Pickup: Seidlstrasse 2a, Munich (MK8) · Wed Jun 17 after checkout Drop-off: Munich Airport (MUC) · Sat Jun 27 before 10:20am flight
Munich
Hotel KOOS
SUNDAY · JUN 14
Day 1 — Arrival Day
ARRIVAL & AFTERNOON
Land MUC ~2:25pm via CPH — clear customs, collect luggage
Shuttle4you van meets at arrivals with name sign (pre-booked, €135.64 for group) — Mercedes Sprinter; child seat (Sutton) + booster (Henry) confirmed; driver tracks LH 2441
Direct drop at KOOS Hotel, Sonnenstraße 18b
Drop bags, freshen up — everyone has been traveling since Saturday night
English Garden — vast park, Eisbach wave surfers, big lawns to decompress (~10 min walk from hotel)
Best jet-lag remedy: sunlight and movement
🌧 RAIN PLAN
Ditch the park — head to the hotel beer garden or Schmalznudel bakery (oldest in Munich) and walk the covered arcade at Hofgarten (~8 min walk)
DINNER
Chinese Tower Beer Garden (~15 min walk from hotel) — self-serve counters, outdoor seating, great for kids (Brezeln, sausages, Masskrug)
Easy, festive, and a perfect soft landing for the first night in Munich
Early night — everyone will need it
⚽ EVENING OPTION (OR INSTEAD OF DINNER ABOVE)
Germany vs. Curaçao kicks off 7pm at Olympiapark Fan Zone — free admission, giant screen on the lake lawn, food stalls on site. Doing both dinner here and the game is tight — likely an either/or. See Parking Lot page for full logistics.
Eisbach Wave SurfersAFTERNOON
Chinese Tower Beer GardenDINNER
Munich
Hotel KOOS
MONDAY · JUN 15
Day 2 — Munich Full Day 1
MORNING
St. Peter's Church tower — aim to arrive ~10am for panoramic views before crowds build; 306 steps (opens 9am Mon–Fri)
Marienplatz — walk over by 10:40am for the 11am Glockenspiel chimes (first and only morning show; ~2 min from tower)
Stroll historic lanes: Kaufingerstrasse, Residenzstrasse, Hofgarten colonnades (~5 min walk)
Munich Residenz courtyard — free to walk through, gorgeous baroque architecture
🌧 RAIN PLAN
Morning is fine in the rain — old town is walkable; Residenz museum interior is excellent (€9/adult)
LUNCH
Viktualienmarkt (~5 min walk from Marienplatz) — open-air market, self-serve stalls; Brotzeit platters for the group
Bring cash — many stalls are cash only
AFTERNOON
Nymphenburg Palace & Gardens — tram #17 from city center (~25 min), baroque palace with sweeping formal gardens
No need for interior tickets; the canal, gardens, and fountains are the draw
Wide open space perfect for kids to run; adults can explore the orangery and pavilions
🌧 RAIN PLAN
Skip the gardens and go inside Nymphenburg Palace (great porcelain collection) — or swap to Deutsches Museum on a rain day
DINNER
🔒 Bricelta (~8 min walk, Kreuzstr. 3a in the Asamhof courtyard) — waiter service, Portuguese/Mediterranean menu, relaxed sunny terrace in a car-free courtyard; the outdoor setting is the whole appeal — plan to sit outside. 6:00pm · party of 8 · confirmed
🌧 RAIN PLAN
Eataly at Schrannenhalle (~10 min walk, next to Viktualienmarkt) — Italian food hall, graze-and-sit format, pizza/pasta/charcuterie, no reservation needed
Marienplatz GlockenspielMORNING
Nymphenburg PalaceAFTERNOON
Munich
Hotel KOOS
TUESDAY · JUN 16
Day 3 — Munich Full Day 2 (Split)
MORNING — SPLIT
🔀 Matt & Lauren + kids → Deutsches Museum (~15 min subway)
One of the world's greatest science museums — aviation hall, mining tunnel, kids' interactive zone. Plan 2–3 hrs.
