8 days in Munich, Salzburg & Hallstatt Itinerary

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Marienplatz, examine the collection at BMW Welt, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church, and admire the landmark architecture of Asamkirche.

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Paris, France to Munich is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in December, expect Munich to be slightly colder, temps between 5°C and -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can drive to Salzburg.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, then steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, and finally explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Hangar-7, admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, then take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter).

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You can drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 6°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can drive to Hallstatt.

Hallstatt is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Hallstatter See, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarrkirche St, Nikolaus, and stop by Alte Handwerkerei.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Hallstatt in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Fri) to allow time for travel back home.