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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | π§± '''Park day''' || β || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || '''LEGOLAND Deutschland''' || LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg || Voucher '''#1129895''' Β· 4Γ 2-day tickets + parking Β· then ~30β40 min drive to Heidenheim for 20:00 check-in | | style="background:#fff3cd;" | π§± '''Park day''' || β || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || '''LEGOLAND Deutschland''' || LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg || Voucher '''#1129895''' Β· 4Γ 2-day tickets + parking Β· then ~30β40 min drive to Heidenheim for 20:00 check-in | ||
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'''Booked''' || 6β9 || Sat '''8''' β Wed '''12''' Aug 2026 || '''Berlin β Large Studio | | style="background:#d4edda;" | β
'''Booked''' || 6β9 || Sat '''8''' β Wed '''12''' Aug 2026 || '''Numa Berlin''' β Large Studio (kitchenette + sofa bed) || Res. '''FOSTESKE-1''' Β· ''confirm exact street on confirmation'' || CI '''Sat 8 Aug 15:00''' Β· CO '''Wed 12 Aug 11:00''' Β· 2A + 2C Β· '''INSIDE Umweltzone''' (S-Bahn ring) β '''green sticker required''' to drive/park at hotel | ||
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | π '''Express home''' || 10 || Wed 12 Aug 2026 || ''Oradea (to book)'' || NW Romania || Checkout Berlin '''11:00''' β drive SE Β· '''no Dresden / Prague stop''' Β· overnight Oradea | | style="background:#fff3cd;" | π '''Express home''' || 10 || Wed 12 Aug 2026 || ''Oradea (to book)'' || NW Romania || Checkout Berlin '''11:00''' β drive SE Β· '''no Dresden / Prague stop''' Β· overnight Oradea | ||
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! Property !! Room !! Guests !! Check-in / out !! Reservation !! Notes | ! Property !! Room !! Guests !! Check-in / out !! Reservation !! Notes | ||
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'''Numa Berlin''' (FOSTESKE-1) || '''Large Studio''' with kitchenette + sofa bed || Constantin Bogza Β· 2A + 2C || Sat '''8 Aug 15:00''' β Wed '''12 Aug 11:00''' || '''FOSTESKE-1''' || '''4 nights''' Β· typical Numa addresses (TorstraΓe / Novela Konstanzer Str. / Drift Nollendorfplatz / Potsdamer Platz) are '''inside the S-Bahn ring''' β '''Umweltplakette required''' to drive to the hotel | ||
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| | | π¨ '''Green sticker YES''' β Numa Berlin for this booking sits '''inside''' the Umweltzone. Buy '''Umweltplakette''' before driving to check-in (TΓV / DEKRA / authorised workshop Β· ~β¬6β15). Without it: '''β¬100''' fine for driving/parking in the zone. | ||
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=== π‘ Tips for This Day === | === π‘ Tips for This Day === | ||
* '''Umweltplakette | * '''Umweltplakette:''' '''Required''' β Numa Berlin (FOSTESKE-1) is '''inside''' the S-Bahn-ring Umweltzone. Buy today at TΓV/DEKRA before driving to the hotel. After check-in, leave the car parked and use BVG for sightseeing. | ||
* Aim arrive before '''15:00''' check-in (FOSTESKE-1). | * Aim arrive before '''15:00''' check-in (FOSTESKE-1). | ||
* Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~β¬11.20; kids 6β14 rules apply). | * Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~β¬11.20; kids 6β14 rules apply). | ||
* Kitchenette β grocery run tonight for breakfasts. | * Kitchenette β grocery run tonight for breakfasts. | ||
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* '''LEGOLAND voucher #1129895''' β IQ Hotel Langenau + 2-day tickets + parking β
| * '''LEGOLAND voucher #1129895''' β IQ Hotel Langenau + 2-day tickets + parking β
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* '''Reichstag dome''' β [https://www.bundestag.de bundestag.de] | * '''Reichstag dome''' β [https://www.bundestag.de bundestag.de] | ||
* '''Berlin Umweltplakette''' β | * '''Berlin Umweltplakette''' β '''YES''' for Numa (inside S-Bahn ring) Β· buy before driving to hotel | ||
* '''Czech e-vignette''' β buy by '''Tue 11 Aug''' for plate B901VTR (express return Wed) | * '''Czech e-vignette''' β buy by '''Tue 11 Aug''' for plate B901VTR (express return Wed) | ||
* '''Oradea hotel''' β 1 night Wed 12 Aug (late arrival) | * '''Oradea hotel''' β 1 night Wed 12 Aug (late arrival) | ||
Revision as of 07:11, 8 August 2026
Road Trip: IaΘi β Berlin β IaΘi (14 Days)
| π Trip Overview | |
|---|---|
| Start / End | IaΘi, Romania |
| Destination | Berlin, Germany |
| Duration | 14 days (3β16 Aug 2026) |
| Family | 2 adults + 2 children |
| Countries | Romania Β· Hungary Β· Austria Β· Germany Β· Czechia Β· Slovakia |
| Max drive (Romania) | 7β8 hours/day |
| Max drive (abroad) | 4β6 hours/day |
| Key rule | Outbound β return overnight cities |
| Trip dates | 3β16 Aug 2026 |
| Wiki page | Trip_to_Berlin_2026 |
| Publish | python publish_wiki.py
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π Trip progress (live)
Updated Sat 8 Aug 2026 β Berlin studio FOSTESKE-1 booked (8β12 Aug checkout).
