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Europe · Open jaw · 13 NIGHTS

Rail through Alpine cities

Short middle stop and a slower finish

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Route and nights

  1. Munich5 nights
  2. Salzburg2 nights
  3. Vienna6 nights

Trip format: Open jaw · One hotel or guesthouse per overnight base

Tradeoff: Two nights in the middle means one main visit. Keep a substantial final base for the last stretch.

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Trip stats

Trip days
14
Nights
13
Home Bases
3
Scheduled entries
70

Days by place

Vienna
6
Munich
5
Salzburg
2
Bratislava
1

Hotels and other stays

Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof · Vienna
6 nights
Hotel Torbräu · Munich
5 nights
IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
2 nights

Schedule by type

Meal
35
Activity
25
Lodging
6
Rail
2
Ground transport
2
Day 1 Munich
  1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Torbräu
  2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Munich

    Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

  3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
Day 2 Munich
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
  2. to · Activity Visit the Residenz rooms or walk the exterior and courtyards Munich Residenz, Munich

    Check current access and the last admission for your visit.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Odeonsplatz Munich Residenz, Munich
  4. to · Activity Walk through the Hofgarten and Old Town toward Marienplatz Munich Residenz, Munich
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
Day 3 Munich
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
  2. to · Activity Walk a southern loop in the English Garden English Garden, Munich

    Choose a shorter loop if weather or daylight limits the walk.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the park or in Schwabing English Garden, Munich
  4. to · Activity Continue along public park paths or return through the university district English Garden, Munich
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
Day 4 Munich
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
  2. to · Activity Visit selected engineering and science exhibits at Deutsches Museum Deutsches Museum, Munich

    Check which exhibits are open and choose two themes.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Museumsinsel or Isartor Deutsches Museum, Munich
  4. to · Activity Explore a second museum section or walk along the Isar Deutsches Museum, Munich
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
Day 5 Munich
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
  2. to · Activity Browse Viktualienmarkt and the nearby Old Town streets Viktualienmarkt, Munich

    Check market and kitchen hours and treat alcohol as optional.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Have lunch in a Munich beer hall Viktualienmarkt, Munich
  4. to · Activity Walk the lanes near Marienplatz and take a cafe break Viktualienmarkt, Munich
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
Day 6 Salzburg
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Torbräu
  2. to · Rail Travel from Munich to Salzburg Salzburg

    Choose an actual cross-border train and leave time for station transfers.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Salzburg
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Salzburg

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Salzburg
Day 7 Salzburg
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Salzburg
  2. to · Activity Walk signed Mönchsberg paths and stop at a viewpoint Mönchsberg, Salzburg

    Adjust to the weather, daylight, and path conditions.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the Old Town or your descent route Mönchsberg, Salzburg
  4. to · Activity Choose a second short path or return across the Salzach Mönchsberg, Salzburg
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Salzburg
Day 8 Vienna
  1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
  2. to · Rail Travel from Salzburg to Vienna Vienna

    Use the actual departure and check the Vienna station serving your hotel.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Vienna
  4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof

    Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

  5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Vienna

    Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Vienna
Day 9 Vienna
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
  2. to · Activity Visit Haus der Musik with time for its interactive exhibits Haus der Musik, Vienna

    Check admission and separately choose an evening performance if one fits.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the opera district Haus der Musik, Vienna
  4. to · Activity Walk past the Musikverein and see nearby public squares Haus der Musik, Vienna
  5. to · Meal Early dinner near the venue Vienna
  6. to · Activity Optional Vienna concert Vienna

    Choose an actual performance. Move dinner and this block to match the published time, and leave the evening free if nothing fits.

Day 10 Bratislava
  1. to · Ground transport Travel from Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia Bratislava, Slovakia

    Match this window to actual departures and add the walk from the stop.

  2. to · Activity Walk the Old Town streets around the main square Bratislava, Slovakia

    Confirm your rail or coach route in both directions and allow for the local connection.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Bratislava, Slovakia
  4. to · Activity Walk toward the castle district and choose an accessible viewpoint Bratislava, Slovakia
  5. to · Ground transport Return to Vienna Vienna

    Check the actual return before deciding when to leave.

  6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
Day 11 Vienna
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
  2. to · Activity Stop at a Viennese coffeehouse and walk toward Naschmarkt Naschmarkt, Vienna

    Check market trading and individual kitchen hours.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch around Naschmarkt Naschmarkt, Vienna
  4. to · Activity Explore the nearby streets around Kettenbrückengasse Naschmarkt, Vienna
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
Day 12 Vienna
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
  2. to · Activity See the Secession building and visit the exhibition if open Secession, Vienna

    Check exhibit dates and opening days.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Karlsplatz Secession, Vienna
  4. to · Activity Walk part of the Ringstrasse and compare the public facades Secession, Vienna
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
Day 13 Vienna
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
  2. to · Activity Walk the open Schönbrunn grounds or use a reserved palace admission Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

    Check gate times and book an actual palace slot if desired.

    Official information
  3. to · Meal Lunch near Hietzing Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
  4. to · Activity Choose a shorter garden circuit or return toward the city center Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
  5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
Day 14 Vienna
  1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
  2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof
  3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Vienna

    Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.

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  1. Day 1

    Munich

    Europe/Berlin Open map for Munich
    1. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Hotel Torbräu
    2. to · Activity Get oriented near your hotel and locate the next transit stop Munich

      Keep this stop optional if you arrive late.

