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Berlin→Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

“A 7-day family road trip from Berlin to Milan via Saxony, Bavaria, Austria, and the Alps”

7days

1,722 kmDistance

28stops

€2,390Est. cost

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~24h 17m driving
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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Berlin → Dresden

275 km3h 38mDepart 08:30

Start

Berlin

Drive 28 km in ~35min to Dresden city parking

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Attraction4.8Lohmen, Germany

Bastei Bridge

11:00–13:302h 30m here€12

Iconic sandstone bridge with Elbe views

Use main car park; shuttle or walk to viewpoints.

Walk 1 km in ~15min to the Frauenkirche area

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Food4.4Dresden, Germany

Wilma Wunder Dresden

14:05–15:051h here€75

Saxon dishes near the old town

Choose garage parking outside tight old-town lanes.

Drive 4 km in ~15min to hotel parking

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Attraction4.8Dresden, Germany

Frauenkirche Dresden

15:20–17:502h 30m here€20

Baroque landmark and historic squares

Great late-day photography around Neumarkt.

Drive 0 km in ~0min overnight stay

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Overnight4.3Dresden, Germany

Hotel Dresden Neustadt

18:05–19:051h here€150

Comfort hotel with family rooms

Book on-site parking suitable for SUV height.

Day 2

Dresden → Würzburg

370 km4h 42mDepart 08:30

Drive 4 km in ~10min to Coburg center

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Attraction4.7Coburg, Germany

Veste Coburg

11:45–14:152h 30m here€38

Hilltop fortress with historic collections

Fuel before leaving Dresden for smoother highway day.

Drive 110 km in ~1h 30min to Würzburg

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Food4.4Coburg, Germany

Bratwurstglöckle

14:25–15:251h here€65

Franconian grilled sausage and local plates

Fast local option; nearby lots are easier than old-town streets.

Drive 3 km in ~10min to hotel

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Attraction4.7Würzburg, Germany

Würzburg Residence

16:55–19:252h 30m here€45

UNESCO palace gardens and architecture

Family-friendly stroll; exterior views are best in evening light.

Drive 0 km in ~0min overnight stay

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Overnight4.3Würzburg, Germany

Mercure Hotel Wuerzburg am Mainufer

19:35–20:351h here€155

Moderate hotel near city edge

Prefer hotel garage with confirmed SUV clearance.

Day 3

Würzburg → Füssen

320 km3h 41mDepart 08:30

Walk 1 km in ~15min to lunch

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Attraction4.6Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Romantische Straße

09:30–12:002h 30m here€30

Medieval walls and half-timbered lanes

Park outside walls; avoid narrow inner streets.

Drive 213 km in ~2h 35min to Füssen

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Food4.6Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany

Restaurant Alter Keller

12:15–13:151h here€75

Regional plates and quick kid options

Try local pastries after lunch.

Drive 5 km in ~15min to hotel

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Attraction4.7Füssen, Germany

Lechfall

15:50–17:502h here€10

Turquoise river gorge near Füssen

Easy photo stop; use marked parking areas.

Drive 0 km in ~0min overnight stay

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Overnight4.6Füssen, Germany

Hotel Füssen

18:05–19:051h here€170

Alpine hotel base for castles

Reserve parking; fill fuel before Austrian mountain roads.

Day 4

Füssen → Innsbruck

120 km2h 7mDepart 08:30

Drive 115 km in ~2h to Innsbruck

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Attraction4.6Schwangau, Germany

Hohenschwangau Castle

08:45–11:152h 30m here€70

Royal castle views and alpine scenery

Book tickets early; use official lots for wider SUV spaces.

Walk 1 km in ~15min to the old town

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Food4.5Innsbruck, Austria

Restaurant Das Innsbruck

13:15–14:151h here€85

Local dumplings and mountain cuisine

Use city garage with height clearance checked in advance.

