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Top 12 Day Trips from Germany

12 day trips  ·  from $35 a head

The 12 best day trips from germany you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip - The two-hour ride through Bavaria
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From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

1.From Munich: Neuschwanstein & Linderhof Castle Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 14,646 reviews · 10h 30m · from $94Our pick

Spend about 10.5 hours visiting Linderhof Palace, Hohenschwangau, Marienbrücke, and Neuschwanstein from Munich. Your guide handles timing, transport, and optional castle tickets, while sharing Bavarian history on the road. Expect steep walking, many steps, extra costs for lunch, and changing access to Marienbrücke in winter.

“I enjoyed this tour. It surprisingly left earlier than the agreed upon start time, which could have been detrimental had we not gotten there on time. The castle was good. Enjoyed time at both.”

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From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip - Meeting in Munich and starting the journey
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From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip

2.From Munich: Neuschwanstein Castle Full-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,977 reviews · 10 hours · from $93

Travel from Munich to Neuschwanstein Castle and Füssen with an English-speaking guide such as Lana, Anna, Nic, or Charlie. Expect a full day of train or bus travel, castle views, free time, and an optional €24 interior visit. The uphill walk is steep, but buses and horse carriages can shorten it.

“Stefanie was a superb guide. Her explanations were both comprehensive and riveting, a rare combination! Highly recommend the tour!”

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Salzburg Sightseeing Day Trip from Munich by Rail - The two-hour train ride to Salzburg
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Salzburg Sightseeing Day Trip from Munich by Rail

3.Salzburg Sightseeing Day Trip from Munich by Rail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,125 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $95

Leave Munich at 9 a.m. for a small-group rail trip to Salzburg with an English-speaking guide. After a 1.5-hour walk through the historic center, you get about three hours to explore on your own. Expect Mozart, cathedral squares, Mirabell Garden, Sound of Music sites, train connections, and a full day on foot.

“Extremely informative, interactive and helpful. Learned a lot about the history, the making of sound of music.”

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From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Half-Day Trip - From Radius Tours to Dachau by train and bus
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From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Half-Day Trip

4.From Munich: Dachau Memorial Site Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,526 reviews · 5 hours · from $62

Travel by train and bus from Munich to Dachau Memorial Site with an English-speaking guide authorized by the memorial. Over five hours, you will see the barracks, prison, crematorium, museum, and documentary cinema. Guides such as Nick, Patricia, Jake, and Ian are praised for clear, careful explanations of difficult history.

“This is a must see, albeit very depressing tour. Be prepared for the heaviness of the topic and what you will be seeing there. The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and did a great job of keeping the group together through walk/ train/ bus logistics. This tour is primarily outdoors so dress accordingly.”

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From Munich: Rothenburg and Romantic Road Day Trip by Bus - Harburg Castle brings the Middle Ages to life
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From Munich: Rothenburg and Romantic Road Day Trip by Bus

5.From Munich: Rothenburg and Romantic Road Day Trip by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,168 reviews · 10h 30m · from $90

Travel from Munich along Bavaria’s Romantic Road to Harburg Castle and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. You’ll get a guided castle visit, roughly two to three hours to explore Rothenburg, scenic views of the Nördlinger Ries, and a comfortable coach ride through the Hallertau. Guides such as Melanie, Pedro, Jackie, and Sven are known for clear commentary and useful local tips.

“Totally recommend it. Bus n guide are very punctual. Clean n smooth drive. Castle entrance is worth it. Rothenburg is beautiful, so glad we do it and walked around such a special little town.”

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Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich - Linderhof Palace: the smaller royal surprise
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Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

6.Neuschwanstein Castle and Linderhof Palace Day Trip from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,756 reviews · 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $91

Travel from central Munich to Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau, and Neuschwanstein Castle on a 10.5-hour English-language coach tour. Guide names vary, with Elizabeth, Christine, Alberto, and Pedro earning especially warm praise. Castle admission costs extra, and uphill access at Neuschwanstein requires walking, a shuttle, or horse carriage.

“Great experience. One quick note. The view from the deck of the cafe of Neuschwanstein is amazing. I almost missed it. It would be good to explicitly state that people shouldn’t miss that. I took great photos.”

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From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip - Meeting in Frankfurt and driving toward Rüdesheim
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From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

7.From Frankfurt: Rhine Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,317 reviews · 8 hours · from $175

Spend eight hours exploring the Upper Middle Rhine Valley from Frankfurt. Ride a river steamer past vineyards, castles, and small towns, eat lunch beside the Rhine, and hear how Roman wine growing shaped the region. Guides such as Michael and George are known for lively storytelling. The summer cable car ride is optional.

