12 days in Germany, Prague & Austria Itinerary

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Get a sense of the local culture at Cathedral of St Peter's and Marienkapelle. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Neumuenster and Neupfarrplatz. Get out of town with these interesting Nuremberg side-trips: Hofkirche (in Wurzburg) and Regensburg (Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady Regensburg, Basilika St. Emmeram, &more). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at ST. JAKOB, steep yourself in history at Heilig-Geist-Spital, make a trip to Ehekarussell, and appreciate the history behind Narrenschiffbrunnen.

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Ottawa, Canada to Nuremberg is an approximately 13-hour combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Ottawa to Nuremberg. In August in Nuremberg, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to drive to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Get a sense of the local culture at National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror and The Vrtba Garden. Get in touch with nature at Lom Velka Amerika and Shooters Island. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Speculum Alchemiae Museum, have some family-friendly fun at Thrill Park - Prague's Horror Theme Park, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and contemplate the long history of New Town Hall.

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You can drive from Nuremberg to Prague in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and flight. In August in Prague, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can travel to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Get some historical perspective at Augustinerkirche and Burgruine Duernstein. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Third Man Museum and Haydnhaus. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Vienna: Winzer Krems (in Krems an der Donau) and Castle Grafenegg (in Grafenegg). And it doesn't end there: get engrossed in the history at Hofmobiliendepot - Imperial Furniture Collection, explore the world behind art at MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, see the interesting displays at Bank Austria Kunstforum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church.

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Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. August in Vienna sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can travel back home.