| Status | Night | Dates | Property | Address / check-in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| β 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) |
| β 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 15:00β23:30 Β· Check-out Wed 5 Aug 08:00β11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13) |
| β Done | 3 | Wed 5 Aug 2026 | Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion β¬οΈ | KnΓΆllgasse 23, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) | Upgraded from Citadines Β· breakfast included Β· 1 night Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13) |
| β Booked | 4 | Thu 6 Aug 2026 | IQ Hotel Langenau (LEGOLAND partner) | MagirusstraΓe 16, 89129 Langenau | Booking #1129895 Β· Apartment Β· Check-in 14:30β23:30 Β· Check-out by 12:00 Β· Tel 07345-239010 Β· ~15β20 min to park |
| β Booked | 5 | Fri 7 Aug 2026 | Heidenheimer Zimmer | Steinheimerstr. 9/1, 89518 Heidenheim | After LEGOLAND Β· Check-in 20:00β21:00 (approved late, no extra charge) Β· regular window 15:00β18:00 Β· on arrival call Hausmeister +49 177 6362307 Β· out Sat 8 Aug |
| π§± Park day | β | Fri 7 Aug 2026 | LEGOLAND Deutschland | LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg | Voucher #1129895 Β· 4Γ 2-day tickets + parking Β· then ~30β40 min drive to Heidenheim for 20:00 check-in |
| β Booked | 6β9 | Sat 8 β Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Numa Berlin β Large Studio (kitchenette + sofa bed) | Res. FOSTESKE-1 Β· confirm exact street on confirmation | CI Sat 8 Aug 15:00 Β· CO Wed 12 Aug 11:00 Β· 2A + 2C Β· INSIDE Umweltzone (S-Bahn ring) β green sticker required to drive/park at hotel |
| π Express home | 10 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Oradea (to book) | NW Romania | Checkout Berlin 11:00 β drive SE Β· no Dresden / Prague stop Β· overnight Oradea |
| π Home | β | Thu 13 Aug 2026 | IaΘi (home) | β | Oradea β IaΘi Β· arrive home ~2 days earlier than old plan |
| π΄ Rest | 12β14 | Fri 14 β Sun 16 Aug | Home | IaΘi | Buffer / unpack / laundry |
π§± LEGOLAND voucher (booking #1129895)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| β Hotel | IQ Hotel Langenau Laible GmbH Β· MagirusstraΓe 16, 89129 Langenau Β· Apartment Β· 1 night arrival Thu 6 Aug 2026 Β· guests: Constantin Bogza, Monica Ada Vlad, Cristina Ioana Bogza (13), Stefan Constantin Bogza (8) |
| β Park tickets | 4Γ 2-day tickets Β· ticket order 607355598 / 607355601 Β· valid from 6 Aug 2026 Β· 2 consecutive days during stay Β· scan from voucher / phone |
| β Parking | Resort parking Β· valid for entire stay Β· scan at exit barrier Β· not VIP parking Β· barcode on voucher |
| Booked | 5 Aug 2026 Β· customer Constantin Bogza |
π Vignettes on this car (RO B901VTR)
| Status | Country | Product | Plate | Valid from | Valid until | Paid | Receipt / ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| β Bought | ππΊ Hungary | D1 Β· WEEKLY (10-DAY) NATIONAL 2026 | RO B901VTR | 4 Aug 2026 09:25 | 13 Aug 2026 23:59 | 6 900 Ft | 212608040925334694926 Β· motorway.hu |
| β Bought | π¦πΉ Austria | 10-day car vignette 2026 (incl. 20% VAT) | RO B901VTR | 5 Aug 2026 09:32 | 14 Aug 2026 23:59 | β¬12.80 | asfinag.at |
| β Bought | π·π΄ Romania | RovinietΔ (annual) | RO B901VTR | 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | β | roviniete.ro β valid full year |
| β οΈ If driving in zone | π©πͺ Germany | Umweltplakette (green sticker) | RO B901VTR | β | permanent | ~β¬6β15 | Still needed for Berlin Umweltzone (inside S-Bahn ring) Β· not needed on motorways Β· buy TΓV/DEKRA today if hotel/drive is inside ring |
| β³ Buy | π¨πΏ Czechia | 10-day e-vignette | RO B901VTR | β | β | ~β¬12 | By Tue 11 Aug evening Β· edalnice.cz Β· needed Wed 12 express return |
| β³ If via SK | πΈπ° Slovakia | 10-day e-znΓ‘mka | RO B901VTR | β | β | ~β¬11β12 | Wed 12 Aug morning if GPS uses SK Β· eznamka.sk |
Return is express (Berlin β Oradea β IaΘi) β no Dresden overnight, no Prague visit. Hungary still valid through 13 Aug 23:59 β for WedβThu transit.
π Validity check β B901VTR (express return Β· as of Sat 8 Aug 2026)
| Day | Date | Route (toll roads) | π·π΄ RO | ππΊ HU | π¦πΉ AT | π¨πΏ CZ | πΈπ° SK | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6β9 | 8β11 Aug | Berlin | β | β | β | β | β | Umweltplakette if car enters S-Bahn ring |
| 10 | 12 Aug | Berlin β Oradea (DEβCZβSK/HUβRO) | β | β until 23:59 13 Aug | β | β buy | β if via SK | Buy CZ (+ SK) before leaving Berlin |
| 11 | 13 Aug | Oradea β IaΘi | β | β | β | β | β | HOME Β· HU still OK if any HU remnant AM |
Express return notes:
- Home target: Thu 13 Aug (was Sat 15 Aug) β saves ~2 days.
- Hungary valid until 13 Aug 23:59 β covers WedβThu return through HU motorways β (no renewal if home Thu).
- Czechia β buy by Tue 11 Aug evening at edalnice.cz for plate B901VTR.
- Slovakia β only if GPS routes SK motorways on Wed.
- Skip Dresden + Prague sightseeing to keep driving hours survivable for kids.
