Hello, fellow travelers!
We're planning an exciting two-week trip starting, getting into Munich on Christmas eve and flying back from Zurich two weeks after early Jan. Exact 14 days/13 nights. It’s a mother-teenage kid adventure, and we’re looking for some guidance on where to spend our time!
We love history, culture, and authentic experiences, long walks, wandering around, some museums. We also like to try local food along the way, though we’re not exactly foodies, and not into partying/nite life. We are also not planning to skiing, but some snow fun would be fun. We usually travel very light but I guess that's not going to happen in winter!
We realize that the Christmas markets will be winding down in Germany, so we’re open to exploring other destinations. We’re thinking about spending some time in Salzburg and maybe biking around Neuschwanstein castle if that's still possible in winter. We’d love to incorporate one larger city and then explore some charming smaller towns or villages before we get to Zurich. Pretty open to any good suggestion as long as it doesn't involve driving. I would also like to avoid flying it possible. Buses and train will be best!
Any recommendations for places to visit, hidden gems, or unique experiences? Your insights would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!