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10 Day Bavaria Itinerary & Road Trip Guide

Julie Last updated: February 21, 2024 Austria , Germany , Itinerary 88 Comments

Bavaria Germany Itinerary Travel Guide

Bavaria is the southeast region of Germany, the land of fairytale castles, Oktoberfest, and lederhosen. With the Alps to the south and idyllic towns dotting its hillsides, Bavaria is a beautiful and romantic destination. View the Alps from Germany’s highest peak at Zugspitze, tour crazy King Ludwig II’s storybook castle Neuschwanstein, learn about WWII history in Munich and Berchtesgaden, and even take day trips into Austria. Bavaria is one of our favorite spots in Europe and you will see why on this fast but very enjoyable Bavaria itinerary.

10 day Bavaria Itinerary

10 Day Bavaria Itinerary

Day 1:  Arrive in Munich, Drive to Berchtesgaden Day 2:  Berchtesgaden Day 3:  Salzburg, Austria Day 4:  Garmisch-Partenkirchen Day 5:  Zugspitze Day 6:  Neuschwanstein Day 7:  Innsbruck, Austria Day 8:  Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber Day 9:  Munich Day 10:  Munich

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Bavaria Itinerary Day 1

Arrive in Munich, Drive to Berchtesgaden

Arrive in Munich in the morning. Pick up your rental car and drive southeast to Berchtesgaden. It is a two hour drive (150 km). Spend the afternoon visiting the town of Berchtesgaden. Want to try giant, German cream puffs? Visit Windbeutel Baron for over-the-top desserts and awesome views over Berchtesgaden.

Tonight, sleep in Berchtesgaden.

Windbeutel Baron

Bavaria Itinerary Day 2

Berchtesgaden

The two main sites in Berchtesgaden are Lake Konigsee and the Eagle’s Nest. If you are traveling with children or want to take a tour of the underground salt mines, Salzbergwerk is another option for today’s activities.

Lake Konigsee is Germany’s highest lake. It is a beautiful lake framed by towering, green mountains. Tour boats run frequently, taking visitors around the lake. There are plenty of restaurants down by the water’s edge for great lunch and dinner options. Hikers may prefer to hit one of the trails in Berchtesgaden but this will not leave much time in the day to get to the Eagle’s Nest.

The Eagle’s Nest , Hitler’s command post during WWII, cannot be missed, even by those who are not history buffs. Start at Dokumentation Obersalzberg, a museum that gives an overview of Hitler’s life, vision, and eventual outcome. Most of the exhibits are in German although there are some English translations. Buses run from the Dokumentation Center up to the Eagle’s Nest. These buses are the only way to get to the Eagle’s Nest; you are not permitted to drive if you have a car.

The Eagle’s Nest was Hitler’s command post during WWII. This historical building is now used as a restaurant. The best part of visiting the Eagle’s Nest is getting a bird’s eye view over Germany and Austria. It is best to visit the Eagle’s Nest when the skies are clear.

Eagle's Nest

Salzbergwerk is a 90 minute tour through the underground salt mines. Don special jumpsuits, ride on an underground train, and slide down wooden chutes. It’s a great activity for kids…fun and educational.

End your day with dinner in Berchtesgaden.

Bavaria Itinerary Day 3

Salzburg, Austria

Salzburg, Austria lies just over the border from Berchtesgaden. It takes just 35 minutes by car. Spend the day touring Salzburg, visiting the Salzburg Fortress, Mozart’s birthplace, the Old Town, and Schloss Mirabell. You can even take a “Sound of Music” tour.

For a detailed itinerary for Salzburg that covers the main sights in town, read our post about How to Spend One Perfect Day in Salzburg.

Return to Berchtesgaden.

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Bavaria Itinerary Day 4

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

After breakfast at your hotel or guesthouse, drive west to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It takes two and a half hours (200km), arriving in Garmisch around lunchtime.