Trip Summary
| Day | Date | Route | Drive | Overnight | Highlights |
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| 1 | Mon 3 Aug 2026 | IaΘi β Cluj-Napoca | ~6.5β7 h | Cluj-Napoca | π·π΄ β Evo Residence |
| 2 | Tue 4 Aug 2026 | Cluj β Budapest | ~5.5β6 h | Budapest | ππΊ β LILIOM apt |
| 3 | Wed 5 Aug 2026 | Budapest β Vienna | ~2.5 h | Vienna | π¦πΉ π Jimmy's Dandelion (1 night) |
| 4 | Thu 6 Aug 2026 | Vienna β Langenau / LEGOLAND | ~4β4.5 h | Langenau | π¦πΉβπ©πͺ β IQ Hotel Β· LEGOLAND partner |
| 5 | Fri 7 Aug 2026 | LEGOLAND Deutschland | local | Heidenheim | π©πͺπ§± Park day β Heidenheimer Zimmer |
| 6 | Sat 8 Aug 2026 | Heidenheim β Berlin | ~5.5β6 h | Berlin | π©πͺ β FOSTESKE-1 Β· studio CI 15:00 |
| 7 | Sun 9 Aug 2026 | Berlin | β | Berlin | π©πͺ Historic sights |
| 8 | Mon 10 Aug 2026 | Berlin | β | Berlin | π©πͺ Technikmuseum |
| 9 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Berlin | β | Berlin | π©πͺ Cold War & East Β· buy CZ vignette |
| 10 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Berlin β Oradea (express) | ~10β12 h | Oradea | π Skip Dresden/Prague Β· CO 11:00 |
| 11 | Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Oradea β IaΘi | ~6.5β7.5 h | HOME | π Arrive IaΘi |
| 12 | Fri 14 Aug 2026 | β | β | Home | π΄ Rest |
| 13 | Sat 15 Aug 2026 | β | β | Home | π΄ Rest |
| 14 | Sun 16 Aug 2026 | β | β | Home | π΄ Rest |
Outbound: Cluj β Budapest β Vienna β Langenau β LEGOLAND β Heidenheim β Berlin. Return (fast): Berlin β Oradea β IaΘi Thu 13 Aug β Dresden & Prague cancelled.
β± Road-time audit
| Day | Date | Leg | Km | Pure drive | + Breaks | Rule | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Aug | IaΘi β Cluj-Napoca | ~400 | ~6.5β7.0 h | ~8.0β9.0 h | RO β€8 h | β Done | Evo Residence |
| 2 | 4 Aug | Cluj β Budapest | ~460 | ~5.5β6.0 h | ~7.0β8.0 h | Abroad 4β6 | β Done | LILIOM apt Β· BorΘ |
| 3 | 5 Aug | Budapest β Vienna | ~245 | ~2.5 h | ~3.0β3.5 h | Abroad 4β6 | π Tonight | Jimmy's Dandelion Β· 1 night |
| 4 | 6 Aug | Vienna β Langenau | ~480 | ~4.0β4.5 h | ~5.0β5.5 h | Abroad 4β6 | β Pass | IQ Hotel Langenau #1129895 |
| 5 | 7 Aug | LEGOLAND β Heidenheim | ~40 | ~0.5 h | β | β | β Pass | Heidenheimer Zimmer late CI |
| 6 | 8 Aug | Heidenheim β Berlin | ~580 | ~5.5β6.0 h | ~7.0β8.0 h | Abroad 4β6 | β οΈ Watch | Two drivers |
| 7β9 | 9β11 Aug | Berlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | β Pass | 3 sightseeing days |
| 10 | 12 Aug | Berlin β Oradea | ~1,050 | ~10β12 h | ~12β14 h | Abroad 4β6 | β οΈ Long | Express Β· 2 drivers Β· leave 11:30 |
| 11 | 13 Aug | Oradea β IaΘi | ~520 | ~6.5β7.5 h | ~8.0β9.0 h | RO β€8 h | β /β οΈ | HOME Β· depart 08:00 |
| 12β14 | 14β16 Aug | Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | β | Rest buffer |
Total pure driving (updated): ~36β40 h Β· Home: Thu 13 Aug Β· Fallback if Wed slips: overnight Debrecen/Budapest Wed β finish IaΘi Fri 14 Aug (still faster than old Sat 15 plan).
Day 1 β IaΘi to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026)
| β COMPLETED β Night 1 of 14 Β· Mon 3 Aug 2026 |
| π Route: IaΘi β TΓ’rgu MureΘ corridor β Cluj-Napoca | β± Drive: ~6.5β7 h (~400 km) | π Overnight: Cluj-Napoca |
Replaces Sibiu (already seen) β northwest corridor toward Hungary saves ~60β80 km on Days 1β2 combined.
πΊοΈ What to See
- PiaΘa Unirii β Stroll the main square and nearby lanes after check-in β short, walkable reset.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: KolozsvΓ‘r_FΕtΓ©r_1.jpg (save as Kolozsvar_Foter_1.jpg if needed)
- CetΔΘuia viewpoint β Quick hill view over the city if energy remains (drive or short taxi).
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: search Category:CetΔΘuia, Cluj-Napoca
- Central Park / Botanical Garden (pick one) β Playground or green walk; keep it light on Day 1.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Cluj-Napoca_Botanical_Garden-9957.jpg
β Kids checklist β Cluj
This page is owned by the kids β safe to edit. The main trip page only includes it.
| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Arrived at Evo Residence β parked B901VTR | β | β | β |
| β | Long drive from IaΘi (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 |
Print this page or tick on a tablet β change β to β when done. Edit ticks here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Cluj/Checklist
π· Our photos β Cluj
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B901VTR at Evo Residence Stay Cluj β arrival night, Mon 3 Aug
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Evo Residence β car parked on arrival
- Favourite thing: Long drive from IaΘi Β· first night abroad Β· car safe in the hotel parking
Add photos here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Cluj/Photos
π¨ Where We Stayed
| Property | Type | Beds | Check-in / out | Parking | Notes |
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| β 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 |
| β Booked & completed: Evo Residence Stay Cluj β 1 night, 3 Aug 2026. |

π‘ Tips for This Day
- Romanian vignette: roviniete.ro β annual β (valid all 2026)
- NW corridor (not Sibiu) β saved distance toward Oradea/BorΘ.
- Plan 2β3 breaks; finish driving before dusk.
Day 2 β Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026)
| β COMPLETED β Night 2 of 14 Β· Tue 4 Aug 2026 |
| π Route: Cluj β Oradea β BorΘ β Debrecen corridor β Budapest | β± Drive: ~5.5β6 h (~460 km) | π Overnight: Budapest (1 night only) |
πΊοΈ What to See
No full Budapest day β evening only; transfer to Vienna tomorrow.
