BEST OF GERMANY & AUSTRIA

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

The Brothers Grimm Route – Marburg, Kassel & Hamelin
Journey through the enchanting landscapes that inspired over 200 fairy tales. Wander Marburg’s medieval alleys, explore Kassel—the Grimm brothers’ longtime home—and experience Hamelin’s legendary Pied Piper brought to life on a themed guided tour.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber – Germany’s Best-Preserved Medieval Town
Step back into the Middle Ages in Rothenburg, a storybook town of cobblestone lanes, timbered houses and perfectly preserved walls. Admire the picturesque Town Square, historic towers and the iconic St Jakob’s Church.

Zugspitze – Top of Germany (2962m)
Ascend Germany’s highest peak for a breathtaking 360° panorama spanning four countries: Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime view over the dramatic Alps from nearly 3,000 metres above sea level.

Neuschwanstein Castle – King Ludwig’s Fairytale Palace
Visit the world-famous Neuschwanstein Castle, whose whimsical turrets and romantic interiors inspired Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Castle. Its dramatic backdrop of alpine forests and rugged cliffs heightens the magical atmosphere.

Salzburg & Hallstatt – Austria’s Most Charming Icons
Discover Mozart’s birthplace and wander Salzburg’s historic Old Town, Mirabell Gardens and Baroque lanes. Continue to Hallstatt, Austria’s most photographed village, with its mountain-hugging houses, serene lake views and centuries-old salt mine experience.

TRIP ROUTE

ITINERARY

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SINGAPORE

DAY 1 SINGAPORE - FRANKFURT

Assemble at Changi Airport for our flight to Frankfurt, a major financial hub and birthplace of the famed writer, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

Singapore Changi Airport

FRANKFURT

DAY 2 FRANKFURT – MARBURG – KASSEL

On arrival, drive to Marburg in the Lahn Valley where the Brothers Grimm were inspired by the medieval flair of half-timbered houses, narrow alleys, steep steps and the imposing Landgrave palace.
Trace the Fairy Tale Pathway which weaves its way through Marburg and commemorates their stories with giant sculptures on houses, steps and walls. Overnight in Kassel, the heart of the fairy tale route. The Brothers Grimm spent more than 30 years in the city and revised more than 200 fairy tales while staying here.

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Fairytale Route

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DAY 3 KASSEL: HAMELIN & GOETTINGEN

Travel to Hamelin where the folktale about the Pied Piper is portrayed. Enjoy a ‘Pied Piper’ guided tour bringing us to historic locals and famous spots evolving around the fairy tale. Next, meet the world’s most kissed girl in Göttingen where the Brothers Grimm lived after they moved from Kassel. The old town, surrounded by the city wall, is well preserved and restored. The statue of the girl with geese in front of the town hall is kissed by all students who earned their doctor’s degree.

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Hamelin

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DAY 4 KASSEL– ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER

Drive to the best-preserved medieval town in Germany, Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It is also one of the most visited on the Romantic Road of Germany. Stroll around the well-preserved medieval walls to see Markus & White Towers and the fairy-tale like Town Square. View the city’s largest St Jakob’s Church with its impressive twin towers.

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Rothenburg ob der Tauber in summer, Franconia, Bavaria

ROTHENBURG

DAY 5 ROTHENBURG OB DER TAUBER – FUSSEN

It is time for retail therapy as we drive to OutletCity in Metzingen where the brand Hugo Boss began in 1877. Enjoy discounts off the many flagship stores located in this outlet centre. Spend the night in charming Fussen. Its old town is lined with Bavarian architecture and lovely cafes.

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Outlet shopping

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DAY 6 FUSSEN: TOP OF GERMANY & OBERAMMERGAU

Experience Germany’s highest attraction! Ascend 2962m to the ‘Top of Germany’, Zugspitze. Admire the matchless 360° panorama across a total of 400 peaks in 4 countries - Austria, Germany, Italy & Switzerland. Proceed to Oberammergau which is famous for its Luftmalerei: frescoes of traditional Bavarian themes, fairy tales or religious scenes found on many homes and buildings and the world-famous Passion Play.

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Top of Germany Zugspitze

FUSSEN

DAY 7 FUSSEN – INNSBRUCK

Visit ‘Mad King’ Lugwig’s fairy tale castle – Neuschwanstein Castle where the interior is as whimsical as the exterior.
*Visit to Hohenschwangau Castle if Neuschwanstein Castle is not available.

Continue to the Tyrolean capital Innsbruck. Start from the charming Old Town where the city’s greatest tourist attraction, The Little Golden Roof stands. Nearby is the Helbling House, an outstanding example of bourgeois grandeur.

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Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

INNSBRUCK

DAY 8 INNSBRUCK – SALZBURG

Drive to Wattens for a visit to Swarovski Kristallwelten. Be awed by extraordinary art installations, flittering labyrinth where the boundaries between dream and reality are truly blurred. Proceed to Salzburg, the home of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Follow our guide through countless narrow streets and famous squares in the Old Town to soak up the distinctive Salzburg atmosphere. Make a photo stop at No 9 Getreidegasse, the house where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born. Stroll through the beautiful Mirabelle Gardens which won everlasting fame thanks to the musical film ‘The Sound of Music’.

Swarovski_Kristallwelten

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DAY 9 SALZBURG: HALLSTATT

Visit Austria’s oldest and possibly, most photographed village, Hallstatt. Enjoy the delightful sight of houses built into the towering Dachstein Mountain reflected on the glass-like Hallstatter. Explore the 500-year-old underground Salt Mines on an electric railway system and in traditional miner clothing.

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Hallstatt, Austria

SALZBURG

DAY 10 SALZBURG – MUNICH

Drive to Prien, nestled along the banks of Lake Chiemsee. Take the boat on Bavaria’s biggest and prettiest lake to the island of Herrenchiemsee. Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful Herrenchiemsee Castle built by the famous King Lugwig II. Make our way to Munich, the buzzing Bavarian Capital well known for its charm.

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jetty on Lake Chiemsee with mountains

MUNICH

DAY 11 MUNICH

Enter the city through the Medieval Gates, the first of the city’s fortifications. Enjoy the bustle of the Viktualienmarkt, an open-air market full of little stores selling wursts, fruits, flowers & cheese. Admire the spires of the Gothic style City Hall, onion-shaped domes of the Frauenkirche and the unique architecture of the Olympic Park.

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Marienplatz town hall and Frauenkirche in Munich

MUNICH

DAY 12 MUNICH – SINGAPORE

It is time to bid farewell to Germany and travel home with fond memories of the sights, sounds and stories we have collected on this incredible journey.

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Munich Airport

ARRIVE

DAY 13 ARRIVE SINGAPORE

Welcome back to Singapore. We hope you have had an enjoyable vacation with Dynasty Travel, and we look forward to our next trip together!

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