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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Sibiu ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Sibiu ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Walked around Piața Mare''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Found the Bridge of Lies''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Saw the Council Tower''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Tried a local dessert (papanași or ice cream)''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Took a family selfie in the old town''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Sibiu ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Sibiu ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Sibiu here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Budapest (evening) ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Budapest (evening) ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Saw the Danube at sunset''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Spotted Buda Castle from Pest''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Tried a Hungarian snack (langos / ice cream)''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Survived the border crossing calmly''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Packed bags ready for Vienna morning''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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=== 📷 Our photos — Budapest ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Budapest ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Budapest here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Vienna (arrival day) ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Vienna (arrival day) ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Left Budapest without rushing too much''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Walked in Schönbrunn gardens OR Prater''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Rode a tram or U-Bahn''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Tried a Viennese pastry / ice cream''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Found our aparthotel and parked the car for 2 nights''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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=== 📷 Our photos — Vienna ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Vienna ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Vienna here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Vienna (full day) ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Vienna (full day) ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Visited Schönbrunn gardens or zoo''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Saw Stephansdom from outside''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Had a picnic or park play''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Rode the U-Bahn without the car''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Picked a favourite Vienna souvenir / photo''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Helped choose dinner (self-cater or restaurant)''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Vienna full day ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Vienna full day ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Vienna full day here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Travel day to Günzburg ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Travel day to Günzburg ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Helped pack the car in Vienna''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Spotted mountains or countryside from the motorway''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Took a fun stretch-stop break''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Arrived at the hotel before bedtime meltdown''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Got LEGOLAND tickets ready for tomorrow''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Günzburg arrival ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Günzburg arrival ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Günzburg arrival here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — LEGOLAND ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — LEGOLAND ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Entered the park at opening time''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Visited Miniland''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Rode at least 3 attractions''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Watched a show''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Built something in a play area''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Chose one souvenir (or a photo instead)''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — LEGOLAND ===
=== 📷 Our photos — LEGOLAND ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from LEGOLAND here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Travel to Berlin ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Travel to Berlin ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Helped with a calm car day (audiobook / playlist)''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Two good stretch stops''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Arrived and unpacked without rushing Mitte''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Bought snacks for Berlin breakfasts''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Berlin arrival ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Berlin arrival ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Berlin arrival here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Historic Berlin ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Historic Berlin ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Saw Brandenburg Gate''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Visited Reichstag dome (if booked) OR saw the building''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Walked through the Memorial calmly''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Saw Museum Island or Berliner Dom''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Took a favourite historic Berlin photo''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Historic Berlin ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Historic Berlin ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Historic Berlin here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Technikmuseum ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Technikmuseum ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Saw a big airplane indoors''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Found a locomotive''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Tried at least 3 Spectrum experiments''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Spent 4+ hours exploring without rushing''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Picked a favourite machine to draw later''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Technikmuseum ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Technikmuseum ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Technikmuseum here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Cold War Berlin ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Cold War Berlin ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Saw a painted Wall segment''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Learned one Wall / escape story''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Visited Checkpoint Charlie area''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Tried Kreuzberg street food''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Took a thoughtful photo (not only silly ones)''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Cold War Berlin ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Cold War Berlin ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Cold War Berlin here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Flexible Berlin day ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Flexible Berlin day ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Voted for today’s main plan''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Did one big activity (zoo / palace / Potsdam / picnic)''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Had outdoor playtime''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Packed bags for Dresden tomorrow''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Flexible Berlin ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Flexible Berlin ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Flexible Berlin here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
=== 💡 Tips for This Day ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Dresden ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Dresden ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Saw the Zwinger courtyard''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Saw the Frauenkirche''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Found the long porcelain mural''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Had gelato by the Elbe''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
|}
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=== 📷 Our photos — Dresden ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Dresden ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Dresden here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Prague + long transit ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Prague + long transit ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Walked on Charles Bridge''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Saw the Astronomical Clock''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Had lunch before the long drive''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Helped with calm car entertainment after 14:00''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Arrived safely in Oradea''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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=== 📷 Our photos — Prague ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Prague ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Prague here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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=== ✅ Kids checklist — Final day home ===
=== ✅ Kids checklist — Final day home ===
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! ☐ !! Thing to see / do !! Child 1 !! Child 2 !! We took a photo
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| ☐ || '''Departed Oradea by 08:00''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Helped keep the car tidy''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Spotted a favourite Romanian landscape''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Arrived home safely''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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| ☐ || '''Celebrated the end of the trip''' || ☐ || ☐ || ☐
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=== 📷 Our photos — Homecoming ===
=== 📷 Our photos — Homecoming ===
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* ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Homecoming here (printout) ____
* ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
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* '''EasyPark / ParkNow'''
* '''EasyPark / ParkNow'''
* '''BVG app'''
* '''BVG app'''
* '''Upload kids photos''' to Special:Upload after each city
* '''Upload kids photos''' on each [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids|Kids]] Photos subpage (Special:Upload), not on the main itinerary
* '''Kids ticks''' — edit only [[Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids|Kids Checklist]] subpages
* '''Publish wiki updates''' with <code>python publish_wiki.py</code>
* '''Publish wiki updates''' with <code>python publish_wiki.py</code>



