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== πŸ“ Trip progress (live) ==
''Updated '''Wed 5 Aug 2026''' β€” Vienna full sightseeing day removed; '''1 night only''' in Vienna. Outbound shifted forward by one day.''
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="width:100%;"
|- style="background:#2c6fad; color:white;"
! Status !! Night !! Dates !! Property !! Address / check-in !! Notes
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| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Done''' || 1 || Mon 3 Aug 2026 || '''Evo Residence Stay Cluj''' || Bulevardul Muncii 14 A, 400394 Cluj-Napoca || Check-in 15:00 Β· Check-out Tue 4 Aug by 11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 12)
|-
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Done''' || 2 || Tue 4 Aug 2026 || '''LILIOM Apartment''' (AC, TV, free parking) || 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca || Keys in on-site lockbox Β· Check-in 15:00–23:30 Β· Check-out Wed 5 Aug 08:00–11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
|-
| style="background:#fff3cd;" | πŸ“… '''Booked''' || 3 || Wed 5 Aug 2026 || '''Citadines South Vienna''' || 27 Triester Straße, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) || Check-in 15:00–18:00 Β· Check-out '''Thu 6 Aug 07:00–11:00''' Β· 1 night only Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
|-
| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ Next || 4 || Thu 6 Aug 2026 || ''GΓΌnzburg (to book)'' || β€” || Early checkout Vienna β†’ drive to GΓΌnzburg (~4–4.5 h)
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| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ || 5–6 || Fri–Sat 7–8 Aug || ''GΓΌnzburg Γ—2'' || β€” || LEGOLAND + Berlin transfer
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| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ || 7–11 || Sun 9 – Thu 13 Aug || ''Berlin Γ—5'' || β€” || 4 sightseeing days
|}


== Trip Summary ==
== Trip Summary ==
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! Day !! Date !! Route !! Drive !! Overnight !! Highlights
! Day !! Date !! Route !! Drive !! Overnight !! Highlights
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| 1 || Mon 3 Aug 2026 || IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca || ~6.5–7 h (~400 km) || Cluj-Napoca || πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ NW corridor (not Sibiu)
| 1 || Mon 3 Aug 2026 || IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca || ~6.5–7 h || Cluj-Napoca || πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ βœ… Evo Residence
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| 2 || Tue 4 Aug 2026 || Cluj β†’ Budapest || ~5.5–6 h (~460 km) || Budapest || πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Evening only (1 night)
| 2 || Tue 4 Aug 2026 || Cluj β†’ Budapest || ~5.5–6 h || Budapest || πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί βœ… LILIOM apt
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| 3 || Wed 5 Aug 2026 || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~2.5 h (~245 km) || Vienna || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Transfer + afternoon
| 3 || Wed 5 Aug 2026 || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~2.5 h || Vienna || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή πŸ“… Citadines (1 night)
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| 4 || Thu 6 Aug 2026 || Vienna (stay) || β€” || Vienna || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Full sightseeing day
| 4 || Thu 6 Aug 2026 || Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg || ~4–4.5 h || GΓΌnzburg || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ήβ†’πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Early checkout β†’ LEGOLAND base
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| 5 || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg || ~4–4.5 h (~480 km) || GΓΌnzburg || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ήβ†’πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ LEGOLAND base
| 5 || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || LEGOLAND || local || GΓΌnzburg || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ🧱 Full park day
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| 6 || Sat 8 Aug 2026 || LEGOLAND || local || GΓΌnzburg || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ🧱 Full park day
| 6 || Sat 8 Aug 2026 || GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin || ~5.5–6 h || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Arrive & settle
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| 7 || Sun 9 Aug 2026 || GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin || ~5.5–6 h (~580 km) || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Arrive & settle
| 7 || Sun 9 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Historic sights
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| 8 || Mon 10 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Historic sights
| 8 || Mon 10 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Technikmuseum
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| 9 || Tue 11 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Technikmuseum
| 9 || Tue 11 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Cold War & East
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| 10 || Wed 12 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Cold War & East
| 10 || Wed 12 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Flexible family day
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| 11 || Thu 13 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Flexible family day
| 11 || Thu 13 Aug 2026 || Berlin β†’ Dresden || ~2–2.5 h || Dresden || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Zwinger & Elbe
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| 12 || Fri 14 Aug 2026 || Berlin β†’ Dresden || ~2–2.5 h (~190 km) || Dresden || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Zwinger & Elbe
| 12 || Fri 14 Aug 2026 || Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea || ~9–10 h || Oradea || πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Half-day Prague + transit
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| 13 || Sat 15 Aug 2026 || Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea || ~9–10 h || Oradea || πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Half-day Prague + transit
| 13 || Sat 15 Aug 2026 || Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i || ~6.5–7.5 h || '''Home''' || πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Final leg
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| 14 || Sun 16 Aug 2026 || Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i || ~6.5–7.5 h (~520 km) || '''Home''' || πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Final leg
| 14 || Sun 16 Aug 2026 || β€” || β€” || '''Home''' || 🏠 Trip complete / rest day
|}
|}


''Outbound: '''Cluj-Napoca''' (not Sibiu) β†’ Budapest (Γ—1) β†’ Vienna (Γ—2) β†’ GΓΌnzburg (Γ—2) β†’ Berlin. NW corridor shortens Days 1–2 vs Sibiu. Salzburg skipped. Full city stay in Vienna. Return: Dresden β†’ Oradea (β‰  outbound).''
''Outbound: Cluj β†’ Budapest (Γ—1) β†’ Vienna ('''Γ—1 only''' β€” no full sightseeing day) β†’ GΓΌnzburg (Γ—2) β†’ Berlin. Return: Dresden β†’ Oradea (β‰  outbound). Vienna day removed 5 Aug 2026 β€” schedule shifted forward.''


== ⏱ Road-time audit ==
== ⏱ Road-time audit ==
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! Day !! Date !! Leg !! Km !! Pure drive !! + Breaks !! Rule !! Status !! Notes
! Day !! Date !! Leg !! Km !! Pure drive !! + Breaks !! Rule !! Status !! Notes
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| 1 || 3 Aug || IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca || ~400 || ~6.5–7.0 h || ~8.0–9.0 h || RO ≀8 h || βœ… Pass || Shorter than Sibiu; NW corridor
| 1 || 3 Aug || IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca || ~400 || ~6.5–7.0 h || ~8.0–9.0 h || RO ≀8 h || βœ… Done || Evo Residence
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| 2 || 4 Aug || Cluj β†’ Budapest (via Oradea–BorΘ™) || ~460 || ~5.5–6.0 h || ~7.0–8.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ…/⚠️ Pass || Border buffer at BorΘ™; 1 night only
| 2 || 4 Aug || Cluj β†’ Budapest || ~460 || ~5.5–6.0 h || ~7.0–8.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Done || LILIOM apt Β· BorΘ™
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|-
| 3 || 5 Aug || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~245 || ~2.5 h || ~3.0–3.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Pass || Move stay to Vienna
| 3 || 5 Aug || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~245 || ~2.5 h || ~3.0–3.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || πŸ“… Tonight || Citadines South Β· 1 night
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|-
| 4 || 6 Aug || Vienna local || 0 || 0 || 0 || β€” || βœ… Pass || Full Vienna day
| 4 || 6 Aug || Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg || ~480 || ~4.0–4.5 h || ~5.0–5.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Pass || Early checkout 07:00–11:00
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| 5 || 7 Aug || Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg || ~480 || ~4.0–4.5 h || ~5.0–5.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Pass || No Salzburg
| 5 || 7 Aug || LEGOLAND local || ~5 || ~0 h || β€” || β€” || βœ… Pass || 2nd night GΓΌnzburg
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| 6 || 8 Aug || LEGOLAND local || ~5 || ~0 h || β€” || β€” || βœ… Pass || 2nd night GΓΌnzburg
| 6 || 8 Aug || GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin || ~580 || ~5.5–6.0 h || ~7.0–8.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || ⚠️ Watch || Two drivers
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| 7 || 9 Aug || GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin || ~580 || ~5.5–6.0 h || ~7.0–8.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || ⚠️ Watch || Two drivers
| 7–10 || 9–12 Aug || Berlin || 0 || 0 || 0 || β€” || βœ… Pass || Sightseeing
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| 8–11 || 10–13 Aug || Berlin || 0 || 0 || 0 || β€” || βœ… Pass || Sightseeing
| 11 || 13 Aug || Berlin β†’ Dresden || ~190 || ~2.0–2.5 h || ~2.5–3.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Pass ||
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| 12 || 14 Aug || Berlin β†’ Dresden || ~190 || ~2.0–2.5 h || ~2.5–3.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Pass ||
| 12 || 14 Aug || Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea || ~770 || '''~9–10 h''' || ~11–12 h || Abroad 4–6 || ❌ Fail (flagged) || Oradea overnight
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| 13 || 15 Aug || Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea || ~770 || '''~9–10 h''' || ~11–12 h || Abroad 4–6 || ❌ Fail (flagged) || Oradea overnight protects Day 14
| 13 || 15 Aug || Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i || ~520 || ~6.5–7.5 h || ~8.0–9.0 h || RO ≀8 h || βœ…/⚠️ || Depart 08:00
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|-
| 14 || 16 Aug || Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i || ~520 || ~6.5–7.5 h || ~8.0–9.0 h || RO ≀8 h || βœ…/⚠️ || Depart 08:00
| 14 || 16 Aug || Home || 0 || 0 || 0 || β€” || βœ… || Trip complete
|}
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== Day 1 β€” IaΘ™i to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 1 β€” IaΘ™i to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026) ==
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| βœ… '''COMPLETED''' β€” Night 1 of 14 Β· Mon 3 Aug 2026
|}


