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Munich, Germany
Arrive at MUC at 18:50, collect rental car by 20:30. Stay near the airport or city center — try the Novotel Munich Airport or a central Airbnb near Schwabing. Grab a late Bavarian dinner at a traditional Wirtshaus (tavern) — try Augustiner Bräustuben or any beer hall near Marienplatz for authentic schnitzel and pretzels. Keep the evening light — just a short stroll around Marienplatz or the hotel area to shake off jet lag.
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Salzburg, Austria
Base yourself in or near Salzburg for 3 nights — the Airbnb/chalet market around Grödig, Hallein, or Anif offers lovely alpine apartments at €100–€130/night with kitchens and washing machines. Salzburg is the gateway to the Salzkammergut lake district and the stunning Berchtesgaden area just across the German border. Must-sees include the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Gardens, Mozart's birthplace, and the nearby Hellbrunn Palace with its trick fountains — perfect for the whole family.
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Hallstatt, Austria
Base in the Hallstatt/Bad Goisern/Obertraun area — charming alpine apartments and chalets are available at budget-friendly rates compared to Hallstatt village itself. The Dachstein Krippenstein cable car leads to sky walks, the 5 Fingers viewing platform, and the Giant Ice Cave — great for all ages and thrilling for the brothers. The Hallstatt village itself is one of the most photogenic spots in Europe, reachable by a short ferry ride across the lake.
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Zell am See, Austria
Zell am See sits on a stunning glacial lake with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier looming above — the Kaprun area nearby offers the Arena Coaster (alpine coaster), ziplines, and summer glacier skiing for the adventurous brothers. For the parents, the lakeside promenade, cable car rides with panoramic views, and the gentle Schmittenhöhe hiking trails are perfect easy-to-moderate options. Stay in a chalet or Airbnb in Kaprun or the outskirts of Zell am See for the best value — expect €110–€130/night for a well-equipped apartment.
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Innsbruck, Austria
Innsbruck is Austria's adventure capital — the Nordkette cable car whisks you from the city center to 2,256m in minutes, with easy walks and jaw-dropping views for the parents and more extreme trails for the brothers. The Swarovski Crystal Worlds in nearby Wattens is a unique and magical experience for the whole family, and the Stubai Valley is just 30 minutes away with its famous alpine coaster (Wilde Wasser Weg) and the Stubaier Gletscher glacier. Stay in a chalet apartment in the Stubai Valley (Neustift/Fulpmes area) or in a central Innsbruck Airbnb at €120–€130/night.
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Seefeld in Tirol, Austria
Seefeld is a charming, upscale Tyrolean resort village on a sunny plateau — perfect for easy family hikes, cycling, and relaxed alpine days before heading back to Munich. The High Rope Adventure Park (Kletterwald Seefeld) and the nearby Leutasch Gorge (Leutascher Geisterklamm) offer thrills for the brothers alongside a magical easy walk through a narrow limestone gorge everyone can enjoy. The drive back to Munich is only about 1 hour via the scenic Mittenwald road, making it an ideal final Austrian base.
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Munich, Germany
Return to Munich for one final night before the early morning flight — stay as close to the airport as possible (Freising, Erding, or an airport hotel like the Hilton Munich Airport or H4 Hotel) to avoid stress on departure day. Use the final afternoon to visit the English Garden (Englischer Garten) for a relaxed walk, see the famous river surfers at the Eisbach wave, or grab a farewell Bavarian feast at the Hofbräuhaus. Board at 10:20 AM on July 20th — aim to be at the airport by 08:00, so a very short drive from a nearby hotel makes this completely stress-free.