36 days in Germany, Austria & Prague Itinerary
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Start: Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Berlin, Germany
— 4 nights
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Hamburg, Germany
— 3 nights
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Cologne, Germany
— 3 nights
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Frankfurt, Germany
— 3 nights
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Heidelberg, Germany
— 2 nights
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Stuttgart, Germany
— 1 night
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Nuremberg, Germany
— 2 nights
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Dresden, Germany
— 1 night
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Prague, Czech Republic
— 3 nights
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Vienna, Austria
— 3 nights
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Innsbruck, Austria
— 2 nights
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Munich, Germany
— 6 nights
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Berlin, Germany — 4 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.Do some cultural sightseeing at Potsdamer Platz and Pergamonmuseum. Get outdoors at Spreewaldfahrt, Familie Goertz and Gurkenradweg Spreewald. Step out of Berlin with an excursion to Kahnfaehrfrau in Schlepzig--about 1h 10 min away. There's still lots to do: appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, stop by Rausch Schokoladenhaus, contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery, and admire the landmark architecture of Reichstag Building.
To find traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Berlin trip planner.
Porto Alegre, Brazil to Berlin is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Porto Alegre to Berlin due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to take a train to Hamburg.
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Hamburg, Germany — 3 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.Escape the urban bustle at Wildpark Luneburger Heide and Port of Hamburg. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Miniatur Wunderland and Speicherstadt. The adventure continues: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, look for all kinds of wild species at Boberger Duenen, take a stroll through Reeperbahn, and get a taste of the local shopping with Jungfernstieg.
To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Hamburg route planner.
Traveling by train from Berlin to Hamburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Cologne.
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Cologne, Germany — 3 nights
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City of Churches
Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.Step out of the city life by going to Dive4Life and Wahner Heide. Get some cultural insight at Cologne Cathedral and Historic Old Town. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cologne: Dusseldorf (Altstadt & Konigsallee). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Wallraf-Richartz Museum, see the interesting displays at Chocolate Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and take in the views from Hohenzollern Bridge.
For reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Cologne trip itinerary maker website.
Fly from Hamburg to Cologne in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March in Cologne, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can take a train to Frankfurt.
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Frankfurt, Germany — 3 nights
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Mainhattan
A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Messel Pit Fossil Site and Goethe House. Shop till you drop at Bauernmarkt Konstablerwache and Kleinmarkthalle. Step out of Frankfurt to go to Wiesbaden and see Neroberg, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Stadel Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Romer, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus), and snap pictures at Iron Bridge.
For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Frankfurt holiday tool.
You can take a train from Cologne to Frankfurt in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Heidelberg.
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Heidelberg, Germany — 2 nights
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City of Romanticism
A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): examine the collection at Pharmacy Museum, step into the grandiose world of Schloss Heidelberg, then look for all kinds of wild species at Tinnunculus, and finally head outdoors with Philosopher’s Walk. On the next day, stop by Altstadt (Old Town), snap pictures at Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), then make a trip to Speyer Cathedral, and finally see the interesting displays at Technik Museum Speyer.
To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Heidelberg trip builder site.
Traveling by car from Frankfurt to Heidelberg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. April in Heidelberg sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Stuttgart.
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Stuttgart, Germany — 1 night
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Cradle of the Automobile
Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): look for all kinds of wild species at Schwalblesklinge, see the interesting displays at Porsche Museum, then admire the landmark architecture of Mercedes-Benz Museum, then contemplate the long history of Palace Square, and finally wander the streets of Konigstrasse.
To find reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Stuttgart visit planner.
Traveling by train from Heidelberg to Stuttgart takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Nuremberg.
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Nuremberg, Germany — 2 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.Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds), see the interesting displays at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Lorenz Church, then step into the grandiose world of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, then hunt for treasures at Hauptmarkt, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Frauenkirche. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the dramatic natural features at Schwarzachschlucht, then play a few rounds at Golfclub Erlangen, and then trek along Wanderwege Rund ums Walberla.
For traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg online holiday planner.
Getting from Stuttgart to Nuremberg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Nuremberg are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can fly to Dresden.
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Dresden, Germany — 1 night
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Florence of the North
Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): wander the streets of Neustadt, explore the world behind art at The Dresden Zwinger, and then examine the collection at Neues Grünes Gewölbe.
To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Dresden trip planner.
Fly from Nuremberg to Dresden in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to drive to Prague.
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Prague, Czech Republic — 3 nights
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City of a Hundred Spires
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.For shopping fun, head to Gallery of Steel Figures or Artel. Do some cultural sightseeing at Lesser Town and Prague Astronomical Clock. Spend the 10th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. And it doesn't end there: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, get a taste of the local shopping with Galerie Pastelka, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and take in the views from Charles Bridge.
To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Prague road trip website.
Traveling by car from Dresden to Prague takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Prague are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to fly to Vienna.
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Vienna, Austria — 3 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.Get some cultural insight at Schonbrunn Palace and Graben and Kohlmarkt. For shopping fun, head to Vienna Naschmarkt or Mariahilfer Strasse. Take a break from Vienna with a short trip to Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste in Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge, about 42 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, and explore the wide array of goods at Meinl am Graben.
To see ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Vienna road trip tool.
You can fly from Prague to Vienna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Innsbruck.
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Innsbruck, Austria — 2 nights
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Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.On the 16th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, get engrossed in the history at The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), enjoy breathtaking views from Town Tower (Stadtturm), then see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten, and finally step into the grandiose world of Burgruine Thaur. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, fly down the slopes at Stubaier Gletscher, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Dom zu St. Jakob, and finally look for gifts at Feinheiten.
To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Innsbruck online tour planner.
Traveling by flight from Vienna to Innsbruck takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Innsbruck are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Munich.
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Munich, Germany — 6 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.Get in touch with nature at English Garden and Partnachklamm. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Nymphenburg Palace and Munich Residenz. Explore Munich's surroundings by going to Therme Erding (in Erding) and Marktstrasse (in Bad Toelz). There's lots more to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Viktualienmarkt, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, see the interesting displays at BMW Museum, and don't miss a visit to Marienplatz.
To see photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Munich road trip planner.
You can drive from Innsbruck to Munich in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 3°C. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading 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.
