7 days in Munich & Hannover Itinerary

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Step off the beaten path and head to Altstadt von Fuessen and Herrenchiemsee New Palace. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Dom St. Stephan and Ettal Abbey. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Munich: Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall) (in Passau), Pilgrimage Church of Wies (in Steingaden) and Cathedral of St Peter's (in Regensburg). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Burgersaalkirche, don't miss a visit to Eisbach Wave, take in the spiritual surroundings of Heiliggeistkirche, and admire the striking features of Old Town Hall.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Munich route app.

San Francisco, USA to Munich is an approximately 15-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Francisco to Munich due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from San Francisco in April: high temperatures in Munich hover around 57°F and lows are around 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to travel to Hannover.

Hannover, northern Germany's major urban center, may be best known for hosting annual commercial trade fairs.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): walk around Eilenriede - Park, steep yourself in history at Altes Rathaus, then steep yourself in history at Aegidienkirche, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Marktkirche, and finally appreciate the history behind Luther statue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Marienburg Castle, explore the different monuments and memorials at Lindener Bergfriedhof, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Maschsee.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Hannover online visit planner.

You can fly from Munich to Hannover in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Hannover are 57°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.