“Our guide, Michael was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly loves providing a rich history behind his city of Frankfurt and pointing out all the beautiful sights along the way through the Rhine Valley. Our stop for lunch was entertaining and an eclectic place to eat. I bet the tour is even more beautiful in the Spring but was enjoyable overall. 10/10 would do it again.”

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From Prague: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Iconic Day Trip - Bastei Bridge and the first sandstone views
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From Prague: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Iconic Day Trip

8.From Prague: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Iconic Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 883 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $151Top rated

Travel from Prague into Germany’s Saxon Switzerland and Czechia’s Bohemian Switzerland with a guide such as Adam, Anna, or Martin. Expect Bastei Bridge, Pravčická Brána when conditions allow, Tisa Rocks, scenic walks, a Czech lunch, hotel pickup, snacks, Wi-Fi, and a small group capped at eight.

“Josef and Monika were so awesome. The van is fantastic, the snacks and water is so appreciated, and it’s so nice being able to ‘sit back’ and not worry about (or pay for) a single thing throughout the trip. Lunch was beautiful!! Though you only get the two highlights in Winter, it is still a good pace and doesn’t feel dragged out (though note it’s a lot shorter than the 12hrs, due to sunlight hrs). The hikes were super manageable, but do note there are natural, steep, uneven steps throughout and they can be slippery in winter (though it was fine for us!). Fantastic tour, would absolutely recommend to anyone!!”

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Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt - Lake Mummelsee and the Black Forest
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Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

9.Baden-Baden, Black Forest and Strasbourg Day Trip from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 297 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $354

Travel from Frankfurt in a small group to elegant Baden-Baden, the Black Forest, and Strasbourg. You’ll see the Kurhaus, Lake Mummelsee, La Petite France, and Strasbourg Cathedral, with an included Petit Train ride. Guides such as Thomas, Peter, William, and Willy have been praised for useful local insight and friendly help.

“We saw and learned so much! Thomas was great fun and eagerly answered any questions! Every stop was worth it! A variety of towns and experiences.”

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Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip With Wine Tasting and Dinner from Frankfurt - Heidelberg Old Town, bridge, and university
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Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip With Wine Tasting and Dinner from Frankfurt

10.Heidelberg and Rhine Valley Day Trip With Wine Tasting and Dinner from Frankfurt

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 101 reviews · from $309

This 11-hour coach tour combines Heidelberg’s castle ruins, Old Town, Karl Theodor Bridge, and Germany’s oldest university with a Rhine Valley boat ride to Rüdesheim. Guides such as Patricia and Adrian have led informative trips, but expect a long day, limited free time, a simple dinner, and a small wine tasting rather than a winery visit.

“We did Heidelberg in the morning with Andreas as the driver and Patricia as the guide. Both were great and we had a lot of fun. Patricia was very informative on all the interesting parts of the trip and things we passed on the way. We got a cheese & salami sandwich and a Read more”

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Frankfurt Super Saver: Neuschwanstein Castle and Rothenburg Day Trip - What the long drive from Frankfurt feels like
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Frankfurt Super Saver: Neuschwanstein Castle and Rothenburg Day Trip

11.Frankfurt Super Saver: Neuschwanstein Castle and Rothenburg Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $597

From central Frankfurt, you travel by coach or van to Neuschwanstein Castle and Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Expect a very long day, about 13.5 hours, with castle admission, an indoor visit, a local guide, and limited free time in Rothenburg. Guides may include Peter, Thomas, Ken, or Sebastian.

“Peter was absolutely the best tour guide for this trip. He was knowledgeable, pointing out and explaining all of the historical landmarks. He also explained all of the necessary steps on each part of our castle tour. He definitely went the extra mile!”

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2-River Day-trip by boat to Koblenz and return from Alken - Castles, locks, and the first Moselle views
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2-River Day-trip by boat to Koblenz and return from Alken

12.2-River Day-trip by boat to Koblenz and return from Alken

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · 8 hours · from $35Best value

Spend eight hours aboard the MS Goldstück, sailing from Alken along the Moselle to Koblenz and back. You’ll pass castles, terraced vineyards, locks, and the Winningen wine country, then have 2.5 hours at the Deutsches Eck. Food and drinks are available onboard, and Frau Mayer is among the friendly crew members serving passengers.

“geweldige tour ,vriendelijk personeel, werden goed geïnformeerd over de omgeving.”

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