{"lang":"en","slug":"zugspitze-garmisch","copy":{"listingTitle":"Private day trips from Munich","listingMetaTitle":"Private Day Trips from Munich | Mercedes & Chauffeur | YourDriver24","listingMetaDescription":"Explore 14 private day trips from Munich by Mercedes. Castles, Alpine lakes, Salzburg and more. Fixed starting prices per vehicle, with your own chauffeur.","listingSubtitle":"Your Mercedes. Your chauffeur. A day planned around you—not a shared coach timetable.","listingIntro":"Choose a destination, then reserve the vehicle and chauffeur for the stated period. The route can be adapted within that time by agreement. Prices are per vehicle, not per passenger; entry tickets, guided visits, meals and destination transport are separate. Longer days and additional stops must be agreed in advance.","origin":"Departure city","munich":"Munich","fromMunich":"From Munich","category":"Experience","all":"All experiences","categories":{"castles":"Castles & palaces","mountains":"Mountains","lakes":"Lakes","cities":"Historic cities","culture":"Culture & remembrance","shopping":"Shopping","seasonal":"Seasonal"},"details":"View itinerary","overview":"All day trips","book":"Reserve your chauffeur","bookingTitle":"Plan your private day","hourlyHint":"In the booking form, select “Hourly / As Directed”. Enter your Munich pickup address and the required number of hours. The service type is not automatically preselected.","duration":"Approximate booked period","hours":"hours","prices":"Starting price per vehicle","from":"from","business":"Business Class","van":"First Class Van · Mercedes V-Class","vehicleNote":"Private Mercedes with your own chauffeur. 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Additional hours or material route changes require agreement and may cost extra.","includedTitle":"Included in your vehicle booking","included":["Private Mercedes and professional chauffeur for the reserved period","Chauffeur waiting time at your destinations within the reserved hours","Drinking water, tolls and parking","Flexible route and stops within the booked period by agreement"],"excludedTitle":"Please budget separately","excluded":["Attraction admission and advance-reservation tickets","Licensed local guides or guided attraction visits","Meals and personal purchases","Ferries, cable cars, mountain buses and other destination transport"],"notGuide":"Our chauffeurs have local knowledge but are not licensed tourist guides. Private licensed guides can be requested separately; no guided attraction visit is implied by the vehicle booking.","itinerary":"An illustrative day","itineraryNote":"This example starts in Munich and shows approximate times only. Traffic, weather, opening hours and your ticket slots determine the final sequence. Optional alternatives are not all included in one day.","experience":"About your visit","faq":"Before you travel","related":"Other journeys from Munich","routes":"Chauffeur service and onward routes","source":"Official visitor information","photoCredit":"Photo","adapted":"Resized and converted to WebP","updated":"Last updated","whatsappText":"Hello YourDriver24, I'd like a fixed-price quote for {trip} from Munich, for approximately {hours} hours. Please confirm vehicle availability and the itinerary.","contact":"Prefer to plan with our team?","noResults":"No day trips match this experience filter.","airportTip":"For an airport pickup, enter MUC and allow for the different starting point in your itinerary. The advertised day example starts in Munich, not at the airport."},"content":{"slug":"zugspitze-garmisch","title":"Zugspitze, Eibsee & Garmisch-Partenkirchen Chauffeur Day Trip from Munich","shortTitle":"Zugspitze, Eibsee & Garmisch","metaTitle":"Zugspitze, Eibsee & Garmisch Chauffeur Trip from Munich | YourDriver24","metaDescription":"Travel from Munich by private chauffeur for a well-paced Zugspitze, Eibsee and Garmisch-Partenkirchen day, with optional Partnach Gorge planning.","subtitle":"A private Munich departure for Germany’s highest mountain, the turquoise Eibsee and the painted façades of historic Partenkirchen.","summary":"Leave Munich with a private chauffeur and spend a carefully paced day in the Wetterstein foothills. This illustrative 8–10 hour outing connects the Zugspitze mountain experience with a relaxed Eibsee stop and time in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Your chauffeur handles the road journey and agreed waiting time while you arrange your own mountain-railway admission. It is a sensible choice for guests who value a flexible vehicle, dependable return transport and the freedom to choose between summit views, lakeshore walking and a short town visit.","intro":["The journey south from Munich changes character quickly: suburbs give way to the Bavarian uplands, and the Wetterstein range begins to fill the windscreen. At its heart is the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, rising above the villages of Grainau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A