mountain villages even more.
Driving was really easy to these places. If you pass road side fruit or farm stands, always stop. Have a great trip!
Posted on 6/6/26 at 2:11 pm to Slippy
Rothenberg ob der Tauber, Lindau Island, Friedrichshafen, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Heidelberg
This post was edited on 6/6/26 at 2:12 pm
Posted on 6/6/26 at 4:40 pm to Uroblast
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Hallstatt was a beautiful place for instagram photos, but overrun with people unless you are there really early or really late. Parking was abysmal. I could have skipped it and just enjoyed the other Austrian lake towns and mountain villages even more.
Yeah, Hallstatt is overrated and crowded. They've gotten a lot of mileage out of that one postcard image. Instead I would go to Hohenwerfen Castle, Riesenplatte and the Eisreisenwelt ice cave on that day. It's closer to Salzburg and could fit into the drive from the Dolomites. Berchtesgaden, Lake Konigsee and Hitler's Eagle Nest are another option for that day.
I know other parts of Bavaria are tempting but with 10-12 days I think you have to stick to a well planned southern loop. Unless you want to cut the time in the mountains out.
Just my preference, but I would do:
Munich (2 nights) - see the top attractions in downtown Munich
Fussen/Garmish area (2 nights) - see the castles and abbeys
Someplace in the Austrian Alps (1 or 2 nights) - maybe look for adventure activities
Dolomites (2 nights) - somewhere central to the best day hikes you want to do
Someplace different in the Austrian Alps (1 or 2 nights)
Salzburg (2 nights) - on the way there do one of the two days I suggested above and save the other explore the sights in downtown Salzburg
Then return the rental car and stay overnight near the Munich airport.
Posted on 6/7/26 at 1:23 am to Slippy
A few things I've not seen mentioned,
South of Salzburg there's the Eisreisenwelt Ice Cave & Hohenwerfen Castle that is on the way up the mountain.
You asked about Garmisch, there's Partnach Gorge & Zugspitze. Tons of other things too.
In Berchtesgaden you can go to the Salt Mine or Kehlsteinhaus / Eagle's Nest.
Nurnberg's an easy drive from Munich. Munster Ulm is about an hour away. Hundreds of things to do in that area.
South of Salzburg there's the Eisreisenwelt Ice Cave & Hohenwerfen Castle that is on the way up the mountain.
You asked about Garmisch, there's Partnach Gorge & Zugspitze. Tons of other things too.
In Berchtesgaden you can go to the Salt Mine or Kehlsteinhaus / Eagle's Nest.
Nurnberg's an easy drive from Munich. Munster Ulm is about an hour away. Hundreds of things to do in that area.
Posted on 6/7/26 at 9:16 am to Slippy
How many people? If just a couple I don’t stress about lodging. Pack a smaller bag and leave your main bag in the car most nights. Just bring the carry on into the room with your toiletries, sleep ware, and next days clothes.
I’ll 3rd the life cave. Amazing.
I’ve done 2 loops. I started in Munich and went through Saltzburg and then down to lake garda to Venice and back to Munich. Then I did Munich to lake garda, back to Innsbruck, and finished in Munich.
There’s tons to do, drives are fantastic.
Find a grocery store before you leave and pack snacks for the drive and hiking. There’s plenty of places to stop but it’s nice to not have to.
I’ll 3rd the life cave. Amazing.
I’ve done 2 loops. I started in Munich and went through Saltzburg and then down to lake garda to Venice and back to Munich. Then I did Munich to lake garda, back to Innsbruck, and finished in Munich.
There’s tons to do, drives are fantastic.
Find a grocery store before you leave and pack snacks for the drive and hiking. There’s plenty of places to stop but it’s nice to not have to.
Posted on 6/7/26 at 9:43 am to baldona
The Ludwig castle between Munich and saltzburg was a great also. It’s on an island surrounded by a crystal clear lake and you have to take a boat to it, and then it’s modeled after Versailles. Except again it’s on an island which I thought was awesome. It’s where Ludwig was found drowned.
There’s a couple cafe’s there at the marina where you catch the boat, we left Munich and did the tour then had a nice lunch sitting along the lake.
There’s a couple cafe’s there at the marina where you catch the boat, we left Munich and did the tour then had a nice lunch sitting along the lake.
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