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Munich in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Munich lets you add Salzburg or Dachau to the city and Neuschwanstein. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Munich — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: old town & beer
  2. 2Day 2: Neuschwanstein
  3. 3Day 3: Salzburg or Dachau
  4. 4Beer gardens & museums

Day 1: the city

Explore Marienplatz and the old town, the museums and a beer hall.

Day 2: Neuschwanstein

Day-trip to the fairy-tale castle and the alpine foothills.

Day 3: Salzburg or Dachau

Choose Mozart’s Salzburg, the Dachau memorial, or the Berchtesgaden Alps.

Munich in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Munich?
Three days is ideal — the old town and beer halls, a Neuschwanstein Castle day trip, and a third day in Salzburg, at Dachau or in the Berchtesgaden Alps.
What is the best day trip from Munich for 3 days?
Neuschwanstein is the must-do fairy-tale castle; Salzburg is a beautiful cross-border city; and Dachau is the most historically important.
How do I plan a 3-day Munich itinerary?
Spend day one in the old town, day two at Neuschwanstein, and day three in Salzburg, at Dachau or in the Alps, booking castle and day-trip tickets ahead.