We will be taking a month long trip to Europe and making a 4-5 night stop in Germany on our way from Salzburg to Lucerne. Which of the three options above would you recommend? We will be staying in a lot of cities so I'm leaning towards one of the latter two options. Thank you for your input.
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
10019 posts
I’ve been to Garmisch-Partenkirchen twice and thoroughly enjoyed both visits. There are so many nearby activities to do. I also enjoy Munich.
The truth of the matter is I don’t think you can make a bad choice here and will enjoy yourself at any of the three locations mentioned.
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We lived in Augsburg for four years and stayed in Garmisch at The Fraundorfer and loved it and its restaurant.
I prefer staying there over staying in Fussen.
Munich is another issue, since it is a large city and has much to see there.
Posted by
Paradise
8018 posts
The more direct route from Salzburg to Lucerne via Innsbruck and Zurich includes one of Europe's most scenic train rides. Details:
https://www.seat61.com/trains-and-routes/zurich-to-innsbruck-via-the-arlberg-railway.htm
We took this route recently and loved it. Rick suggests a night in Innsbruck or Hall on the way.
So I will suggest 2-3 nights in Germany's "Berchtesgadener Land", right next door to Salzburg prior to making this journey. Afterward, head back to Salzburg and board your Innsbruck/Zurich-bound train...
https://www.berchtesgadener-land.com/cdn/uploads/bgl-karte-klein.jpg
https://www.pure-germany.com/experiences/germany/berchtesgadener-land/
From B'gaden you could also daytrip to the Chiemsee before the trip to Switzerland:
https://www.chiemsee-chiemgau.info/en/region-sights