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''Add photos here: [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Cluj/Photos]]''
''Add photos here: [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Cluj/Photos]]''


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where We Stayed ===
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|- style="background:#2c6fad; color:white;"
! Rank !! Property !! Type !! Beds !! Price/night (2A+2C) !! Parking !! Transport !! Why choose it
! Property !! Type !! Beds !! Check-in / out !! Parking !! Notes
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| style="background:#d4edda;" | πŸ₯‡ Budget || '''Hotel Beyfin''' || Hotel || Family / connecting || €80–110 || Free/cheap on-site || Walk / short taxi to Unirii || Reliable after a long drive
|-
| style="background:#cce5ff;" | πŸ₯ˆ Best Value || '''[https://www.booking.com/hotel/ro/yamaluxe-apartments-westside-2.html YamaLuxe Apartments Westside 2]''' || Apartment || 1-bed apt + sofa (sleeps 4) || '''~€55–75''' (~274 RON quote 3 Aug) || '''Free private on-site''' || ~10–15 min drive to Unirii || Kitchen, Wi-Fi, west Cluj β€” easy Oradea exit Day 2
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | πŸ₯‰ Convenient || '''Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca''' || Hotel || Family room || €110–150 || Paid garage || Walk to centre || Predictable family rooms + breakfast
|-
|-
| style="background:#f8d7da;" | ⭐ Special || '''DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj''' || Hotel || Family / suite || €130–180 || On-site || Easy city access || Smooth check-in, parking-friendly
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Evo Residence Stay Cluj''' || Apartment || 2A + 2C (8 & 12) || Mon 3 Aug '''15:00''' β†’ Tue 4 Aug '''11:00''' || On-site || Bulevardul Muncii 14 A, 400394 Cluj-Napoca
|}
|}


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{| style="background:#d4edda; border-left:4px solid #28a745; padding:8px; width:100%;"
| βœ… '''Recommended:''' [https://www.booking.com/hotel/ro/yamaluxe-apartments-westside-2.html YamaLuxe Apartments Westside 2] β€” family apartment with kitchen + free parking; west-side location suits the BorΘ™ run tomorrow (book 3 Aug night for 2A + children 8 & 13).
| βœ… '''Booked & completed:''' Evo Residence Stay Cluj β€” 1 night, 3 Aug 2026.
|}
|}


=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
* Buy Romanian vignette at [https://www.roviniete.ro roviniete.ro].
* Romanian vignette: [https://www.roviniete.ro roviniete.ro] β€” bought βœ…
* Prefer the northwest corridor (not Sibiu) β€” saves distance toward Oradea/BorΘ™.
* NW corridor (not Sibiu) β€” saved distance toward Oradea/BorΘ™.
* '''YamaLuxe''' check-in from 15:00; FloreΘ™ti / west Cluj β€” stock fridge for an easy self-cater dinner.
* Plan 2–3 breaks; finish driving before dusk.
* Plan 2–3 breaks; finish driving before dusk.


== Day 2 β€” Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 2 β€” Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026) ==
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| βœ… '''COMPLETED''' β€” Night 2 of 14 Β· Tue 4 Aug 2026
|}


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''Add photos here: [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Budapest/Photos]]''
''Add photos here: [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Budapest/Photos]]''


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where We Stayed ===
''District VI STR ban from Jan 2026 β€” use hotels citywide or apartments in II / VIII / IX / XIII. '''One night only.'''''
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! Rank !! Property !! Type !! Beds !! Price/night (2A+2C) !! Parking !! Transport !! Why choose it
! Property !! Type !! Beds !! Check-in / out !! Parking !! Notes
|-
| style="background:#d4edda;" | πŸ₯‡ Budget || '''ibis Styles Budapest City''' || Hotel || Family room || €95–120 || Paid garage || Metro M3 || Predictable chain
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| style="background:#cce5ff;" | πŸ₯ˆ Best Value || '''Danubius Hotel Helia''' || Hotel || Family / interconnecting || €130–165 || Free/paid on-site || Tram + Danube || Pool after long drive (XIII)
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | πŸ₯‰ Convenient || '''Coral Residence''' (XIII aparthotel) || Aparthotel || 1–2 bed apt || €110–145 || Free/cheap on-site || Tram/metro || Kitchen + parking
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''LILIOM Apartment''' (AC, TV, free parking) || Apartment || 2A + 2C (8 & 13) || Tue 4 Aug '''15:00–23:30''' β†’ Wed 5 Aug '''08:00–11:00''' || '''Free''' || 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca Β· '''Keys in on-site lockbox'''
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| style="background:#f8d7da;" | ⭐ Special || '''Aquaworld Resort Budapest''' || Resort || Family room || €160–220 || Free car park || Shuttle ~25 min || Water park reset
|}
|}


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{| style="background:#d4edda; border-left:4px solid #28a745; padding:8px; width:100%;"
| βœ… '''Recommended:''' Danubius Hotel Helia β€” parking, pool, District XIII β€” ideal for 1 overnight.
| βœ… '''Booked & completed:''' LILIOM Apartment β€” 1 night, 4 Aug 2026.
|}
|}


=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
* Hungarian e-matrica: [https://motorway.hu motorway.hu] (10-day covers outbound + return).
* Hungarian e-matrica: [https://motorway.hu motorway.hu] β€” bought βœ…
* Passports ready at '''Borș''' (not Nădlac on this corridor); snacks for summer queues.
* Passports at '''BorΘ™''' β€” done βœ…
* Depart mid-morning Day 3 toward Vienna.
* Depart by '''11:00''' Wed 5 Aug (checkout) toward Vienna.