- Danube Promenade (Pest) β Sunset walk opposite Buda Castle.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Budapest_Danube_Promenade.jpg
- St. Stephenβs Basilica (exterior) β Quick photo if you arrive early.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: St_Stephens_Basilica_Budapest.jpg
β Kids checklist β Budapest (evening)
This page is owned by the kids β safe to edit. The main trip page only includes it.
| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Family evening in Budapest (selfie) | β | β | β |
| β | Saw Heroesβ Square (HΕsΓΆk 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 kΓΌrtΕskalΓ‘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 |
Print this page or tick on a tablet β change β to β when done. Edit ticks here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Budapest/Checklist
π· Our photos β Budapest
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Family selfie β Budapest, Tue 4 Aug evening
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Heroesβ Square from the car β Tue 4 Aug
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Family in Budapest β Tue 4 Aug evening
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Budapest morning β City Park area, Wed 5 Aug
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City Park walk β Wed 5 Aug morning
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Vajdahunyad / park grounds β Wed 5 Aug
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More City Park β Wed 5 Aug
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Budapest funicular β Wed 5 Aug morning
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Snack stop on the way to Vienna β Wed 5 Aug
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Chimney cake (kΓΌrtΕskalΓ‘cs) β Wed 5 Aug
- Favourite things: family selfie Β· Heroesβ Square Β· funicular Β· chimney cake
Add photos here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Budapest/Photos
π¨ Where We Stayed
| Property | Type | Beds | Check-in / out | Parking | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| β LILIOM Apartment (AC, TV, free parking) | Apartment | 2A + 2C (8 & 13) | Tue 4 Aug 15:00β23:30 β Wed 5 Aug 08:00β11:00 | Free | 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca Β· Keys in on-site lockbox |
| β Booked & completed: LILIOM Apartment β 1 night, 4 Aug 2026. |

π‘ Tips for This Day
- Hungarian e-matrica β β D1 10-day Β· 6 900 Ft Β· ref 212608040925334694926 Β· plate B901VTR Β· valid 4 Aug 09:25 β 13 Aug 23:59 Β· motorway.hu
- Passports at BorΘ β done β
- Depart by 11:00 Wed 5 Aug (checkout) toward Vienna.
Day 3 β Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)
| π TODAY β Night 3 of 14 Β· Wed 5 Aug 2026 Β· 1 night only in Vienna (no full sightseeing day tomorrow) |
| π Route: Budapest β M1 β Vienna | β± Drive: ~2.5 h (~245 km) | π Overnight: Vienna (1 night β checkout Thu 6 Aug morning) |
π 2-hour Budapest (with car) β before Vienna
| β± Window: ~2 h Β· Start: LILIOM (17 Liliom utca) after checkout Β· Then: M1 toward Vienna (~2.5 h) Β· Jimmy's check-in 15:00β18:00 β a 11:00β13:00 loop still lands ~15:30β16:00 in Vienna β |
Budapest centre is not car-friendly β use paid garages/lots, not street hunting in Zone A. Pay parking via app Parkl or Simple (plate RO B901VTR). Wed = paid zones on weekdays; garages avoid the 3-hour street limits.
π₯ Recommended: City Park + Heroesβ Square + Vajdahunyad Castle
Best fit for 2 adults + kids 8 & 13 with a car: easy parking, free sights, fairytale castle, short walks.
| Min | Step | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00 | Leave LILIOM | Keys in lockbox Β· checkout by 11:00 |
| 0:00β0:25 | Drive north | ~8 km to City Park β target Museum Underground Parking (DΓ³zsa GyΓΆrgy ΓΊt, between Damjanich & Dembinszky) Β· ~400β500 HUF/hr Β· 8β10 min walk to castle |
| 0:25β0:40 | Heroesβ Square (HΕsΓΆk tere) | Millennium Monument Β· quick photos Β· no ticket needed |
| 0:40β1:15 | Vajdahunyad Castle grounds | Fairytale mix of Hungarian architecture on the lake island Β· free 24/7 Β· 30β45 min stroll Β· kids love the towers & bridge |
| 1:15β1:30 | Snack stop (optional) | LΓ‘ngos / ice cream at VΓ‘rosliget cafΓ© near the lake Β· or picnic on the lawn |
| 1:30β2:00 | Join M1 to Vienna | Via AndrΓ‘ssy β city west β M1 (GyΕr / BΓ©cs) Β· parking-hungary.hu if you need another ticket |
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Heroes_Square_Budapest.jpg
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Vajdahunyad_Castle_Budapest.jpg
π₯ Alternative A: Citadella panorama (best single view)
| Min | Step | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00β0:20 | Drive to GellΓ©rt Hill | Citadella / BΓΊsulΓ³ JuhΓ‘sz area Β· citadella.hu Β· limited paid parking near the top |
| 0:20β1:10 | Monolit viewpoint + promenade | Free 24h Β· Parliament, Chain Bridge, Danube, Margaret Island in one sweep Β· 5β7 min walk from parking Β· skip paid exhibition unless kids insist |
| 1:10β2:00 | Exit toward M1 | Already on Buda side β good for westbound M1 |
Parking fills quickly at weekends; on a Wed morning usually OK. Not ideal if kids need a playground β choose City Park instead.
π₯ Alternative B: Margaret Island (north end β playground)
| Min | Step | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 0:00β0:25 | Drive via ΓrpΓ‘d hΓd | Only car access: north-end parking lot (near ΓrpΓ‘d Bridge) Β· ~525 HUF/hr Β· island is otherwise car-free |
| 0:25β1:15 | Playground + Musical Fountain | Ecological playground near parking Β· short walk to fountain Β· optional bringΓ³hintΓ³ pedal cart (~15β20 min hire) |
| 1:15β2:00 | Return to car | Join M1 from north/west ring β allow extra traffic time |
β Skip in 2 hours (with a car)
- Castle District / Fishermanβs Bastion β parking scarce, crowds, needs 3+ h on foot
- Parliament interior β tickets + security; no time today
- SzΓ©chenyi Baths β 2β3 h minimum; wet + repack hassle before Vienna
- Central Pest street parking β Zone A/B weekday limits (max 3 h, no extension); digital enforcement
πΊοΈ What to See (Vienna end of day)
After the 2-hour Budapest loop + ~2.5 h M1 drive β light Vienna evening only; early start to GΓΌnzburg tomorrow.
