The loveliest detour

From Munich to Salzburg, the city of Mozart

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From Munich to Salzburg, the city of Mozart. The simplest route is via the busy motorway.

Route profile

Country: Germany
Distance: 146 km
Absolute Driving time : 3 h
Recommended tour duration: 1 Day
Best touring season: Mar. - Oct.

Route course

Munich - Amerang - Herrenchiemsee - Ising - Berchtesgaden - Hallein - Salzburg

Route character

Track
exhilarating -2 relaxing
Landscape
wild 1 picturesque
Destinations
intellectual 0 pleasurable

Comments:
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Destinations

  • Countries: Germany
    Category: Museums

    The EFA Car Museum, in the heart of Chiemgau, is one of the greatest, most extensive museums of vintage cars in Germany. It houses many well-preserved pre-war BMW classics.

    Address:
    Automuseum Amerang, Wasserburger Strasse 38, 83123 Amerang, Germany
    Contact:
    Jakob Maier, Museum Director
    Tel.: +49-(0)8075-8141 Fax: +49-(0)8075-8141
    E-Mail: info@efa-automuseum.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    April - October, Tue. - Sun. from 10:00 - 18:00 hrs, closed Mondays and November - March
    Good to know:
    Adults € 8 / children € 4 / children under 6, free of charge
    Further information:
    www.efa-automuseum.de
  • Countries: Germany
    Category: Sightseeing

    During the summer months, the Chiemsee boats leave Seebruck for the Herreninsel, with its famous palace built by the Bavarian “Swan” King Ludwig II.

    Address:
    Insel Herrenchiemsee, 83209 Herrenchiemsee, Germany
    Parking:
    On-sight parking available
    Opening hours:
    Open all year round, May - September daily 09:00 - 18:00 hrs; October - April daily 10:00 - 16:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.herren-chiemsee.de
  • Countries: Germany
    Category: Food & drink

    A lovely estate situated close to the lake, Restaurant Goldener Pflug serves traditional food.

    Address:
    Restaurant Goldener Pflug auf Gut Ising, Kirchberg 3, 83339 Ising, Germany
    Contact:
    Robert Marat, Director
    Tel.: +49-(0)8667-79172 Fax: +49-(0)8667-79172
    E-Mail: goldener-pflug@gut-ising.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open daily from 12:00 - 22:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.gut-ising.com
  • Countries: Germany
    Category: Hotels

    A modern, luxury hotel close to the exit road to Kehlsteinhaus. View of Berchtesgaden's mountains and the Untersberg. It has a lovely viewing terrace and an excellent gourmet restaurant.

    Address:
    Ressorthotel Intercontinental, Hintereck 1, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany
    Contact:
    Claus Geißelmann, Hotel Manager
    Tel.: +49-(0)8652-97550 Fax: +49-(0)8652-97550
    E-Mail: berchtesgaden@ichotelsgroup.com
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Open all year round
    Further information:
    www.berchtesgaden.intercontinental.com
  • Countries: Germany
    Category: Food & drink

    During the Third Reich, its purpose was to receive diplomats. Due to its location on the peak of the Kehlstein, the Americans nicknamed it the “Eagle's Nest”.

    Address:
    Bergrestaurant Kehlsteinhaus, Salzbergstrasse 45, 83471 Berchtesgaden, Germany
    Contact:
    Norbert Eder, proprietor
    Tel.: +49-(0)8652-61244 Fax: +49-(0)8652-61244
    E-Mail: info@kehlsteinhaus.de
    Parking:
    Parking is available in the Obersalzberg car park
    Opening hours:
    During the summer season, daily from 8:30 - 17:00 hrs
    Further information:
    www.eagles-nest.de
  • Countries: Germany
    Category: Sightseeing

    Winding panoramic road. Once upon a time, hill climbs were held here. Today, owners of vintage cars use the road for historical rallies. Note that a toll charge is payable.

    Address:
    Roßfeld-Panoramastraße, Roßfeld-Höhenringstrasse, Germany
    Further information:
    www.rossfeldpanoramastrasse.de
  • Countries: Austria
    Category: Museums

    A lovely museum set in a former care home dating from the 17th Century and converted by Austrian architect Heinz Tesar. Finds from the excavation sites from the Dürrnberg area are exhibited.

    Address:
    Keltenmuseum Hallein, Pflegerplatz 5, 5400 Hallein, Austria
    Contact:
    Stefan Moser, Museum Director
    Tel.: +43-(0)6245-80783 Fax: +43-(0)6245-80783
    E-Mail: keltenmuseum@keltenmuseum.at
    Parking:
    Parking is available opposite at Pernerinsel
    Opening hours:
    Daily from 09:00 - 17:00 hrs
    Good to know:
    Adults € 6 / children € 2.50 / children under 6, free of charge
    Further information:
    www.keltenmuseum.at
  • Countries: Austria
    Category: Museums

    Salzburg is celebrating the 250th birthday of the composer for a whole year in the form of festivals, exhibitions and concerts. The place of his birth, now housing a museum, is located in Salzburg's famous Getreidegasse.

    Address:
    Mozarts Geburtshaus, Getreidegasse 9, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
    Contact:
    Dr. Gabriele Ramsauer, Museum Director
    Tel.: +43-(0)662-844313 Fax: +43-(0)662-844313
    E-Mail: mozartmuseum@mozarteum.at
    Parking:
    Parking is available right next to the building
    Opening hours:
    Daily from 09:00 - 17:30 hrs. Open until 20:00 hrs during July and August
    Good to know:
    Adults € 7 / youths between 15 and 18 € 4 / children between 6 and 14 € 2.50
    Further information:
    www.mozarteum.at