Revision as of 09:58, 3 August 2026

Road Trip: Iași → Berlin → Iași (14 Days)

🚗 Trip Overview
Start / End Iași, Romania
Destination Berlin, Germany
Duration 14 days (3–16 Aug 2026)
Family 2 adults + 2 children
Countries Romania · Hungary · Austria · Germany · Czechia · Slovakia
Max drive (Romania) 7–8 hours/day
Max drive (abroad) 4–6 hours/day
Key rule Outbound ≠ return overnight cities
Trip dates 3–16 Aug 2026
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Trip Summary

Day Date Route Drive Overnight Highlights
1 Mon 3 Aug 2026 Iași → Sibiu ~7 h (~480 km) Sibiu 🇷🇴 Medieval squares
2 Tue 4 Aug 2026 Sibiu → Budapest ~5–5.5 h (~450 km) Budapest 🇭🇺 Evening only (1 night)
3 Wed 5 Aug 2026 Budapest → Vienna ~2.5 h (~245 km) Vienna 🇦🇹 Transfer + afternoon
4 Thu 6 Aug 2026 Vienna (stay) Vienna 🇦🇹 Full sightseeing day
5 Fri 7 Aug 2026 Vienna → Günzburg ~4–4.5 h (~480 km) Günzburg 🇦🇹→🇩🇪 LEGOLAND base
6 Sat 8 Aug 2026 LEGOLAND local Günzburg 🇩🇪🧱 Full park day
7 Sun 9 Aug 2026 Günzburg → Berlin ~5.5–6 h (~580 km) Berlin 🇩🇪 Arrive & settle
8 Mon 10 Aug 2026 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Historic sights
9 Tue 11 Aug 2026 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Technikmuseum
10 Wed 12 Aug 2026 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Cold War & East
11 Thu 13 Aug 2026 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Flexible family day
12 Fri 14 Aug 2026 Berlin → Dresden ~2–2.5 h (~190 km) Dresden 🇩🇪 Zwinger & Elbe
13 Sat 15 Aug 2026 Dresden → Prague → Oradea ~9–10 h Oradea 🇨🇿 Half-day Prague + transit
14 Sun 16 Aug 2026 Oradea → Iași ~6.5–7.5 h (~520 km) Home 🇷🇴 Final leg

Outbound: Sibiu → Budapest (×1) → Vienna (×2) → Günzburg (×2) → Berlin. Salzburg skipped. Full city stay moved to Vienna. Return: Dresden → Oradea.

⏱ Road-time audit

Day Date Leg Km Pure drive + Breaks Rule Status Notes
1 3 Aug Iași → Sibiu ~480 ~7.0–7.5 h ~8.5–9.5 h RO ≤8 h ✅ Pass Long RO day by design
2 4 Aug Sibiu → Budapest ~450 ~5.0–5.5 h ~6.5–7.5 h Abroad 4–6 ✅ Pass 1 night only
3 5 Aug Budapest → Vienna ~245 ~2.5 h ~3.0–3.5 h Abroad 4–6 ✅ Pass Move stay to Vienna
4 6 Aug Vienna local 0 0 0 ✅ Pass Full Vienna day
5 7 Aug Vienna → Günzburg ~480 ~4.0–4.5 h ~5.0–5.5 h Abroad 4–6 ✅ Pass No Salzburg
6 8 Aug LEGOLAND local ~5 ~0 h ✅ Pass 2nd night Günzburg
7 9 Aug Günzburg → Berlin ~580 ~5.5–6.0 h ~7.0–8.0 h Abroad 4–6 ⚠️ Watch Two drivers
8–11 10–13 Aug Berlin 0 0 0 ✅ Pass Sightseeing
12 14 Aug Berlin → Dresden ~190 ~2.0–2.5 h ~2.5–3.0 h Abroad 4–6 ✅ Pass
13 15 Aug Dresden → Prague → Oradea ~770 ~9–10 h ~11–12 h Abroad 4–6 ❌ Fail (flagged) Oradea overnight protects Day 14
14 16 Aug Oradea → Iași ~520 ~6.5–7.5 h ~8.0–9.0 h RO ≤8 h ✅/⚠️ Depart 08:00

Total pure driving: ~39–43 h · Distance: ~4,200–4,500 km · Re-check Google Maps the week before departure.