- Evening stroll near KnΓΆllgasse β Favoriten / south Vienna β keep it short after check-in 15:00β18:00.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: search south Vienna / Favoriten
- Optional: one quick stop en route β Parndorf outlets or a motorway playground stretch only if ahead of schedule.
β Kids checklist β Vienna (arrival day)
This page is owned by the kids β safe to edit. The main trip page only includes it.
| β | 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 Jimmyβs Dandelion and parked the car | β | β | β |
Print this page or tick on a tablet β change β to β when done. Edit ticks here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Vienna/Checklist
π· Our photos β Vienna
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Naturhistorisches Museum Wien β family selfie, Wed 5 Aug
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Driving toward Vienna β Wed 5 Aug
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Family at NHM Wien β Wed 5 Aug afternoon
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Maria-Theresien-Platz β Wed 5 Aug
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Museum exterior / gardens β Wed 5 Aug
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Museum interior β marble halls & paintings, Wed 5 Aug
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More museum halls β Wed 5 Aug
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Evening near Jimmyβs Dandelion β Wed 5 Aug
- Favourite thing: Naturhistorisches Museum Β· big dome Β· fancy marble stairs
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| βΉοΈ Accommodation change: Citadines South Vienna (27 Triester StraΓe) unavailable due to water leak. Complimentary upgrade to Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion (KnΓΆllgasse 23) β same rates, breakfast included. No action needed. |
π¨ Where to Stay
| Property | Type | Beds | Check-in / out | Parking | Notes |
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| π Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion β¬οΈ | Apartment (upgraded) | 2A + 2C (8 & 13) | Wed 5 Aug 15:00β18:00 β Thu 6 Aug 07:00β11:00 | On-site / nearby | KnΓΆllgasse 23, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) Β· complimentary breakfast Β· relocated from Citadines South |
| β Booked: Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion β 1 night only (5 Aug). Complimentary upgrade from Citadines + breakfast. Checkout early Thu 6 Aug β drive to GΓΌnzburg (Day 4). |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Budapest 2 h: City Park loop above β park at Museum Underground Parking, pay with Parkl / Simple
- Austrian vignette β β 10-day β¬12.80 Β· plate B901VTR Β· valid 5 Aug 09:32 β 14 Aug 23:59 Β· asfinag.at
- LILIOM checkout 08:00β11:00 Β· then Budapest loop Β· M1 to Vienna Β· aim Jimmy's 15:00β18:00
- Jimmy's check-in 15:00β18:00 β KnΓΆllgasse 23 (not Triester StraΓe)
- Breakfast included tomorrow β still plan early departure for GΓΌnzburg.
- Tomorrow: no Vienna sightseeing β depart by 09:00 for GΓΌnzburg.
Day 4 β Vienna to Langenau / LEGOLAND (Thu 6 Aug 2026)
| β BOOKED β Night 4 Β· Thu 6 Aug 2026 Β· IQ Hotel Langenau Β· LEGOLAND booking #1129895 |
| π Route: Vienna β A1 / A8 β Langenau (LEGOLAND area) | β± Drive: ~4β4.5 h (~480 km) | π Overnight: IQ Hotel Langenau |
Salzburg is not a planned stop. Early checkout from Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion β hotel in Langenau (~15β20 min from LEGOLAND GΓΌnzburg).
πΊοΈ What to See
- Scenic motorway west β Danube / Alpine foothill views; service-area stretch with playground.
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- Arrive Langenau / optional park evening β Check in by 14:30β23:30; supermarket; 2-day tickets valid from today β short evening visit possible if energy remains.
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β Kids checklist β Travel day to GΓΌnzburg
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| 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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π· Our photos β GΓΌnzburg arrival
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Monica at IQ Hotel Langenau area β Thu 6 Aug arrival
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Hotel / campsite walk β Thu 6 Aug
- Favourite thing: Almost at LEGOLAND! Β· Monica double thumbs up
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π¨ Where We Stayed
| Property | Type | Guests | Check-in / out | Booking | Notes |
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| β IQ Hotel Langenau (Laible GmbH) | Apartment | Constantin Bogza Β· Monica Ada Vlad Β· Cristina (13) Β· Stefan (8) | Thu 6 Aug 14:30β23:30 β Fri 7 Aug by 12:00 | #1129895 | MagirusstraΓe 16, 89129 Langenau Β· Tel 07345-239010 Β· ~15β20 min drive to LEGOLAND |
| β Booked via LEGOLAND: IQ Hotel Langenau β 1 night only (6 Aug). Night of 7 Aug β Heidenheimer Zimmer (see Day 5). |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Checkout Jimmy's 07:00β11:00 β enjoy included breakfast, then aim on A1 by 09:00.
- Austrian vignette valid until 14 Aug 23:59 β (still OK today).
- Nav: MagirusstraΓe 16, 89129 Langenau (not GΓΌnzburg centre).
- LEGOLAND tickets + parking already on voucher #1129895 β keep PDF / barcodes ready.
- Install LEGOLAND app; Flying NINJAGO needs 125 cm / age 7+.
