Hi, My family (2 adults, 3 children, all <13) will be departing from Munchen to go to Switzerland for 5 days, and then head to Black Forest for 3 days prior to returning to Munchen. ( we must start and end at Munchen due to my work at the university over the summer). Here is our current Itinerary:
Munchen>Lucern, 2 nights in Lucern
Lucern>Murren 3 nights in Murren
Murren>Black Forest, 3 nights
Black Forest> Munchen
What is the best way for us to travel? The Swiss Pass with kids free pass seems to be the best option from a $$ point of view, but the travel options from Munich to Lucern/Murren are not great, same heading from Murren/Lucern back up to the Black Forest. Should we take a train Munchen>Luzern? The times are lengthy, and most options are on a bus that takes longer than driving. (there are train options, but the kids and 6am train departure is not a recipe for enjoyable trip).
And then return trip, should we train to Basel and then rent a car in Germany to drive to Black Forest? Are there car rental locations in Basel that are on the German side of the border?
Thank you for your input!