32 days in Europe Itinerary

Popular historic sites such as Schloss Heidelberg and Schwetzingen Palace are in your itinerary. Visiting Merkur and Klosterpfad will get you outdoors. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Altstadt (Old Town), get a taste of local nightlife at MOHR Heidelberg, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche), and hike along Philosopher’s Walk.

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Frankfurt to Heidelberg is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Frankfurt in February, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Heidelberg: temperatures range from 1°C by day to -1°C at night. You'll set off for Paris on the 27th (Mon).

You'll explore and learn at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, explore the wide array of goods at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais, and contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe.

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You can fly from Heidelberg to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Heidelberg in February: highs in Paris hover around 9°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Amsterdam.

Van Gogh Museum and Frans Hals Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Go for a jaunt from Amsterdam to Haarlem to see Grote Markt about 36 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, take a stroll through Leiden Square (Leidseplein), and stop by The Jordaan.

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Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Heidelberg.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Kurhaus Baden-Baden and Porsche Museum. Student Jail (Studentenkarzer) and Alte Johanneskirche in Neuenheim will appeal to history buffs. Step out of Heidelberg to go to Stuttgart and see Staatsgalerie, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. Enjoy Heidelberg some more: take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche), join in the after-dark buzz at The Dubliner Hotel & Irish Pub, steep yourself in history at Heidelberg Tun, and see the interesting displays at Pharmacy Museum.

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Getting from Amsterdam to Heidelberg by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. When traveling from Amsterdam in March, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Heidelberg: temperatures range from 3°C by day to 0°C at night. On the 10th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Fussen.

Visit Schloss Neuschwanstein and Altstadt von Fuessen for their historical value. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Schloss Hohenschwangau and Burg Meersburg. Get out of town with these interesting Fussen side-trips: Augsburg (Cathedral of St. Maria (Dom St. Maria), Fuggerei, &more), Jakobuskapelle (in Nonnenhorn) and THERME Bad Worishofen (in Bad Worishofen). Next up on the itinerary: explore the striking landscape at Breitachklamm, pause for some serene contemplation at Hl.-Geist-Spitalkirche, see the interesting displays at Margarete Steiff Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Bavarian Kings.

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Getting from Heidelberg to Fussen by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Heidelberg in March, plan for somewhat warmer days in Fussen, with highs around 10°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can go by car to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter und Paul, contemplate the long history of Altstadt (Old Town) Mittenwald, examine the collection at Geigenbaumuseum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Sebastian Chapel, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Zugspitze, and finally take some stellar pictures from Aussichtsplattform AlpspiX. On your second day here, step into the grandiose world of Schloss Linderhof and then learn the secrets of beer at All Things Garmisch - Day Tours.

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Drive from Fussen to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Fussen, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, ranging from highs of 14°C to lows of 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at DomQuartier Salzburg, explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, then steep yourself in history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, then take some stellar pictures from MoenchsbergAufzug, and finally contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Linzergasse, examine the collection at Cathedral Museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Untersberg, then don't miss a visit to Stiegl Brauwelt, and finally examine the collection at Hangar-7.

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You can drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Salzburg in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In March in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive to Hallstatt.

On the 19th (Sun), examine the collection at Museum Hallstatt, then kick back and relax at Badestrand Hallstatt, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, and finally go for a walk through Old Town. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at Parish of the Assumption, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallstatt Lutheran Church, stroll the grounds of Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary, get engrossed in the history at Kammerhofmuseum Bad Aussee, then examine the collection at Oldtimer Museum Rund ums Rad, and finally examine the collection at Naturmuseum Salzkammergut - Treffpunkt Natur.

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Getting from Salzburg to Hallstatt by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can go by car to Vienna.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Belvedere Palace and Albertina. Get outdoors at Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste and Die Perchtoldsdorfer Heide. Change things up with these side-trips from Vienna: WeinX1 Tours (in Jois), Weingut Edelmann (in Goettlesbrunn) and Melk Abbey (in Melk). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, stop by Graben and Kohlmarkt, hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt, and don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

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Drive from Hallstatt to Vienna in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.