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Heidelberg
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Stuttgart
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Munich
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Konstanz
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Freiburg im Breisgau

Road trip through southern Germany

Published: Oct, 2020 | Travel Date: Aug - Sep 2019

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You don't have to travel far to discover something new! Europe and Germany have a lot to offer. So we decided to go on vacation back home and rummaged around some of the most beautiful cities and sights in southern Germany. The days were planned relatively tightly, but we were able to take the most beautiful highlights with us.

HIGHLIGHTS

ITINERARY

General Information

We made our first stop in the beautiful city of Heidelberg. If you are in Heidelberg at the weekend, we can recommend the HeidelbergCARD. This gives you free travel on public transport in the city, many discounts on Heidelberg attractions and the castle ticket including the mountain railway in one ticket. The HeidelbergCARD is available from 17 euros in the tourist information at the main train station, in the town hall or on Neckarmünzplatz. There is so much more to discover in Heidelberg and unfortunately we weren't able to see everything in the two days.

Accommodation

Hip Hotel, Hauptstraße, Heidelberg, Germany

Super cool hotel right in the city center. Each room has a very special interior design matching a certain theme.

Activities and Sights

Heidelberg Castle, Schlosshof, Heidelberg, Germany

You should plan at least half a day to visit the castle. It's expansive and there's a lot to explore. From the old town you can take the 300 steps on foot, past old villas or take the mountain railway up. The outdoor area with the beautiful view over the old town and the Neckar, as well as the castle ruins itself, is free. But we definitely recommend exploring the inside of the castle.

German Pharmacy Museum, Heidelberg, Germany

The German Pharmacy Museum is located directly at the castle. During your visit you will learn interesting facts about pharmacy and the history of medicine. Very interesting and worth seeing.

Altstadt, Heidelberg, Germany

The best thing is to just stroll through the beautiful old town of Heidelberg and along the longest shopping street in Germany! Here you will find many sights in one place such as The Heiliggeistkirche, the Kornmarkt, the House of Knights, the University Library and of course many nice shops and great restaurants and cafes. If you want to eat well and cheaply, we can recommend Palmbräugasse or, if you like it a little more student-friendly, the Schnookeloch

Old Bridge Heidelberg, Am Hackteufel, Heidelberg, Germany

From the famous old bridge you have a great view of the Neckar and the castle

Philosophenweg, Heidelberg, Germany

A walk on the Philosophenweg is a must when visiting Heidelberg. The best thing to do is to take a tour and start at the Old Bridge and walk over the Schlangenweg to the Philosophenweg. At the end you come out at the Theodor-Heuss-Brücke. Here you can relax a little on the Neckarwiese or rent a pedal boat at the boathouse and cruise across the Neckar.

Thingstätte Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

If you are still in the mood for some nature, you can still go to the Thingstätte. It is an open-air stage on the Heiligenberg from the time of National Socialism, which was mainly used for propaganda events during the Nazi era. Surrounded by forest, this place is very beautiful today. You can either walk up from the old town or drive up by car.

Transportation to next station

Car | 01:20 Hour | 0 USD | Overnight

Depending on the traffic situation, the journey may be delayed a little. The route is known for a lot of traffic jams.
General Information

Stuttgart is a very big city and of course we couldn't take all of the sights with us. Nevertheless, we saw a lot of the city in the 1.5 days. Stuttgart is known for going up and down again and again, so sightseeing on foot can be quite exhausting.

Accommodation

Activities and Sights

Koenigstrasse, Stuttgart, Germany

Königstrasse is the shopping street in Stuttgart and is located right in the center, surrounded by numerous sights. Just stroll through and let yourself drift.

Old Castle, Schillerplatz, Stuttgart, Germany

The old castle is located in the center of Stuttgart and was a moated castle from its beginnings around 1200 until the 18th century.

Markthalle Stuttgart, Dorotheenstrasse, Stuttgart, Germany

A real highlight is a visit to the market hall. The beautiful Art Nouveau building is right next to the old castle. Here you will find a paradise full of culinary delights.

TV tower, Stuttgart, Germany

Anyone in Stuttgart has to look at the city from above. The most impressive view is undoubtedly from the television tower. You can either go there by underground (line U15) or by car. A short walk through the forest will then bring you to the television tower.

Schlossplatz Stuttgart, Schloßplatz, Stuttgart, Germany

The most central place in Stuttgart is an essential part of any city stroll. Schglossplatz is a meeting point in the middle of Stuttgart - and in the middle of the Königstraße shopping street. Here you can take a short rest and watch the hustle and bustle. You will also find the New Castle here.

Transportation to next station

Car | 02:30 Hours | 0 USD | Overnight
General Information

Our road trip took us to the next big German city: Munich. There are so many sights to discover in the Bavarian capital. We tried to take as much as possible with us in the two days. Tram line 19 is the sightseeing line because it goes past all major sights.