Spend the afternoon checking into your hotel and exploring the main part of town. Have dinner here. Or, if you are traveling with children, consider visiting the Olympic Village, where you can ride chairlifts up the mountain and stand on top of the ski jump. Our kids loved the toboggan ride.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is going to be your home base for the next three days, until you head north along the Romantic Road.

LEARN MORE: How We Spent One Week in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

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Bavaria Itinerary Day 5

This is best done on a clear day. You want to be able to get the best views over the Alps.

There are several ways to get to the summit of Zugspitze…by hiking or by cable car. Most people choose to ascend Zugspitze by cable car. Note, that if you plan to hike up to the summit of Zugspitze, it is a two day journey.

To help you plan your day, we cover how to visit Zugspitze from Austria and Germany in our guide to Zugspitze.

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Bavaria Itinerary Day 6

Neuschwanstein

Neuschwanstein is one of Germany’s most photographed icons. Thousands of visitors flock here everyday to see this fairytale castle. Neuschwanstein can get quite crowded, especially during peak season. But don’t worry, there is a way to avoid these huge crowds of people.

The trick to having the best experience at Neuschwanstein is to arrive early. When I say early I mean at least a half hour before opening time, especially during the summer months. Get the full details in about how to plan your visit in our Guide to Neuschwanstein.

From Garmisch-Partenkirchen it is a one hour drive to Neuschwanstein. Plan on leaving your hotel at least an hour and a half before opening time. Arriving early lets you purchase your tickets into the castle for the first tour of the day. It’s a quick tour and in less than an hour you will be free to explore the grounds around the castle.

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Don’t miss Mary’s Bridge. This is the spot to take those iconic photographs you always see of Neuschwanstein. Cross the bridge and head up the hiking trails for views down to the castle. You will leave most of the tourists behind and get stunning views over the valley that most people miss. This is also a great spot for a picnic!

Over Neuschwanstein

You have the option to also visit Hohenschwangau Castle, located just down the hill from Neuschwanstein. Not as showy or spectacular as Neuschwanstein, it may be worth it for those who love castles.

You will have the rest of the afternoon free to relax or explore the other small towns in the area between Füssen and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

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Bavaria Itinerary Day 7

Innsbruck, Austria

Austria is filled with small, photogenic cities and Innsbruck is no exception. This city is an hour and a half drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, making it another great day trip to add onto this Bavaria itinerary.

Innsbruck was the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. Things to do in Innsbruck include walking through the picturesque old town, ascending the funicular for views over Austria, climbing the tower in the town square, and visiting the Olympic village and ski jump.

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Bavaria Itinerary Day 8

Romantic Road to Rothenburg ob der Tauber

This is a huge driving day. If you hate the thought of sitting in your car for hours and hours, you may want to skip this day. But, if you want to see one of the most picturesque towns in Germany, don’t miss this. It is worth the drive.

The Romantic Road takes visitors small town hopping as they head north from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Wurzburg. In this itinerary, I only give one day for the Romantic Road, which forces you to skip the small towns in between. If you have time in your schedule, considering adding a day, visiting the towns along the way, sleeping at the halfway point. Our time was limited so we chose to skip right to the highlight of the Romantic Road.

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From Garmisch-Partenkirchen it is a 3 hour journey (330 km) by car directly to Rothenburg. If you leave early enough, you will arrive in Rothenburg in time for lunch and can spend the afternoon touring the town. It only takes several hours to visit Rothenburg. The best things to do are wander the colorful streets, view the town from the top of the clock tower, go shopping, and dine on Schneeballen.

Rothenburg Street

Sleep in Rothenburg or drive to Munich (255km, 2 hours and 15 minutes by car). Once in Munich, drop off your rental car.

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There’s a lot to see and do in Munich and everything is connected by public transportation. The top things to do are to visit Dachau Concentration Camp, stroll or bicycle through the Englisch Garden, have beer at one of the many beer halls (Hofbrauhaus is the most famous), see Marienplatz (the main town square), go to the BMW Museum and BMW Welt, and visit yet another Olympic park.

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With More Time (Places to Add on to Your Bavaria Itinerary)

Liechtenstein.

