🗺️ Where to go on a honeymoon: five German cities and Bavarian castles

Five cities, two weeks, and one fairy-tale castle. This honeymoon route through Germany can be traveled by trains and buses, with no car and no domestic flights. The route follows a single line: Berlin, Magdeburg, Munich, and Füssen with the castles of Bavaria. If you're coming from the east, it's convenient to start in Warsaw.

Below we'll cover transportation, the cities along the way, overnight stays, and prices. We've gathered what's current as of September 2026 and kept only verified information.

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What to consider: tickets and transportation

💡 In short:

From EU countries, start directly in Berlin; from the east, it's easier to enter via Warsaw. Within Germany, choose between Flixbus and Deutsche Bahn.
In Bavaria, get a Bayern-Ticket for the day: one ticket covers regional trains, the metro, and trams.
Book overnight stays in Berlin and Munich in advance; during peak season, options disappear quickly.
Prices and opening hours: 09/2026, verified on the official Deutsche Bahn website.

You'll travel between cities in two ways. The Flixbus is cheaper, but during high season it runs late, and that's especially unpleasant when you have a midnight transfer. The Deutsche Bahn train is more expensive, but it runs on schedule, and on the stretch from Munich to Füssen the views outside the window keep getting better. For a couple traveling for two weeks, the train saves more nerves than money.

One convenient ticket covers trains within Bavaria. The Bayern-Ticket is valid from 9:00 AM to 3:00 AM the next day on all regional trains, S-Bahn, metro, trams, and almost all buses (according to Deutsche Bahn fare data, 09/2026). For two people it costs 44 € (as of 09/2026, Deutsche Bahn website). Remember one rule: this ticket is not valid on high-speed ICE trains, so board a regional train.

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Warsaw: parks and a rooftop garden

Warsaw is for those coming from the east. One sight there is worth a stop. The rooftop garden of the university library is open to everyone and free of charge (according to the University of Warsaw Library, 09/2026). In summer it welcomes visitors from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM; in April and October it closes two hours earlier. You climb the stairs from the lower garden and find yourself on an observation deck above the river.

For dinner in the center, Hard Rock Cafe works, but the food is loud and the portions are huge. For a quiet evening, choose a Polish restaurant near the Old Town. Look for hotels in Warsaw on Trip.com near Krakowskie Przedmieście.

Rooftop garden of the University of Warsaw Library

Berlin: Charlottenburg and the center

Berlin is easy to split into two parts: the quiet west and the busy center. In Charlottenburg you'll find green streets, tree-lined avenues, and small guesthouses in old buildings. One such option, Hotel-Pension Waizenegger, occupies a historic mansion in the western part of the city.

Location: western Berlin, Charlottenburg district, away from the tourist center (per the map).
Who it's for: a couple who needs quiet after long travel days.

prices at Hotel-Pension Waizenegger on Trip.com

Charlottenburg Palace with dome and courtyard

On your first day, take it easy. Walk around your neighborhood and have dinner at a German restaurant: for the classics, go to Marjellchen in Charlottenburg. Then go up the Berlin TV Tower at Alexanderplatz. It is 368 meters tall, and the observation deck is at 203 meters (according to the tower's official website, 09/2026). An observation deck ticket starts at 20 € (as of 09/2026, tv-turm.de). Book it online for a specific time slot, otherwise in summer you will stand in a long line.

Dedicate your second day to the zoo. Zoologischer Garten Berlin keeps giant pandas, which is rare for Europe: the animals belong to China and are leased under strict supervision (according to the zoo, 09/2026). Besides pandas, penguins, lemurs, sharks, and giraffes live here. Allow at least half a day for the whole zoo, otherwise you will have to rush between enclosures.

One tip for a long route: keep a travel journal. After two cities, you will no longer remember the names of hotels and restaurants. Short notes on your phone will preserve the details for the way back.

Walk through the center: from the Brandenburg Gate through the Reichstag to Museum Island. Do not try to do the museums on your first day; save them for a second pass.