== Day 3 β€” Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 3 β€” Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026) ==
{| style="background:#fff3cd; border-left:4px solid #f0c040; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| πŸ“… '''TODAY''' β€” Night 3 of 14 Β· Wed 5 Aug 2026 Β· '''1 night only''' in Vienna (no full sightseeing day tomorrow)
|}


{| style="background:#e8f4fd; border-left:4px solid #2c6fad; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
{| style="background:#e8f4fd; border-left:4px solid #2c6fad; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Wed 5 Aug 2026  |  πŸš— '''Route:''' Budapest β†’ M1 β†’ Vienna  |  ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~2.5 h (~245 km)  |  πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Vienna (night 1 of 2)
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Wed 5 Aug 2026  |  πŸš— '''Route:''' Budapest β†’ M1 β†’ Vienna  |  ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~2.5 h (~245 km)  |  πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Vienna ('''1 night''' β€” checkout Thu 6 Aug morning)
|}
|}


=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===


* '''Morning Budapest (optional, short)''' β€” Quick viewpoint or market snacks only if leaving by ~11:00.
''Leave LILIOM by 11:00; light afternoon/evening only β€” early start to GΓΌnzburg tomorrow.''
[[File:Buda_Castle_Hill.jpg|thumb|220px|Buda Castle Hill]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Buda_Castle_Hill.jpg</code>''


* '''SchΓΆnbrunn gardens''' β€” Free gardens on arrival afternoon.
* '''Evening stroll near Citadines''' β€” Favoriten / south Vienna β€” keep it short after check-in 15:00–18:00.
[[File:Schonbrunn_palace_and_gardens.jpg|thumb|220px|SchΓΆnbrunn]]
[[File:Wien_Suedtiroler_Platz.jpg|thumb|220px|South Vienna neighbourhood]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Schonbrunn_palace_and_gardens.jpg</code>''
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: search south Vienna / Favoriten''


* '''Prater & Riesenrad''' β€” Classic family fun if energy allows.
* '''Optional: one quick stop en route''' β€” Parndorf outlets or a motorway playground stretch only if ahead of schedule.
[[File:Wiener_Riesenrad.jpg|thumb|220px|Wiener Riesenrad]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Wiener_Riesenrad.jpg</code>''


=== βœ… Kids checklist β€” Vienna (arrival day) ===
=== βœ… Kids checklist β€” Vienna (arrival day) ===
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=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
''Book '''two nights''' (5–6 Aug). Prefer kitchen + P+R / outer districts (Umweltzone).''
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! Rank !! Property !! Type !! Beds !! Price/night (2A+2C) !! Parking !! Transport !! Why choose it
! Property !! Type !! Beds !! Check-in / out !! Parking !! Notes
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| style="background:#d4edda;" | πŸ₯‡ Budget || '''Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof''' || Hotel || Family room || €120–150 || Paid nearby || U3/U6 || Easy west exit to GΓΌnzburg
|-
| style="background:#cce5ff;" | πŸ₯ˆ Best Value || '''Suite Home Vienna''' (or similar) || Aparthotel || Apt for 4 || €140–180 || Garage ~€15–25 || U-Bahn || Kitchen for 2 nights
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | πŸ₯‰ Convenient || '''Austria Trend Hotel Bosei''' || Hotel || Family room || €130–170 || On-site || Erdberg / U3 || Driver-friendly
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|-
| style="background:#f8d7da;" | ⭐ Special || '''Outer stay + Park & Ride''' || Strategy || β€” || P+R || U-Bahn || Avoids Umweltzone stress
| style="background:#fff3cd;" | πŸ“… '''Citadines South Vienna''' || Aparthotel / serviced apt || 2A + 2C (8 & 13) || Wed 5 Aug '''15:00–18:00''' β†’ Thu 6 Aug '''07:00–11:00''' || On-site / nearby || 27 Triester Straße, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) Β· good for westbound A1 exit
|}
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| βœ… '''Recommended:''' Suite Home Vienna (or similar kitchen aparthotel) β€” park once for two nights.
|}
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=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
* Austrian vignette: [https://www.asfinag.at asfinag.at].
* Install EasyPark / ParkNow; do not drive deep into the centre.
* Leave mid-morning from Budapest for afternoon Vienna playtime.
== Day 4 β€” Vienna (Thu 6 Aug 2026) ==
{| style="background:#e8f4fd; border-left:4px solid #2c6fad; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Thu 6 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Local only (U-Bahn / tram) &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Vienna (night 2 of 2)
|}
=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
''Full sightseeing day formerly spent in Budapest β€” now in Vienna.''
* '''SchΓΆnbrunn Palace & Zoo''' β€” Gardens free; zoo is excellent with children.
[[File:Tiergarten_Schonbrunn_entrance.jpg|thumb|220px|SchΓΆnbrunn Zoo]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Tiergarten_Schonbrunn_entrance.jpg</code>''
* '''Historic centre''' β€” Stephansdom, Graben, Hofburg exterior.
[[File:Stephansdom_Vienna.jpg|thumb|220px|Stephansdom]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Stephansdom_Vienna.jpg</code>''
* '''Stadtpark / picnic''' β€” Playground reset and picnic time.
[[File:Stadtpark_Vienna.jpg|thumb|220px|Stadtpark]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Stadtpark_Vienna.jpg</code>''
=== βœ… Kids checklist β€” Vienna (full day) ===
{{:Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Vienna_Full_Day/Checklist}}
''Edit ticks here: [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Vienna_Full_Day/Checklist]]''
=== πŸ“· Our photos β€” Vienna full day ===
{{:Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Vienna_Full_Day/Photos}}
''Add photos here: [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Vienna_Full_Day/Photos]]''
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
''Same Vienna property as Day 3 β€” no re-check-in.''


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| βœ… '''Recommended:''' Stay put β€” zero packing maximises sightseeing.
| βœ… '''Booked:''' Citadines South Vienna β€” '''1 night only''' (5 Aug). Checkout early Thu 6 Aug β†’ drive to GΓΌnzburg (Day 4).
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=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
* Leave the car parked all day.
* Austrian vignette: [https://www.asfinag.at asfinag.at] β€” buy before M1.
* Book SchΓΆnbrunn timed entry only if doing the palace tour.
* LILIOM checkout '''08:00–11:00''' β€” aim on road by 11:30.
* Pack picnic leftovers for tomorrow’s drive to GΓΌnzburg.
* Citadines check-in '''15:00–18:00''' β€” pack car-friendly snacks; no deep centre driving.
* '''Tomorrow:''' no Vienna sightseeing β€” depart by 09:00 for GΓΌnzburg.


== Day 5 β€” Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Fri 7 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 4 β€” Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Thu 6 Aug 2026) ==


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Fri 7 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Vienna β†’ A1 / A8 β†’ GΓΌnzburg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~4–4.5 h (~480 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' GΓΌnzburg
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Thu 6 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Vienna β†’ A1 / A8 β†’ GΓΌnzburg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~4–4.5 h (~480 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' GΓΌnzburg
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''Salzburg is '''not''' a planned stop.''
''Salzburg is '''not''' a planned stop. Early checkout from Citadines South Vienna.''


=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
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=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
* Depart Vienna ~10:30–11:00.
* Checkout Citadines '''07:00–11:00''' β€” aim on A1 by '''09:00'''.
* Confirm Austrian vignette covers transit.
* Confirm Austrian vignette covers transit.
* Buy LEGOLAND tickets + parking online tonight: [https://www.legoland.de legoland.de].
* Buy LEGOLAND tickets + parking online tonight: [https://www.legoland.de legoland.de].


== Day 6 β€” LEGOLAND (Sat 8 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 5 β€” LEGOLAND (Fri 7 Aug 2026) ==


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sat 8 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Local / LEGOLAND GΓΌnzburg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~0–15 min &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' GΓΌnzburg (2nd night)
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Fri 7 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Local / LEGOLAND GΓΌnzburg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~0–15 min &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' GΓΌnzburg (2nd night)
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=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
''Same GΓΌnzburg property as Day 5.''
''Same GΓΌnzburg property as Day 4.''


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* Early night β€” long drive to Berlin tomorrow.
* Early night β€” long drive to Berlin tomorrow.


== Day 7 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 6 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026) ==


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sun 9 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' GΓΌnzburg β†’ A9 β†’ Berlin &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~5.5–6 h (~580 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin (night 1 of 5)
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sat 8 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' GΓΌnzburg β†’ A9 β†’ Berlin &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~5.5–6 h (~580 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin (night 1 of 5)
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* '''Check-in & grocery run''' β€” Unpack once for five nights.
* '''Check-in & grocery run''' β€” Unpack once for five nights.


