The Best 1-Week in Munich Itinerary, Munich, Germany

If you want to plan a magical fairy tale trip to Germany, Munich is definitely one of the best places to base yourself for said trip. Especially if you’re like me, and you like coming back to the same place every night and not renting a car in a foreign country!

This 1 week Munich itinerary will take you to all the best sites to see, both in the city and nearby day trips, without the stress of renting a car or moving your luggage. We’re talking fairy tale castles, opulent libraries, gingerbread towns, and real life places that look straight outta Disney World (probably because Disney modeled his place after them).

Of course you can add to or change this itinerary to meet your exact needs, but if you want a guideline for how to plan a stress-free fairy tale trip to Germany, this is it!

Munich (or München) is Germany’s third largest city, with a population of about 1.6 million people in its city limits. It is located in south eastern Germany, in the region known as “Bavaria.”

Historically, it was the home of the Wittelsbach Dynasty, the ruling family that includes Ludwig II, builder of the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. The Wittelsbachs are responsible for much of the architecture and development of the city. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).