🔀 Annette & Vince + Allie & Lindsay → BMW Welt (~25 min subway, free entry)
Design-forward, futuristic, architecturally stunning — much better without kids. Plan 2–3 hrs. Alternative: Pinakothek der Moderne — four world-class collections in one building (€10/adult, open Tue–Sun)
🌧 RAIN PLAN
Both activities are fully indoors — rain day actually works great here
LUNCH
Deutsches Museum group: Museumsgaststätte inside the museum — waiter service, convenient
BMW group: Park Café at Olympiapark or Tantris Bistro — both full waiter service
AFTERNOON
Regroup in the Altstadt — Maximilianstrasse window shopping or Isar river bank walk
Pack and organize for tomorrow's car pickup
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Austrian vignette: You'll buy 10-day digital vignettes for BOTH cars tomorrow after pickup — you need the license plate numbers first. 10-day = valid immediately, ~€12.80/car. shop.asfinag.at/en or ASFINAG app.
DINNER
Hofbräuhaus (~10 min walk from hotel) — waiter service, communal tables; touristy but genuinely fun for a last Munich night — great for kids, loud and energetic
Alternative: Augustiner Keller if you want something calmer
Deutsches MuseumGROUP A · MORNING
BMW WeltGROUP B · MORNING
Munich
Hotel KOOS
Checkout 11am
Hinterthal
Club Hotel Airbnb
Check-in after 4pm
WED · JUN 17
MORNING — MUNICH
11am checkout from KOOS Hotel
Pick up both rental cars at Seidlstrasse 2a (~10 min walk from hotel) — budget 30–45 min for paperwork
Install car seats and boosters in the lot before leaving the city
Stop at Rewe or Aldi near pickup for snacks, drinks, and road-trip essentials
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Buy 10-day digital vignettes for both cars NOW (in the rental lot): shop.asfinag.at/en or ASFINAG app — enter each car's license plate, select 10-day, valid immediately
LUNCH EN ROUTE — Bad Reichenhall (~1.5hrs from Munich)
Restaurant Salin — full waiter service, former brewery with soaring ceilings, organic regional cuisine
Bad Reichenhall is a handsome Bavarian spa town right before the Austrian border — worth a short leg-stretch
Budget ~1hr total; back on the road by 2:30pm to hit 4pm check-in
DRIVE & ARRIVAL
~2hr drive south through Bavaria into Austria — digital vignette is plate-linked, no sticker to display
Check-in after 4pm — call Jeremy (+44 7817 718021) to coordinate handoff
Explore the Airbnb complex grounds; kids can run and decompress after the drive
DINNER
✅ Almbar Hinterthal — waiter service, casual, off the main street, good first-night energy (~5 min walk). Reservation confirmed, 8 people, 6:00pm.
Restaurant Salin, Bad ReichenhallLUNCH EN ROUTE
Hinterthal VillageARRIVAL
Hinterthal
Club Hotel Airbnb
THURSDAY · JUN 18
Day 5 — Hinterthal Full Day 1 (Split)
MORNING — SPLIT
🔀 Matt & Lauren + kids → Prinzenberg Natrun (gondola from Maria Alm, ~10 min drive)
Alpine adventure playground with giant wooden slides, climbing structures, and jaw-dropping views. Budget 2–3 hrs up top.
Take the same gondola, break off onto the iconic ridge traverse above Hochkönig. Moderate: 3–4 hrs, sweeping 360° views. End at Hochmaisalm for coffee and a Radler.
