Day Trips from Munich

Any suggestions for day trips (by car) from Munich (our base for about a week)?

Based on ideas gleaned from this forum, we are planning to spend: one day exploring Chiemsee and Berchtesgaden;

one day exploring Garmisch and/or Mittenwald, with a possible quick drive-by of Neuschwanstein; and,

one day in Salzburg.

That leaves us with an extra day for one more all-day or half-day trip from Munich.

We would welcome any comments about our current plans, or suggestions regarding our extra day.

Thanks much.

kwenga

Prittlbach...
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Re: Day Trips from Munich

Jul 18, 2006, 3:38 AM

How about a trip to Regensburg (since last week listed as an UNESCO world heritage site). Fantastic old town, easy to spend a day there. From nearby Kelheim you can take a ship on the Donau to visit the very beautiful Kloster Weltenburg. You could also have a look at the picturesque small town of Kallmünz (35 km from Regensburg), which is also home of several artists and their galleries.

Nice half day / short trips could be Landsberg am Lech, Wasserburg (one of my favorites) or Freising (north of Munich).

Interested in touring a brewery? Look here

www.toytowngermany.com/forum/index.php…

or a tour to the mountaintop (if you do not intend to get up the Zugspitze near Garmisch) at the Wendelstein (cable car or mountain train start from Osterhofen and Brannenburg)

The other day trips you%26#39;ve mentioned are excellent, hope the weather will be nice and you%26#39;ll have a great time.

travelingmoth...

CA
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Re: Day Trips from Munich

Jul 18, 2006, 8:47 PM

Hallo neighbor. Over here in the valley we are well above 100. Munich sounds pretty good right now.

The only thing I can add is that you will miss a great and inexpensive adventure by not taking the train to one of these places. The Bayern ticket is uniquely affordable. We took the train to Salzburg. So clean, comfortable, and efficient. Had hot chocolate and pastries on the way that we picked up at the Hauptbahnhof before we boarded. Bought the Salzburg Card when we arrived, one of those rare tourist things that is actually a good idea. Gets you free admission and a trip to the front of the queue at most of the big attractions. We saw the Mozart houses, the fortress, took the funicular, and several other things. Got on the train about 7:30 pm to return to Munich. A long, but glorious day. Quite a statement considering it was pouring freezing rain down on us all day.

For sure do the Crazy Ludwig castle. We took the train to Fussen, then followed the other touristas to catch the correct bus. Another amazing trip. Be sure and walk all the way up the hill to the castle. A bit brutal but a nice accomplishment.

We also did a day trip to Dachau, which is something that shouldn%26#39;t be missed. You can take the S-Bahn and then a bus to get there. We also went to Nürnberg and walked up the cobblestone hill to the old walled city. Wonderful.

Our daughter did a year of graduate work in Munich so if you have any other specific questions ask away.

Have a great time. We went the first week of December. Even more chilly than SF on a typical %26quot;summer day%26quot;.:) Munich is a great base. Clean, safe, and central. Enjoy.

ageprof

Berkeley, CA
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Re: Day Trips from Munich

Jul 20, 2006, 12:17 AM

Thanks for the great suggestions. I%26#39;ll add Regensberg to our itinerary, and see what else we can do.

Also, I was able to locate a copy of Earl Steinbicker%26#39;s %26quot;Daytrips Germany%26quot; - a terrific resource for daytrippers like us!

Thanks again.

Seabrook29

Yorkshire
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Re: Day Trips from Munich

Jul 24, 2006, 9:28 AM

I have just returned from a week staying Prien on Cheimsee. Prien is a lovely little town, particularly when you go down to the lakeside. From there you can catch a boat, (Chiemsee Schifffahrt ) to the Islands - Herren Island with the fantastic castle and Frauen island. You can do a round trip on the boat to Seebruck and Chieming. Cheiming has a great view across the larger part of the lake and feels like you%26#39;re at the beach. In Prien there is a fabulous Pool called Prienavera, with an outdoor pool which looks out onto the lake and mountains, and across to the castle on Herren island. In Prien sit outside the Westachner restaurant for good food, beer and the best mountain views. I%26#39;m sure that a visit to Chiemsee can easily fill a whole day on it%26#39;s own, as can Berchtesgarten which is a good hour away from Chiemsee.

Hope this is helpful.

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