Requesting Itinerary (mainly solo trip) Feedback & any and all site seeing AND FOOD suggestions

If you are coming back into the Munich area on day 9, you could also consider staying in Freising overnight, as it's a quick bus ride to the airport. I've never been there, but I know it has the oldest brewery in the world there, and probably a few points of interest to fill a day/afternoon. Otherwise, we really like Hotel Torbrau right in city center in Munich.

You really should plan to be at the airport 3 hours prior to departure.

Here's a conversation from the forum -https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/germany/places-around-freising-to-chill-after-lots-of-travel

thank you, KD! I agree, I think I should be at the airport no later than 8am, so staying closer would be a great idea.

Well, all I can tell you is that I loved Salzburg and would easily have spent more time there (I was there for 3 nights). In fact, I liked it better than Munich, although I enjoyed Munich. So I would definitely vote for a second night there.

After that, I would leave on Day 8 for Munich. You could leave in the early afternoon but I wouldn't wait till evening. Once you get to Munich, get checked into your hotel and enjoy an evening in Munich. The next day (Day 9), you could visit Dachau if you haven't already or if you have, visit some of the sights you missed when you were there before.

I agree about getting to the airport by 8 am. I usually get an airport hotel if I have to be there by 7 or earlier, but 8 am isn't too bad. However, plan your train to the airport ahead of time so you know exactly how to get there.

German food is wonderful! Schnitzel is a favorite of many people and you will find it served in most German restaurants. I also love sauerbraten and of course, German sausages are the best anywhere! Sadly, it's too early for Weißer Spargel (white asparagus) season, or you would be able to enjoy that.

If you can, go to Augustiner Brewery for dinner while you are in Salzburg. This is a huge brewery started by Augustine monks in 1621. It's not a “sit down and order” restaurant – instead you visit one of the many food stands scattered throughout the buildings, pick what you want to eat and carry it to your table. If you want a beer (and most everyone does), you pay at the beer stand, pick up a large stone mug and take it to get filled from the large wooden barrel that all Augustiner beer is stored in. It was a wonderful experience!

Salzburg is charming. I'd stay 2 nights at least so you have full days. My main suggestion to you is to get Rick's guide book for Munich, Germany and for Austria/ Salzburg. Reading these will give you a good idea of what there is to see and do. Then list that out and see how many days you need for each

Agree with others, a second night in Salzburg is a slam dunk. I can’t say there’s tons and tons to see, like museums and such, but it’s a lovely place that easy to enjoy. I second Augustiner Biergarten. March will probably be too chilly for outside, but I dream of that place.

Food? Bread, bread, bread. The bread, pastry and pretzels in Germany are fantastic. There’s bakeries everywhere, go nuts. Viktulienmarkt is actually a great place to eat and try all the favorites. I thought Hofbrauhaus smelled gross and was a bummer, it’s the last place I’d send someone.

Munich has enough museums to keep you occupied and I’d recommend the Residenz too. With such a brief visit, I’d second really setting your specific sights with a guidebook. I’d vote against Dachau this time out. Just schedule-wise, there’s no need to day trip out of town. Also, sites like Dachau can, of course, be deeply affecting in unexpected ways. I’ve found it can be difficult to process when you’re on your own, with the expectation that you’ll now just continue your trip. Idk, something to consider maybe. It does seem important to you, so if you’re set on going I’d go on Friday as you outlined but only if you’re feeling up to it.

Overall, this is a great, packed trip. You’ll have a good time.

In Heidelberg get a quick traditional lunch at Vetter's. Order the weisswurst with potato salad, a pretzel, and a beer. This is best done before 1 pm.

In Strasbourg grab a traditional Asace tarte flambe at Schnockeloch, across from La Petit France. But save room for desert and order the Coupe Schnockeloch.

I usually stay at the Boutiquehotel am Dom in Salzburg and highly recommend it. If the weather is good get a table at Café Tomaselli and just get a cold plate of meat and cheese with some olives and people watch.

Augustiner has several brewhalls in Munich as well as Salzburg, my favorite being the one just up the sidestreet from the hunting and fishing museum. But if the weather is good go sit a while at the beer garden in the English Garden, up by the University.