private chauffeur day makes that transition simple. Rather than coordinating trains, lake buses and return connections after a long mountain visit, you travel directly to the Eibsee area, keep essential layers in the vehicle, and have a planned return to Munich at the end of the day.","This is a chauffeur service, not a guided tour. The core experience is deliberately focused: mountain time at Zugspitze, a pause beside Lake Eibsee, and a walk or refreshment stop in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The mountain railways, venue admission and any local activity are independently operated. You choose and reserve those tickets directly through the relevant venue. The chauffeur can follow the agreed road itinerary and pickup times, but does not provide licensed guiding, lead alpine walks or replace the safety instructions of the mountain operator."],"experience":[{"title":"Zugspitze: a mountain day with real altitude","paragraphs":["The mountain portion is the centrepiece, not a quick photo stop. From the Eibsee valley station, the Cable car Zugspitze climbs to the summit area; the operator’s full Zugspitze Round Trip can also combine the cogwheel train, the Gletscherbahn and the cable car. It links Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the plateau, the summit and Eibsee, and the operator recommends allowing several hours. At the top, use the time for the summit terrace, the changing light across the Alps and the contrast between the high plateau and the valley far below. The exact sequence depends on the ticket you buy, the current timetable and operating conditions. YourDriver24’s role is to make the road-based part easy: pickup in Munich, travel to the agreed approach point, waiting during the visit where parking and access allow, and the return drive. The cable car, cogwheel train and glacier cable car are actual destination transport, not part of the chauffeur vehicle service.","High mountain weather is part of the experience and deserves respect. Bright sunshine at Eibsee can coincide with cold wind, cloud or snow higher up, even outside winter. Bring warm layers, a windproof outer layer, sturdy shoes and sun protection, then check the operator’s live information before leaving Munich. This is also why the page treats the mountain visit as the day’s main activity. Trying to add every nearby attraction after a full ascent usually makes the day feel rushed. A relaxed summit visit, a safe descent and a measured lakeside stop deliver much more than a checklist. Tickets, venue transport and meals are extra and are reserved and paid for by you through the operator or venue. If a named ticket, operating status or preferred route matters to your day, confirm it directly before departure rather than assuming availability."]},{"title":"Eibsee: lakeshore calm beneath the north face","paragraphs":["Eibsee sits at the foot of the Zugspitze, close to the cable-car valley station. Its clear water, wooded shore and small islands create the gentler counterpoint to the summit. The lake is worth time in its own right, whether you choose a short shore walk, sit quietly with the mountain reflected in the water, or take photographs from the accessible lakeside paths. The full circular walk is a rewarding option only when the day’s timing, weather and your energy leave room for it; it should not be squeezed in after a late descent simply because it is nearby. Lunch can be planned here or later in town, depending on the descent time and the group’s appetite. An early mountain start often makes a lakeside meal feel unhurried; a later start may call for a concise refreshment stop instead.","The Eibsee area is popular, especially on fine days. A chauffeur drop-off and agreed collection helps avoid turning the visit into a parking search, but access restrictions and traffic can still affect the precise meeting point. Keep to marked paths, leave no trace and do not assume that lakeside activities operate in every season. Swimming, boat hire and boat trips are independent choices with their own conditions. The lake also lies in a protected water landscape, so a low-impact visit matters: take rubbish away, respect signed rules and choose a simple lakeshore pause if the mountain part of the day has run long. Your chauffeur can wait during the agreed booked period, but restaurant tables, food service and boat rentals are not controlled by the chauffeur. The best plan has one firm meal window and leaves enough slack to meet the vehicle on time without cutting short a safe cable-car connection."]