60 days in Germany & Austria Itinerary
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Start: Cape Town, South Africa
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Nuremberg, Germany
— 5 nights
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Rothenburg, Germany
— 4 nights
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Baden-Baden, Germany
— 3 nights
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Trier, Germany
— 2 nights
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Cologne, Germany
— 1 night
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Hamburg, Germany
— 4 nights
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Berlin, Germany
— 6 nights
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Dresden, Germany
— 5 nights
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Munich, Germany
— 5 nights
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Salzburg, Austria
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Hallstatt, Austria
— 3 nights
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Innsbruck, Austria
— 5 nights
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Ischgl, Austria
— 2 nights
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Vienna, Austria
— 8 nights
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End: Cape Town, South Africa
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Nuremberg, Germany — 5 nights
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Gingerbread Capital of the World
Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.Venture out of the city with trips to Hermitage Castle (Altes Schloss Ermitage) (in Bayreuth) and Basilika Goessweinstein (in Gossweinstein). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Germanisches Nationalmuseum, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Sebaldus Church, examine the collection at Memorium Nuremberg Trials, and steep yourself in history at Albrecht Durer's House.
For reviews, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, use the Nuremberg trip itinerary planner.
Cape Town, South Africa to Nuremberg is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Cape Town to Nuremberg is minus 1 hour. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Cape Town in February, with highs in Nuremberg at 5°C and lows at -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Rothenburg.
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Rothenburg, Germany — 4 nights
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Medieval Heart of Germany
An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rothenburg: Wurzburg (Residenzplatz, Würzburg Residence, &more). There's still lots to do: ponder the world of politics at Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, contemplate the long history of Town Walls, admire the striking features of Marien Apotheke- Jagstheimerhaus, and see the interesting displays at Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum).
For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Rothenburg trip builder site.
Traveling by car from Nuremberg to Rothenburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In February, daily temperatures in Rothenburg can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Baden-Baden.
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Baden-Baden, Germany — 3 nights
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Belle Époque Europe's Summer Capital
Scenically located at the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden offers scenery, culture, and relaxation in addition to a vibrant nightlife and dining scene, specializing in traditional German dishes.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Baden-Baden: Schloss Heidelberg (in Heidelberg) and Unterstmatt (in Buhl). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Museum Frieder Burda, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Russe, try to win big at Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank, and take in the dramatic scenery at Geroldsau Waterfall.
To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Baden-Baden trip planner.
Traveling by car from Rothenburg to Baden-Baden takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Rothenburg in February, expect nights in Baden-Baden to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can drive to Trier.
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Trier, Germany — 2 nights
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Oldest City in Germany
Trier may be the oldest city in Germany, founded long before the Roman times.Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): see the interesting displays at Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Liebfrauenkirche, Trier, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), then hunt for treasures at Hauptmarkt, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Kornmarkt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Thu): delve into the distant past at Kaiserthermen, admire the local landmark of Petrusbrunnen, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Gangolf's Church, then don't miss a visit to Porta Nigra, and finally contemplate the long history of Karl Marx House.
For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Trier sightseeing planner.
Getting from Baden-Baden to Trier by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Baden-Baden, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Trier, ranging from highs of 5°C to lows of 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Cologne.
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Cologne, Germany — 1 night
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City of Churches
Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): snap pictures at Hohenzollern Bridge, admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, then explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Cologne itinerary planner.
Traveling by car from Trier to Cologne takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Cologne can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Hamburg.
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Hamburg, Germany — 4 nights
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Gateway to the World
As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.Change things up with a short trip to Outpost One in Dassow (about 1h 20 min away). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Miniatur Wunderland, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Tierpark Hagenbeck, take a stroll through Reeperbahn, and get to know the fascinating history of Speicherstadt.
To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Hamburg trip itinerary maker.
Traveling by flight from Cologne to Hamburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. February in Hamburg sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can take a train to Berlin.
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Berlin, Germany — 6 nights
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Athens of the Spree
The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, and pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate.
To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Berlin tour itinerary builder app.
Traveling by train from Hamburg to Berlin takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Dresden.
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Dresden, Germany — 5 nights
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Florence of the North
Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.Dresden is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at The Dresden Zwinger, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Frauenkirche Dresden, appreciate the extensive heritage of Kunsthofpassage, and explore the world behind art at Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Dresden visit planning website.
Traveling by car from Berlin to Dresden takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Dresden are 5°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Munich.