Drive 4 km in ~15min to hotel

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Attraction4.4Innsbruck, Austria

Golden Roof

14:30–17:002h 30m here€30

Historic arcades and Alpine architecture

Compact, photogenic, and manageable with kids.

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Overnight4.5Innsbruck, Austria

Penz Hotel West

17:15–18:151h here€165

Comfort hotel with mountain access

Good base; refuel before Brenner route tomorrow.

Day 5

Innsbruck → Bolzano

169 km2h 46mDepart 08:30

Drive 85 km in ~1h 20min to Bolzano

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Attraction4.3Brenner, Italy

Brenner Pass

09:45–11:452h here€10

Alpine pass views between Austria and Italy

Check weather; keep fuel topped before mountain stretches.

Drive 39 km in ~50min to Lake Caldaro

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Food4.3Bolzano, Italy

Batzen Häusl

13:05–14:051h here€85

Italian and Tyrolean family dishes

Park in a modern lot outside the historic core.

Drive 33 km in ~40min to hotel

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Activity4.2Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino, Italy

Kalterer See

14:55–17:252h 30m here€45

Lakeside walk and gentle water time

Bring swim gear; water access depends on local conditions.

Drive 0 km in ~0min overnight stay

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Overnight4.8Bolzano, Italy

Castel Hörtenberg

18:05–19:051h here€170

Comfort stay near vineyards

Choose hotel with surface parking for the SUV.

Day 6

Bolzano → Riva del Garda

205 km3h 44mDepart 08:30

Drive 36 km in ~55min to Bolzano

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Activity4.8Ortisei, Italy

Seceda famous view

09:45–12:453h here€130

Mountain views and easy photo trails

Use lift parking; pack layers and snacks for kids.

Drive 145 km in ~1h 55min to Riva del Garda

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Food4.6Bolzano, Italy

Kampill

13:40–14:401h here€75

Pasta, pizza, and local snacks

Good point to refuel before Lake Garda drive.

Drive 3 km in ~10min to hotel

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Attraction4.5Riva del Garda, Italy

Lake Side Suites - Riva del Garda

16:35–19:052h 30m here€25

Harbor, mountain lake views, and promenade

Easy evening stroll; scenic but busy parking areas.

Drive 0 km in ~0min overnight stay

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Overnight4.8Riva del Garda, Italy

Hotel Gioiosa

19:15–20:151h here€165

Lakeside area hotel with parking

Confirm parking; lake towns have limited street spaces.

Day 7

Riva del Garda → Metropolitan City of Milan

263 km3h 39mDepart 08:30

Drive 92 km in ~1h 25min to Verona

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Activity4.7Riva del Garda, Italy

SPEEDY Gonzale Excursions at Lake Garda

08:40–11:102h 30m here€90

Relaxed lakefront water activity

Check wind conditions; keep towels and spare clothes handy.

Walk 1 km in ~15min to Arena area

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Food4.6Verona, Italy

Osteria il Ciottolo

12:35–13:351h here€85

Risotto, pasta, and quick kid meals

Use paid garage outside ZTL areas.

Drive 160 km in ~2h 15min to Milan

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Attraction4.7Verona, Italy

Arena di Verona

13:50–16:202h 30m here€65

Roman amphitheater and elegant streets

Avoid driving into ZTL; walk from garage.

Enjoy the scenic drive

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Attraction4.7Milano, Italy

Sforzesco Castle

18:35–20:051h 30m here€20

Historic Milan castle and park arrival stop

End near central Milan; park in a ZTL-safe garage.

Finish

Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Before you go

Local tips

1Buy Austrian vignette before entering Austria.
2Check Brenner and Dolomites weather before mountain drives.
3Use garages outside historic centers to avoid ZTL and narrow lanes.
4Refuel before long Alpine stretches and before leaving Bolzano.

Good to know

1Italian ZTL zones can trigger fines if entered by car.
2Mountain weather may change quickly in late May.
3Popular castle and lift tickets can sell out on weekends.
4Some hotel garages may have low clearance for SUVs.

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