Liechtenstein can be visited in one day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It is 200 km by car or just under three hours of driving. Yes, it is a far distance to go, but when else will it be this easy to get to this tiny country?

What is there to do in Liechtenstein? You can walk up to Vaduz Castle for views over Liechenstein, visit the town square, and visit the wine cellars of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Postage stamp collectors will love the National Museum. We visited Liechtenstein, and even though it was not the most thrilling destination, I am glad we got to see it.

Spend more time on the Romantic Road

This Bavaria itinerary does not allow for much time on the Romantic Road. Add on one to two days to take in all the sites, including Wurzburg.

Bavaria’s second largest city. Spend a day or two here touring the city, drinking beer, and in the winter, shopping at its fabulous Christmas market.

Hallstatt is a fairytale town that is located near Salzburg. It’s best visited on a day trip from Salzburg, however, if you have even more time, consider a one night stay here. Here is how I would add Hallstatt onto this Bavaria itinerary:

On day 3, spend the night in Salzburg, rather than returning to Berchtesgaden. The following morning, go to Hallstatt, and sleep in Hallstatt or Salzburg. The following morning drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This adds one day to this itinerary. You can drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen on the same day that you visit Hallstatt, but it will be a long day with a big drive at the end of it.

LEARN MORE:    One Perfect Day in Hallstatt

With Less Time

Is this Bavaria Itinerary Too Long? What do we recommend skipping?

If you only have a week, you can still see most of what is on this list. On a good weather day, see Neuschwanstein in the morning and Zugspitze in the afternoon. We did it and loved it!

See Salzburg, skip Innsbruck. Yes, Innsbruck is beautiful, but Salzburg has more “must-see” sites.

Spend only one day in Munich. Visit Dachau in the morning, tour the heart of the city in the afternoon, and end your day at a beer hall.

Best Time for This Bavaria Itinerary

Any time of year. The summer is peak season. The temperatures are pleasant but expect rain (and crowds of people). While we were here in August it rained almost every day in the afternoon for a few hours. Winter is the time for Christmas markets, skiing, and being able to visit many places with a lot fewer tourists. Spring and fall are shoulder seasons. It would be beautiful to see Bavaria in bloom in May or on ablaze with autumn colors in the fall.

Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a 16 day beer drinking party in Germany. It takes place in Munich, Germany. View the official website for Oktoberfest here .

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Your days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen can be rearranged. Plan on visiting Zugspitze on the day with the clearest weather forecast. Weather conditions change rapidly in Bavaria. If you wake up to crystal clear skies in the morning, they may not last long, especially during the summer months!

If you are traveling with kids , do not miss the toboggan (Sommerrodelbahn) in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. We went back several times and Tyler and Kara never got tired of it.  

You will need accommodations for three nights in Berchtesgaden, four nights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and three nights in Munich.

Do you have any questions about this Bavaria itinerary? Let us know in the comment section below.

More Information for Your Trip to Germany

BAVARIA, GERMANY: In Bavaria, learn how to visit Neuschwanstein palace, how to visit Dachau Concentration Camp in Munich, ride the cable car to Zugspitze , and visit Berchtesgaden.

SAXONY, GERMANY: In Saxony, visit the fairytale bridge called Rakotzbrücke and the amazing Bastei Bridge. Put both of these together, plus the town of Görlitz , into one big day trip from Berlin.

BERLIN: Start with our article Best Things to Do in Berlin for a big list of things to do in the city. Plan your visit with our 5 Day Berlin Itinerary and what to expect on a visit to Teufelsberg.

AUSTRIA: Learn how to spend one day in Hallstatt, one day in Salzburg , and get a list of the top 10 things to do in Vienna . We also have a guide to the best things to do in Innsbruck.

SLOVENIA: We have articles about the best things to do in Slovenia and how to plan your time with our 10 Day Slovenia Itinerary . For more information, read about Lake Bled , Lake Bohinj , and Ljubljana.

Want to learn more about traveling in Germany? Check out our   Germany Travel Guide.

