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, luggage, head to S-Bahn
Train S1 or S8 → Karlsplatz (~40 min, runs every 10 min), 5 min walk to KOOS Hotel
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
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Install MVV app and buy transit tickets at the airport before boarding
🌧 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
Eisbach Wave SurfersAFTERNOON
Chinese Tower Beer GardenDINNER
Munich
Hotel KOOS
MONDAY · JUN 15
Day 2 — Munich Full Day 1
MORNING
Marienplatz — arrive by 10:40am for the 11am Glockenspiel chimes (first and only morning show)
Show runs ~12–15 min; then St. Peter's Church tower for best panoramic view — 306 steps
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
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
Augustiner Keller (~20 min walk from hotel) — full waiter service, large traditional beer garden, more local than Hofbräuhaus
Order the Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), Obatzda, and Brezeln for the table
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
Buy Austrian vignette tonight: shop.asfinag.at/en — must be purchased before crossing the border
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
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
Confirm Austrian vignette is purchased and ready to display before leaving Munich
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 — stunning countryside once you clear Munich suburbs
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)
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
Botenwirt — waiter service, husband-and-wife Gasthof right in Hinterthal village; local favourite, well-priced, great Austrian food
Alternative: Jufenalm BOHO (~5 min drive) — wellness-focused menu, seasonal and beautifully presented
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Jufenalm BOHO fills up fast — book ahead if not already done
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
MareMare Mediterranean (~10 min drive, Maria Alm) — waiter service, lighter Italian-Mediterranean menu; best non-Alpine option in the area
Alternative: Jufenalm BOHO — highest-rated in the area, seasonal menu beautifully plated
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 — EN-ROUTE STOP: HELLBRUNN
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 ~11am; lunch first at Gasthaus zu Schloss Hellbrunn (opens 9am Sat) — terrace in the palace courtyard
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Reserve Gasthaus zu Schloss Hellbrunn for 8: +43 662 825608 — terrace fills up on summer weekends
Then do the trick fountains after lunch — hidden jets randomly soak visitors as you walk the grounds; totally interactive and hilarious
Budget ~1hr lunch + 1.5hrs fountains; done by ~1:30pm, park up 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
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
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 Bäckerei Konditorei Schatz (just off Getreidegasse, open Sundays) — sandwiches, pastries, find a bench along the Salzach
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
Superstanza (~8 min walk) — Italian, open Sundays, southern Italian vibe, excellent pasta and wine. Reserve ahead for 8.
Alternative: Zum Fidelen Affen (~12 min walk) — open Sundays, confirmed good Austrian fallback
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
Augustiner Bräustübl (~15 min walk) — self-serve beer hall inside a monastery garden; a true Salzburg institution. Loud, joyful, cheap.
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 — 30–45 min of live organ music inside the extraordinary baroque interior. Free or small donation.
⚠️ 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
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. Partly cloudy can still be magical.
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
Gasthof Fraundorfer (~10 min walk) — folk music, lederhosen servers, massive portions, communal tables. Open Wed. Reserve for 8.
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)
🌧 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 Grasek 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 Grasek cable car. Runs 7:15am–9:45pm. Bring at least €15–20 per person.
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). Early arrival is essential. Marienbrücke bridge view first — then timed tour. Return to GP by early afternoon.
⚠️ ACTION NEEDED
Book timed entry tickets in advance at hohenschwangau.de — required
🔀 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; open Fri, reserve ahead
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
European Alps 2026 · June 14–27
⚠️ Book These Now
Zugspitze tickets (Jun 24)
Sells out in summer
zugspitze.de
Neuschwanstein timed entry (Jun 26)
Required — no walk-ups
hohenschwangau.de
Jufenalm BOHO dinner (Jun 18 or 19)
Most popular in Hinterthal
Call or book online
Gasthof Fraundorfer (Jun 24 + 26)
Reserve for 8 — gets busy
Call ahead
Austrian vignette (before Jun 17)
Required for Austrian roads
shop.asfinag.at/en
Berchtesgaden Salt Mine (Jun 22)
Pre-booking recommended peak season
salzbergwerk.de
Salzburg Cathedral Organ (Tue Jun 23)
Typically free/donation; arrive 15 min early
dommusik.kirchen.net
Gasthaus Schloss Hellbrunn (Sat Jun 20)
Reserve for 8 — terrace fills up
+43 662 825608
Superstanza dinner (Sun Jun 21)
Reserve for 8 — Italian, open Sundays
Verify directly
🚗 Logistics Reminders
Salzburg parking
No parking at Airbnb — Altstadtgarage or Mönchsberg Lift garage (~€15–20/day)
Partnach cable car (Das Grasek)
CASH ONLY. Runs 7:15am–9:45pm. Bring €20/person.
Car seats
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 and buy tickets at 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
☕ Best Coffee & Nearest Playground
Munich
Coffee: KANSO COFFEE LAB — Theatinerstr. 35, ~6 min walk. 4.9/5. Opens 8am Mon–Sat (closed Sundays) Playground: Spielplatz Am Glockenbach — Am Glockenbach 2, ~15 min walk south. Water pump, sand, slides. Open daily 8am–7pm
Hinterthal
Coffee: 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, ~12 min walk. 4.8/5, 1,879 reviews. Open daily 8am–6:30pm. Coffee in an edible chocolate cone. Playground: Zauberflötenspielplatz — Mirabellplatz 4, Mirabell Gardens (~13 min walk). Giant slide, swings, sandpit, musical platforms
Garmisch
Coffee: WerksCafé67 — Promenadenstrasse 14, ~5 min walk. 4.8/5. Open Mon + Thu–Sun 8:30am–5pm (closed Tue/Wed) Playground: St.-Anton-Anlage am Waldweg — Hirschweg 9, ~15 min walk. 4.6/5. Nature park with mountain views, good for all ages