Day 5 β LEGOLAND Deutschland (Fri 7 Aug 2026)
| β TICKETS BOOKED β Voucher #1129895 Β· 4Γ 2-day park tickets + resort parking Β· valid from 6 Aug (2 consecutive days) |
| π§± Park: LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort | π LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg | π ~15β20 min from IQ Hotel Langenau | π Overnight: Heidenheimer Zimmer (Heidenheim) |
| π§± Full park day β 2A + Cristina (13) + Stefan (8) Β· 68 attractions Β· scan tickets from voucher Β· rides usually close 1 hour before park close. |
ποΈ Tickets, parking & hours (from voucher)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| β Booking | #1129895 Β· booked 5 Aug 2026 Β· Constantin Bogza |
| β 2-day tickets | Constantin Β· Monica Β· Cristina (13) Β· Stefan (8) Β· orders 607355598 / 607355601 Β· valid from 6 Aug Β· 2 consecutive days during stay |
| β Parking | Resort parking for entire stay Β· scan at exit barrier Β· not VIP |
| Park address | LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg Β· A8 exit GΓΌnzburg |
| Hours (verify app) | Typically 10:00β17:00/18:00 Β· rides close ~1 h earlier |
| Long Summer Nights | 1 + 8 + 15 Aug until 22:00 + fireworks β Sat 8 Aug only if your 2nd ticket day is unused |
ποΈ Suggested day plan (ages 8 & 13)
| Time | Plan | Why |
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| 09:15β09:45 | Arrive Β· park Β· lockers Β· enter at open | Beat queues; photo at gate |
| 10:00β11:30 | π₯ LEGO NINJAGO World first | Hottest queues early β NINJAGO The Ride (interactive 4D) Β· Flying NINJAGO (125 cm / 7+) Β· climbing / balancers |
| 11:30β12:30 | LEGO X-TREME / MYTHICA | Bigger thrills for the 13-year-old Β· roller coasters / mythica rides (check height signs) |
| 12:30β13:15 | Lunch + shade break | Bring snacks; park food is pricey Β· refill water |
| 13:15β14:15 | MINILAND | Cooler midday Β· miniature cities from millions of bricks Β· easy photos for both kids |
| 14:15β15:30 | Pirate Land + Adventure Land | Captain Nickβs Splash Battle (expect to get wet β spare clothes) Β· jungle / adventure rides |
| 15:30β16:30 | LEGO City + Knightsβ Kingdom | Driving school / city play Β· castle area Β· one more must-ride from the kidsβ list |
| 16:30βclose | Show Β· LEGO Shop Β· exit | Check app for parade / stage times Β· one shared souvenir budget |
πΊοΈ Themed areas β pick your favourites
- MINILAND β Heart of the park; cities & landmarks in miniature LEGO.
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- LEGO NINJAGO World β Best early stop for ages 8β13 (rides + ninja training).
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- Pirate Land / Adventure Land / LEGO City / Knightsβ Kingdom / Pharaohsβ Land / X-TREME / MYTHICA / Imagination β Mix splash, coasters, and play; use the app map.
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β Kids checklist β LEGOLAND
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| 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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π· Our photos β LEGOLAND
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Constantin & Stefan on the LEGOLAND boat β Thu 6 Aug
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LEGOLAND rides β Thu 6 Aug
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Cristina & Stefan at Miniland church β Thu 6 Aug
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Miniland detail β Thu 6 Aug
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Park fun β Thu 6 Aug
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Fahrschule β driving licenses! β Thu 6 Aug
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More LEGOLAND β Thu 6 Aug
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Attractions β Thu 6 Aug
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Evening at the park / terrace β Thu 6 Aug
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LEGOLAND day 2 β Fri 7 Aug
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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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π¨ Where We Stayed
| Property | Type | Dates | Check-in | Contact | Notes |
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| β Heidenheimer Zimmer | Rooms / Zimmer | Fri 7 Aug β Sat 8 Aug | 20:00β21:00 (late CI approved, no extra charge) Β· regular 15:00β18:00 | Hausmeister +49 177 6362307 (Kilic / Booking.com) | Steinheimerstr. 9/1, 89518 Heidenheim Β· ~30β40 min from LEGOLAND after park close |
| β Booked: Heidenheimer Zimmer β night after LEGOLAND. Leave park in time to arrive 20:00β21:00. On arrival call the Hausmeister for check-in. |
| βΉοΈ Host note (Kilic): Regular check-in 15:00β18:00. Message ETA on Booking.com. Outside hours: notify in advance. At the house, call Hausmeister +49 177 6362307 for check-in help. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Tickets + parking already on voucher β scan barcodes at gate / parking exit.
- Drive ~15β20 min from MagirusstraΓe 16, Langenau β LEGOLAND Allee 1.
- Install the LEGOLAND Deutschland app for wait times, map, and show times.
- Height checks: Flying NINJAGO needs 125 cm + age 7 β measure kids before queuing.
- Pack spare clothes / light rain jacket for Splash Battle and water play.
- Park is smoke-free (designated spots only).
- Leave park by ~19:00β19:15 β drive to Heidenheim (~30β40 min) for check-in 20:00β21:00.
- Nav: Steinheimerstr. 9/1, 89518 Heidenheim Β· call +49 177 6362307 on arrival.
- Early night β long drive to Berlin tomorrow (~5.5β6 h from Heidenheim).
Day 6 β Heidenheim to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026)
| β Berlin booked: Res. FOSTESKE-1 Β· Large Studio (kitchenette + sofa bed) Β· Check-in Sat 8 Aug 15:00 Β· Check-out Wed 12 Aug 11:00 Β· 2A + 2C Β· Guest Constantin Bogza |
| π Route: Heidenheim β A7 / A8 / A9 β Berlin | β± Drive: ~5.5β6 h (~580 km) | π Overnight: Berlin (night 1 of 4 on FOSTESKE-1) |
| β Checkout: Heidenheimer Zimmer β depart early enough to reach Berlin for check-in 15:00. |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Check-in & grocery run β Large studio with kitchenette β stock up for breakfasts; unpack for 4 nights (through Tue 11 Aug).
- Local evening stroll (optional) β Near your studio / neighbourhood β save Brandenburg Gate for Day 7.