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Can you recommend rental car company in MUC Airport? I am going in May & planning to follow your itinerary, just not sure about the requirements for crossing the border as you did (Berchtesgaden to Salzburg) & came back the same day.. are the rental car companies offer what is needed ?

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It should be easy to find a rental car company that will allow you to rent a car in Germany and take it into Austria (I’d be surprised if there were restrictions for this). We usually use Avis/Budget, Hertz, or Sixt in Europe and have been using Avis the most in the past 2 years. Cheers, Julie

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Do you recommend places to stay in your travels to Bavaria? If so, can you direct me, I am not finding it.

No, we don’t have specific recommendations on our Bavaria itinerary. We use Booking.com to find and book the hotels we stay in so you could use this website to research hotels. Cheers, Julie

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  2. A Trip To Bavaria, Scottish Country Dance Instructions

    This dance, A Trip To Bavaria, was originally titled Eine Reise Nach Bayern and was devised by a Scottish Country dance exhibition team while visiting Bavaria, c. 1960. Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of the country. With an area of 70,548 square kilometres (27,200 sq mi) and almost 12.5 million inhabitants, it is the ...

  3. TRIP TO BAVARIA

    DescriptionDance devised by J MacGregor-Brown and danced by members of the Charlotte Scottish Country Dance Society (CSCDS Inc.)

  4. A Trip To Bavaria

    A Trip To Bavaria - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Video. Performance Of A Trip To Bavaria - Ochil Scottish Country Dancers, St Ninian's Church Hall, Stirling, Scotland, 2016. Music By Alan Ross. Dance instructions normally apply to the numbering in the active set, i.e., at the beginning of the current repeat. Here, the numbers on the tabards ...

  5. Trip to Bavaria

    Spring dance in Ailsa Craig 2012 - Trip to Bavaria

  6. Dance Video A Trip to Bavaria (Video 12)

    Dance A Trip to Bavaria (R32, James MacGregor-Brown: Collins Pocket Reference: Scottish Country Dancing) Added by Murrough Landon (Dec. 20, 2019, 12:28 p.m.) - Source: YouTube Quality (of the dancing) Demonstration quality (What does this mean?Back to the videos for this dance

  7. Dance: A Trip to Bavaria

    The deviser wrote a tune "A Trip to Bavaria / Eine Reise nach Bayern", but he has not replied to requests (in 2011) for the notes or for a publication where it can be found. ... Orange County Virtual Travel Dance: 2021-05-08: Ward Fleri: April 22, 2021, 2:55 a.m. IOW Friday 14th Feb 2020: 2020-02-14: Alan Goulding: Feb. 12, 2020, 12:23 a.m ...

  8. A Trip To Bavaria

    Performance Of A Trip To Bavaria - Ailsa Craig Scottish Country Dance Group, Spring Fling, 2012. A Trip To Bavaria - YouTube Scottish Country Dancing Video. Performance Of A Trip To Bavaria - Freiburg Midwinter Ball, 2017.

  9. A Trip To Bavaria (barndance) on The Session

    T: A Trip to Bavaria. N: For the dance "A Trip to Bavaria". M: 2/2. L: 1/4. I've removed the chords and changed the meter from M: 2/2 & L: 1/4 to M: 4/4 & L: 1/8, this site's standard, and changed the barring from 64 bars to 32. His transcription has the parts played only once, not repeated. I've given it here with repeats, which is ...

  10. Trip to Bavaria

    The dance is performed by members of the Charlotte Scottish Country Dance Society Inc. at a Demo at St Thomas Aquinas Church World Feast 2019

  11. A Trip To Bavaria, Scottish Country Dance

    2nd and 3rd couples cross over with right hands while 1st and 4th dance right hands across ½ round; 1st and 2nd, 3rd and 4th men change places with left hands while women do likewise; repeat back to original places. 17 - 20. 1st couple set to 2nd couple, cross down to 2nd place, 2nd couple dancing to top. 21 - 24.