🌧 RAIN PLAN
Swap to a lazy morning at the Airbnb; walk to Toni's Almspielplatz (covered sections) or browse Maria Alm village
LUNCH
Both groups: eat at mountain huts up top — Hochmaisalm or Steinbockalm; waiter service at both
AFTERNOON
Relax at the Airbnb or wander the village — sit on the terrace, enjoy the mountain backdrop
The natural lake at the Airbnb if anyone wants a swim — cold but refreshing on a warm June day
DINNER
🔀 SPLIT DINNER
🔒 Jufenalm BOHO (~5 min drive) for the adults — confirmed 6:30pm Thu Jun 18 (office@jufenalm.at). Kids' group (Matt + kids): Almbar (~5 min walk) — or explore Maria Alm village for something different
Pinzgauer Spaziergang Ridge HikeMORNING
Kaiserschmarrn at the AlmAFTERNOON
Hinterthal
Club Hotel Airbnb
FRIDAY · JUN 19
Day 6 — Hinterthal Full Day 2
MORNING
Hochkönig Swing Park — cable car up from Dienten (~15 min drive), giant panoramic alpine swings at 1,600m+
After the swings: Steinbockalm hut is a short walk from the mountain station (trail no. 51, ~20 min easy walk)
Great panoramic views of the Hochkönig, atmospheric mountain hut, ideal for coffee and cake
🌧 RAIN PLAN
If cable cars are closed, swap to Berchtesgaden Salt Mine (45 min away, entirely underground) — reschedule Königssee for Monday if weather improves
LUNCH
Bergrestaurant at the cable car top — waiter service; Käsespätzle (cheese noodles) is the must-order
AFTERNOON
Toni's Almspielplatz (~10 min drive, Mühlbach) — village-level playground, gentle and low-key
Wander Hinterthal and Maria Alm village (~5 min drive) — pick up Austrian provisions or souvenirs
Lazy afternoon at the Airbnb — Radler or Weissbier on the terrace with the mountain backdrop
DINNER
⏳ Botenwirt — husband-and-wife Gasthof in the village, next to the church and fountain; well-priced, great Austrian food, English menu, good with kids. Short walk from the Airbnb. Open Fridays confirmed — reserve for 8 (office.botenwirt@gmail.com)
Hochkönig Swing ParkMORNING
Steinbockalm Mountain HutAFTERNOON
Hinterthal
Club Hotel Airbnb
Checkout by 11am
Salzburg
My Wonderland Airbnb
Check-in from 3pm
SAT · JUN 20
MORNING — PICNIC ERRAND + DRIVE
Before checkout: split-car errand in Maria Alm (~3 min drive) — Bäckerei BAUER for sandwiches, pastries & rolls; BILLA for snacks, drinks & fruit. Bring the picnic blanket.
Checkout by 11am from Hinterthal Airbnb — 45-minute drive to Salzburg
En route stop: Hellbrunn Palace — sits right on the southern approach to Salzburg, ~20 min from city center
Arrive ~11:15am; spread out on the palace grounds for a picnic lunch — beautiful gardens, open space, great for kids
Then straight to the trick fountains — hidden jets randomly soak visitors as you walk the grounds; totally interactive and hilarious
Budget ~45 min for picnic + 1.5hrs for fountains; done by ~1:30pm, drive into the city, park, and check in from 3pm
🌧 RAIN PLAN
The trick fountains work in the rain (you're getting wet anyway). Only skip if there's lightning.
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
No on-site parking at the Airbnb — use Altstadtgarage or Mönchsberg Lift garage (~€15–20/day per car)
AFTERNOON
Mirabell Gardens (~10 min walk from Airbnb) — baroque fountains, Sound of Music filming location
Wander into the Altstadt from the gardens; cross the river and explore old town lanes
Getreidegasse (~5 min walk from bridge) — Mozart's birthplace is here
DINNER
🔒 Zum Fidelen Affen (~12 min walk) — full waiter service, cozy, excellent Austrian food, very local vibe. Booked for 8, 6:30pm.
Hellbrunn Trick FountainsMORNING
Mirabell GardensAFTERNOON
Salzburg
My Wonderland Airbnb
SUNDAY · JUN 21
Day 8 — Salzburg Full Day 1
⚠️ SUNDAY NOTE
All retail shops are closed today by law — but every tourist attraction, café, and restaurant is open. Great day for sightseeing, bad for souvenir shopping (save for Mon/Tue).
MORNING
Café Bazar — iconic riverside coffeehouse, open Sun 9am–6pm. Viennese-style breakfast: Melange coffee, fresh rolls, soft-boiled egg
🔒 Hohensalzburg Fortress (~5 min walk from Café Bazar, or take the funicular) — medieval fortress with canons, ramparts, and drawbridges; great for kids. Tickets purchased, booking #2554285.
Sweeping views across the whole city and the Alps behind it
🌧 RAIN PLAN
The fortress is excellent in rain — mostly inside or under covered walkways. Commit to it.