* '''Local evening stroll (optional)''' β€” Spandau Altstadt or lakeside if staying in KΓΆpenick β€” save Brandenburg Gate for Day 8.
* '''Local evening stroll (optional)''' β€” Spandau Altstadt or lakeside if staying in KΓΆpenick β€” save Brandenburg Gate for Day 7.
[[File:Spandau_Citadel.jpg|thumb|220px|Spandau area]]
[[File:Spandau_Citadel.jpg|thumb|220px|Spandau area]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Spandau_Citadel.jpg</code>''
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Spandau_Citadel.jpg</code>''
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=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
''Book '''5 nights''' (9–13 Aug nights). Prefer Spandau / KΓΆpenick / Lichtenberg / Pankow β€” free parking + S-Bahn.''
''Book '''5 nights''' (8–12 Aug nights). Prefer Spandau / KΓΆpenick / Lichtenberg / Pankow β€” free parking + S-Bahn.''


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* Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~€11.20; kids 6–14 rules apply).
* Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~€11.20; kids 6–14 rules apply).


== πŸ™οΈ Berlin β€” 4 Full Sightseeing Days (Days 8–11) ==
== πŸ™οΈ Berlin β€” 4 Full Sightseeing Days (Days 7–10) ==


''Leave the car parked. Use BVG.''
''Leave the car parked. Use BVG.''


=== Day 8 β€” Historic Berlin (Mon 10 Aug 2026) ===
=== Day 7 β€” Historic Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026) ===


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Mon 10 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Central Berlin on foot / U-Bahn &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sun 9 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Central Berlin on foot / U-Bahn &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin
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* Keep indoor museums short if tired.
* Keep indoor museums short if tired.


=== Day 9 β€” Technikmuseum (Tue 11 Aug 2026) ===
=== Day 8 β€” Technikmuseum (Mon 10 Aug 2026) ===


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Tue 11 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' U-Bahn to Kreuzberg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Mon 10 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' U-Bahn to Kreuzberg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin
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* Near Gleisdreieck / MΓΆckernbrΓΌcke.
* Near Gleisdreieck / MΓΆckernbrΓΌcke.


=== Day 10 β€” Cold War Berlin (Wed 12 Aug 2026) ===
=== Day 9 β€” Cold War Berlin (Tue 11 Aug 2026) ===


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Wed 12 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' East Side Gallery β†’ Bernauer Str. β†’ Checkpoint β†’ Kreuzberg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Tue 11 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' East Side Gallery β†’ Bernauer Str. β†’ Checkpoint β†’ Kreuzberg &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin
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* Keep explanations concrete for kids.
* Keep explanations concrete for kids.


=== Day 11 β€” Flexible Day (Thu 13 Aug 2026) ===
=== Day 10 β€” Flexible Day (Wed 12 Aug 2026) ===


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Thu 13 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Choose 1–2 options &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none (or S-Bahn to Potsdam) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin (last night)
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Wed 12 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Choose 1–2 options &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none (or S-Bahn to Potsdam) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Berlin (last night)
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=== 🏨 Berlin Accommodation (5 nights) ===
=== 🏨 Berlin Accommodation (5 nights) ===
''See Day 7 table β€” same property for nights 7–11.''
''See Day 6 table β€” same property for nights 6–10.''


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== Day 12 β€” Berlin to Dresden (Fri 14 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 11 β€” Berlin to Dresden (Thu 13 Aug 2026) ==


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Fri 14 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Berlin β†’ A13 β†’ Dresden &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~2–2.5 h (~190 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Dresden
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Thu 13 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Berlin β†’ A13 β†’ Dresden &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~2–2.5 h (~190 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Dresden
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| βœ… '''Recommended:''' Aparthotel Adagio Dresden β€” calm dinner before the long Day 13.
| βœ… '''Recommended:''' Aparthotel Adagio Dresden β€” calm dinner before the long Day 12.
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=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
* Buy Czech vignette tonight: [https://edalnice.cz edalnice.cz].
* Buy Czech vignette tonight: [https://edalnice.cz edalnice.cz].
* Early night β€” Day 13 starts 07:00.
* Early night β€” Day 12 starts 07:00.


== Day 13 β€” Dresden to Prague (Sat 15 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 12 β€” Dresden to Prague (Fri 14 Aug 2026) ==


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sat 15 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Dresden β†’ Prague (visit) β†’ Oradea &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~1.5–2 h + ~7.5–8 h (~770 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Oradea
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Fri 14 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Dresden β†’ Prague (visit) β†’ Oradea &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~1.5–2 h + ~7.5–8 h (~770 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' Oradea
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* Swap drivers every 2 hours after Prague.
* Swap drivers every 2 hours after Prague.


== Day 14 β€” Prague to IaΘ™i (Sun 16 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 13 β€” Oradea to IaΘ™i (Sat 15 Aug 2026) ==


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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sun 16 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Oradea β†’ Cluj corridor β†’ IaΘ™i &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~6.5–7.5 h (~520 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' '''Home (IaΘ™i)'''
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sat 15 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' Oradea β†’ Cluj corridor β†’ IaΘ™i &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~6.5–7.5 h (~520 km) &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' '''Home (IaΘ™i)'''
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''Heading kept for navigation continuity β€” you start from '''Oradea''' after Prague on Day 13.''
''You start from '''Oradea''' after Prague on Day 12.''


=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
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* Fuel buffer on quieter DN stretches.
* Fuel buffer on quieter DN stretches.
* Safe arrival is the only goal.
* Safe arrival is the only goal.
== Day 14 β€” Home (Sun 16 Aug 2026) ==
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| 🏠 '''Trip complete''' β€” Sat 15 Aug arrival in IaΘ™i Β· Sun 16 Aug = rest / unpack day
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| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Sun 16 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Route:''' β€” &nbsp;|&nbsp; ⏱ '''Drive:''' none &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' '''Home (IaΘ™i)'''
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''No driving planned β€” buffer day after the earlier return (Vienna sightseeing day removed). Laundry, photos, kids wiki uploads.''


== πŸ’° Budget Summary ==
== πŸ’° Budget Summary ==
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| [[#Day 1 β€” IaΘ™i to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026)|Day 1]] Β· [[#Day 2 β€” Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026)|Day 2]] Β· [[#Day 3 β€” Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)|Day 3]] Β· [[#Day 4 β€” Vienna (Thu 6 Aug 2026)|Day 4]] Β· [[#Day 5 β€” Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Fri 7 Aug 2026)|Day 5]] Β· [[#Day 6 β€” LEGOLAND (Sat 8 Aug 2026)|Day 6]] Β· [[#Day 7 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)|Day 7]] Β· [[#Day 8 β€” Historic Berlin (Mon 10 Aug 2026)|Day 8]] Β· [[#Day 9 β€” Technikmuseum (Tue 11 Aug 2026)|Day 9]] Β· [[#Day 10 β€” Cold War Berlin (Wed 12 Aug 2026)|Day 10]] Β· [[#Day 11 β€” Flexible Day (Thu 13 Aug 2026)|Day 11]] Β· [[#Day 12 β€” Berlin to Dresden (Fri 14 Aug 2026)|Day 12]] Β· [[#Day 13 β€” Dresden to Prague (Sat 15 Aug 2026)|Day 13]] Β· [[#Day 14 β€” Prague to IaΘ™i (Sun 16 Aug 2026)|Day 14]]
| [[#Day 1 β€” IaΘ™i to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026)|Day 1]] Β· [[#Day 2 β€” Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026)|Day 2]] Β· [[#Day 3 β€” Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)|Day 3]] Β· [[#Day 4 β€” Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Thu 6 Aug 2026)|Day 4]] Β· [[#Day 5 β€” LEGOLAND (Fri 7 Aug 2026)|Day 5]] Β· [[#Day 6 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026)|Day 6]] Β· [[#Day 7 β€” Historic Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)|Day 7]] Β· [[#Day 8 β€” Technikmuseum (Mon 10 Aug 2026)|Day 8]] Β· [[#Day 9 β€” Cold War Berlin (Tue 11 Aug 2026)|Day 9]] Β· [[#Day 10 β€” Flexible Day (Wed 12 Aug 2026)|Day 10]] Β· [[#Day 11 β€” Berlin to Dresden (Thu 13 Aug 2026)|Day 11]] Β· [[#Day 12 β€” Dresden to Prague (Fri 14 Aug 2026)|Day 12]] Β· [[#Day 13 β€” Oradea to IaΘ™i (Sat 15 Aug 2026)|Day 13]] Β· [[#Day 14 β€” Home (Sun 16 Aug 2026)|Day 14]]
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Revision as of 07:57, 5 August 2026