Magdeburg: the cathedral and artHOTEL

Magdeburg sits between Berlin and Munich, and one day is enough for it. The city is small, and all the main sights are within walking distance. The Magdeburg Cathedral of Saints Maurice and Catherine rises here. Construction began in 1209 and it was consecrated in 1363, which is why the cathedral is considered the oldest Gothic cathedral on German soil (according to the Magdeburg tourist office, 09/2026). Opening hours vary by season, so check them before you set off.

Magdeburg Cathedral from Cathedral Square on a sunny day

The second reason to linger is artHOTEL in the Green Citadel. The building was designed by the Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser, the creator of the Hundertwasser House in Vienna. If you like colorful and unusual things, you will like it here. You do not need to book a room to stay overnight: you can just look at it from the outside or have dinner.

artHOTEL Magdeburg prices on Trip.com

It takes about twenty minutes to walk from the station to the center. Keep an offline map handy: street construction can change your usual route. The city is also windy, so a light jacket will come in handy even in summer.

Munich: a breather before the Alps

Munich serves as a base before Bavaria on this route. From the center, you can reach Marienplatz, the New Town Hall, and the English Garden in a day. For a panoramic view, go up the Frauenkirche or the Olympic Tower. In the evening, stop by one of the beer halls, but order one dish for two: the portions here are large.

The weather is changeable. Sunny +20 in May can turn to rain within an hour, so keep an umbrella in your backpack. Hotels in Munich on Trip.com are best chosen near Hauptbahnhof: from there it's convenient to get to both Füssen and city transport.

Füssen, Schwangau and the castles of Bavaria

This is the stretch many people come to Bavaria for. Neuschwanstein sits in the Alps above the village of Schwangau, about 4 km from Füssen (on the map). The train from Munich to Füssen takes about two hours, and with a Bayern-Ticket this journey is covered by one day ticket (according to Deutsche Bahn schedules, 09/2026). From the station to the castle you can take a bus or walk in about an hour.

Walls and tower of Neuschwanstein Castle from below

Buy tickets online in advance. The number of time slots is limited, and in high season they sell out days ahead. An adult ticket costs 21 € from 01/01/2026, children under 18 go free (as of 09/2026, official castle website). You can only go inside with a guided tour, so you won't be able to walk through the halls on your own.

Neuschwanstein Castle amid green forest and mountains

Nearby stands Hohenschwangau, the castle of Ludwig II's father. It's smaller and quieter, the lines are shorter, and the view of the lake is just as good. If you have an extra hour, walk up to Marienbrücke bridge: that's where the postcard view is shot from. Füssen itself is also worth a stroll: a small Alpine town with a fortress wall. tours to the castles of Bavaria on GetYourGuide

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How many days should I allow for this route?

Two weeks is enough for a relaxed trip. Allow two to three days for the major cities, and leave Warsaw for one night. Berlin to Magdeburg takes a couple of hours by train, and Munich works well as a base for trips into the Alps.

How much does a trip for two cost?

Transport and accommodation take the biggest share of the budget. One day ticket covers travel around Bavaria, and you should buy your castle ticket online in advance. Budget for accommodation separately: a night in Berlin and Munich costs more than in Magdeburg.

How do I get to the castles without a car?

Take a regional train from Munich to Füssen. With a Bayern-Ticket, this journey is included in one day ticket. Buses run from Füssen station to the castle, and walking takes about an hour.

Do I need to book Neuschwanstein tickets in advance?

Yes, especially from April through September. The number of time slots is limited, and tickets at the entrance are only available from whatever is left for the current day. Online tickets are sold for a specific time, and with one you skip the physical line.

Where should I stay along the route?

In Berlin, choose the west or the center; in Munich, the area near Hauptbahnhof; in Magdeburg, the center near the cathedral. In Warsaw, hotels near the Old Town are convenient. Book in advance: prices rise quickly in high season.

In short: what to book

This Germany route for two comes down to one ticket and one castle. If you have two weeks, get a Bayern-Ticket for your days of travel around Bavaria and book Neuschwanstein online. If you want fewer transfers, cut Magdeburg short and leave Warsaw for one night. If you are traveling in high season, book hotels a month ahead, otherwise your options will shrink.

For two people, the train is more reliable than the bus because schedules are more dependable. train tickets for Germany on Trip.com, hotels in Berlin on Trip.com.

Two weeks in Germany for two: Berlin, Magdeburg, Munich and castles route