},{"title":"Garmisch-Partenkirchen: a proper Bavarian finale","paragraphs":["Garmisch-Partenkirchen is more than the transport base for the mountain. For a quieter close to the day, Partenkirchen’s Ludwigstraße offers painted façades, traditional inn signs and a compact sense of the older market town. This is the right scale of stop after the open views of Zugspitze and Eibsee: a short walk, a coffee or an early Bavarian dinner before the motorway journey back to Munich. It gives families and mixed-interest groups a grounded finish without committing them to another large attraction. Make this a flexible town pause, not an over-programmed tour. The historic streets are best enjoyed at walking pace, and individual shops, museums, churches and restaurants have their own opening arrangements.","If your group wants a longer meal, say so when booking the chauffeur period; if the mountain timetable slips, a shorter view of Ludwigstraße is the sensible adjustment. The vehicle remains transport, not a guarantee of access at every doorway, so local pedestrian rules and practical drop-off locations always take priority. Partnach Gorge is an optional alternative to the town-and-lakeshore portion, not a fourth guaranteed highlight on the same timetable. Its rock passage and rushing water make a striking experience, but it requires a separate admission decision, suitable footwear and enough time for the approach and visit. The gorge operator can close access for safety, and the route has restrictions for prams and certain mobility aids. If the gorge is your priority, agree it in advance and accept a shorter Eibsee or town stop. Mittenwald is another optional alternative, better suited to guests who prefer village atmosphere and Karwendel scenery over the standard Garmisch finale; it is not normally combined with a full Zugspitze round trip in one unhurried 8–10 hour day."]}],"itinerary":[{"time":"08:00","title":"Pickup in Munich","text":"Meet your chauffeur at your Munich accommodation or other agreed central address. Settle in for an illustrative road journey of roughly 90 minutes towards Eibsee; traffic, weather and the exact pickup point can change the driving time. Use the first part of the journey to confirm that tickets, warm layers and the mountain operator’s current status are in order."},{"time":"09:30","title":"Arrival at Eibsee and mountain-railway check-in","text":"Arrive in the Eibsee/Zugspitze access area. Present tickets that you have reserved directly with the operator, allow time for the correct entrance and follow the current service information. The chauffeur drops off or waits at the agreed practical point; the cable car and any onward mountain transport are separate, venue-operated services."},{"time":"10:00","title":"Zugspitze summit and plateau experience","text":"Allow about three to four hours for a chosen Zugspitze round-trip pattern, including queues, the summit terrace, the plateau and descent. The operator’s classic circuit links Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Zugspitze plateau, summit and Eibsee by cogwheel train and cable cars, but the exact routing follows your ticket and the day’s operations. Keep the pace comfortable in high-altitude conditions."},{"time":"13:45","title":"Eibsee lakeshore and lunch pause","text":"After returning to the valley, take about 75 minutes for a lakeshore viewpoint, a short gentle walk and lunch or refreshments near Eibsee. This is intentionally not a promise of the entire lake circuit. If descent is delayed or conditions change, the sensible version is a shorter shoreline pause before continuing to Garmisch-Partenkirchen."},{"time":"15:15","title":"Partenkirchen stroll, then return to Munich","text":"Spend around an hour around Ludwigstraße for its painted fronts, a coffee or an early meal, then meet the chauffeur for the return drive. Leaving at approximately 16:30 usually aims for a Munich arrival around 18:00, making this an illustrative ten-hour booked period. The schedule is not a guaranteed timetable; it is a realistic example shaped by mountain operations, road traffic and the group’s pace."}],"season":{"title":"Best time to travel","paragraphs":["Zugspitze and Eibsee work in every season, but they do not offer the same day. Clear summer and early-autumn days can bring wide views, bright lake colour and comfortable low-level walking, alongside busy access roads and fuller cabins. Spring and late autumn can be beautiful but require extra flexibility because mountain-railway maintenance, changing weather and shorter daylight may affect the practical route. In winter, the summit and lakeshore feel dramatically different, with cold, snow and possible icy surfaces. Dress for the summit rather than for Munich, even if the city forecast seems mild.","Choose the season for your preferred balance, not for a fixed promise of conditions. A cloud layer can make the summit views limited while the lake remains scenic; high wind, low visibility or operational changes can alter mountain transport at short notice. Check the official Zugspitze operating page and current weather as close to travel as possible. If the mountain service is unavailable, your chauffeur can complete the agreed road period with an adapted low-level plan where feasible, such as Eibsee, Grainau or Garmisch-Partenkirchen, but venue closures do not create a substitute summit experience."]