11 days in Baden-Wurttemberg Itinerary

A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.

Family-friendly places like Schloss Heidelberg and Mercedes-Benz Museum will thrill your kids. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Heidelberg: Baden-Baden (MerkurBergbahn, Lichtentaler Allee, &more) and Stuttgart (Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten, Teehaus, Weissenburg Park, &more). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Altstadt (Old Town), take in the views from Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), walk around Luisenpark, and enjoy breathtaking views from Heiligenberg.

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Valletta, Malta to Heidelberg is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August, Heidelberg is little chillier than Valletta - with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can travel to Gengenbach.

Gengenbach is a town in the district of Ortenau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany and a popular tourist destination on the western edge of the Black Forest with about 11,000 inhabitants. Kids will appreciate attractions like Europa-Park and Freiburger Münster. Venture out of the city with trips to Dom St. Blasien (in Sankt Blasien), Schluchsee (in Schluchsee) and Hasenhorn Coaster Todtnau (in Todtnau). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Titisee, contemplate the long history of Historisches Kaufhaus, admire the striking features of Munsterplatz, and explore the world behind art at Augustiner Museum.

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Traveling by car from Heidelberg to Gengenbach takes 1.5 hours. August in Gengenbach sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.