Road Trip: IaΘ™i β†’ Berlin β†’ IaΘ™i (14 Days)

πŸš— Trip Overview
Start / End IaΘ™i, Romania
Destination Berlin, Germany
Duration 14 days (3–16 Aug 2026)
Family 2 adults + 2 children
Countries Romania Β· Hungary Β· Austria Β· Germany Β· Czechia Β· Slovakia
Max drive (Romania) 7–8 hours/day
Max drive (abroad) 4–6 hours/day
Key rule Outbound β‰  return overnight cities
Trip dates 3–16 Aug 2026
Wiki page Trip_to_Berlin_2026
Publish python publish_wiki.py

πŸ“ Trip progress (live)

Updated Wed 5 Aug 2026 β€” Vienna full sightseeing day removed; 1 night only in Vienna. Outbound shifted forward by one day.

Status Night Dates Property Address / check-in Notes
βœ… Done 1 Mon 3 Aug 2026 Evo Residence Stay Cluj Bulevardul Muncii 14 A, 400394 Cluj-Napoca Check-in 15:00 Β· Check-out Tue 4 Aug by 11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 12)
βœ… Done 2 Tue 4 Aug 2026 LILIOM Apartment (AC, TV, free parking) 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca Keys in on-site lockbox Β· Check-in 15:00–23:30 Β· Check-out Wed 5 Aug 08:00–11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
πŸ“… Booked 3 Wed 5 Aug 2026 Citadines South Vienna 27 Triester Straße, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) Check-in 15:00–18:00 Β· Check-out Thu 6 Aug 07:00–11:00 Β· 1 night only Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
⏳ Next 4 Thu 6 Aug 2026 GΓΌnzburg (to book) β€” Early checkout Vienna β†’ drive to GΓΌnzburg (~4–4.5 h)
⏳ 5–6 Fri–Sat 7–8 Aug GΓΌnzburg Γ—2 β€” LEGOLAND + Berlin transfer
⏳ 7–11 Sun 9 – Thu 13 Aug Berlin Γ—5 β€” 4 sightseeing days

Trip Summary

Day Date Route Drive Overnight Highlights
1 Mon 3 Aug 2026 IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca ~6.5–7 h Cluj-Napoca πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ βœ… Evo Residence
2 Tue 4 Aug 2026 Cluj β†’ Budapest ~5.5–6 h Budapest πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί βœ… LILIOM apt
3 Wed 5 Aug 2026 Budapest β†’ Vienna ~2.5 h Vienna πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή πŸ“… Citadines (1 night)
4 Thu 6 Aug 2026 Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg ~4–4.5 h GΓΌnzburg πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ήβ†’πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Early checkout β†’ LEGOLAND base
5 Fri 7 Aug 2026 LEGOLAND local GΓΌnzburg πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ🧱 Full park day
6 Sat 8 Aug 2026 GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin ~5.5–6 h Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Arrive & settle
7 Sun 9 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Historic sights
8 Mon 10 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Technikmuseum
9 Tue 11 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Cold War & East
10 Wed 12 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Flexible family day
11 Thu 13 Aug 2026 Berlin β†’ Dresden ~2–2.5 h Dresden πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Zwinger & Elbe
12 Fri 14 Aug 2026 Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea ~9–10 h Oradea πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Half-day Prague + transit
13 Sat 15 Aug 2026 Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i ~6.5–7.5 h Home πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Final leg
14 Sun 16 Aug 2026 β€” β€” Home 🏠 Trip complete / rest day

Outbound: Cluj β†’ Budapest (Γ—1) β†’ Vienna (Γ—1 only β€” no full sightseeing day) β†’ GΓΌnzburg (Γ—2) β†’ Berlin. Return: Dresden β†’ Oradea (β‰  outbound). Vienna day removed 5 Aug 2026 β€” schedule shifted forward.

⏱ Road-time audit

Day Date Leg Km Pure drive + Breaks Rule Status Notes
1 3 Aug IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca ~400 ~6.5–7.0 h ~8.0–9.0 h RO ≀8 h βœ… Done Evo Residence
2 4 Aug Cluj β†’ Budapest ~460 ~5.5–6.0 h ~7.0–8.0 h Abroad 4–6 βœ… Done LILIOM apt Β· BorΘ™
3 5 Aug Budapest β†’ Vienna ~245 ~2.5 h ~3.0–3.5 h Abroad 4–6 πŸ“… Tonight Citadines South Β· 1 night
4 6 Aug Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg ~480 ~4.0–4.5 h ~5.0–5.5 h Abroad 4–6 βœ… Pass Early checkout 07:00–11:00
5 7 Aug LEGOLAND local ~5 ~0 h β€” β€” βœ… Pass 2nd night GΓΌnzburg
6 8 Aug GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin ~580 ~5.5–6.0 h ~7.0–8.0 h Abroad 4–6 ⚠️ Watch Two drivers
7–10 9–12 Aug Berlin 0 0 0 β€” βœ… Pass Sightseeing
11 13 Aug Berlin β†’ Dresden ~190 ~2.0–2.5 h ~2.5–3.0 h Abroad 4–6 βœ… Pass
12 14 Aug Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea ~770 ~9–10 h ~11–12 h Abroad 4–6 ❌ Fail (flagged) Oradea overnight
13 15 Aug Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i ~520 ~6.5–7.5 h ~8.0–9.0 h RO ≀8 h βœ…/⚠️ Depart 08:00
14 16 Aug Home 0 0 0 β€” βœ… Trip complete

Total pure driving: ~38–42 h Β· Distance: ~4,100–4,400 km (β‰ˆ60–80 km less than Sibiu outbound) Β· Re-check Google Maps the week before departure.


Day 1 β€” IaΘ™i to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026)

βœ… COMPLETED β€” Night 1 of 14 Β· Mon 3 Aug 2026
  πŸš— Route: IaΘ™i β†’ TΓ’rgu MureΘ™ corridor β†’ Cluj-Napoca  |  ⏱ Drive: ~6.5–7 h (~400 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Cluj-Napoca

Replaces Sibiu (already seen) β€” northwest corridor toward Hungary saves ~60–80 km on Days 1–2 combined.

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • PiaΘ›a Unirii β€” Stroll the main square and nearby lanes after check-in β€” short, walkable reset.
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PiaΘ›a Unirii, Cluj

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  • CetΔƒΘ›uia viewpoint β€” Quick hill view over the city if energy remains (drive or short taxi).
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View from Cetățuia

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  • Central Park / Botanical Garden (pick one) β€” Playground or green walk; keep it light on Day 1.
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Botanical Garden

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Cluj

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Arrived at Evo Residence β€” parked B901VTR β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Long drive from IaΘ™i (first night abroad!) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Unpacked and settled in at the hotel β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Early night β€” big drive to Budapest tomorrow β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Cluj

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  • B901VTR at Evo Residence Stay Cluj β€” arrival night, Mon 3 Aug
    B901VTR at Evo Residence Stay Cluj β€” arrival night, Mon 3 Aug
  • Evo Residence β€” car parked on arrival
    Evo Residence β€” car parked on arrival
  • Favourite thing: Long drive from IaΘ™i Β· first night abroad Β· car safe in the hotel parking

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🏨 Where We Stayed

Property Type Beds Check-in / out Parking Notes
βœ… Evo Residence Stay Cluj Apartment 2A + 2C (8 & 12) Mon 3 Aug 15:00 β†’ Tue 4 Aug 11:00 On-site Bulevardul Muncii 14 A, 400394 Cluj-Napoca
βœ… Booked & completed: Evo Residence Stay Cluj β€” 1 night, 3 Aug 2026.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Romanian vignette: roviniete.ro β€” bought βœ…
  • NW corridor (not Sibiu) β€” saved distance toward Oradea/BorΘ™.
  • Plan 2–3 breaks; finish driving before dusk.