LUNCH
Grab-and-go from Backwerk (Griesgasse 15, ~6 min walk from the fortress, open Sun 8am–6pm) — sandwiches, pastries, coffee-to-go. Find a bench along the Salzach and eat outside.
AFTERNOON — SPLIT
🔀 Matt & Lauren + Sutton → Salzach River Promenade stroll
Flat riverside path, easy pace — cross the old bridges, catch views back up to the fortress
🔀 Annette & Vince + Allie & Lindsay → Mönchsberg lift to the cliff walk above the city
Cliff walk with dramatically different perspective on Salzburg — 20 min walk along the ridge. Café Winkler on the cliff for a drink before coming back down.
DINNER — SPLIT
🔀 🔀 Everyone else (party of 6): Augustiner Bräustübl (~15 min walk)
⚠️ CASH ONLY — self-serve beer hall inside a monastery garden; a true Salzburg institution. Loud, joyful, cheap. Bring €30–40/adult in cash.
🔀 🔀 Matt & Lauren date night: ⏳ Stiftskulinarium St. Peter (~12 min walk)
Late seating ~8:00pm — one of the oldest restaurants in the world (founded 803 AD), set inside the St. Peter Abbey complex. Upscale Austrian. Reservation needed — stpeter.at
Hohensalzburg FortressMORNING
Mönchsberg Cliff WalkAFTERNOON
Salzburg
My Wonderland Airbnb
MONDAY · JUN 22
Day 9 — Berchtesgaden Day Trip
MORNING
Drive ~30 min to Berchtesgaden, Germany (cross the border — quick and easy)
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine — full group including Sutton (no minimum age — she's FREE!)
Miner train ride, underground slides, subterranean salt lake illumination show (~1.5 hrs)
Genuinely one of the most memorable things you can do in this region — all ages love it
Leather mining suits provided — the kids will want to wear them for the rest of the day
🌧 RAIN PLAN
The salt mine IS the rain plan — it's entirely underground. Perfect for a bad weather day.
LUNCH
Gasthof Neuhaus or Restaurant Panorama in Berchtesgaden village — both full waiter service
AFTERNOON
Königssee boat ride (~10 min drive from Berchtesgaden village) — electric boat on Germany's most pristine alpine lake
Limestone cliffs rise 1,000m straight out of the water; extraordinary scenery
Stop at St. Bartholomä church on the far shore — red onion domes against the cliff face are iconic
The cliff echo demonstration — guide plays trumpet; it echoes back crisp and perfect
Return to Salzburg by 5–6pm (~30 min drive)
🌧 RAIN PLAN
The boat runs in light rain and looks even more dramatic in mist — commit to it regardless
DINNER
Superstanza (~8 min walk) — ⏳ reservation being moved from Sun Jun 21 → Mon Jun 22, 6:00pm — Italian, southern Italian vibe, excellent pasta and wine. Party of 8.
Alternative if move can't be accommodated: Zum Fidelen Affen (~12 min walk) — Austrian, reliable fallback
Berchtesgaden Salt MineMORNING
Electric Boat on KönigsseeAFTERNOON
Salzburg
My Wonderland Airbnb
Checkout by noon
Garmisch-P.
Chalet Beatrice
Check-in 4–9pm
TUE · JUN 23
MORNING — FINAL SALZBURG
Pack and stage both cars for the Garmisch drive — checkout is noon
Last Altstadt wander: Getreidegasse, a final coffee, souvenir run (~10 min walk)
🔒 Noon Organ Concert at Salzburg Cathedral — 30 min of live organ music across seven organs in the extraordinary baroque interior. Tickets booked (~€9/adult; Henry & Sutton free).
