12-Day Family Trip Through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland: Scenic, Cultural, and Culinary Highlights

Day 1: Arrival and Munich Exploration

Munich, Germany on June 11, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Café Frischhut

Enjoy traditional Bavarian pastries and coffee to start your day with local flavor in the city center, open from 7am.
EUR8, 1h

10:30am

Visit Marienplatz & New Town Hall

Explore Munich's central square with its famous Glockenspiel. Watch the mechanical show at 11am, a delightful experience for the family.
Free, 1h

12:00pm

Lunch at Schneider Bräuhaus

Taste hearty Bavarian dishes in a traditional brewery setting, great for families and open until 11pm.
EUR25, 1h30m

2:00pm

Deutsches Museum

Visit this large science and technology museum with interactive exhibits perfect for children and adults alike, open until 5pm.
EUR14, 3h

6:00pm

Dinner at Hofbräuhaus München

Experience traditional Bavarian cuisine and live music at this iconic beer hall, open until midnight.
EUR30, 2h
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Day 2: Munich Museums and Gardens

Munich, Germany on June 12, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Rischart Bakery

Sample fresh morning breads and cakes just minutes from Marienplatz, open from 7am.
EUR7, 45m

9:30am

Nymphenburg Palace and Gardens

Tour the baroque palace and stroll the extensive gardens; the palace is open 9am-6pm in June.
EUR15, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Café Luitpold

Enjoy a refined lunch with local and international dishes in a classic setting, open until 6pm.
EUR28, 1h

2:30pm

BMW Museum

Discover the history and future of BMW cars and motorcycles with interactive exhibits, open until 6pm.
EUR10, 2h

5:00pm

Relax at Englischer Garten

Visit one of the largest urban parks in the world, enjoy the biergarten or a walk alongside the river.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Tantris

Dine at a Michelin-starred restaurant offering refined European cuisine, ideal for a special family dinner; reservations recommended.
Approx EUR100, 2h
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Day 3: Travel to Salzburg and Sightseeing

Salzburg, Austria on June 13, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy breakfast at your Munich hotel before departure.
Included with stay, 1h

9:00am

Train to Salzburg

Take a direct train from Munich to Salzburg (~1.5 hours), enjoying scenic Bavarian countryside.
EUR40, 1h30m

11:00am

Check-in and Lunch at St. Peter Stiftskulinarium

Enjoy lunch at Europe's oldest restaurant, experiencing traditional Austrian dishes in historic surroundings, open until 10pm.
EUR35, 1h30m

2:00pm

Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress

Explore the medieval fortress with panoramic views over Salzburg, open until 7pm in summer.
EUR16, 2h

5:00pm

Walk through Old Town

Stroll Salzburg’s charming Old Town streets to admire baroque architecture and quaint shops.
Free, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Gasthaus Zwettler's

Savor authentic Austrian home-style cuisine at this cozy family-run restaurant, open until 10pm.
EUR25, 1h30m
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Day 4: Salzburg Music and Palaces

Salzburg, Austria on June 14, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Tomaselli

Enjoy a traditional Viennese breakfast at the oldest café in Salzburg, open from 7am.
EUR10, 1h

9:30am

Mirabell Palace and Gardens

Visit the beautiful Mirabell Palace and its ornate gardens, famous for 'The Sound of Music' scenes, open 8am-7pm.
Free, 1h30m

11:30am

Mozart’s Birthplace

Explore the museum dedicated to Salzburg’s most famous composer, open from 9am to 5:30pm.
EUR12, 1h

1:00pm

Lunch at Augustiner Bräustuben

Experience hearty Austrian food and beer in a historic monastery brewery, open till 10pm.
EUR20, 1h30m

3:00pm

Sound of Music Tour

Take a family-friendly 3-hour tour visiting iconic filming locations, starting at 3pm.
EUR45, 3h

7:00pm

Dinner at Die Weisse

Enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine with local beer at Salzburg’s oldest wheat beer brewery, open till 11pm.
EUR25, 1h30m
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Day 5: Travel to Vienna and Intro

Vienna, Austria on June 15, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start with breakfast included at your Salzburg hotel.
Included, 1h

8:30am

Train to Vienna

Travel to Vienna via high-speed train (approx 2.5 hours) and enjoy the Austrian landscape.
EUR45, 2h30m

11:30am

Check-in and Lunch at Das Eduard

Relax with a fresh and modern Austrian lunch in Vienna’s central district, open until 5pm.
EUR28, 1h

1:00pm

St. Stephen's Cathedral

Visit this iconic Gothic cathedral in the heart of Vienna, exploring its interior and climbing the tower for city views, open till 5pm.
EUR6, 1h30m

3:00pm

Walk through the Historic Center

Explore the pedestrian-friendly streets with shops, cafes, and historic sites.
Free, 1h30m

6:00pm

Dinner at Figlmüller

Taste the famous Viennese schnitzel, ideal for families, open till 10pm.
EUR30, 1h30m
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Day 6: Vienna Palaces and Parks