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Munich, Germany — 5 nights
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Village of a Million People
Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, contemplate the waterfront views at English Garden, and explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek.
To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Munich sightseeing website.
Fly from Dresden to Munich in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.
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Salzburg, Austria — 6 nights
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Rome of the North
Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.Change things up with these side-trips from Salzburg: Obertauern Ski Resort (in Obertauern) and Kitzsteinhorn (in Kaprun). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, admire the striking features of Mirabell Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, and steep yourself in history at Mozarts Geburtshaus.
To see ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Salzburg trip planner.
Getting from Munich to Salzburg by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Salzburg are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can drive to Hallstatt.
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Hallstatt, Austria — 3 nights
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Pearl of Austria
Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.Take a break from Hallstatt with a short trip to Pfarre St. Wolfgang in St. Wolfgang, about 42 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, explore the different monuments and memorials at Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary, enjoy breathtaking views from Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", and take an in-depth tour of Kammerhofmuseum Bad Aussee.
To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hallstatt online trip itinerary builder.
Traveling by car from Salzburg to Hallstatt takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Innsbruck.
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Kammerhofmuseum Bad Aussee, Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, Pfarre St. Wolfgang
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Innsbruck, Austria — 5 nights
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Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Innsbruck: Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld (in Langenfeld), Pfarrkirche Hl. Antonius in Niederthai (in Umhausen) and Stubaier Gletscher (in Neustift im Stubaital). categoryPhrases.sentence.On_the_day_spend_an_exhilarating_day_on_the_slopes_at. And it doesn't end there: hit the slopes at Mayrhofner Bergbahnen, examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Jesuitenkirche, and take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm).
For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Innsbruck vacation planner.
Drive from Hallstatt to Innsbruck in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. March in Innsbruck sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can drive to Ischgl.
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Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld, Pfarrkirche Fulpmes, Jesuitenkirche, Hintertuxer Gletscher, Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
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Ischgl, Austria — 2 nights
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Ischgl is a town in the Paznaun Valley in the Austrian state of Tyrol. On the 22nd (Fri), fly down the slopes at Skigebiet Warth Schrocken, then fly down the slopes at St. Anton, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Die Pfarrkirche Ischgl, and finally fly down the slopes at Ischgl-Samnaun ski area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat): hit the slopes at Bertas Kinderland.
To see photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Ischgl trip planning tool.
Drive from Innsbruck to Ischgl in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Ischgl can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Vienna.
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To see photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Ischgl trip planning tool.
Drive from Innsbruck to Ischgl in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus. In March, daily temperatures in Ischgl can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Vienna.
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Vienna, Austria — 8 nights
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City of Dreams
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.Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, browse the exhibits of Belvedere Palace, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, and explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.
To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Vienna travel route planner.
Getting from Ischgl to Vienna by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Germany travel guide
Germany is the home of high culture, fine art, classical music, world-class sports, award-winning cuisine--and some of the world's best beers. It's also one of the major economic and political powers of the European continent. One of the founding members of the European Union, Germany is a federation of 16 states. Each boasts its own distinct culture, art, cuisine, regional traditions, and array of things to do. The country is known worldwide for its precision engineering and high-tech products. Equally, though, Germany is admired for its old-world charm and what is locally known as gemutlichkeit (coziness). This is one of the easiest countries in the world to explore, offering an abundance of sightseeing opportunities. German transportation runs with German efficiency. Therefore, getting around the various regions is almost always easy, quick, and pleasant. Visit the cities to explore museums, art galleries, modern restaurants, and trendy shops. Also be sure to venture deeper into the countryside. Here, you can discover ancient castles and bustling little villages. Often in these off-the-beaten-path areas, the main tourist attraction remains the simple hospitality of the friendly locals.
Austria travel guide
Situated in the Central European Alps, Austria combines an alluring bundle of elegant urban architecture, cultural centers, and dramatic landscapes. This German-speaking country of 8.5 million residents is known for its rich history, dating back to the Hapsburg Empire, as well as its art, music, and scenery. Along with the neighboring country of Switzerland, Austria serves as the winter sports capital of Europe and is home to some of the continent's most popular ski resorts. This landlocked nation draws visitors from across the globe to its mountains, historical villages, and culturally rich cities. Experience trekking in the Alps one day and drinking regional wine at a crowded pub after a day of sightseeing in the capital Vienna the next.