Accommodation

MEININGER Hotel München Olympiapark, Landshuter Allee, Munich, Germany

Activities and Sights

Munich city center on foot

As always, we first explored downtown Munich on foot. It is not very big and therefore relatively clear. So we could already visit some sights.

Viktualienmarkt, Munich, Germany

The Vitualienmarkt is located in the middle of the city and stalls and huts with delicious food are lined up here. In addition to many fruit and vegetable stalls, there is a fantastic selection of small snack stalls here.

Marienplatz, Marienplatz, Munich, Germany

Marienplatz is the central square in Munich and the ideal starting point for a stroll through the city. The old and new town hall, which is famous for its carillon, are located here. You can listen to 43 bells here every day at 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. 32 figures rotate in the central tower of the building and show a wedding and the shepherd's dance.

Peterskirche, Rindermarkt, Munich, Germany

The tower of St. Peter, directly on Marienplatz, is also called old Peter. It is one of the most popular viewpoints in the city. From above you have a great view of Marienplatz, the old and new town hall and the Frauenkirche

Frauenkirche, Frauenplatz, Munich, Germany

The Frauenkirche is Munich's landmark and its towers are the tallest structure in the city center.

Watching surfers at the Eisbach river

Surfing in the city center is only possible in Munich! Just watch the surfers from the river bank - a real highlight. Fraulein Grüneis's kiosk is nearby. Here you can have a cozy coffee.

English Garden, Munich, Germany

The English Garden in Munich is one of the largest parks in the world. With an area of 375 hectares, the English Garden is larger than Central Park in New York. The largest beer garden in the English Garden is right by the Chinese Tower. It has around 7,000 seats and is very busy in summer.

Olympiapark Munich, Spiridon-Louis-Ring, Munich, Germany

In the Olympic Park you have several options for a great view. Either you go to the Olympic Tower, which is the second highest building in Bavaria at 291 meters, or you can take a nice walk to the Olympic Mountain and save the entrance fee. We chose the latter.

Nymphenburg Palace, Nymphenburg Palace, Munich, Germany

It is one of the largest royal palaces in Europe and is home to four museums. Since we're not that much of a museum-goer, we just took a walk through the beautiful park of the palace.

Transportation to next station

Car | 03:30 Hours | 0 USD | Overnight
General Information

Constance on Lake Constance - this area is fantastically beautiful! The beautiful old town and the direct location on Lake Constance make the city something very special.

Accommodation

Activities and Sights

Altstadt, Konstanz, Germany

The old town of Konstanz is totally relaxed and offers itself to just stroll around. The highlights are the Kaiserbrunnen, the Rosgarten Museum, the Minster and the historic alleys where you can also go shopping.

Mainau Island, Mainaustraße, Konstanz, Germany

The island of Mainau is a popular destination. It is the third largest island in Lake Constance and is also known as the "flower island". The beautiful gardens are definitely worth a visit. You can not only admire the diverse types of flowers here, but also explore the butterfly house or the palm garden. Our tip: after 5 p.m. you only pay half the normal admission price with the so-called “sunset ticket”.

Stroll along the lake shore

Here you can rest a little from exploring the old town. The small green mile with trees and benches right on the lake shore invites you to linger.

Transportation to next station

Car | 02:00 Hours | 0 USD | Overnight
General Information

The sunniest city in Germany is best known for its Bächle, the small waterways that run through the city center.

Accommodation

Hotel Motel One Freiburg, Friedrichring, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Due to its location on the northern edge of the old town of Freiburg, the hotel is a good choice for visitors.

Activities and Sights

Schwabentorring, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The old town of Freiburg used to be completely surrounded by a wall and had various access gates. The Schwabentor in particular is still very well preserved.

Konviktstrasse, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

One of our highlights in Freiburg was Konviktstrasse with its many charming house facades. A special feature of the street is the curved course, lined with small boutiques and restaurants. This old craft street in the old town of Freiburg exudes an incredible amount of cosiness.

Freiburg Minster, Münsterplatz, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The Freiburg Minster is the landmark and symbol of Freiburg. The view from the 70 meter high tower over the whole of Freiburg is spectacular and the 300 steps are worth it!

Market hall, Grünwälderstrasse, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

In the middle of the old town of Freiburg on Grünwälderstraße you will find the popular market hall. A second entrance is near the Martinstor. Inside there are dozens of stalls offering local and international cuisine, all at reasonable prices.

Schlossberg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Located to the east right next to the old town, the Schlossberg is definitely one of the top tips in Freiburg. The almost 456 meter high mountain offers fantastic views of Freiburg itself. You can also take the Schlossbergbahn from the Stadtgarten to the mountain in about 3 minutes and you are then about the same height as the Kanonenplatz. From there it is only a 15-minute walk to the Schlossberg tower, which promises a 360 degree panoramic view of Freiburg. In the chestnut garden you will also find Freiburg's highest beer garden.

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SUMMARY

This road trip through southern Germany was a lot of fun for all of us. Despite the fact that the days were pretty packed, we didn't feel like we had to rush. If you have more time, you can of course stay longer at one or the other station.

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