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Coordinate checkout timing: check out, load cars, walk to the cathedral for noon — drive straight to Garmisch from there
🌧 RAIN PLAN
The organ concert and cathedral are fully indoors — ideal regardless of weather
LUNCH
Quick lunch before leaving Salzburg — Bäckerei Konditorei Fingerlos or any Altstadt café; counter service, grab and go
DRIVE & ARRIVAL
~2hr drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen through spectacular Alpine scenery
Explore downtown GP pedestrian zone on arrival (~10 min walk) — Alpine shops, gelato, get oriented
Chalet Beatrice has underground parking — both cars in safely
Ask Emre about the GästeCard (GaPa Card) — free local bus rides and attraction discounts
DINNER
Gasthaus zur Schranne (~10 min walk, Griesstr. 4, end of the pedestrian zone) — full waiter service, top-rated local; schnitzel, Käse-Spätzle, goulash, seasonal specials; painted-wood interior + beer garden. Kid-friendly. ✅ Booked for 8, 6:30pm.
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Verify Schranne is confirmed — booked via OpenTable for 8 at 6:30pm Tue Jun 23
Salzburg CathedralMORNING
Garmisch-PartenkirchenARRIVAL
Garmisch-P.
Chalet Beatrice
WEDNESDAY · JUN 24
Day 11 — Zugspitze Day 🏔
EARLY MORNING
Leave early — Cogwheel train departs GP Bahnhof from ~8:30am; ~5 min walk from chalet
Route option: Standard is cog train up → cable car down to Eibsee. Consider the reverse: cable car up from Eibsee (10 min, dramatic, faster to summit) → cog train down through the mountain tunnel. Either direction works with the same ticket.
Summit at 2,962m — Germany's highest point, views into Austria, Italy, Switzerland on a clear day
No hiking required at the top: fully accessible paved paths for Sutton
Book Zugspitze tickets in advance at zugspitze.de — popular in June, can sell out
🌧 RAIN PLAN
Check forecast night before. If summit is fully clouded, consider swapping with Partnach Gorge day. If you swap days, move the Colosseo reservation from Wed to Thu.
LUNCH
Summit restaurant (Zugspitz Restaurant or Münchner Haus) — full waiter service; a meal at the top of Germany is part of the experience
AFTERNOON
Cable car descent to Eibsee — more dramatic than the train back down
Eibsee lake loop — flat, ~5km, turquoise water against towering limestone cliffs
One of the most beautiful easy walks in Bavaria; ideal pace for the whole group including Sutton
Radler at the Eibsee Hotel Biergarten after the walk — waiter service at the tables
🔀 OPTIONAL SPLIT for strong hikers
Annette, Vince, Allie & Lindsay can do the Stopselzieher route DOWN from summit (~2.5hrs, very steep, advanced) and meet the family at Eibsee
DINNER
Restaurant Pizzeria Colosseo (~10 min walk) — full waiter service; spacious with terrace and mountain views; Italian and Mediterranean menu. 🔒 Booked for 8 · 6:00pm ✓
Zugspitze SummitMORNING
Eibsee LakeAFTERNOON
Garmisch-P.
Chalet Beatrice
THURSDAY · JUN 25
Day 12 — Partnach Gorge 💧
MORNING — ALL TOGETHER
Walk from GP center to Partnachklamm entrance (~30 min pleasant walk from chalet)
The gorge is a carved walkable path — not a hike. Dramatic tunnel sections, rushing water, waterfalls.
Everyone does this together — it is the can't-miss GP highlight
Kids will go absolutely wild in the tunnels
Bring light rain jackets — the mist in the gorge is constant (and part of the magic)
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
No strollers in the gorge — bring Sutton's hiking backpack carrier. 🔒 Tickets fully purchased (#460952/1): 6 adults + Henry (child ticket) · Sutton (under 6) enters free. Valid Jun 24–28. Download all QR codes before leaving chalet (no wifi/cell at gorge).
🌧 RAIN PLAN
The gorge is outstanding in rain — water volume goes up and atmosphere is incredible. Only caveat: narrow sections can close in heavy flooding; check local notices.
LUNCH
Partnach Alm (just above the gorge exit, ~45 min total walk from chalet) — full waiter service, classic mountain hut, beautiful terrace, post-gorge reward
Kaiserschmarrn pancake dessert: shredded caramelized pancake with plum jam, dusted in powdered sugar
AFTERNOON — OPTIONS
Option A (adults without kids): Hike up to Kaiserschmarrn Alm (~1.5hr from Partnach Alm), then cable car descent from Das Graseck Hotel back to valley
Option B (family with kids): Horse-drawn carriage ride (Pferdekutsche) back — kids will love it
Option C:Alpspitzbad outdoor waterpark (~10 min walk) — wave pool and waterslides
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
CASH ONLY for the Das Graseck cable car. Runs 7am–10pm. €5.50 one-way down, €10 round trip.
