We are planning a 2-week trip at the end of May 2025 and would love some advice. We are planning to start in Germany, specifically in Munich. The general idea is to spend some time in that region of Germany, work our way through Switzerland and then end our trip in the south of France. We would be planning to do spend 1-3 days at each stop along the way and would love a combination of sight-seeing and activities with some days of relaxation thrown in. Any suggestions for areas or towns/cities to visit, along with thoughts about day trips, restaurants/food recommendations and just general advice for ease of traveling would be greatly appreciated. We are open to any and all suggestions!
Posted by
Charleston & Birmingham
4597 posts
I'm not a fan of Neuschweinstein Castle but loved our 2 night stay in Fussen. There's an interesting little museum,it's a nice place to walk around-a good place to relax. I also enjoyed Rothenburg ob de Tauber. I don't now what activities you plan in Munich because I've only seen the train station there. Salzburg is an easy train trip from Munich, and in my opinion, is more interesting than Munich.
Posted by
Irving
3222 posts
Where are you flying home from?
Posted by
Columbus, USA
346 posts
I know this is a bit Germany heavy handed, but that is where we have spent a majority of our time.
Here is my list
Munich (Schmalznudel - Cafe Frischhut for a yummy donut)/Viktualienmarkt/Marienplatz/St Peters/ Frauenkirche/Dallmayr Delikatessenhaus
Berchtesgaden (Take the boat trip on the Koenigsee and do the 20 min hike to the Obersee)
Garmisch-Partenkirchen/Ettal (stop at the monestary)/Oberammergau/Wieskirche
Lake Constance (Bodensee)/Isle Minau (a botanical island)/The Rheinfalls
That gets you to Switzerland :)
Posted by
OP
2 posts
We had a suggestion to fly out of Nice but are flexible based on ease and price of tickets.
Posted by
Oberpfalz, Germany
1384 posts
End of May... You might consider a trip to northern Bavaria in Franken. Main River Region Wine and Spargel (white asparagus) and Strawberry season. For example Iphofen is one famous town in the region. Old walled cities with some tmberframe houses, vineyards, fruits and vegetables. Good food and Franken Wine. Pleasent late Spring days.