Next month (end of April) we (5 adults) are flying into Munich. We have one whole day in Munich before we are renting a car and driving south. What are the must do activites when you have 1 day in Munich? We will get up early in the morning to get the car and head south. We are spending one night in Reutte, Austria, the next night in Salzburg and then returning to Munich to catch our evening flight the next day, so we will have roughly 2 and a half days to make the loop. I wondered if anyone has done that travel loop in a car? What are the must see sights other than Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau? Where should we stop on the drive from Reutte to Salzburg (we have 1 day)? and what is the most interesting route to take from Salzburg back to Munich? Any information or helpful tips and insight would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by
Myrtle Beach, USA
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April is a little early so you may have to plan indoors in Munich (or you may get lucky and get nice weather). Regardless, I'd start in Marienplatz and check out the city halls and cathedral. After that, I'd probably head to the Art Museums but you may be happier with Hofbrauhaus. If the weather is nice and people are out. The Victualienmarkt and Englischer Gardens are great - I'm not sure when those get going - and would make a full day. You could then go to Hofbrauhaus, or other brewery, in the evening for dinner. I've done the area in a car. I think it's smart to stay a night in the area of Neuschwanstein and get to the castles early - they will be crowded year round by mid-morning. I don't think you have much time for intermediate stops. There is more to do in Salzburg than you have time. I'd get there as quickly as possible so you can explore the center (all within walking distance). The Augustiner brewery is a nice spot for dinner and a beer if you don't need anything fancy.
Posted by
Oak Park
243 posts
We did a very similar loop, but had 3 nights in Reutte and 2 nights in Salzberg, 2 in Munich, and 2 in Halstatt. I think that you need to either extend the trip or limit it to either finish in either Munich or Salzberg. You could easily spend 3 nights in either city.