DINNER
Gasthof Zum Rassen (~10 min walk) — full waiter service, solid reliable Bavarian; good portions, laid-back atmosphere after a long gorge day
Leave GP by 7am — arrive at ticket center ~8am (opens 8am, first tours 9am). Walk/shuttle to castle is 30–40 min — factor into timed slot. Marienbrücke bridge view first — then timed tour. No backpacks inside — leave in car. Return to GP by early afternoon.
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Book timed entry at hohenschwangau.de/en/tours-tickets — tickets open ~8 weeks ahead (around May 1 for Jun 26). Set a calendar reminder. Kids under 18 free but still need a free ticket at checkout.
🔀 Matt & Lauren + kids → Mittenwald (~30 min drive)
Charming Alpine village covered in frescoed paintings. Easy flat walk along the Isar headwaters through meadows. Geigenbaumuseum (violin-making museum) — small but genuinely interesting. Great bakeries and coffee shops.
LUNCH
Mittenwald group: Gasthof Post or Restaurant Arnspitze — both full waiter service, outdoor terrace
Neuschwanstein group: village of Hohenschwangau below the castle — Schlossrestaurant or Alpenrose
AFTERNOON — ALL TOGETHER
Option A: Downtown GP pedestrian zone — last chance for Alpine souvenirs; decompress on the chalet terrace
Option B: Alpspitzbad wave pool if kids haven't been
Option C (Recommended):Schloss Elmau → Elmauer Alm hike — ~20 min drive, beautiful 1hr hike through wildflower meadows to a picture-perfect mountain hut. Doable for the whole group.
DINNER — CELEBRATORY LAST NIGHT
🔒 Gasthof Fraundorfer (~10 min walk) — full waiter service, fun and festive. Confirmed 8 people, 6:00pm.
Toast to a great trip — order sparkling for the table
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Pack tonight — checkout is 10am and you're leaving at 6:30am
Neuschwanstein CastleMORNING
Mittenwald VillageAFTERNOON
Garmisch-P.
Chalet Beatrice → Munich Airport
SATURDAY · JUN 27
Day 14 — Departure ✈️
VERY EARLY MORNING
Leave Chalet Beatrice by 6:30am (checkout is 10am but flight requires early departure)
Both cars loaded and staged the night before — don't leave packing to the morning
~1.5hr drive to Munich Airport (MUC)
Return both rental cars at the airport drop-off
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
6:30am departure is firm — factor two cars, car seats, luggage, and two tired kids
FLIGHTS
LH 2440: MUC → CPH · 10:20 – 11:55
SK 925: CPH → IAD · 14:15 – 16:50 (8h 35m)
Land Dulles ~4:50pm
Departure DayTRAVEL
See You Next TimeTRAVEL
QUICK REFERENCE
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🔒 Locked In
Salzburg Cathedral Organ (Tue Jun 23)
Tickets purchased ✓
~€9/adult · Henry & Sutton free · Arrive 10 min before noon
Booster (Henry) + car seat (Sutton) in both cars from Jun 17
ESIMs
Set up for everyone before departure — essential in Austria and Germany
MVV App
Munich transit — install before departure and pre-purchase tickets from home; no need to sort at the airport on arrival
Jun 27 departure
Leave Chalet Beatrice 6:30am sharp — pack the night before
Hinterthal check-in
After 4pm — call Jeremy (+44 7817 718021) to coordinate
GP check-in window
4:00–9:00pm — call Emre (+49 172 6695855)
Rain jacket + waterproof shoes
Everyone needs both — Partnach Gorge, Hellbrunn, and mountain days guarantee mist
Hiking backpack carrier
Bring for Sutton — required for Partnach Gorge (no strollers allowed) and useful on mountain hut trails
Partnachklamm tickets
