7-Day Frankfurt Shopping and Rail Adventure in October 2025

Day 1: Frankfurt Shopping Start

Frankfurt, Germany on October 2, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Café Karin

Enjoy traditional German breakfast with fresh breads and coffee in a cozy café located near Zeil shopping street.
EUR12, 1h

10:30am

Zeil Shopping Street

Explore one of Germany's busiest shopping streets featuring international brands and local boutiques from 10am to 8pm daily.
Free, 3h

2:00pm

Lunch at Kleinmarkthalle

Discover a variety of fresh, local and international foods in a vibrant market hall open until 6pm on weekdays.
EUR15, 1h

3:30pm

Palmengarten

Relax in Frankfurt’s renowned botanical garden with exotic plants; open 9am to 6pm in October.
EUR7, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Apfelwein Wagner

Savor traditional Frankfurt cuisine including apple wine specialties in a rustic, authentic setting.
EUR25, 1h30m

Day 2: Heidelberg Exploration

Heidelberg, Germany on October 3, 2025

8:00am

Train to Heidelberg

Catch an early regional train from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg taking approx. 1 hour.
EUR15, 1h

9:30am

Breakfast at Café Gundel

Try pastries and strong coffee at this popular Heidelberg spot open from 8am daily.
EUR10, 1h

10:30am

Heidelberg Castle

Tour the famous picturesque Renaissance castle and its gardens, open 9am-6pm in October.
EUR9, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at Schnitzelbank

Enjoy German specialties with a lively atmosphere near the old town, open 12pm to 9pm.
EUR20, 1h

2:30pm

Shopping in Hauptstrasse

Explore this charming pedestrian street lined with boutiques, bookstores, and cafes.
Free, 2h

5:00pm

Return to Frankfurt

Take a relaxing train back to Frankfurt to rest before tomorrow’s journey.
EUR15, 1h

Day 3: Stuttgart Style and Shopping

Stuttgart, Germany on October 4, 2025

7:30am

Train to Stuttgart

Early train ride from Frankfurt to Stuttgart around 1.5 hours for a day of fashion and culture.
EUR30, 1h30m

9:30am

Breakfast at Café Künstlerhaus

Enjoy continental breakfast near Schlossplatz, open from 8am.
EUR13, 1h

10:30am

Königstraße Shopping

Shop along Stuttgart's premier pedestrian shopping street with a mix of luxury and high street shops.
Free, 3h

2:00pm

Lunch at Weinstube Fröhlich

Taste Swabian dishes paired with local wines in a cozy setting, open until 9pm.
EUR22, 1h30m

3:30pm

Mercedes-Benz Museum

Visit this iconic museum showcasing automotive history from 9am to 6pm.
EUR10, 2h

6:00pm

Return to Frankfurt

Evening train back to Frankfurt to relax after a full day.
EUR30, 1h30m

Day 4: Munich City Sights

Munich, Germany on October 5, 2025

7:00am

Train to Munich

Take an early high-speed ICE train from Frankfurt to Munich in approximately 3 hours.
EUR50, 3h

10:30am

Breakfast at Café Frischhut

Try traditional Bavarian pastries and coffee in this historic bakery near Viktualienmarkt.
EUR12, 1h

11:30am

Viktualienmarkt Shopping

Explore the famous Munich farmers' market with gourmet foods and local crafts, open until 6pm.
Free, 2h

2:00pm

Lunch at Schneider Bräuhaus

Enjoy traditional Bavarian dishes and beer in a lively beer hall open till midnight.
EUR25, 1h30m

3:30pm

Marienplatz and Shopping

Visit Munich’s central square, explore shops and boutiques nearby, open most stores until 7pm.
Free, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Hofbräuhaus

Experience iconic Bavarian cuisine and beer in this world-famous beer hall.
EUR30, 2h

Day 5: Nuremberg Exploration

Nuremberg, Germany on October 6, 2025

8:00am

Train to Nuremberg

Morning train from Munich to Nuremberg takes about 1 hour.
EUR25, 1h

9:30am

Breakfast at Café Bar Katz

Charming café serving coffee and fresh cakes just off the city center.
EUR10, 1h

10:30am

Nuremberg Castle

Tour the impressive medieval fortress offering great city views; open 9am-5pm.
EUR7, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at Bratwurst Röslein

Sample classic Nuremberg sausages and hearty German fare, operating 11am to 10pm.
EUR20, 1h

2:30pm

Shopping in Karolinenstraße

Explore Nuremberg's main shopping street with a mix of international brands and local shops.
Free, 2h

5:00pm

Return to Frankfurt

Travel back to Frankfurt by train to prepare for next day’s sightseeing.
EUR30, 2h

Day 6: Würzburg Wine & History

Würzburg, Germany on October 7, 2025

8:00am

Train to Würzburg

Depart early for Würzburg, about 1.5 hours by train from Frankfurt.
EUR20, 1h30m

9:30am

Breakfast at Café Maingold

Elegant café near the river offering great coffee and pastries.
EUR12, 1h

10:30am

Residenz Würzburg

Visit the stunning baroque palace and its spectacular gardens, open 9am to 6pm.
EUR9, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at Alte Mainmühle

Dine riverside with local Franconian dishes and wines, open until 10pm.
EUR25, 1h30m

3:00pm

Wine Tasting Tour

Join a guided wine tasting to sample regional wines from 3pm to 5pm.
EUR20, 2h

5:30pm

Return to Frankfurt

Evening train back to Frankfurt to rest for the final day.
EUR20, 1h30m

Day 7: Frankfurt Final Day

Frankfurt, Germany on October 8, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Bäckerei Junge

Taste freshly baked breads and pastries in a local bakery before heading out.
EUR8, 1h

10:30am

MyZeil Shopping Center

Spend the morning at this architecturally stunning shopping complex featuring global brands, open 10am to 8pm.
Free, 3h

2:00pm

Lunch at Dauth-Schneider

Enjoy last traditional Frankfurt dishes at this Apfelwein tavern, open until 7pm.
EUR22, 1h30m

3:30pm

Museum Embankment Walk

Leisurely walk along the river visiting nearby museums or relax in a café with city views.
Free, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Villa Merton

Conclude the trip with gourmet dining in a Michelin-star restaurant known for modern European cuisine.
EUR70, 2h