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Day 0 Leave Portland
Day 1 – Arrive in Munich, Germany
Hotel: NH Collection Munchen Bavaria (152.24 EUR/Night) Right near central train station
Dinner : Löwenbräu Biergarten A short Light Rail trip on Route (20 or 21). This is the first of our tours of the Big 6 Breweries of Munich. The “Big 6” Munich breweries are the only breweries officially allowed to serve beer at Oktoberfest: Augustiner, Hacker-Pschorr, Hofbräu, Löwenbräu, Paulaner, and Spaten
Day 2
Munich Sightseeing
Start the morning off at the Café Glockenspiel on the 4th floor of the building across from the Rathaus in Marienplatz for a bite and a beautiful view.
- Marienplatz & Rathaus
- Take an elevator up to the observation deck on the tower 7E per person
- St. Peter’s Church
- Viktualienmarkt
The key to Viktualienmarkt is not trying to do a giant meal. The best experience is a slow wandering lunch with little bites, a beer, and lots of standing around saying “okay THIS is the best thing so far.”
- Start: Coffee + Pastry at Rischart. Grab a coffee and a fresh pastry to ease into the market.
- Stop 1: Muncher Kase Manufaktur. Get: Grilled cheese Sandwich
- Stop 2: Sausage Snack at Vinzenzmurr. Get a warm Leberkäse sandwich with mustard.
- Stop 3: Cheese + Charcuterie Grazing at Tölzer Kasladen. Ask for a few small tastes.
- Stop 4: Seafood at Nordsee Viktualienmarkt Get: herring sandwich, smoked salmon, or shrimp rolls.
- Stop 5: Weißwurst + Pretzel at Metzgerei Zimmermann. One of the classic butcher counters in the market. Order: Weißwurst, Sweet mustard & Pretzel
- Stop 6: Coffee + Pastry at Rischart or Karnoll’s Backstandl. Grab a coffee and a fresh pastry to ease into the market.
- Stop 7: Sweet Finish at Schmalznudel – Cafe Frischhut Just a few minutes from the market. One of Munich’s legendary pastry spots. Order Schmalznudel (a sugar-coated pancake), Rohrnudel or apple fritters with coffee.
Next some of us can head to Trachten Angermaier & Spieth & Wensky Tracht München for Dirndl shopping while others head to Altes Haukerhaus.
Take a quick peek at the beautiful facade of the Ruffinihaus:
And our final main stop of the day is at Asam Church. Asamkirche is one of Munich’s most breathtaking hidden gems — a tiny Baroque church packed with dramatic gold decoration, elaborate frescoes, sculpted angels, and theatrical lighting effects. Built in the 1700s by the artist brothers Cosmas Damian and Egid Quirin Asam as their private chapel, the church feels incredibly intimate compared to Europe’s grand cathedrals, yet every inch is overflowing with detail and artistry. Stepping inside from the narrow street outside feels like discovering a secret jewel box in the middle of Munich’s Old Town.
- And then we’ll make our way to Sendlinger Tor, one of the original city gates of Munich. Where we’ll take the light rail (Route 18) over to our dinner location.
Dinner at Paulaner am Nockherberg
Depending how steady we are, we could take the light rail back to our hotel on Route 18 (back to the same spot we got off the light rail before)
Day 3 – Munich
Starting out from the Hotel, today we walk to Karlsplatz and through one of the original city gates. and then along the Kaufingerstrasse.
From there, we’ll make our way to Brunch at Augustiner Klosterwirt – with a traditional Weißwurst, pretzel, sweet mustard, & Hefeweizen
We’ll pass by the Frauenkirche and take a quick look inside Dallmayer Deli. Munich’s legendary gourmet food hall feels like a cross between an old-world European department store and a luxury culinary wonderland — overflowing with pastries, chocolates, cheeses, seafood, coffee, wine, and beautifully prepared deli foods. Open since the 1700s and just steps from Marienplatz, it’s one of the city’s classic food experiences and worth visiting even if you only have 15 minutes.
The best quick grabs are a few handmade pralines or chocolates, a few handmade pralines or chocolates, or a bag of Dallmayr coffee as a souvenir.
- Max Joseph Platz
- Residenz
- Odeonsplatz
- Maximilianstrasse
- Platzl
Dinner at Hofbrauhaus
Day 4
Munich
Today we are splitting our day into 2 parts. Morning visiting Nymphenburg Palace and the afternoon visiting the Englisher Garden.
Nymphenburg Palace is one of Munich’s most beautiful and relaxing royal sites, known as much for its enormous gardens and parkland as for the palace itself. Originally the summer residence of Bavarian rulers, it combines elegant Baroque and Rococo interiors — especially the stunning Great Hall — with canals, lakes, wooded walking paths, and smaller hidden pavilions scattered throughout the grounds. Unlike some of Europe’s more crowded palaces, Nymphenburg feels spacious and calm, making it ideal for a slower-paced half-day visit where you can tour the palace, wander the gardens, and stop for coffee, cake, or a Bavarian beer garden lunch nearby.
English Garden is one of the world’s largest urban parks and one of Munich’s best places to experience the city’s relaxed outdoor culture. Much more than just a park, it combines wide meadows, shaded walking paths, streams, beer gardens, and scenic gathering spots where locals picnic, bike, sunbathe, and socialize. Highlights include the famous river surfers at the Eisbach wave, the lakeside Japanese Tea House, and the iconic Chinesischer Turm beer garden. It’s the perfect place to slow down between sightseeing, enjoy a long stroll, or spend a few hours with food and drinks while soaking up the laid-back Bavarian atmosphere.
