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Start your road trip along Germany's Romantic Road
Map of Germany & Switzerland Summer Road Trip: Munich to Geneva  - 14 Days
Germany & Switzerland Summer Road Trip: Munich to Geneva - 14 Days

There's no need to choose between Germany and Switzerland because, on this two-week trip, you can have it all. Start the adventure in the Bavarian city of Munich before driving to other southern German highlights, including Neuschwanstein Castle and Lake Constance. Then cross the border into Switzerland, where the mountains and lakes will impress you with their scale. Kayak on Lake Brienz, e-bike through the Valley of 72 Waterfalls, indulge in cheese in Gruyères, and much more.

Lake Titisee in Germany's Black Forest region
Map of Ultimate Summer Road Trip in Southern Germany - 10 Days
Ultimate Summer Road Trip in Southern Germany - 10 Days

This 10-day summer-themed road trip takes you through some of southern Germany's most spectacular natural landscapes and charming towns, with a mix of cultural, culinary, and outdoor activities. Start with a bike tour in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, and then make your way to the lakeside city of Konstanz, the trails of nearby Switzerland, and the forests of Schwarzwald. If that's not enough, you'll explore the Romantic Road and cruise along the Rhine River to complete the adventure.

Wind through southern Germany's fairy-tale landmarks, like Schloss Lichtenstein
Map of Southern Germany Road Trip: Bavaria, the Black Forest & Lake Constance - 14 Days
Southern Germany Road Trip: Bavaria, the Black Forest & Lake Constance - 14 Days

Southern Germany has abundant cultural highlights within easy driving distance—scripting a perfect two-week road trip. Explore Munich, then head to Dachau for an extraordinary opportunity to reflect on World War II. From here, you'll drive to picturesque Rothenburg, live the high life in spa-town Baden-Baden, and discover Lake Constance's shoreside villages. Delight in Alpine resort towns Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Berchtesgaden before finishing with a culinary tour of Munich.

Immerse yourself in Berlin's fascinating past and its lively contemporary vibe
Map of Highlights of Central Europe: Berlin to Budapest - 14 Days
Highlights of Central Europe: Berlin to Budapest - 14 Days

Five countries, seven cities— one terrific two-week road trip. Starting in Berlin, you'll drive south to Dresden, hop over the Czech border to visit Prague and Brno, then enter Austria to explore Vienna and the quaint Alpine town of Hallstatt. Dip into Slovakia for a night, then finish in Budapest, Hungary. Along the way, you'll cruise, hike, and bike to many of Europe's cultural and natural highlights—and have ample time to relax over local fine dining, wines, and beer.

Landsberg am Lech is a charming town in Bavaria, known for its well-preserved medieval old town
Map of Germany & Switzerland Active Road Trip: Munich to Geneva - 10 Days
Germany & Switzerland Active Road Trip: Munich to Geneva - 10 Days

This 10-day tour of southern Germany and Switzerland is perfect for travelers wanting the freedom of driving while experiencing outdoor activities along the way. Kick off the trip with a Bavarian beer tour in Munich, then set off along the Romantic Road, stopping to cycle to the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle and paddleboard on Lake Constance. More adventure awaits as you cross the border into Switzerland, where you'll kayak on Lake Brienz and e-bike through the Valley of 72 Waterfalls.

Drive to Dresden from Berlin on the first day of your multicountry road trip
Map of Highlights of Central Europe: Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Brno, Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest - 10 Days
Highlights of Central Europe: Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Brno, Vienna, Bratislava & Budapest - 10 Days

Visit a whopping five countries in 10 days during this exciting self-drive tour across Central Europe. Learn about the Cold War and German beer in Berlin before driving south to Dresden for a relaxing riverboat cruise. Next, enjoy winetasting and an e-bike tour of Prague, and then explore the Czech city of Brno on a walking tour. You'll be treated to museums and live music in Vienna—and more beer in Bratislava—before the tour ends in Budapest with a cooking class and dinner cruise.

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Travel specialist Sara Rakuscek
active 7 hours ago

Sara Rakuscek

I am a curious and adventurous person with a strong appreciation for meaningful, well-designed travel experiences. I create journeys that go beyond standard sightseeing, focusing on thoughtful...

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Travel specialist Lucie Dupuis
active 1 day ago

Lucie Dupuis

I'm Lucie a passionate traveler with an adventurer's soul. During the university time, I was 6 months in France & 6 months abroad. I studied 3 semesters as well as worked 2 years in Germany. I...

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Travel specialist Mathilde D.
active 2 days ago

Mathilde D.

Bonjour! I’m Mathilde in the heart of the Champagne region 🍾 Growing up surrounded by historic streets and bubbly traditions sparked my passion for sharing the beauty of French culture (don’t...

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Travel specialist Valentine Julien
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Valentine Julien

Valentine is the girl from the French Alps! She grew up between the French & Swiss Alps, worked as a tailor-made trip planner in Sri Lanka & Maldives, and was an event organizer for extreme...