},"planning":{"title":"Plan your day","paragraphs":["Reserve the mountain ticket yourself through Bayerische Zugspitzbahn and retain it on your phone or in print as the operator requires. Choose the ticket that matches the way you want to travel; do not rely on the chauffeur to purchase, hold or interpret venue tickets. Tickets, cable cars, cogwheel trains, gorge admission, local guides, meals and any boat or activity are extra. A mountain excursion involves its own safety information, queues and operating rules, which always take precedence over this example schedule. If Partnach Gorge is selected, reserve its own admission directly and review its visitor rules before travel.","Book this as an 8–10 hour chauffeur period and tell us about luggage, child seats, reduced mobility, a desired meal stop and any optional substitution before confirmation. The vehicle and chauffeur are reserved for the agreed booked period and that period is fully payable even if you decide to return early or use fewer hours. Extending the day, an unplanned long wait, a different route or extra stops need prior agreement. For the most comfortable version, begin early, avoid treating both Partnach Gorge and Mittenwald as add-ons, wear non-slip footwear, carry water and leave a buffer for the final descent and vehicle meeting time."]},"faq":[{"q":"Is the Zugspitze cable car included in the chauffeur booking?","a":"No. Mountain transport is operated by Bayerische Zugspitzbahn and is separate from the chauffeur service. You reserve and pay for your own Zugspitze ticket directly with the operator. The chauffeur provides the agreed road journey, practical drop-off or waiting arrangement, and return transport from the mountain area."},{"q":"Can we visit Zugspitze, Eibsee, Partnach Gorge and Mittenwald in one day?","a":"Not comfortably within the standard 8–10 hour booked period. This page’s feasible example prioritises Zugspitze, Eibsee and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Partnach Gorge can replace the town or extended lakeshore time if agreed in advance. Mittenwald is a separate optional alternative and is best not combined with a full mountain round trip."},{"q":"How long should we allow for the Zugspitze visit?","a":"Plan several hours, rather than a brief ascent. The operator describes its complete round trip as roughly three to four hours, and queues, weather, the selected ticket and your time on the summit can change that. The itinerary leaves this as the central block of the day so you do not need to rush a return connection."},{"q":"What happens if the cable car or mountain railway is not operating?","a":"Check the operator’s live status before departure, as weather and maintenance can affect service. If mountain transport is unavailable, the chauffeur can follow an adapted road-based plan within the agreed period where conditions allow, but does not guarantee alternative admission or a replacement attraction. Any tickets and venue decisions remain between you and the relevant operator."},{"q":"Is Partnach Gorge suitable for prams or all mobility needs?","a":"Do not assume it is. The gorge operator states that prams and buggies are prohibited and that passage with a rollator is not possible; the route includes a natural, wet gorge environment. Review current rules, access conditions and admission arrangements directly with the gorge before choosing it as your optional stop."},{"q":"What if we finish earlier than the booked time?","a":"The vehicle and chauffeur have been reserved for the agreed period, so the booked period remains fully payable even if you choose to return early or use less time. Extra time, revised routes and additional stops need agreement in advance. This keeps the mountain day flexible without making availability or route changes automatic."}],"imageAlt":"Lake Eibsee beneath the Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps"},"cards":[{"slug":"neuschwanstein","shortTitle":"Neuschwanstein & Alpsee","summary":"Leave Munich with a private chauffeur and spend an approximately 9–10-hour booked period in the foothills of the Alps, centred on Neuschwanstein, Hohenschwangau and Lake Alpsee. We shape the road journey around the fixed time on your castle ticket, with room for viewpoints, a lakeside pause and lunch. Choose a focused castle-and-lake day, or discuss an optional detour to Wieskirche or Oberammergau before booking. Castle admission, local uphill transport and meals are separate arrangements.","imageAlt":"Neuschwanstein Castle above the Bavarian foothills near Hohenschwangau"},{"slug":"linderhof-oberammergau","shortTitle":"Linderhof, Oberammergau & Ettal","summary":"Leave Munich with a private chauffeur for a well-paced 8–9-hour day in the Ammergau Alps. The practical core route brings together Linderhof Palace, Oberammergau’s painted façades and woodcarving tradition, and Ettal Abbey’s remarkable Baroque basilica. It is a day for guests who prefer a vehicle waiting