13-Day München, Saksa Vacation for Couple

13-Day Munich Itinerary for a Couple

Day 1: Arrival in Munich and Exploring the City

Flight from Cologne to Munich (approx. 1 h 15 min). We recommend taking the S-Bahn directly from the airport to the city centre (approx. 40 min)
Check-in at a mid-range hotel near Marienplatz (e.g. in the Altstadt or Maxvorstadt areas)
Walk around Marienplatz, watch the Neues Rathaus glockenspiel and sample delicacies at Viktualienmarkt
Dinner at a romantic Bavarian restaurant, such as Spatenhaus an der Oper
Tip: Pack comfortable walking shoes – Munich is a city for walkers

Morning coffee and pastries at Café Luitpold
Visit Frauenkirche, the Residenz Palace and Hofgarten park
Lunch at the elegant Augustiner Bräustubl
Afternoon shopping on Kaufingerstrasse or relaxing at the edge of the Englischer Garten
Tip: The best time to visit the Residenz is in the morning when there are fewer crowds

Morning at the Pinakothek museums (Alte or Neue Pinakothek – choose according to your interests)
Lunch at the museum café
Visit Lenbachhaus (Blue Rider art collection)
Romantic evening in the Schwabing district with drinks and dinner
Tip: Buy the Munich CityTourCard (3 days) – saves money on museums and public transport

Train to Füssen (approx. 2 h) and then bus to Neuschwanstein Castle
Tour the fairytale castle of King Ludwig II
Walk to Marienbrücke for stunning views
Return to Munich in the afternoon or evening
Tip: Book castle tickets in advance online – queues are very long during peak season

Morning at Nymphenburg Palace and the Amalienburg hunting lodge
Walk through the beautiful palace gardens and along the canal
Picnic or coffee at the palace café
Evening relaxation at the hotel or visit to a spa (e.g. Therme Erding as a day trip)
Tip: In spring and summer the park is full of flowering plants – bring your camera

Morning trip to Dachau (S-Bahn 20 min) – visit the former concentration camp (guided tour recommended)
Return to Munich in the afternoon
Relaxing evening along the Isar River or in a biergarten (e.g. Chinesischer Turm)
Tip: Use public transport – Munich’s network is excellent and affordable

Morning brunch at your favourite café (e.g. Café Frischhut or Konditorei Rischart)
Walk or rent bikes along the Isar River
Visit the Deutsches Museum (the world’s largest technology museum) or simply relax
Romantic dinner at a Michelin-recommended restaurant (mid-range: Zum Franziskaner or Halali)

Train to Salzburg (approx. 1.5 h)
Visit the old town, Mozart’s birthplace and the fortress
Walk in the Mirabell Gardens (filming locations from The Sound of Music)
Return to Munich in the evening
Tip: Buy a Bayern Ticket if you’re making several train journeys – it’s a more economical option

Relaxing day at Lake Starnberg (train 40 min)
Walking, boating or swimming (in summer) and lunch by the lake
Alternatively, visit Hellabrunn Zoo
Tip: In summer pack swimwear and a towel – many lakes have clean swimming water