Day 2 β€” Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026)

βœ… COMPLETED β€” Night 2 of 14 Β· Tue 4 Aug 2026
  πŸš— Route: Cluj β†’ Oradea β†’ BorΘ™ β†’ Debrecen corridor β†’ Budapest  |  ⏱ Drive: ~5.5–6 h (~460 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Budapest (1 night only)

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

No full Budapest day β€” evening only; transfer to Vienna tomorrow.

  • Danube Promenade (Pest) β€” Sunset walk opposite Buda Castle.
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Danube at dusk

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  • St. Stephen’s Basilica (exterior) β€” Quick photo if you arrive early.
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St. Stephen’s Basilica

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Budapest (evening)

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Family evening in Budapest (selfie) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Saw Heroes’ Square (HΕ‘sΓΆk tere) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Walked Vajdahunyad / City Park area (Day 3 morning) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Budapest funicular β€” great view! β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Tried kΓΌrtΕ‘skalΓ‘cs / chimney cake β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Survived the border crossing calmly β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Packed bags ready for Vienna morning β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Budapest

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  • Family selfie β€” Budapest, Tue 4 Aug evening
    Family selfie β€” Budapest, Tue 4 Aug evening
  • Heroes’ Square from the car β€” Tue 4 Aug
    Heroes’ Square from the car β€” Tue 4 Aug
  • Family in Budapest β€” Tue 4 Aug evening
    Family in Budapest β€” Tue 4 Aug evening
  • Budapest morning β€” City Park area, Wed 5 Aug
    Budapest morning β€” City Park area, Wed 5 Aug
  • City Park walk β€” Wed 5 Aug morning
    City Park walk β€” Wed 5 Aug morning
  • Vajdahunyad / park grounds β€” Wed 5 Aug
    Vajdahunyad / park grounds β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • More City Park β€” Wed 5 Aug
    More City Park β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Budapest funicular β€” Wed 5 Aug morning
    Budapest funicular β€” Wed 5 Aug morning
  • Snack stop on the way to Vienna β€” Wed 5 Aug
    Snack stop on the way to Vienna β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Chimney cake (kΓΌrtΕ‘skalΓ‘cs) β€” Wed 5 Aug
    Chimney cake (kΓΌrtΕ‘skalΓ‘cs) β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Favourite things: family selfie Β· Heroes’ Square Β· funicular Β· chimney cake

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🏨 Where We Stayed

Property Type Beds Check-in / out Parking Notes
βœ… LILIOM Apartment (AC, TV, free parking) Apartment 2A + 2C (8 & 13) Tue 4 Aug 15:00–23:30 β†’ Wed 5 Aug 08:00–11:00 Free 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca Β· Keys in on-site lockbox
βœ… Booked & completed: LILIOM Apartment β€” 1 night, 4 Aug 2026.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Hungarian e-matrica: motorway.hu β€” bought βœ…
  • Passports at BorΘ™ β€” done βœ…
  • Depart by 11:00 Wed 5 Aug (checkout) toward Vienna.

Day 3 β€” Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)

πŸ“… TODAY β€” Night 3 of 14 Β· Wed 5 Aug 2026 Β· 1 night only in Vienna (no full sightseeing day tomorrow)
  πŸš— Route: Budapest β†’ M1 β†’ Vienna  |  ⏱ Drive: ~2.5 h (~245 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Vienna (1 night β€” checkout Thu 6 Aug morning)

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

Leave LILIOM by 11:00; light afternoon/evening only β€” early start to GΓΌnzburg tomorrow.

  • Evening stroll near Citadines β€” Favoriten / south Vienna β€” keep it short after check-in 15:00–18:00.
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South Vienna neighbourhood

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  • Optional: one quick stop en route β€” Parndorf outlets or a motorway playground stretch only if ahead of schedule.

βœ… Kids checklist β€” Vienna (arrival day)

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Left Budapest and drove to Vienna β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Naturhistorisches Museum β€” family at the dome β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Explored museum halls (trains of history / art) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Tried a Viennese pastry / ice cream β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Found Jimmy’s Dandelion and parked the car β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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  • Naturhistorisches Museum Wien β€” family selfie, Wed 5 Aug
    Naturhistorisches Museum Wien β€” family selfie, Wed 5 Aug
  • Driving toward Vienna β€” Wed 5 Aug
    Driving toward Vienna β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Family at NHM Wien β€” Wed 5 Aug afternoon
    Family at NHM Wien β€” Wed 5 Aug afternoon
  • Maria-Theresien-Platz β€” Wed 5 Aug
    Maria-Theresien-Platz β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Museum exterior / gardens β€” Wed 5 Aug
    Museum exterior / gardens β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Museum interior β€” marble halls & paintings, Wed 5 Aug
    Museum interior β€” marble halls & paintings, Wed 5 Aug
  • More museum halls β€” Wed 5 Aug
    More museum halls β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Evening near Jimmy’s Dandelion β€” Wed 5 Aug
    Evening near Jimmy’s Dandelion β€” Wed 5 Aug
  • Favourite thing: Naturhistorisches Museum Β· big dome Β· fancy marble stairs

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🏨 Where to Stay

Property Type Beds Check-in / out Parking Notes
πŸ“… Citadines South Vienna Aparthotel / serviced apt 2A + 2C (8 & 13) Wed 5 Aug 15:00–18:00 β†’ Thu 6 Aug 07:00–11:00 On-site / nearby 27 Triester Straße, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) Β· good for westbound A1 exit
βœ… Booked: Citadines South Vienna β€” 1 night only (5 Aug). Checkout early Thu 6 Aug β†’ drive to GΓΌnzburg (Day 4).

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Austrian vignette: asfinag.at β€” buy before M1.
  • LILIOM checkout 08:00–11:00 β€” aim on road by 11:30.
  • Citadines check-in 15:00–18:00 β€” pack car-friendly snacks; no deep centre driving.
  • Tomorrow: no Vienna sightseeing β€” depart by 09:00 for GΓΌnzburg.

Day 4 β€” Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Thu 6 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: Vienna β†’ A1 / A8 β†’ GΓΌnzburg  |  ⏱ Drive: ~4–4.5 h (~480 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: GΓΌnzburg

Salzburg is not a planned stop. Early checkout from Citadines South Vienna.

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Scenic motorway west β€” Danube / Alpine foothill views; service-area stretch with playground.
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Westautobahn scenery

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  • Arrive GΓΌnzburg β€” Check in, supermarket, early night before LEGOLAND.
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GΓΌnzburg

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Travel day to GΓΌnzburg

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Helped pack the car in Vienna β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Spotted mountains or countryside from the motorway β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Took a fun stretch-stop break β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Arrived at IQ Hotel Langenau before bedtime β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Got LEGOLAND tickets ready for tomorrow β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” GΓΌnzburg arrival

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  • Monica at IQ Hotel Langenau area β€” Thu 6 Aug arrival
    Monica at IQ Hotel Langenau area β€” Thu 6 Aug arrival
  • Hotel / campsite walk β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Hotel / campsite walk β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • Favourite thing: Almost at LEGOLAND! Β· Monica double thumbs up

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🏨 Where to Stay

First of two nights in GΓΌnzburg.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
πŸ₯‡ Budget ibis budget GΓΌnzburg Hotel Quad / family €75–100 Free 5–10 min to park Cheap clean sleep
πŸ₯ˆ Best Value Best Western Plus Hotel am Schlosspark GΓΌnzburg Hotel Family room €110–150 Free Short drive Comfortable beds
πŸ₯‰ Convenient LEGOLAND Holiday Village / Hotel Resort Family / cabin €180–280 Free Walk/shuttle Zero morning drive
⭐ Special LEGOLAND themed cabin Cabin Sleeps 4 €200–300 Free Walk Most memorable
βœ… Recommended: LEGOLAND Holiday Village for both nights if budget allows β€” else Best Western Plus.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Checkout Citadines 07:00–11:00 β€” aim on A1 by 09:00.
  • Confirm Austrian vignette covers transit.
  • Buy LEGOLAND tickets + parking online tonight: legoland.de.

