8 days in Austria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen & Rothenburg Itinerary

On the 2nd (Tue), explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, then get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace. Here are some ideas for day two: browse the exhibits of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, and then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Salzburg online holiday planner.

Munich, Germany to Salzburg is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In July in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 58°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hallstatt.

On the 4th (Thu), stroll through Badestrand Hallstatt and then go deep underground at Salzwelten Hallstatt.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Hallstatt trip planner.

You can drive from Salzburg to Hallstatt in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Innsbruck.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Fri): contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, then get engrossed in the history at The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), and then take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm).

To find reviews, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Innsbruck travel planner.

You can drive from Hallstatt to Innsbruck in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July in Innsbruck, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 57°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can go by car to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Schloss Neuschwanstein, Schloss Linderhof and Zugspitze. Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): admire the striking features of Schloss Neuschwanstein.

For maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Garmisch-Partenkirchen online trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Innsbruck to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 79°F in July, and nighttime lows around 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to Rothenburg.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): visit Altstadt, step into the grandiose world of Fortress Marienberg, then take in the views from Alte Mainbruecke, then explore the historical opulence of Würzburg Residence, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum, then see the interesting displays at Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), then don't miss a visit to Das Plonlein, and finally steep yourself in history at Town Walls.

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Traveling by car from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Rothenburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Rothenburg are 76°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can go by car back home.