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Trip Reviews for Germany

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Amazing adaptability, catering and planning f...
Germany | Apr 28 - May 9, 2026

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Joseph L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on May 17, 2026
Amazing adaptability, catering and planning from our Kimkim specialist Lucie. Quick turnaround and really worked to ensure we got the itinerary we wanted. We didn't have a lot of guides on this one, but our private tour to Giethoorn was led by a champ. One of us was sick and he was very accommodating. Our private transfers to and from the airport were better than others we've had as well. Another memorable trip in the books! Read more

Amazing adaptability, catering and planning from our Kimkim specialist Lucie. Quick turnaround and really worked to ensure we got the itinerary we wanted. We didn't have a lot of guides on this one, but our private tour to Giethoorn was led by a champ. One of us was sick and he was very accommodating. Our private transfers to and from the airport were better than others we've had as well. Another memorable trip in the books!

Hotel Reviews
Buddy Hotel
Munich

Can't really complain as long as you know what you're getting into. Decent priced in the heart of the city. No real breakfast. Get your own cups and coffee/tea pods from downstairs. Basic toiletries and in-room supplies. Check yourself in and out. But other than that quite clean and roomy. A/c worked well. Basic necessities at basic pricing.

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Hardly any staff around to rate.
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Altstadt-Hotel Zum Hechten
Füssen im Allgäu

Can't say enough good things about this place. Hotel and restaurant staff were super friendly and accommodating. Location is walking distance to eateries and groceries and a museum and the main train station. Room was quite large. 5 stars all around.

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Premier Inn Heidelberg City Centre
Heidelberg

Location was great, right across the street from a tram station. There's a full grocery store downstairs. A/C was not working well though so it was pretty hot. Staff also made a mistake and billed my card for the full stay when it was prepaid.

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Classic Hotel Harmonie Cologne
Cologne

Place seemed under-staffed although the existing staff were friendly. Pretty roomy. Main complaint is it overlooks a tiny public park where drunks and homeless gather at night and make a lot of noise. Walking distance from main train station and Cologne Cathedral though!

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WestCord City Center Hotel
Amsterdam

Totally awesome location next to the main train station as well as a tram station right in front. Walking distance to a lot of the sights and sounds of Amsterdam. No amenities and not much in the room, but that is to be expected I suppose for the location. Staff were also quite friendly and accommodating.

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Free Time in Cologne!
Free Time in Cologne!
Cologne

The Cathedral itself is a main attraction in itself, but it's also next to a couple large busy streets lined with stores that you can spend hours or days going through.

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Guided tour inside the Cathedral of Cologne!
Guided tour inside the Cathedral of Cologne!
Cologne

Guide was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. The guided tour gets you into a gated section near the altar. I recommend it.

24/7 assistance in case of emergency
24/7 assistance in case of emergency
Germany

Kimkim has always been good at this. Text or call and they'll help you out with anything.

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Local specialist: Lucie Dupuis
Lucie
Lucie Dupuis
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on May 18, 2026

Dear Joseph,

Thank you a lot for your nice words!

Your feedback is really important to us!

I'm so happy you had a great trip and you enjoyed especially your private tour to Giethoorn!

It was a pleasure to work with you!
Best,
Lucie

will use KimKim and Valentine again! amazing experience
Germany | Apr 4 - Apr 11, 2026

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Amy R.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026
we have not used a travel agent/agency to plan a trip in the past and our experience with Valentine did not disappoint! Valentine did a fantastic job planning our trip - taking into account our preferences for hotels, tours, food, etc... she was easily able to pivot when we made some changes in our desired itinerary. Valentine has great attention to detail and the logistics were seamless. we had 1-2 questions while we were actually on the trip and got quick responses to our questions.... Read more

we have not used a travel agent/agency to plan a trip in the past and our experience with Valentine did not disappoint! Valentine did a fantastic job planning our trip - taking into account our preferences for hotels, tours, food, etc... she was easily able to pivot when we made some changes in our desired itinerary. Valentine has great attention to detail and the logistics were seamless. we had 1-2 questions while we were actually on the trip and got quick responses to our questions.

we spent 3 nights in Berlin and LOVED our private tours Caieren and Paul (one about WWII, other about Cold War). both guides were engaging and make our experience personal, we even stopped for coffee. The bunker story museum was also great. the DDR museum was a good experience. even though we had scheduled tours, we had enough downtime planned in that we were able to explore the city - we enjoyed the Disgusting Foods Musuem!

we spent 2 nights in Nuremberg - private Nazi grounds tour with guide, again, was great. we took a day trip to Rothenberg with a private guide, enjoyed the city and the tour - had a GREAT Italian meal. there is a LEGO store in the town that serves THE BEST coffee - tell Christian we sent you. again, we had some downtime, we rented Vag-Rad bikes and biked to Imperial Castle in Nuremberg

loved that our guides met us at the hotel, made it very easy.

we spent 2 nights in Munich - we did a group tour - did not love the group tour (25 people), we had been spoiled with the private tours. from Munich, we took group day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle. OMG!! you must hike to Mary's Bridge for the view of the castle - hike is steep but, short and totally doable - don't take the horses or bus straight to the castle, you will miss Mary's Bridge. the company that organized the tour was good, professional and kept things running smoothly. bus was comfortable.

cannot wait to use Valentine again! highly recommend. easy planning and great trip!

