21 days in Germany & Zurich Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe journey planner
Start: Bangkok, Thailand
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Nuremberg, Germany
— 6 nights
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Stuttgart, Germany
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Munich, Germany
— 6 nights
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Zurich, Switzerland
— 4 nights
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Nuremberg, Germany — 6 nights
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Gingerbread Capital of the World
Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nuremberg: Rothenburg (Town Walls, Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), &more), Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Altstadt) and Wurzburg (Wallfahrtskirche Kappele – Kapuzinerkloster, Neumuenster, &more). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Germanisches Nationalmuseum, contemplate the long history of Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds), see the interesting displays at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Lorenz Church.
To find photos, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg online itinerary planner.
Bangkok, Thailand to Nuremberg is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Bangkok to Nuremberg. Traveling from Bangkok in April, expect Nuremberg to be colder, temps between 17°C and 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Stuttgart.
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Stuttgart, Germany — 3 nights
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Cradle of the Automobile
Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Stuttgart: Baden-Baden (Lichtentaler Allee, Museum Frieder Burda, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Mercedes-Benz Museum, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten, and admire the masterpieces at Kunstmuseum Stuttgart.
To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Stuttgart road trip planner.
You can drive from Nuremberg to Stuttgart in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In April in Stuttgart, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Munich.
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Munich, Germany — 6 nights
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Village of a Million People
Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.Get out of town with these interesting Munich side-trips: Schloss Hohenschwangau (in Hohenschwangau), Fussen (Benediktinerkloster St. Mang & Reptilienzoo Allgau) and Schloss Neuschwanstein (in Schwangau). There's lots more to do: get curious at Deutsches Museum, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, examine the collection at Munich Residenz, and steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace.
Plan trip to Munich with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
Traveling by car from Stuttgart to Munich takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Munich are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to Zurich.
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Zurich, Switzerland — 4 nights
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Big Small Town
The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Lucerne (Rigi, Lake Lucerne, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, admire the local landmark of Europuddle, take a stroll through Old Town, and examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.
To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Zurich trip builder.
Getting from Munich to Zurich by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow time to fly back home.
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Germany travel guide
Germany is the home of high culture, fine art, classical music, world-class sports, award-winning cuisine--and some of the world's best beers. It's also one of the major economic and political powers of the European continent. One of the founding members of the European Union, Germany is a federation of 16 states. Each boasts its own distinct culture, art, cuisine, regional traditions, and array of things to do. The country is known worldwide for its precision engineering and high-tech products. Equally, though, Germany is admired for its old-world charm and what is locally known as gemutlichkeit (coziness). This is one of the easiest countries in the world to explore, offering an abundance of sightseeing opportunities. German transportation runs with German efficiency. Therefore, getting around the various regions is almost always easy, quick, and pleasant. Visit the cities to explore museums, art galleries, modern restaurants, and trendy shops. Also be sure to venture deeper into the countryside. Here, you can discover ancient castles and bustling little villages. Often in these off-the-beaten-path areas, the main tourist attraction remains the simple hospitality of the friendly locals.
