We are going to be in Munich in August for a conference. I know that I want to see the Bavarian Alps and some of Ludwig%26#39;s castles. Also, would like to see Salzburg and Vienna, maybe a danube cruise. Budapest is also not far. We can do two to three weeks at the most. Any suggestions about your favorites and preferences from you will be great.
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Will you be renting a car or taking the train? Salzburg is a must- its beautiful in August. Budapest (do not suggest driving there) is beautiful city and I would go back anyday. Prague is also near Budapest and worth a visit. You could do a big loop from Munich, Salzburg, Budapest, Prague, Vienna. Bratislava is worth a visit too.
Renting a car for a few days from Munich is a good idea. Drive south to Garmisch (a beautiful small resort town) and take the back roads to Fussen (Neuschwanstein Castle). On that road is King Ludwig%26#39;s Linderhof %26quot;hunting%26quot; castle. Its my favorite castle especially in the summer when the garden is in bloom.
if you have any other questions just let me know!
Maggie
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Thank you for all the information. In answer to your question, no we%26#39;re not planning to rent a car. Is there train to Fussen for the castles or we can take a tour for that. I would also like to go up Zugspitze, is that doable without a car? Also, Oberammergau, can it be done without driving yourself? Thank you.
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I am wondering why one of the respondents does not recommend driving in Budapest. We are travelling to Germany in May and will be leasing a car and was planning to going to Budapest. Please advise. Thanks
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Going by train is possible. You can take the train from Munich to Fussen and a bus up to the two castles there. It would be a a good day trip. Another option would be to check out a tour, the only one i know of is Panorama Tours (http://www.panoramatours.at/munich/58.shtml)
and they go to Oberammergau.
You could easily take a train from Munich on a different day and go to Garmisch, which is where the Zugspitze is. I would suggest staying a night in Garmish as it is a great little Bavarian town.
I%26#39;ve driven all over Europe and there are a few places that I would not be comfortable driving in, and one is Budapest. The roads are smaller than expected and the driving is a bit scary. But that%26#39;s up to you. One thing you should check if you rent a car, make sure that you are covered (insurance) in the Eastern Block countries. I know from where I live in Germany there is only one rental car company (Europcar) that will rent a car that you can take to an Eastern Block country because of theft. The train system in Hungary is good and it is more relaxing to do that!
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You have to try and see Prague. It is beautiful, but will be crowded. The train to and from Munich is easy, we did it begining of December. 3 days in Prague is good.
Fussen is very easy by train, also did that. We traveled alot thru Bavaria because of the Bayern ticket. Just try and take the first train available to get up to Fussen. The Bayern ticket covers all public transportation, so bus in Fussen included. The bus ride is very short and they time the buses with the arrival of the train.
Salzburg is a must. On the way there or the way back to Munich stop in Prien and go to Lake Chiemsee to see one of Ludwigs Castles, his version of Versailles. We left our luggage in lockers at the train station. We did it quickly because that is all time allowed, but wished we had more time to explore the island and rest of the lake.
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