A 7-day family road trip from Berlin to Milan via Saxony, Bavaria, Austria, and the Alps
Estimated cost
€2,390estimated total
Stays
€1,050
Fuel
€260
Food
€630
Other
€450
Estimates generated at planning time — your actual costs may vary.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
275 km3h 38mDepart 08:30
Start
Südostallee, Berlin
Drive 28 km in ~35min to Dresden city parking
1
Attraction
Bastei Bridge
Lohmen, Germany
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
2
Food
Wilma Wunder Dresden
Dresden, Germany
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
3
Attraction
Frauenkirche Dresden
Dresden, Germany
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
4
Overnight
Hotel Dresden Neustadt
Dresden, Germany
18:05–19:051h here€150
Comfort hotel with family rooms
Book on-site parking suitable for SUV height.
Day 2
370 km4h 42mDepart 08:30
Drive 4 km in ~10min to Coburg center
5
Attraction
Veste Coburg
Coburg, Germany
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
6
Food
Bratwurstglöckle
Coburg, Germany
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
7
Attraction
Würzburg Residence
Würzburg, Germany
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
8
Overnight
Mercure Hotel Wuerzburg am Mainufer
Würzburg, Germany
19:35–20:351h here€155
Moderate hotel near city edge
Prefer hotel garage with confirmed SUV clearance.
Day 3
320 km3h 41mDepart 08:30
Walk 1 km in ~15min to lunch
9
Attraction
Romantische Straße
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
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
10
Food
Restaurant Alter Keller
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
12:15–13:151h here€75
Regional plates and quick kid options
Try local pastries after lunch.
Drive 5 km in ~15min to hotel
11
Attraction
Lechfall
Füssen, Germany
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
12
Overnight
Hotel Füssen
Füssen, Germany
18:05–19:051h here€170
Alpine hotel base for castles
Reserve parking; fill fuel before Austrian mountain roads.
Day 4
120 km2h 7mDepart 08:30
Drive 115 km in ~2h to Innsbruck
13
Attraction
Hohenschwangau Castle
Schwangau, Germany
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
14
Food
Restaurant Das Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
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
15
Attraction
Golden Roof
Innsbruck, Austria
14:30–17:002h 30m here€30
Historic arcades and Alpine architecture
Compact, photogenic, and manageable with kids.
Drive 0 km in ~0min overnight stay
16
Overnight
Penz Hotel West
Innsbruck, Austria
17:15–18:151h here€165
Comfort hotel with mountain access
Good base; refuel before Brenner route tomorrow.
Day 5
169 km2h 46mDepart 08:30
Drive 85 km in ~1h 20min to Bolzano
17
Attraction
Brenner Pass
Brenner, Italy
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
18
Food
Batzen Häusl
Bolzano, Italy
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
19
Activity
Kalterer See
Caldaro sulla Strada del Vino, Italy
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
20
Overnight
Castel Hörtenberg
Bolzano, Italy
18:05–19:051h here€170
Comfort stay near vineyards
Choose hotel with surface parking for the SUV.
Day 6
205 km3h 44mDepart 08:30
Drive 36 km in ~55min to Bolzano
21
Activity
Seceda famous view
Ortisei, Italy
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
22
Food
Kampill
Bolzano, Italy
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
23
Attraction
Lake Side Suites - Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Italy
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
24
Overnight
Hotel Gioiosa
Riva del Garda, Italy
19:15–20:151h here€165
Lakeside area hotel with parking
Confirm parking; lake towns have limited street spaces.
Day 7
263 km3h 39mDepart 08:30
Drive 92 km in ~1h 25min to Verona
25
Activity
SPEEDY Gonzale Excursions at Lake Garda
Riva del Garda, Italy
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
26
Food
Osteria il Ciottolo
Verona, Italy
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
27
Attraction
Arena di Verona
Verona, Italy
13:50–16:202h 30m here€65
Roman amphitheater and elegant streets
Avoid driving into ZTL; walk from garage.
Enjoy the scenic drive
28
Attraction
Sforzesco Castle
Milano, Italy
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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