🔒 Fully purchased (#460952/1) — 6 adults + Henry (child) · Sutton free · valid Jun 24–28. Download all QR codes before leaving chalet (no wifi at gorge)
☕ Best Coffee, Bakery & Nearest Playground
Munich
Coffee: sweet spot kaffee — Heiliggeiststr. 1, ~12 min walk. 4.8/5. Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 9am–7pm (closed Sun). Sunday: Rösterei am Platzl — Orlandostr. 6, ~10 min walk. 4.8/5, open Sun 10am–4pm Bakery: Julius Brantner — Kreuzstr. 1, ~4 min walk. Munich's best organic bakery; sourdough, croissants, cardamom buns. Tue–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 8am–3pm. Closed Sun & Mon Playground: Spielplatz Am Glockenbach — Am Glockenbach 2, ~14 min walk south. 4.5/5. Water pump, sand, slides. Open daily 8am–7pm
Hinterthal
Coffee & Bakery: Bäckerei Café Konditorei BAUER — Dorfstrasse 4, Maria Alm, ~3 min drive. 4.2/5, daily from 6am (Sun 7am). Apple strudel, fresh pastries Playground: Toni's Almspielplatz — already in activity list. Also: Maria Alm village square playground en route to gondola
Salzburg
Coffee: nur coffee — Bürgerspitalgasse 3, ~10 min walk. 4.8/5, 1,879 reviews. Open daily 8am–6:30pm. Coffee in an edible chocolate cone. Bakery: Konditorei Fürst — Brodgasse 13, ~11 min walk. Home of the original Mozartkugel. Open daily. Also: Bäckerei Gegenbauer on Getreidegasse for fresh Salzburg rolls Playground: Zauberflötenspielplatz — Mirabellplatz 4, Mirabell Gardens (~3 min walk). 4.1/5, open 24hrs. Giant slide, swings, sandpit, musical platforms
Garmisch
Coffee: WerksCafé67 — Promenadenstrasse 14, ~6 min walk. 4.8/5. Open Mon + Thu–Sun 8:30am–5pm (closed Tue/Wed). For Tue/Wed: Wildkaffee Café on Bahnhofstrasse (Mon–Fri, 4.6/5) Bakery: Rewe on Bahnhofstrasse — for grab-and-go bakery items. Also: Café Riessersee bakery counter for proper pastries Playground: St.-Anton-Anlage am Waldweg — Hirschweg 9, ~15 min walk. 4.6/5. Nature park with mountain views, good for all ages
💡 GOOD IDEA PARKING LOT
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🏛 MUNICH
Pinakothek der Moderne
Four world-class collections under one roof: modern art, architecture, design, and works on paper — one of the best modern art museums in Europe. Barer Str. 40, ~10 min walk from KOOS Hotel. €10/adult, kids under 18 free, open Tue–Sun (closed Mon). Great café inside; very manageable with kids. Best day is Tue Jun 16 — the split day when it's offered as a BMW alternative. Closed Mon (Jun 15); Jun 17 is car-pickup-and-drive day.
⚽ World Cup Public Viewing
Sun Jun 14 — Germany vs. Curaçao, kickoff 7pm CET. Olympiapark Fan Zone, Spiridon-Louis-Ring 21 — up to 25,000 fans on the Olympic Lake lawn with a giant floating screen. Free admission; food stalls on site. Transit from KOOS: ~5 min walk → U3 from Marienplatz → Olympiazentrum (~12 min), 4 min walk in. Door to door ~20–25 min. Arrive by 6pm for a good spot. Note: doing both Chinese Tower Beer Garden dinner and the game is tight — likely an either/or on arrival day.
🦅 BERCHTESGADEN
Eagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)
Historic mountaintop lodge built for Hitler's 50th birthday — now a restaurant open to the public at 1,834m with extraordinary panoramic views. Access via a special bus from the Obersalzberg documentation center (the only way up — runs May–Oct, weather permitting). Can be combined with the Berchtesgaden Salt Mine on Jun 22 if the group wants to extend — start earlier from Salzburg and plan ~half a day extra. ⚠️ Book the bus ahead: kehlsteinhaus.de