Day 5 β€” LEGOLAND (Fri 7 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: Local / LEGOLAND GΓΌnzburg  |  ⏱ Drive: ~0–15 min  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: GΓΌnzburg (2nd night)
🎟️ LEGOLAND Ticket & Visitor Info
Adult / age 12+ (gate) ~€64
Child ages 2–11 (gate) ~€58
Under 2 Free
Online deals Often from ~€35–39 pp
Parking ~€12/day online
Hours Typically 10:00–18:00 (verify)
Book legoland.de

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Miniland β€” Miniature cities built from LEGO bricks.
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Miniland

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  • LEGO NINJAGO / City rides β€” Do popular rides at opening.
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NINJAGO area

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  • Shows & play zones β€” Check the app schedule; plan a quiet midday break.
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LEGOLAND park

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” LEGOLAND

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Entered LEGOLAND at opening time β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Rode something in NINJAGO World β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Visited Miniland β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Tried a splash / water attraction (boat ride!) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Rode at least 3 attractions β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Fahrschule β€” got driving licenses! β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Built something / played in a build zone β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Chose one souvenir (or a photo instead) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” LEGOLAND

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  • Constantin & Stefan on the LEGOLAND boat β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Constantin & Stefan on the LEGOLAND boat β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • LEGOLAND rides β€” Thu 6 Aug
    LEGOLAND rides β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • Cristina & Stefan at Miniland church β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Cristina & Stefan at Miniland church β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • Miniland detail β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Miniland detail β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • Park fun β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Park fun β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • Fahrschule β€” driving licenses! β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Fahrschule β€” driving licenses! β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • More LEGOLAND β€” Thu 6 Aug
    More LEGOLAND β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • Attractions β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Attractions β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • Evening at the park / terrace β€” Thu 6 Aug
    Evening at the park / terrace β€” Thu 6 Aug
  • LEGOLAND day 2 β€” Fri 7 Aug
    LEGOLAND day 2 β€” Fri 7 Aug
  • Cristina at NINJAGO World spinners β€” Fri 7 Aug
    Cristina at NINJAGO World spinners β€” Fri 7 Aug
  • Favourite things: boat ride Β· Miniland church Β· Fahrschule licenses Β· NINJAGO spinners

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🏨 Where to Stay

Same GΓΌnzburg property as Day 4.

βœ… Recommended: Stay put β€” no hotel change on park day.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Arrive by 09:15–09:30 for 10:00 open.
  • Use the official app for wait times.
  • Early night β€” long drive to Berlin tomorrow.

Day 6 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: GΓΌnzburg β†’ A9 β†’ Berlin  |  ⏱ Drive: ~5.5–6 h (~580 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Berlin (night 1 of 5)

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Check-in & grocery run β€” Unpack once for five nights.
  • Local evening stroll (optional) β€” Spandau Altstadt or lakeside if staying in KΓΆpenick β€” save Brandenburg Gate for Day 7.
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Spandau area

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Travel to Berlin

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Helped with a calm car day (audiobook / playlist) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Two good stretch stops β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Arrived at Numa Drift and unpacked β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Bought snacks for Berlin breakfasts β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Berlin arrival

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  • Numa Drift neighbourhood β€” Nollendorfplatz, Sat 8 Aug arrival
    Numa Drift neighbourhood β€” Nollendorfplatz, Sat 8 Aug arrival
  • Photo: Nollendorfplatz (CC BY-SA 3.0 Β· Manfred BrΓΌckels)
  • Favourite thing: Long drive from Heidenheim Β· arrived at Numa Drift Β· U-Bahn at the door Β· grocery run for breakfasts

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🏨 Where to Stay

Book 5 nights (8–12 Aug nights). Prefer Spandau / KΓΆpenick / Lichtenberg / Pankow β€” free parking + S-Bahn.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
πŸ₯‡ Budget Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) Aparthotel Apt/kitchenette €100–130 Free on-site Bus + S-Bahn Kitchen + car-friendly
πŸ₯ˆ Best Value Hotel Lindenufer (Spandau) Hotel Family room €120–150 Nearby S-Bahn Spandau Altstadt charm
πŸ₯‰ Convenient Park Penthouses Insel Eiswerder Aparthotel 1–2 bed apt €150–200 Paid ~€20/day Bus/S-Bahn Spacious kitchens
⭐ Special Adina Checkpoint Charlie Aparthotel Apt for 4 €180–250 Paid garage U6 Walk-to-sights premium
⭐ Alt KΓΆpenick apartment Apartment 2-bed €110–150 Often free S3 ~30–40 min Lakeside self-catering
βœ… Recommended: Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) β€” free parking + kitchenette for 5 nights.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Umweltplakette on the windscreen before Berlin.
  • Unload at hotel; do not drive into Mitte.
  • Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~€11.20; kids 6–14 rules apply).

πŸ™οΈ Berlin β€” 4 Full Sightseeing Days (Days 7–10)

Leave the car parked. Use BVG.

Day 7 β€” Historic Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: Central Berlin on foot / U-Bahn  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Berlin

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Brandenburg Gate β€” Start early for clearer photos.
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Brandenburg Gate

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  • Reichstag dome β€” Free; pre-book bundestag.de; bring passports.
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Reichstag dome

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  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe β€” Outdoor field of stelae β€” age-appropriate talk.
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Holocaust Memorial

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  • Museum Island / Berliner Dom β€” One museum or exteriors + Dom.
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Berliner Dom

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Historic Berlin

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
☐ Saw Brandenburg Gate ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Visited Reichstag dome (if booked) OR saw the building ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Walked through the Memorial calmly ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Saw Museum Island or Berliner Dom ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Took a favourite historic Berlin photo ☐ ☐ ☐

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Historic Berlin

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  • ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Historic Berlin here (printout) ____
  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Book Reichstag weeks ahead.
  • Combine Gate β†’ Reichstag β†’ Memorial on foot.
  • Keep indoor museums short if tired.

Day 8 β€” Technikmuseum (Mon 10 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: U-Bahn to Kreuzberg  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Berlin
Item Detail
Hours Tue–Fri 09:00–17:30; Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Monday
Adults €15 online / €17 till
Under 18 Free (collect 0€ ticket)
Book technikmuseum.berlin

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Aviation hall β€” Aircraft overhead β€” usually the kids’ wow moment.
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Aviation hall

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  • Locomotives & ships β€” Historic trains and maritime exhibits.
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Historic locomotive

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  • Spectrum science centre β€” Interactive physics play β€” save for the energy dip.
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Spectrum

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Technikmuseum

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Sat on the small Siemens electric engine model β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Saw the BR 01 β€” driving wheel bigger than Stefan β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Tried the magnetic experiments (Spectrum) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Made a funny photo in the curved mirror β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Saw planes, boats, spaceships / missiles β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Found another favourite locomotive (BR 01 steam!) β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Technikmuseum

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  • Spectrum curved mirror selfie β€” family fun, Sun 9 Aug 2026
    Spectrum curved mirror selfie β€” family fun, Sun 9 Aug 2026
  • Stefan on Siemens & Halske model electric engine β€” trains hall, Sun 9 Aug
    Stefan on Siemens & Halske model electric engine β€” trains hall, Sun 9 Aug
  • Favourite things: magnetic experiments Β· funny mirror Β· BR 01 huge wheel Β· sit-on electric model Β· planes Β· boats Β· spaceships

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Plan 4–6 hours; bring snacks.
  • Not Monday.
  • Near Gleisdreieck / MΓΆckernbrΓΌcke.