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β Kids checklist β Travel to Berlin
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| 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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π· Our photos β Berlin arrival
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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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π¨ Where We Stayed
| Property | Room | Guests | Check-in / out | Reservation | Notes |
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| β Numa Berlin (FOSTESKE-1) | Large Studio with kitchenette + sofa bed | Constantin Bogza Β· 2A + 2C | Sat 8 Aug 15:00 β Wed 12 Aug 11:00 | FOSTESKE-1 | 4 nights Β· typical Numa addresses (TorstraΓe / Novela Konstanzer Str. / Drift Nollendorfplatz / Potsdamer Platz) are inside the S-Bahn ring β Umweltplakette required to drive to the hotel |
| π¨ Green sticker YES β Numa Berlin for this booking sits inside the Umweltzone. Buy Umweltplakette before driving to check-in (TΓV / DEKRA / authorised workshop Β· ~β¬6β15). Without it: β¬100 fine for driving/parking in the zone. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Umweltplakette: Required β Numa Berlin (FOSTESKE-1) is inside the S-Bahn-ring Umweltzone. Buy today at TΓV/DEKRA before driving to the hotel. After check-in, leave the car parked and use BVG for sightseeing.
- Aim arrive before 15:00 check-in (FOSTESKE-1).
- Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~β¬11.20; kids 6β14 rules apply).
- Kitchenette β grocery run tonight for breakfasts.
ποΈ Berlin β 3 Full Sightseeing Days (Days 7β9)
Leave the car parked. Use BVG. Checkout Wed 12 Aug 11:00 β express home (Days 10β11).
Day 7 β Historic Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Central Berlin on foot / U-Bahn | β± Drive: none | π Overnight: Berlin |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Brandenburg Gate β Start early for clearer photos.
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- Reichstag dome β Free; pre-book bundestag.de; bring passports.
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- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe β Outdoor field of stelae β age-appropriate talk.
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- Museum Island / Berliner Dom β One museum or exteriors + Dom.
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β Kids checklist β Historic Berlin
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Saw Brandenburg Gate | β | β | β |
| β | Visited Reichstag dome (if booked) OR saw the building | β | β | β |
| β | Walked through the Memorial calmly | β | β | β |
| β | Saw Museum Island or Berliner Dom | β | β | β |
| β | Took a favourite historic Berlin photo | β | β | β |
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π· Our photos β Historic Berlin
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- ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________
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π‘ 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)
| π Route: U-Bahn to Kreuzberg | β± Drive: none | π Overnight: Berlin |
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hours | TueβFri 09:00β17:30; SatβSun 10:00β18:00; closed Monday |
| Adults | β¬15 online / β¬17 till |
| Under 18 | Free (collect 0β¬ ticket) |
| Book | technikmuseum.berlin |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Aviation hall β Aircraft overhead β usually the kidsβ wow moment.
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- Locomotives & ships β Historic trains and maritime exhibits.
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- Spectrum science centre β Interactive physics play β save for the energy dip.
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β Kids checklist β Technikmuseum
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| 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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π· Our photos β Technikmuseum
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Spectrum curved mirror selfie β family fun, Sun 9 Aug 2026
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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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π‘ Tips for This Day
- Plan 4β6 hours; bring snacks.
- Not Monday.
- Near Gleisdreieck / MΓΆckernbrΓΌcke.
Day 9 β Cold War Berlin (Tue 11 Aug 2026)
| π Route: East Side Gallery β Bernauer Str. β Checkpoint β Kreuzberg | β± Drive: none | π Overnight: Berlin |
πΊοΈ What to See
- East Side Gallery β Free outdoor Wall murals along the Spree.
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- Berlin Wall Memorial β Best educational Wall stop (free outdoor).
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- Checkpoint Charlie Museum β Adults ~β¬18.50; ages 7β18 ~β¬12.50; under 6 free β mauermuseum.de.
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β Kids checklist β Cold War Berlin
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Saw a painted Wall segment | β | β | β |
| β | Learned one Wall / escape story | β | β | β |
| β | Visited Checkpoint Charlie area | β | β | β |
| β | Tried Kreuzberg street food | β | β | β |
| β | Took a thoughtful photo (not only silly ones) | β | β | β |
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π· Our photos β Cold War Berlin
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π‘ Tips for This Day
- Prioritise free outdoor Wall sites if museum fatigue hits.
- Keep explanations concrete for kids.
- Tonight: buy π¨πΏ Czech e-vignette for B901VTR β edalnice.cz Β· pack car for Wed checkout Β· book Oradea hotel if not done.
- Pre-load snacks/water for tomorrowβs long drive.
Day 10 β Express home leg 1: Berlin β Oradea (Wed 12 Aug 2026)
| π FAST RETURN β Skip Dresden overnight + Prague visit. Goal: home IaΘi Thu 13 Aug (was Sat 15 Aug). |
| β οΈ Checkout FOSTESKE-1 by 11:00 β bags packed Tue night Β· Czech vignette already bought Β· two drivers ready. |
| π Route: Berlin β A13 Dresden (transit only) β CZ motorways β HU/SK β BorΘ β Oradea | β± Drive: ~10β12 h (~1,000β1,100 km) | π Overnight: Oradea |
πΊοΈ Driving plan (no sightseeing)
| Time | Step | Notes |
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| 10:30β11:00 | Checkout studio Β· load car | Leave Berlin by 11:30 latest |
| 11:30β14:00 | Berlin β Dresden corridor | Fuel + lunch at service area β do not stop in Dresden |
| 14:00β20:00 | CZ β toward HU/SK border | Follow GPS βfastestβ Β· swap drivers every ~2 h |
| 20:00β23:00 | Cross into RO (BorΘ) β Oradea hotel | HU vignette still valid β Β· late dinner Β· early sleep |
- Fallback if too late: overnight Debrecen or Budapest instead of Oradea β then finish IaΘi on Fri 14 Aug (still earlier than old plan).
β Kids checklist β Travel day (express)
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| 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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π· Our photos
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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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π¨ Where to Stay
| Rank | Property | Type | Why |
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| π₯ | DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea | Hotel | Parking + reliable late check-in after long drive |
| π₯ | Ramada Oradea | Hotel | Fast exit toward IaΘi in the morning |
| π₯ | Hotel Paradise Oradea | Hotel | Budget last night out |
| β Book tonight (or ASAP): 1 night Oradea Wed 12 Aug β flexible late arrival. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Buy before leaving Berlin (Tue night): π¨πΏ edalnice.cz Β· πΈπ° eznamka.sk if GPS shows SK.
