Exploring Germany and Austria on a Budget by Rail

Day 1: Exploring Munich

Munich, Germany

8:00AM

Visit Marienplatz

Start your day at the iconic Marienplatz, home to the famous Glockenspiel. Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the city center.
Take the S-Bahn to Marienplatz station.
Free, 2 hours

11:00AM

Englischer Garten

Stroll through Englischer Garten, one of the world's largest urban parks. Don't miss watching the surfers at Eisbachwelle.
Take the tram to the park entrance.
Free, 3 hours

2:00PM

Viktualienmarkt

Grab a budget-friendly lunch at Viktualienmarkt, a bustling food market offering a variety of local delicacies.
Walk to Viktualienmarkt in the city center.
€10, 1 hour

4:00PM

Eisbachwelle Surfing

Experience the unique sight of surfers riding the man-made wave at Eisbachwelle in the English Garden.
Take the tram back to the park.
Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Hofbräuhaus

Enjoy a traditional Bavarian dinner at Hofbräuhaus, one of Munich's oldest beer halls. Try some sausages and pretzels!
Walk to Hofbräuhaus in the city center.
€15, 2 hours
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Day 2: Discovering Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

8:00AM

Hohensalzburg Fortress

Begin your day at Hohensalzburg Fortress for panoramic views of Salzburg and explore the medieval fortress grounds.
Take a local bus to the fortress entrance.
€12, 2 hours

11:00AM

Old Town

Wander through Salzburg's charming Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit Mozart's birthplace.
Walk from the fortress to Old Town.
Free, 3 hours

2:00PM

Lunch at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

Enjoy a budget-friendly lunch at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium, one of the oldest restaurants in Europe.
Walk to the restaurant in Old Town.
€10, 1 hour

4:00PM

Mirabell Palace

Explore the beautiful gardens of Mirabell Palace, featured in 'The Sound of Music'.
Walk to Mirabell Palace from Old Town.
€5, 1 hour

6:00PM

Mozart Dinner Concert

End your day with a unique experience at a Mozart dinner concert, combining music and authentic Austrian cuisine.
Walk back to Old Town for the concert.
€40, 2 hours
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Day 3: Innsbruck Exploration

Innsbruck, Austria

8:00AM

Nordkette Cable Car

Start your day with a ride on the Nordkette Cable Car for stunning views of the Inn Valley and the Austrian Alps.
Take the tram to the cable car station.
€35, 3 hours

12:00PM

Golden Roof

Visit the iconic Golden Roof in the heart of Innsbruck's Old Town, a symbol of the city's history and architecture.
Walk from the cable car station to the Old Town.
€3, 1 hour

1:00PM

Lunch at Stiftskeller

Enjoy a traditional Tyrolean lunch at Stiftskeller, one of Innsbruck's oldest restaurants with a cozy atmosphere.
Walk to Stiftskeller in Old Town.
€15, 1 hour

3:00PM

Swarovski Crystal Worlds

Explore the Swarovski Crystal Worlds museum for a dazzling display of art and architecture featuring crystals.
Take a local bus to the museum.
€19, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Ludwig

Indulge in a budget-friendly dinner at Ludwig, known for its delicious burgers and craft beers.
Walk to Ludwig in the city center.
€12, 2 hours
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Day 4: Vienna Culture and Cuisine

Vienna, Austria

9:00AM

Schönbrunn Palace

Start your day at Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence with intricate baroque architecture and stunning gardens.
Take the metro to the palace entrance.
€16, 3 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Naschmarkt

Explore Vienna's Naschmarkt for a variety of budget-friendly international food stalls and local delicacies.
Walk to Naschmarkt from the palace.
€10, 1 hour

3:00PM

Belvedere Palace

Visit Belvedere Palace to admire its impressive art collection, including works by Klimt, and wander through the beautiful gardens.
Take the tram to the palace.
€17, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Figlmüller

Enjoy a traditional Austrian schnitzel at Figlmüller, renowned for serving the best schnitzel in Vienna.
Take the metro to the restaurant.
€20, 2 hours
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Day 5: Berlin City Adventures

Berlin, Germany

9:00AM

Brandenburg Gate

Start your day at the iconic Brandenburg Gate, a symbol of Berlin and German reunification. Take a memorable photo!
Take the train to Brandenburg Gate.
Free, 1 hour

10:00AM

Checkpoint Charlie

Explore Checkpoint Charlie, the famous border checkpoint between East and West Berlin during the Cold War.
Walk to Checkpoint Charlie from the gate.
€14, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Markthalle Neun

Head to Markthalle Neun for a diverse selection of street food vendors and local Berlin specialties for lunch.
Take the train to the market.
€12, 1 hour

3:00PM

East Side Gallery

Visit the East Side Gallery, a 1.3 km section of the Berlin Wall transformed into a street art gallery with powerful murals.
Take the train to the gallery.
Free, 2 hours

6:00PM

Dinner at Curry 36

Enjoy an inexpensive but tasty currywurst at Curry 36, a popular spot for this classic Berlin street food.
Take the train to the restaurant.
€5, 1 hour
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