  12. Hints and Tips for SCD

    A good dance for a beginner should have 16-, 8-, or at a push, 4-bar phrases. 2-bar phrases are too short (eg set, cross, cast, turn LH to corners) - once the beginner has psyched him- or herself up to do whatever it is, remembered the movement, got the feet to comply, etc, the moment has passed. No half-movements, either - full rights and ...

  13. Dance Video A Trip to Bavaria (Video 10)

    Dance A Trip to Bavaria (R32, James MacGregor-Brown: Collins Pocket Reference: Scottish Country Dancing) ... A Trip to Bavaria 4/4L · R32 1-16 1c+4c cross RH while 2c+3c ½RHA | middle and end Cs change place LH on sides ; repeat 3 times, finish (1,2,3,4) 1c ...

  14. 10 Day Bavaria Itinerary & Road Trip Guide

    Bavaria Itinerary Day 7. Innsbruck, Austria. Austria is filled with small, photogenic cities and Innsbruck is no exception. This city is an hour and a half drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, making it another great day trip to add onto this Bavaria itinerary. Innsbruck was the site of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics.

  15. PDF socalfolkdance.org

    TRIP BAVARIA Scotland Advanced intermediate RECORD: Purple Thistle, TH-IOI Line of 4 couples, men on left. INTRODUCTION: 1 chord. NOTE: Dance is repeated until each couple has been head couple B. Head and foot couples change places with partner using 2 polkas, R hand across. At same time center 2 couples form R—hand

  16. Recordings of A Trip To Bavaria (barndance) on The Session

    Three recordings of. A Trip To Bavaria. This tune has been recorded together with Bill Sutherland's (a few times), Kenmay House (a few times), Clee Hill. A Most Particular Vintage by Bosun Higgs. An Audience With The Shepherds by Willie Taylor, Will Atkinson, Joe Hutton. Mouthorgan by Will Atkinson, Willy Taylor, George Hepple, Joe Hutton.

  17. ins_trip_to_bavaria [playford]

    OECDC Dance Search. Start a Discussion. ins_trip_to_bavaria. Trip to Bavaria. 4 Couple Longways A1 1-4 2nd and 3rd couples œ right hand star in the middle then face nearest end, while, 1st and 4th couples cross over giving right hands then face in along the line. ...

  18. A Trip to Bavaria. A Scottish Country Dance

    A Trip to Bavaria. A Scottish Country DanceRSCDS Hamiton and ClydesdaleChristmas Dance 2022Music: : Susan MacFadyen Scottish Dance Band

  19. Trip to Bavaria (4x32 Reel) by Colin Dewar's Scottish Dance Band

    Listen to Trip to Bavaria (4x32 Reel) by Colin Dewar's Scottish Dance Band on Apple Music. 2020. Duration: 2:28

  20. Trip to Bavaria Scottish Country Dance

    Ailsa Craig Scottish Country Dance Group annual Spring Fling 2012.

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    The prosecutors had collected evidence of 130 vaccinations over nine months, the researchers wrote. The man's first vaccination, with a shot made by Johnson & Johnson, came in June 2021.

  22. Dance Video A Trip to Bavaria (Video 6)

    Dance A Trip to Bavaria (R32, James MacGregor-Brown: Collins Pocket Reference: Scottish Country Dancing) ... A Trip to Bavaria 4/4L · R32 1-16 1c+4c cross RH while 2c+3c ½RHA | middle and end Cs change place LH on sides ; repeat 3 times, finish (1,2,3,4) 1c ...

  23. Scottish Country Dancing YouTube Videos, List Tr

    A great selection of Scottish Country Dancing YouTube videos, with links to dance cribs. Alphabetically ordered, for all dances beginning with Tr.

  24. Edinburgh festival slashes ticket prices to increase youth

    Classical Bamberger Symphoniker, an orchestra with roots in the 18th century, reinstated in 1946 by musicians from Prague and Bavaria in the ruins of postwar Europe, will perform Hans Rott ...

  25. Trip to Bavaria

    Trip to Bavaria, www.dancilla.com, Volkstanz aus Deutschland