Hotel Reviews
AdvaStay by King's
Munich

nice, clean hotel, a little small for a family of 3 but okay b/c we did not spend time in the room

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it was self check in - needed to walk across the street to see staff but, that was easy
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Melter Hotel & Apartments
Nuremberg

loved the layout for our 3 person family. kitchen was nice, if we had been there longer, would have used it

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Mercure Hotel & Residenz Berlin Checkpoint Charlie
Berlin

great location, delish breakfast, loved the sauna. helpful staff

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Activity Reviews
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Royal Castle and Oberammergau Day Trip
Neuschwanstein and Linderhof Royal Castle and Oberammergau Day Trip
Munich

a must see!

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Third Reich Tour - Munich’s cruel history
Third Reich Tour - Munich’s cruel history
Munich

group tour was too big. 25 people!

Private Rothenburg Day Tour from Nuremberg
Private Rothenburg Day Tour from Nuremberg
Nuremberg

kevin was so knowledgeable and nice. took us to a great Italian restaurant. he is not bashful about expressing his political views, this was okay w us but, may not be okay for all travelers

Former Nazi Rally Ground Tour
Former Nazi Rally Ground Tour
Nuremberg

Dimitri was really good! he was not quite as engaging w my son as the other guides in berlin but, that is really minor

Private Berlin Wall Tour: The Cold War and Behind the Wall
Private Berlin Wall Tour: The Cold War and Behind the Wall
Berlin

paul was awesome, loved that he picked us up at hotel.

Private Sites and history Berlin World War II Tour
Private Sites and history Berlin World War II Tour
Berlin

tour guide Cairen was THE BEST ever.

Local specialist: Valentine Julien
Valentine
Valentine Julien
Local specialist in Lausanne | Replied on May 05, 2026

Good morning Amy,
Thank you so much for your kind review, this is very helpful for us :)
It was a pleasure to organize your beautiful trip to Germany with your family.
I hope that you know everything about the war history, castles & little villages now!
Do not hesitate to contact us for any future request in France or Switzerland, I would be happy to help you again,
Have a lovely Spring,
Valentine

A very enjoyable trip. The right balance of...
Germany | Mar 15 - Mar 20, 2026

Kimberly
Kimberly H.
Wallingford Center, CT | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
A very enjoyable trip. The right balance of free time and scheduled activities. Germany is a beautiful country. Read more

A very enjoyable trip. The right balance of free time and scheduled activities. Germany is a beautiful country.

Hotel Reviews
Leonardo Hotel Mainz
Mainz

Pros: Good location. A short walk from the train station. Town is easily accessible through a nearby parking garage elevator next door to the property. Cons: Staff when we arrived was less than friendly. We arrived prior to check in and assisting us felt like an annoyance. Room was warm. Air conditioning did not work. Breakfast was included but underwhelming - cold cuts a bit discolored (as though they had been out the day prior).

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NH Heidelberg
Heidelberg

Great central location to train and Aldstadt. Clean, Great Service and incredible breakfast.

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Central location, very walkable but also near train and Aldstadt.
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Staff was above and beyond. Really friendly and helpful.
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Haus im Tal
München

Overall, a good experience. Pros: Great Location, Clean & Good Service Cons: 1 trash can in room, no tissues, dimly lit bathroom, room states Alexa is available but there is none

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Activity Reviews
Free Time in Mannheim!
Free Time in Mannheim!
Germany
Heidelberg Old Town & Castle Tour
Heidelberg Old Town & Castle Tour
Heidelberg

This was a walking tour that began at our Hotel. Andreas, our guide, was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. He recommended a restaurant at lunch that ended up being closed that day during the lunch hour. We returned at dinner and it was one of the best restaurants of our trip (Hackteufel).

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Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial
Munich

An extremely moving experience. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind.

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BMW Museum (entrance tickets + guided tour)
BMW Museum (entrance tickets + guided tour)
Munich
Local specialist: Lucie Dupuis
Lucie
Lucie Dupuis
Local specialist in Villefranche-sur-Saône | Replied on Mar 27, 2026

Dear Kimberly,

Thank you for your detailed review. This means a lot to us!

I'm really happy you enjoyed yout trip in Germany!

I'm really sorry to read that the hotel in Mainz hasn't met your expectation. Such details help us a lot.

I'm really happy you enjoyed the tour in Heidelberg! This is an amazing town!

I wish you all the best,
Lucie

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