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Munich, Salzburg and ADDING Amsterdam

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Hi, We arrive in Munich on June 5 and will visit Munich, Salzburg and Amsterdam.
We have to fly to Amsterdam and back to fly home out of Munich in order to avoid
a miserable trip home. So....I am considering Wed (recovery from trip day), Thurs, Friday
and Saturday to visit Munich and the surrounding areas.
Sunday we will travel to Salzburg and stay until Wednesday evening.
Return to Munich and THURS fly to Amsterdam. We will have 3 full days there and return
back to Munich on Monday and fly out of Munich on Tuesday to home.

My question is this: would you include Amsterdam? I can get round trip tickets for $121 right now.
I was there two years ago and I really want to take my son there, especially to the Van Gogh museum,
as he loves Van Gogh.
Can we see the main things in Munich in 3 full days (plus wandering around the day we arrive and know
we will be exhausted) Sun can be split between Munich and Salzburg. Then we would have 3 full days in Salzburg including a day trip to Berchstegaden. Amsterdam feels like a great way to end the trip since it is easy to walk to most places and will be more relaxing.
Any thoughts and input are greatly appreciated.

Posted by
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So you're already locked into Munich as you entry and exit point?

Posted by
5581 posts

I think this is very doable. If you want to go to Anne Frank Huis, as well, get tickets as soon as possible. You'd want to get the Van Gogh tickets in advance as well. You probably know that Amsterdam hotels are more expensive than other European destinations

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6628 posts

Just saw this thread, phyllisc.

True about A'dam costs.

For the journey to A'dam and back to MUC, and for how to spend that first week, see my suggestion in my PM to you. (Note... trade fairs in Munich over the first 3 days of your stay.)

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Although it sounds like you have enough time (total of 12 full days, I think) to see a good bit of Munich, Salzburg and Amsterdam, the problem I would have with your plan is that you have to deal with airports on four of your 14 total days in Europe (not counting your departure day from the US). I find rushing to get to airports stressful and the antithesis of "vacation". But if you know it's not a problem for you--why not?

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Hi, Thank you to everyone for your input. I don't know how to respond individually.
Russ has suggested that we travel by train to Amsterdam (fly back) and this means less airport
time, which I dislike and seeing more countryside along the Rhine River and a brief stop
in Cologne and two nights in Bingen. This idea seems so much more relaxing. I am still open
to ideas but have to decide pretty soon.

Posted by
3049 posts

I think your original itinerary is busy but not insane. The Munich airport isn't a bad one, but it's a solid 45 minute trip via S-Bahn (suburban rail) to get there so it does take some time.

I also like your second option of taking the train to Amsterdam and stopping in Cologne and staying in Bingen. But I really enjoy train travel, particularly on the ICE fast train - it's very comfortable.

Flying may be cheaper than taking the train, though. Use bahn.com to price out the tickets and compare and contrast.

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