60 days in Europe Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Großer Tiergarten has been added to your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Reichstag Building, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Berliner Dom, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, and admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum.

To see photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Berlin trip planner.

Montreal, Canada to Berlin is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Montreal to Berlin, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. You will have some time to spend on the 29th (Mon) before leaving for Hamburg.

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.

Hamburg is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Hamburg, stroll around Planten un Blomen, steep yourself in history at Alter Elbtunnel, and contemplate the waterfront views at Port of Hamburg.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Hamburg attractions website.

You can take a train from Berlin to Hamburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Hamburg can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. You will leave for Amsterdam on the 5th (Mon).

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Haarlem (Stadhuis Haarlem, Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), &more), Markt (in Delft) and The Hague (Panorama Mesdag, The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House.

For where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip planning tool.

Fly from Hamburg to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cologne: Trier (Liebfrauenkirche, Trier, St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), &more). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, wander the streets of Historic Old Town, snap pictures at Hohenzollern Bridge, and take in panoramic vistas at KolnTriangle.

To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read our Cologne trip planner.

Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Cologne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Cologne can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Trier.

Trier may be the oldest city in Germany, founded long before the Roman times.

On the 16th (Fri), get a taste of the local shopping with Hauptmarkt, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), take in the spiritual surroundings of Konstantinbasilika, get a sense of history and politics at Kurfurstliches Palais, then make a trip to Porta Nigra, and finally explore the ancient world of Trier Amphitheater.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Trier sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Cologne to Trier takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Explore Frankfurt's surroundings by going to Heidelberg (Altstadt (Old Town), Schloss Heidelberg, &more), Luisenpark (in Mannheim) and Rothenburg (Burggarten, Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), &more). There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Würzburg Residence, contemplate the long history of Goethe House, admire the landmark architecture of Romer, and admire the local landmark of Vierroehrenbrunnen.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read Frankfurt journey planner.

Getting from Trier to Frankfurt by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and flight. June in Frankfurt sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Stuttgart.

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Stuttgart: Europa-Park (in Rust), Baden-Baden (Rosengarten auf dem Beutig, Merkur, &more) and Freiburg im Breisgau (Schwabentor & Freiburger Münster). And it doesn't end there: take in panoramic vistas at Fernsehturm Stuttgart, make a trip to Rubble Hill, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and stroll around Hohenpark Killesberg.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Stuttgart attractions planning website.

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Stuttgart in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In June in Stuttgart, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to drive to Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Tue): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, walk around Parc de l'Orangerie, appreciate the extensive heritage of Centre-Ville de Strasbourg, then don't miss a visit to Barrage Vauban, and finally wander the streets of La Petite France.

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Strasbourg travel route builder website.

You can drive from Stuttgart to Strasbourg in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Wed): ponder the world of politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain, and then explore the activities along Lake Geneva.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Geneva attractions planner.

Drive from Strasbourg to Geneva in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In June, daily temperatures in Geneva can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

On the 29th (Thu), enjoy breathtaking views from Clock Tower - Zytglogge, look for all kinds of wild species at Barenpark, take some stellar pictures from The Cathedral of Bern, then take in nature's colorful creations at Rose Garden (Rosengarten), and finally wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern.

For where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Bern visit planner.

Drive from Geneva to Bern in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

On the 30th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt Pilatus, ponder the world of politics at Rathaus Stadt Luzern, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, then appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, then admire the striking features of Lucerne Station, and finally snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Lucerne vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Bern to Lucerne in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In June in Lucerne, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

On the 1st (Sat), wander the streets of Old Town, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse.

To see other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Zurich online visit planner.

Getting from Lucerne to Zurich by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Schwangau.

An ideal holiday escape from fast-paced urban centers, Schwangau allows visitors to hike, cycle, swim, dance, and dine surrounded by a picture-perfect landscape.

Get out of town with these interesting Schwangau side-trips: Ettal (Schloss Linderhof & Ettal Abbey), Oberammergau Church (in Oberammergau) and Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Partnachklamm, Iron Bridge Partnachklamm, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Schloss Neuschwanstein, pause for some serene contemplation at Kirche St. Georg, explore the activities along Schwansee, and walk around Der Kurpark in Schwangau.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Schwangau day trip website.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Schwangau takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Zurich in July, Schwangau is slightly colder at night with lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Munich.

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.

Explore Munich's surroundings by going to Bindalm (in Ramsau), Berchtesgaden (Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden, The Eagle's Nest, &more) and Nuremberg (Germanisches Nationalmuseum, St. Lorenz Church, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church, make a trip to Marienplatz, and examine the collection at Munich Residenz.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Munich driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Schwangau to Munich takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Get out of town with these interesting Salzburg side-trips: Innsbruck (Town Tower (Stadtturm), The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), &more), Swarovski Kristallwelten (in Wattens) and Pfarramt Soll (in Soll). There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace, take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg, admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, and explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Salzburg day trip site.

You can drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. July in Salzburg sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.