nearby and time to choose the details: a palace tour, a village walk, a quiet church visit, a regional lunch or an extra stretch in the palace grounds. Admission and meals are arranged separately.","imageAlt":"Linderhof Palace and formal Water Parterre in the Ammergau Alps"},{"slug":"zugspitze-garmisch","shortTitle":"Zugspitze, Eibsee & Garmisch","summary":"Leave Munich with a private chauffeur and spend a carefully paced day in the Wetterstein foothills. This illustrative 8–10 hour outing connects the Zugspitze mountain experience with a relaxed Eibsee stop and time in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Your chauffeur handles the road journey and agreed waiting time while you arrange your own mountain-railway admission. It is a sensible choice for guests who value a flexible vehicle, dependable return transport and the freedom to choose between summit views, lakeshore walking and a short town visit.","imageAlt":"Lake Eibsee beneath the Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps"},{"slug":"eagles-nest-berchtesgaden","shortTitle":"Eagle’s Nest & Königssee","summary":"Travel south from Munich for a private, approximately 9–10-hour booked chauffeur period in the Berchtesgaden Alps. The core day combines the Eagle’s Nest / Kehlsteinhaus, seasonal mountain access permitting, with the Königssee waterfront. Choose a compact electric-boat visit to St Bartholomä or, instead, time at Documentation Obersalzberg for its historical context. Your chauffeur manages the road journey and local drop-offs; attraction tickets, mountain transport, boat tickets, meals and any licensed guide are arranged separately by you.","imageAlt":"Kehlsteinhaus Eagle’s Nest above Berchtesgaden in the Bavarian Alps"},{"slug":"salzburg","shortTitle":"Salzburg: Mozart & Sound of Music","summary":"Leave Munich behind for a private chauffeur day in Salzburg, where compact Old Town streets connect Mozart’s birthplace, Hohensalzburg Fortress and the gardens made familiar by The Sound of Music. The feasible core is a walk through Getreidegasse, time at the fortress, lunch in the historic centre and Mirabell Garden. Your chauffeur handles the road journey and agreed city set-downs while you explore on foot. Allow approximately eight to nine booked hours in total, with venue visits selected to suit your pace.","imageAlt":"Historic Getreidegasse street in Salzburg Old Town with wrought-iron shop signs"},{"slug":"salzburg-hallstatt","shortTitle":"Salzburg & Hallstatt","summary":"This private chauffeur day from Munich is designed for travellers who want Salzburg, Hallstatt and a genuine stretch of Salzkammergut scenery without pretending every attraction fits into one day. Expect an approximate 11–12 hour booked period, with time for Salzburg’s compact Old Town, a considered pause by Wolfgangsee and an unhurried walk in Hallstatt. The salt mine, a lake cruise and mountain transport are optional choices rather than additions to the same timetable. Your chauffeur handles the road journey while you choose the pace on foot.","imageAlt":"Hallstatt village beside Hallstätter See in the Austrian Salzkammergut"},{"slug":"chiemsee","shortTitle":"Chiemsee, Herrenchiemsee & Fraueninsel","summary":"Travel from Munich to Prien/Stock with a private chauffeur, then continue as a foot passenger by scheduled boat to Herreninsel and Fraueninsel. This illustrative 7–8 hour booked period allows a focused Herrenchiemsee Palace visit, a short island-to-island crossing and time to absorb the monastery village on Fraueninsel before the drive home. It is deliberately a compact, ferry-led day rather than a rushed tour of every Chiemsee attraction. Your chauffeur handles the agreed road journey and mainland arrangements; you reserve and pay for ferry tickets, palace admission, meals and any other venue services directly.","imageAlt":"Herrenchiemsee Palace with fountain on Herreninsel at Lake Chiemsee"},{"slug":"bavarian-lakes","shortTitle":"Bavarian Lakes & Alpine Foothills","summary":"Leave Munich behind for a private chauffeur day among the Bavarian foothills. A well-paced route links the broad shores of Tegernsee with village-side Schliersee and the higher, forest-ringed Spitzingsee. Expect lake promenades, mountain-road views and time for a proper stop rather than a rushed checklist. The illustrative circuit is planned for around seven hours within a booked period of approximately six to eight hours. Prefer calmer water, a monastery visit and shorter driving? Starnberger See and Andechs offer a thoughtful alternative route.","imageAlt":"Spitzingsee lake in the Bavarian Alps, with forested mountains and lakeside buildings"},{"slug":"innsbruck-swarovski","shortTitle":"Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal Worlds","summary":"Travel south from Munich for a well-paced private day in Tyrol. Begin at Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, where the Giant, Chambers of Wonder and landscaped park turn crystal into immersive