Vienna, Austria on June 16, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Café Central

Experience Viennese coffeehouse culture with pastries and coffees, open from 8am.
EUR12, 1h

9:30am

Schönbrunn Palace

Tour the majestic palace and explore its vast gardens. Open 8am-6pm in June, the zoo is also onsite for family fun.
EUR22, 3h

1:00pm

Lunch at Café Glacis

Enjoy a relaxing lunch in a garden setting, perfect for families, open until 6pm.
EUR20, 1h30m

3:00pm

Belvedere Palace Museum

Visit this baroque palace complex housing impressive art collections, open until 6pm.
EUR18, 2h

6:00pm

Dinner at Plachutta

Dine on traditional Viennese boiled beef dishes, popular with families, open till 10pm.
EUR35, 1h30m
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Day 7: Travel to Lucerne, Switzerland

Lucerne, Switzerland on June 17, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy your Viennese breakfast before departure.
Included, 1h

8:30am

Train to Lucerne

Travel via train from Vienna to Lucerne (approx 8 hours, with scenic stops, consider first class for comfort).
CHF120, 8h

4:30pm

Check-in and Light Dinner at Restaurant Stern Luzern

Relax with a family-friendly dinner featuring Swiss specialties, open till 9pm.
CHF30, 1h30m
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Day 8: Lucerne Sightseeing

Lucerne, Switzerland on June 18, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Heini Konditorei

Enjoy Swiss pastries and coffee in this popular bakery, open from 7am.
CHF10, 1h

9:30am

Chapel Bridge & Old Town

Walk the iconic wooden bridge and explore the charming old town streets lined with frescoed buildings, always open.
Free, 1h

11:00am

Swiss Museum of Transport

Interactive museum showcasing Switzerland’s transportation history, open 10am-5pm, great for kids.
CHF32, 3h

2:30pm

Lunch at Restaurant Balances

Enjoy a lunch with a riverside view with Swiss and international cuisine, open until 10pm.
CHF35, 1h30m

4:30pm

Lake Lucerne Boat Cruise

Relax on a 1-hour scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne, offering stunning mountain views, cruises operate until early evening.
CHF25, 1h

7:00pm

Dinner at Wirtshaus Taube

Traditional Swiss food in a cozy setting, open until 10pm.
CHF30, 1h30m
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Day 9: Lucerne Nature and Mountains

Lucerne, Switzerland on June 19, 2025

7:30am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy your hotel’s breakfast before your mountain adventure.
Included, 1h

8:30am

Mount Pilatus Day Trip

Take a boat and the world’s steepest cogwheel railway (operating 6am-8:30pm) or cable car to the summit for spectacular panoramic views and hiking.
CHF72, 6h

3:00pm

Return and Rest

Relax at your hotel after the mountain excursion.
Free, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner at Uf Ta Nid

Enjoy cozy Swiss dining focusing on local ingredients, open until 10pm.
CHF28, 1h30m
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Day 10: Travel to Interlaken

Interlaken, Switzerland on June 20, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
Included, 1h

9:00am

Train to Interlaken

Take a 2-hour train journey through scenic Swiss countryside to Interlaken.
CHF50, 2h

11:30am

Check in and Lunch at Restaurant Laterne

Enjoy traditional Swiss cuisine and local specialties in Interlaken, open daily until 9pm.
CHF30, 1h30m

1:30pm

Harder Kulm Visit

Take a funicular (open 8am-6pm) up to Harder Kulm for breathtaking views of Interlaken and the surrounding Alps.
CHF38, 3h

5:00pm

Explore Interlaken Town

Walk around central Interlaken, visiting shops and relaxing in Höhematte Park.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Husi Bierhaus

Casual dining with Swiss and international dishes, family friendly, open till 10pm.
CHF25, 1h30m
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Day 11: Jungfrau Region Adventure

Interlaken, Switzerland on June 21, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Early breakfast before your full-day trip.
Included, 1h

8:00am

Train to Jungfraujoch

Travel via train to the Top of Europe (Jungfraujoch) with incredible alpine views; open from 8am to evening.
CHF150, 7h

4:30pm

Return to Interlaken and Rest

Rest after an exciting mountain day.
Free, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Spycher Steakhouse

Enjoy a casual dinner with family-friendly menu options including Swiss specialties, open till 9:30pm.
CHF35, 1h30m
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Day 12: Departure Day

Interlaken, Switzerland on June 22, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Hotel

Enjoy your final breakfast in Switzerland at the hotel.
Included, 1h

9:30am

Leisurely Walk and Souvenir Shopping

Take a relaxed stroll and pick up last-minute souvenirs in Interlaken’s shopping streets.
Free, 2h

12:00pm

Lunch at Café Schuh

Have a light lunch with sandwiches and coffee before your departure, open till 5pm.
CHF20, 1h

1:30pm

Travel to Zurich Airport for Departure

Arrange transport from Interlaken to Zurich Airport (approx 2.5 hours by train) for your flight home.
CHF60, 2h30m
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