Day 9 β€” Cold War Berlin (Tue 11 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: East Side Gallery β†’ Bernauer Str. β†’ Checkpoint β†’ Kreuzberg  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Berlin

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • East Side Gallery β€” Free outdoor Wall murals along the Spree.
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East Side Gallery

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  • Berlin Wall Memorial β€” Best educational Wall stop (free outdoor).
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Wall Memorial

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  • Checkpoint Charlie Museum β€” Adults ~€18.50; ages 7–18 ~€12.50; under 6 free β€” mauermuseum.de.
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Checkpoint Charlie

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Cold War Berlin

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
☐ Saw a painted Wall segment ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Learned one Wall / escape story ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Visited Checkpoint Charlie area ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Tried Kreuzberg street food ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Took a thoughtful photo (not only silly ones) ☐ ☐ ☐

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Cold War Berlin

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  • ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Cold War Berlin here (printout) ____
  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Prioritise free outdoor Wall sites if museum fatigue hits.
  • Keep explanations concrete for kids.

Day 10 β€” Flexible Day (Wed 12 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: Choose 1–2 options  |  ⏱ Drive: none (or S-Bahn to Potsdam)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Berlin (last night)

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Zoo Berlin (option) β€” One of Europe’s best family zoos.
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Zoo Berlin

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  • Charlottenburg Palace (option) β€” Palace + gardens to run.
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Charlottenburg

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  • Potsdam / Sanssouci (option) β€” S-Bahn day trip; gardens.
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Sanssouci

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  • Tiergarten picnic (option) β€” Low-cost reset + Victory Column.
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Victory Column

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Flexible Berlin day

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
β˜‘ Went around Berlin β€” not boring! β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Nice walk in the shops β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Saw historic buildings β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Found an amazing ice cream restaurant β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Ate pizza at Pizza Hut β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Rode S-Bahn and U-Bahn β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Saw an ICE (+ other DB trains) at Hauptbahnhof β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘
β˜‘ Packed bags for KrakΓ³w tomorrow β˜‘ β˜‘ β˜‘

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Flexible Berlin

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  • Stefan at Berlin Hauptbahnhof β€” S-Bahn platform, Tue 11 Aug 2026
    Stefan at Berlin Hauptbahnhof β€” S-Bahn platform, Tue 11 Aug 2026
  • Favourite things: Pizza Hut Β· ICE at Hauptbahnhof Β· S-Bahn + U-Bahn Β· amazing ice cream Β· shops Β· historic buildings Β· packed for KrakΓ³w

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Pack a picnic.
  • Pre-pack tonight for Dresden.
  • Rain plan: Museum Island leftovers.

🏨 Berlin Accommodation (5 nights)

See Day 6 table β€” same property for nights 6–10.

βœ… Recommended: Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) for all 5 nights.

Day 11 β€” Berlin to Dresden (Thu 13 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: Berlin β†’ A13 β†’ Dresden  |  ⏱ Drive: ~2–2.5 h (~190 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Dresden

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Zwinger β€” Baroque courtyards.
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Zwinger

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  • Frauenkirche β€” Tell the rebuild story simply.
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Frauenkirche

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  • FΓΌrstenzug β€” Long free porcelain mural.
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FΓΌrstenzug

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Dresden

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
☐ Saw the Zwinger courtyard ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Saw the Frauenkirche ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Found the long porcelain mural ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Had gelato by the Elbe ☐ ☐ ☐

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Dresden

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  • ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Dresden here (printout) ____
  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night Parking Transport Why
πŸ₯‡ Budget Motel One Dresden-Palaisplatz Hotel Family €100–130 Garage Walk Style + location
πŸ₯ˆ Best Value Aparthotel Adagio Dresden Aparthotel Apt for 4 €120–160 On-site Walk/tram Kitchen calm night
πŸ₯‰ Convenient INNSiDE by MeliΓ‘ Dresden Hotel Family €140–180 Hotel parking Central Smooth drive-in
⭐ Special Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Luxury Suite €280+ Valet Steps to Zwinger Splurge
βœ… Recommended: Aparthotel Adagio Dresden β€” calm dinner before the long Day 12.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Buy Czech vignette tonight: edalnice.cz.
  • Early night β€” Day 12 starts 07:00.

Day 12 β€” Dresden to Prague (Fri 14 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: Dresden β†’ Prague (visit) β†’ Oradea  |  ⏱ Drive: ~1.5–2 h + ~7.5–8 h (~770 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Oradea

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Charles Bridge β€” Walk a segment earlier for fewer crowds.
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Charles Bridge

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  • Old Town Square β€” Astronomical Clock exterior.
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Old Town Square

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  • Prague Castle courtyards β€” Exteriors if queues are light; back to car by 14:00.
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Prague Castle

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Prague + long transit

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
☐ Saw the Astronomical Clock ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Walked on Charles Bridge ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Had dinner / ice cream in Old Town ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Helped pack the car for Oradea morning ☐ ☐ ☐

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Prague

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  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night Parking Transport Why
πŸ₯‡ Budget Hotel Paradise Oradea Hotel Family €70–95 Free Short drive Cheap last night
πŸ₯ˆ Best Value DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea Hotel Family €110–150 Free Walk/taxi Best sleep after hard drive
πŸ₯‰ Convenient Ramada Oradea Hotel Family €90–130 Free Ring roads Fast E60 to IaΘ™i
⭐ Special Hotel Elite Oradea Hotel Suite €100–140 Free Central Strong reviews
βœ… Recommended: DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea β€” parking + proper meal before final leg.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Start by 07:00; Prague window 10:00–14:00.
  • Slovak vignette if needed: eznamka.sk.
  • Swap drivers every 2 hours after Prague.

Day 13 β€” Oradea to IaΘ™i (Sat 15 Aug 2026)

  πŸš— Route: Oradea β†’ Cluj corridor β†’ IaΘ™i  |  ⏱ Drive: ~6.5–7.5 h (~520 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Home (IaΘ™i)

You start from Oradea after Prague on Day 12.

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Optional Cluj coffee (45 min) β€” Only if ahead of schedule.
  • Home arrival β€” Kids’ own beds β€” the real finish line.
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IaΘ™i β€” almost home

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Final day home

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☐ Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
☐ Departed Oradea by 08:00 ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Helped keep the car tidy ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Spotted a favourite Romanian landscape ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Arrived home safely ☐ ☐ ☐
☐ Celebrated the end of the trip ☐ ☐ ☐

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Homecoming

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🏨 Where to Stay

No hotel β€” home in IaΘ™i.

βœ… Recommended: Depart Oradea by 08:00 with a full tank and two driver swaps planned.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Confirm Romanian vignette still valid.
  • Fuel buffer on quieter DN stretches.
  • Safe arrival is the only goal.

Day 14 β€” Home (Sun 16 Aug 2026)

🏠 Trip complete β€” Sat 15 Aug arrival in IaΘ™i Β· Sun 16 Aug = rest / unpack day
  πŸš— Route: β€”  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Home (IaΘ™i)

No driving planned β€” buffer day after the earlier return (Vienna sightseeing day removed). Laundry, photos, kids wiki uploads.

πŸ’° Budget Summary

Category Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Fuel (~4,100–4,400 km) €400–540
Vignettes & tolls €80–130
Accommodation (13 nights) €1,400–2,200
LEGOLAND + parking €160–280
Berlin attractions €80–200
Other attractions €100–250
Food & dining €780–1,300
Local transport €100–180
Misc. €50–120
TOTAL €3,170 – €5,220

Mid-range target ~€4,000–4,500 with kitchens + online LEGOLAND tickets.

πŸ›‚ Vignettes, Tolls & Practical Checklist

Country Official link Typical short product
πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Romania roviniete.ro 10-day ~€6
πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Hungary motorway.hu 10-day ~€19–20
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria asfinag.at 10-day ~€11.50–12.80
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czechia edalnice.cz 10-day ~€12
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia eznamka.sk 10-day ~€11–12

Checklist

  • Reichstag dome β€” bundestag.de
  • LEGOLAND tickets β€” legoland.de
  • Berlin Umweltplakette
  • Green Card insurance
  • EHIC / GHIC for all 4
  • Child car seats
  • Warning triangle, vests, first-aid kit
  • EasyPark / ParkNow
  • BVG app
  • Upload kids photos on each Kids Photos subpage (Special:Upload), not on the main itinerary
  • Kids ticks β€” edit only Kids Checklist subpages
  • Publish wiki updates with python publish_wiki.py
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