art. Continue into Innsbruck for lunch and a walk through the compact Old Town to the Golden Roof. This is a practical 9–10-hour booked period when Nordkette is kept as an alternative rather than assumed. Your chauffeur provides vehicle and timing support; venue entry, cable cars and meals remain separate.","imageAlt":"Historic Golden Roof on Herzog-Friedrich-Straße in Innsbruck, Austria"},{"slug":"rothenburg","shortTitle":"Rothenburg ob der Tauber","summary":"Leave Munich for a full private day in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the Romantic Road’s best-known walled town. Your chauffeur handles the intercity journey and waits while you explore on foot: Market Square, the arcaded town wall, Plönlein, St. James’ Church and views towards the Tauber valley. Allow approximately 10–11 booked hours for a calm out-and-back day. Dinkelsbühl is an optional alternative or longer-trip discussion, not an automatic addition to this Rothenburg-focused itinerary.","imageAlt":"Rothenburg ob der Tauber Town Hall at Market Square, Bavaria"},{"slug":"nuremberg-regensburg","shortTitle":"Nuremberg or Regensburg","summary":"Choose Nuremberg or Regensburg for a well-paced private day from Munich; this is one destination per booked period, not a promise to cover both cities in eight to ten hours. Nuremberg brings three striking chapters into one compact city: the Imperial Castle above the old town, the lanes around Hauptmarkt, and the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds beside Dutzendteich. Regensburg offers a different focus: its UNESCO-listed Old Town with Stadtamhof, the Danube and the Stone Bridge, explored at a walking pace. A private chauffeur keeps the intercity journey and practical collection arrangements straightforward. This is an illustrative day with time for your independently chosen visits, lunch and walking, rather than a guided tour. Allow approximately eight to ten hours from your Munich collection to your return for the destination you select.","imageAlt":"Courtyard of Nuremberg Castle in Germany"},{"slug":"dachau","shortTitle":"Dachau Memorial","summary":"This is a private chauffeur transfer from Munich to the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, planned as an approximately 4–5 hour booked period. It is not a leisure excursion or a guided tour. Your chauffeur provides the road transfer and agreed collection; interpretation of the historical site is left to the Memorial’s own materials or, if you choose one, a Memorial-authorised educator. The pace is intentionally unhurried, with time for the exhibitions, memorial grounds and personal reflection before returning to Munich.","imageAlt":"The Jourhaus entrance building at Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site"},{"slug":"ingolstadt-village","shortTitle":"Ingolstadt Village & Audi Forum","summary":"Pair a focused shopping visit at Ingolstadt Village with time at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt on a private chauffeur outing from Munich. This is a practical, roughly five- to six-hour booked period for travellers who prefer direct motorway travel, a set return plan and the freedom to decide how long to browse. The suggested order and times are illustrative, not a guaranteed tour. Venue admission, any official tour, meals and purchases are arranged and paid separately by the guest.","imageAlt":"Boutique interior at Ingolstadt Village in Bavaria"},{"slug":"christmas-markets","shortTitle":"Christmas Markets from Munich","summary":"This private Christmas-markets experience is designed for November and December. Its illustrative six-hour core stays in Munich: a comfortable chauffeur period, time at the Münchner Christkindlmarkt on Marienplatz, an Old Town walk and a meal or warming café pause. That focused format gives the market proper time instead of turning the day into a race between cities. The booking UI calculates the minimum price from this six-hour core. If you prefer Salzburg, Nuremberg or Regensburg, ask for an extended eight-to-ten-hour booking in advance. Those are alternative full-day destinations, not extra stops to add to the Munich plan or to combine with one another in a single short day.","imageAlt":"Salzburg Christmas market in front of Salzburg Cathedral on Domplatz, an optional extended alternative from Munich"}],"images":{"bavarian-lakes":{"src":"/manus-storage/bavarian-lakes-web_a09ea995.webp","width":1400,"height":1057,"sourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Spitzingsee_2004_005.jpg","author":"Stephan Baum (Baumst)","license":"CC BY-SA 3.0 Unported","licenseUrl":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en"},"chiemsee":{"src":"/manus-storage/chiemsee-web_922ff58e.webp","width":1400,"height":927,"sourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Schloss_Herrenchiemsee_Parkseite_Westen.jpg","author":"Guido Radig","license":"Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 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