9 days in Interlaken, Fussen & Rothenburg ob der Tauber Itinerary

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Interlaken: Bern (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen, Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), &more). The adventure continues: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Schlosskirche, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Haarige Kuh Brauerei, and identify plant and animal life at Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden.

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Utrecht, The Netherlands to Interlaken is an approximately 7-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Interlaken are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Fussen.

Framed by the Alps and set upon a riverbank, the city of Fussen in addition to its historic architecture is the epicenter of Germany’s traditional violin-making industry.

Get out of town with these interesting Fussen side-trips: Schloss Linderhof (in Ettal) and Partnachklamm (in Garmisch-Partenkirchen). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Schloss Neuschwanstein, admire the landmark architecture of Schloss Hohenschwangau, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Benediktinerkloster St. Mang, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hl.-Geist-Spitalkirche.

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Traveling by car from Interlaken to Fussen takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Fussen are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): make a trip to Das Plonlein, steep yourself in history at Gerlachschmiede, get a sense of history and politics at Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, then see the interesting displays at Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum, and finally hunt for treasures at Kathe Wohlfahrts Weihnachtsdorf.

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Getting from Fussen to Rothenburg ob der Tauber by car takes about 2.5 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can travel back home.