My family of four (husband and 2 kids - 18 & 20) are lucky enough to be visiting Munich, Strasbourg & Lucerne/Zurich for 10 days in late July. I know this is the German board so I'll try to focus there. *Before I get started, an important question... Will there be wine (Mosel Reisling is my favorite) at beer halls and in general? Beer gives me migraines but I want to drink with my family :)
here's the general plan:
1 (Thursday)- Arrive at about 10:00 in Munich. Check in and explore the city. We will be staying close to Hofbäuhaus in Munich so I think we will end the day there but I'm looking for a close, interesting place that travel weary people can enjoy. They are so close I'm thinking Residenz and Marienplatz?
2- Rothenburg ob der Tauber (summer fair) - I've discussed in another thread the pluses and minuses of this. It's far away and will be packed - but will be packed with interesting things and happy people :)
3- Munich all day - need *suggestions. Nymphenburg, Englischer Garten, Detsches Museum, what Church or Cathedral should we see?
4- Dachau then Bmw museum - can we do these in one day or should we switch things from day 3 & 4
5- Neuschwanstein - so I was going to make this a day trip BUT I'm considering leaving Munich a day early and staying in Fussen for 1 night so we can see other things in addition to Neuschwanstein. *Suggestions?
6- Train to Strasbourg - evening in Strasbourg
7- My husband's family is from Diersheim Germany (traced back to 1580!) so we will stay in Strasbourg and take a trip to Diersheim for a short stop then I need *suggestions on what else to do in the area - Freidburg? What else? Private tour that would be willing to take us to Diersheim or rental car?
8- train to Lucerne - not sure what we're thinking once we get there...
9- Mt Pilatus Golden Round Trip - what else?
10- In Zurich for the day & night - not sure what we'll do yet
Ok, lots to read... Any help is extremely appreciated!
Oh! What will the weather be? It looks like mid to low 80s but will it be humid at all?
Thanks in advance!!
House Family