Day 5
Munich, Germany to Salzburg, Austria
Today we transfer to Salzburg. On our way to Salzburg, we’ll stop at Konigsee and take a boat ride on the crystal clear glacier lake.
Then we’ll take a elevator up to the Eagles Nest a high spot overlooking the Austrian Alps.
Most likely, we’ll stay at the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Salzburg Gablerbräu. A small hotel close to everything.
For dinner we’ll switch things up with some Italian at L’Osteria Salzburg just across the street from our hotel.
Day 6 Salzburg, Austria
Today we’ll do our sightseeing in Salzburg, We’ll start out at Mirabell Gardens a short 3 min walk from our hotel.
After visiting the gardens, we’ll walk across the bridge and take a walking tour of Salzburg.
- Starting with Mozartzplatz and the New Residence with the Glockenspeil
- Salzburg Cathedral is the grand Baroque centerpiece of Salzburg’s Old Town and one of the city’s most important historic landmarks. Known for its massive dome, ornate interior, and beautiful marble façade, the cathedral dominates the scenic Domplatz square and reflects the wealth and power Salzburg held during the prince-archbishop era. Inside, visitors will find soaring ceilings, elaborate frescoes, and a calm, reverent atmosphere that contrasts beautifully with the lively streets outside.
- Old Residenz
- Kapitelplatz is one of Salzburg’s most scenic public squares, located just below Hohensalzburg Fortress in the heart of the Old Town. Surrounded by Baroque architecture and dramatic fortress views, the square serves as a lively gathering place filled with cafés, markets, street performers, and visitors taking in the atmosphere. It is especially known for its striking contrast between historic Salzburg and modern art, including the famous giant golden sphere sculpture, “Sphaera.” The open space and stunning backdrop make it one of the best places in the city to pause, soak up the scenery, and enjoy Salzburg’s unique blend of history and culture.
- Lunch at Pauli Stubm
- A quick stop at the Stiftsbäckerei St Peter – https://www.instagram.com/reels/DRb_tmdjafT/. Stiftsbäckerei St. Peter is a charming historic bakery next to St. Peter’s Abbey, known for its freshly baked breads, pastries, and simple, high-quality breakfast and snack options in one of Salzburg’s most atmospheric Old Town settings.
- St. Peter’s Church is one of Salzburg’s oldest and most beautiful churches, known for its richly decorated Baroque interior, ornate altars, and peaceful cloistered atmosphere within the historic St. Peter’s Abbey complex.
- St. Peter’s Cemetery is a remarkably atmospheric burial ground tucked against the cliffs of the Mönchsberg, famous for its ancient wrought-iron grave markers, flower-filled family crypts, and quiet, almost otherworldly beauty right in the heart of the Old Town
- Toscanini Hof
Dinner at –
St. Peter Stiftskulinarium is one of Salzburg’s most iconic dining experiences and isone of the oldest restaurants in Europe. Located within the historic St. Peter’s Abbey complex in the heart of the Old Town, it combines elegant Austrian cuisine with centuries-old atmosphere, featuring beautiful stone dining rooms, candlelit spaces, and charming courtyard seating. Despite its historic pedigree, it feels warm and inviting rather than stuffy, making it an excellent place for a leisurely lunch or memorable dinner. The menu focuses on refined Austrian classics, local wines, and seasonal ingredients, and the setting makes the entire experience feel deeply connected to Salzburg’s history and culture.
Day 7
Day Trip to the Lake District
We’re doing our own custom tour of the lake district!
FUSCHL CASTLE
Morning Coffee & Cake
ZWOLFERHORN SEIBAHN
Lunch in St. Wolfgang at Seerestaurant Im Weissen Rössl
HALLSTATT
Later in the day when its a little less crowded
BAD ISCHL
Stop at Cafe-Restaurant Zauner for Coffee & Cake
TRAUNKIRCHEN
SCHLOSS ORT
Day 8
Salzburg, Austria
- Mozart’s Birthplace
- Getreidegasse
- Universitatsplatz Market
Dinner at Augustinerbräu Salzburg
Day 9
Salzburg, Austria – Chiemsee – Munich Airport
Today we’ll get picked up at our hotel in Salzburg for our journey back to Munich. But we aren’t through with our adventure yet. We are making a stop at Chiemsee and we’ll be taking a ferry to one of the islands on the lake, Fraueninsel.
Fraueninsel (also called Frauenchiemsee) is a small, inhabited island in Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany. Renowned for its serene scenery and historical sites, it hosts the ancient Benedictine convent Kloster Frauenwörth. The island blends monastic tradition, artistic heritage, and local craft, making it a notable cultural destination in southern Bavaria.
We’ll start out walking the Entire Island Loop (which takes about 30 min). Its completely flat and packed with flowers, tiny lanes and of course, lake views.
Next, we’ll head to Frauenworth Abbey and after checking out the grounds we’ll have a leasurely lunch at Inselbräu Frauenchiemsee. This is absolutely a “stay awhile” lunch.
And then a stop at Konditorei Neuer am See for a Kaffee und Kuchen (coffee and cake) before we head to the Munich Airport Marriott Hotel.
And since at this point we will probably be exhausted, we can hit up the Restaurant Stub’n right in the hotel
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