    3. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
  2. Day 2

    Munich

    Europe/Berlin Open map for Munich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
    2. to · Activity Visit the Residenz rooms or walk the exterior and courtyards Munich Residenz, Munich

      Check current access and the last admission for your visit.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Odeonsplatz Munich Residenz, Munich
    4. to · Activity Walk through the Hofgarten and Old Town toward Marienplatz Munich Residenz, Munich
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
  3. Day 3

    Munich

    Europe/Berlin Open map for Munich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
    2. to · Activity Walk a southern loop in the English Garden English Garden, Munich

      Choose a shorter loop if weather or daylight limits the walk.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the park or in Schwabing English Garden, Munich
    4. to · Activity Continue along public park paths or return through the university district English Garden, Munich
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
  4. Day 4

    Munich

    Europe/Berlin Open map for Munich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
    2. to · Activity Visit selected engineering and science exhibits at Deutsches Museum Deutsches Museum, Munich

      Check which exhibits are open and choose two themes.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Museumsinsel or Isartor Deutsches Museum, Munich
    4. to · Activity Explore a second museum section or walk along the Isar Deutsches Museum, Munich
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
  5. Day 5

    Munich

    Europe/Berlin Open map for Munich
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Munich
    2. to · Activity Browse Viktualienmarkt and the nearby Old Town streets Viktualienmarkt, Munich

      Check market and kitchen hours and treat alcohol as optional.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Have lunch in a Munich beer hall Viktualienmarkt, Munich
    4. to · Activity Walk the lanes near Marienplatz and take a cafe break Viktualienmarkt, Munich
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Munich
  6. Day 6

    Salzburg

    Europe/Vienna
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Hotel Torbräu
    2. to · Rail Travel from Munich to Salzburg Salzburg

      Choose an actual cross-border train and leave time for station transfers.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Salzburg
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Salzburg

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Salzburg
  7. Day 7

    Salzburg

    Europe/Vienna Open map for Salzburg
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Salzburg
    2. to · Activity Walk signed Mönchsberg paths and stop at a viewpoint Mönchsberg, Salzburg

      Adjust to the weather, daylight, and path conditions.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the Old Town or your descent route Mönchsberg, Salzburg
    4. to · Activity Choose a second short path or return across the Salzach Mönchsberg, Salzburg
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Salzburg
  8. Day 8

    Vienna

    Europe/Vienna
    1. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags IMLAUER Hotel Pitter Salzburg
    2. to · Rail Travel from Salzburg to Vienna Vienna

      Use the actual departure and check the Vienna station serving your hotel.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Late lunch near your arrival station or hotel Vienna
    4. to · Lodging Check in or drop off your bags Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof

      Tell the hotel if you expect a late arrival.

    5. to · Activity Take a short orientation walk near your new hotel Vienna

      Skip the walk if your actual arrival is later.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your new hotel Vienna
  9. Day 9

    Vienna

    Europe/Vienna Open map for Vienna
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
    2. to · Activity Visit Haus der Musik with time for its interactive exhibits Haus der Musik, Vienna

      Check admission and separately choose an evening performance if one fits.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the opera district Haus der Musik, Vienna
    4. to · Activity Walk past the Musikverein and see nearby public squares Haus der Musik, Vienna
    5. to · Meal Early dinner near the venue Vienna
    6. to · Activity Optional Vienna concert Vienna

      Choose an actual performance. Move dinner and this block to match the published time, and leave the evening free if nothing fits.

  10. Day 10

    Bratislava

    Europe/Vienna Open map for Bratislava
    1. to · Ground transport Travel from Vienna to Bratislava, Slovakia Bratislava, Slovakia

      Match this window to actual departures and add the walk from the stop.

    2. to · Activity Walk the Old Town streets around the main square Bratislava, Slovakia

      Confirm your rail or coach route in both directions and allow for the local connection.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near the historic center Bratislava, Slovakia
    4. to · Activity Walk toward the castle district and choose an accessible viewpoint Bratislava, Slovakia
    5. to · Ground transport Return to Vienna Vienna

      Check the actual return before deciding when to leave.

    6. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
  11. Day 11

    Vienna

    Europe/Vienna Open map for Vienna
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
    2. to · Activity Stop at a Viennese coffeehouse and walk toward Naschmarkt Naschmarkt, Vienna

      Check market trading and individual kitchen hours.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch around Naschmarkt Naschmarkt, Vienna
    4. to · Activity Explore the nearby streets around Kettenbrückengasse Naschmarkt, Vienna
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
  12. Day 12

    Vienna

    Europe/Vienna Open map for Vienna
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
    2. to · Activity See the Secession building and visit the exhibition if open Secession, Vienna

      Check exhibit dates and opening days.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Karlsplatz Secession, Vienna
    4. to · Activity Walk part of the Ringstrasse and compare the public facades Secession, Vienna
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
  13. Day 13

    Vienna

    Europe/Vienna Open map for Vienna
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
    2. to · Activity Walk the open Schönbrunn grounds or use a reserved palace admission Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna

      Check gate times and book an actual palace slot if desired.

      Official information
    3. to · Meal Lunch near Hietzing Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
    4. to · Activity Choose a shorter garden circuit or return toward the city center Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna
    5. to · Meal Dinner near your hotel Vienna
  14. Day 14

    Vienna

    Europe/Vienna Open map for Vienna
    1. to · Meal Breakfast near your hotel Vienna
    2. to · Lodging Check out and collect your bags Motel One Wien-Hauptbahnhof
    3. to · Activity Optional short walk near your hotel Vienna

      Skip this stop if you need the time for departure.