- Hungary β until 13 Aug 23:59 β no new HU vignette needed for this express return.
- Snacks, audiobook, pillow for kids β this is a transit day only.
- Swap drivers every 2 hours; one adult rests in the afternoon.
Day 11 β Oradea to IaΘi β HOME (Thu 13 Aug 2026)
| π HOME DAY β Arrive IaΘi Thu 13 Aug Β· trip finish line |
| π Route: Oradea β Cluj corridor β IaΘi | β± Drive: ~6.5β7.5 h (~520 km) | π Overnight: Home (IaΘi) |
πΊοΈ What to See
- No stops except fuel / food β optional 20-min Cluj coffee only if ahead and kids need a break.
- Home arrival β Kidsβ own beds.
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β Kids checklist β Final day home
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Departed Oradea by 08:00 | β | β | β |
| β | Helped keep the car tidy | β | β | β |
| β | Spotted a favourite Romanian landscape | β | β | β |
| β | Arrived home safely | β | β | β |
| β | Celebrated the end of the trip | β | β | β |
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π· Our photos β Homecoming
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- Favourite thing we saw on the way home: _add after Fri 14 Aug_
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π¨ Where to Stay
No hotel β home in IaΘi.
| β Depart Oradea by 08:00 β full tank Β· two driver swaps Β· home mid/late afternoon. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Romania annual rovinieta β .
- Fuel buffer on DN stretches.
- Safe arrival is the only goal.
Days 12β14 β Home rest (Fri 14 β Sun 16 Aug 2026)
| π΄ Buffer at home β laundry, unpack, kids wiki photos, sleep. (Former Dresden / Prague / Oradea sightseeing days removed.) |
| Day | Date | Plan |
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| 12 | Fri 14 Aug | Rest Β· optional short local outing |
| 13 | Sat 15 Aug | Rest |
| 14 | Sun 16 Aug | Rest β official trip end date unchanged |
Dresden / Prague kids pages remain on the wiki for a future trip β not used on this return.
π° Budget Summary
| Category | Estimated Cost (Family of 4) |
|---|---|
| Fuel (~4,100β4,400 km) | β¬400β540 |
| Vignettes & tolls | β¬80β130 |
| Accommodation (13 nights) | β¬1,400β2,200 |
| LEGOLAND + parking | β¬160β280 |
| Berlin attractions | β¬80β200 |
| Other attractions | β¬100β250 |
| Food & dining | β¬780β1,300 |
| Local transport | β¬100β180 |
| Misc. | β¬50β120 |
| TOTAL | β¬3,170 β β¬5,220 |
Mid-range target ~β¬4,000β4,500 with kitchens + online LEGOLAND tickets.
π Vignettes, Tolls & Practical Checklist
β Purchased (plate RO B901VTR)
| Country | Product | Validity | Price | Purchase | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ππΊ Hungary | D1 Β· WEEKLY (10-DAY) Β· NATIONAL 2026 | 4 Aug 2026 09:25 β 13 Aug 2026 23:59 | 6 900 Ft | 4 Aug 2026 09:25 | 212608040925334694926 Β· motorway.hu |
| π¦πΉ Austria | 10-day car vignette 2026 (incl. 20% VAT) | 5 Aug 2026 09:32 β 14 Aug 2026 23:59 | β¬12.80 | 5 Aug 2026 09:32 | asfinag.at |
β° Buy reminders (by trip day)
| By when | Day / date | Item | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| β Done | Day 2 Β· 4 Aug | ππΊ Hungary 10-day | motorway.hu | Covers Budapest + return through HU if before 13 Aug 23:59 |
| β Done | Day 3 Β· 5 Aug | π¦πΉ Austria 10-day | asfinag.at | Covers Vienna β GΓΌnzburg; valid until 14 Aug 23:59 |
| β Done | Day 1 Β· 2026 | π·π΄ Romania rovinieta (annual) | roviniete.ro | Valid full year 2026 β covers outbound + return |
| Today / Day 6 | Sat 8 Aug | π©πͺ Umweltplakette (green) | TΓV / DEKRA / workshop | Yes if hotel or any drive is inside S-Bahn ring Β· skip only if car stays outside ring + BVG only |
| By Day 9 | Tue 11 Aug evening | π¨πΏ Czech 10-day e-vignette | edalnice.cz | B901VTR Β· needed Wed 12 express return |
| By Day 10 | Wed 12 Aug morning | πΈπ° Slovakia (if routed) | eznamka.sk | Only if GPS uses SK on BerlinβOradea |
| By Day 10 | Wed 12 Aug | π¨ Oradea 1 night | Booking.com etc. | Late arrival OK Β· before leaving Berlin if possible |
Express return uses HU while still valid (through 13 Aug). No HU renewal if home Thu 13 Aug.
All countries β quick reference
| Country | Official link | Typical product | This trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| π·π΄ Romania | roviniete.ro | Annual | β valid all 2026 |
| ππΊ Hungary | motorway.hu | 10-day ~β¬17 | β 6 900 Ft Β· until 13 Aug 23:59 |
| π¦πΉ Austria | asfinag.at | 10-day ~β¬12.80 | β bought 5 Aug Β· until 14 Aug 23:59 |
| π©πͺ Germany | Umweltplakette | Sticker ~β¬6β15 | β οΈ Berlin Umweltzone only (not motorways) |
| π¨πΏ Czechia | edalnice.cz | 10-day ~β¬12 | β³ buy Tue 11 Aug for Wed return |
| πΈπ° Slovakia | eznamka.sk | 10-day ~β¬11β12 | β³ if routed Wed 12 Aug |
Checklist
- LEGOLAND voucher #1129895 β IQ Hotel Langenau + 2-day tickets + parking β
- Reichstag dome β bundestag.de
- Berlin Umweltplakette β YES for Numa (inside S-Bahn ring) Β· buy before driving to hotel
- Czech e-vignette β buy by Tue 11 Aug for plate B901VTR (express return Wed)
- Oradea hotel β 1 night Wed 12 Aug (late arrival)
- Home Thu 13 Aug β Oradea β IaΘi
- 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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