9 days in Germany Itinerary

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.

Munich is known for museums, nature, historic sites, nightlife, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Marienplatz, get curious at Deutsches Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Frauenkirche, and contemplate the waterfront views at English Garden.

For more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Munich road trip planning tool .

Budapest, Hungary to Munich is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In December in Munich, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can drive to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Venture out of the city with trips to Rothenburg (Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), Altstadt, & more) and Wurzburg (Würzburg Residence & Fortress Marienberg). There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Germanisches Nationalmuseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Sebaldus Church, don't miss a visit to Altstadt, and contemplate the long history of Pilatushaus.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Nuremberg online trip planner .

Getting from Munich to Nuremberg by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or fly. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to travel to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, explore the historical opulence of Charlottenburg Palace, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Zoo Berlin.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Berlin trip app .

Traveling by flight from Nuremberg to Berlin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.