Day 1 — Iași to Sibiu (Mon 3 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Iași → Sibiu  |  ⏱ Drive: ~7 h (~480 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Sibiu

🗺️ What to See

  • Piața Mare & Piața Mică — Walkable medieval squares — perfect evening stretch after a long drive.
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Piața Mare, Sibiu

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  • Bridge of Lies — Short photo stop between the squares.
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Bridge of Lies

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  • Council Tower — Climb for rooftop views if energy remains.
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Council Tower

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✅ Kids checklist — Sibiu

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Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
Walked around Piața Mare
Found the Bridge of Lies
Saw the Council Tower
Tried a local dessert (papanași or ice cream)
Took a family selfie in the old town

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📷 Our photos — Sibiu

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  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Pensiunea Casa Luxemburg Guesthouse Family / connecting €75–95 Free on-site/nearby 5–10 min walk Simple central base
🥈 Best Value Continental Forum Sibiu Hotel Family room €110–140 Paid ~€10–15 Short walk to old town Reliable after 7 h drive
🥉 Convenient Hilton Sibiu Hotel Family suite €150–190 Free/paid on-site 10–15 min walk/taxi Easy motorway approach
⭐ Special Ana Hotels Sport Sibiu Aparthotel Apt for 4 €100–130 Free on-site Bus/taxi Kitchen + parking
Recommended: Continental Forum Sibiu — best mix of old-town access, family rooms, and parking after Day 1.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Buy Romanian vignette at roviniete.ro.
  • Plan 2–3 breaks; supermarket dinner saves money.
  • Finish driving before dusk when possible.

Day 2 — Sibiu to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Sibiu → Deva → Arad → Nădlac → Budapest  |  ⏱ Drive: ~5–5.5 h (~450 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Budapest (1 night only)

🗺️ What to See

No full Budapest day — evening only; transfer to Vienna tomorrow.

  • Danube Promenade (Pest) — Sunset walk opposite Buda Castle.
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Danube at dusk

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

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✅ Kids checklist — Budapest (evening)

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Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
Family evening in Budapest (selfie)
Saw Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere)
Walked Vajdahunyad / City Park area (Day 3 morning)
Budapest funicular — great view!
Tried kürtőskalács / chimney cake
Survived the border crossing calmly
Packed bags ready for Vienna morning

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📷 Our photos — Budapest

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  • Favourite things: family selfie · Heroes’ Square · funicular · chimney cake

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🏨 Where to Stay

District VI STR ban from Jan 2026 — use hotels citywide or apartments in II / VIII / IX / XIII. One night only.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget ibis Styles Budapest City Hotel Family room €95–120 Paid garage Metro M3 Predictable chain
🥈 Best Value Danubius Hotel Helia Hotel Family / interconnecting €130–165 Free/paid on-site Tram + Danube Pool after long drive (XIII)
🥉 Convenient Coral Residence (XIII aparthotel) Aparthotel 1–2 bed apt €110–145 Free/cheap on-site Tram/metro Kitchen + parking
⭐ Special Aquaworld Resort Budapest Resort Family room €160–220 Free car park Shuttle ~25 min Water park reset
Recommended: Danubius Hotel Helia — parking, pool, District XIII — ideal for 1 overnight.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Hungarian e-matrica: motorway.hu (10-day covers outbound + return).
  • Passports ready at Nădlac; snacks for queues.
  • Depart mid-morning Day 3 toward Vienna.

Day 3 — Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Budapest → M1 → Vienna  |  ⏱ Drive: ~2.5 h (~245 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Vienna (night 1 of 2)

🗺️ What to See

  • Morning Budapest (optional, short) — Quick viewpoint or market snacks only if leaving by ~11:00.
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Buda Castle Hill

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  • Schönbrunn gardens — Free gardens on arrival afternoon.
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  • Prater & Riesenrad — Classic family fun if energy allows.
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Wiener Riesenrad

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✅ Kids checklist — Vienna (arrival day)

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

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📷 Our photos — Vienna

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  • Favourite thing: Naturhistorisches Museum · big dome · fancy marble stairs

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🏨 Where to Stay

Book two nights (5–6 Aug). Prefer kitchen + P+R / outer districts (Umweltzone).

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof Hotel Family room €120–150 Paid nearby U3/U6 Easy west exit to Günzburg
🥈 Best Value Suite Home Vienna (or similar) Aparthotel Apt for 4 €140–180 Garage ~€15–25 U-Bahn Kitchen for 2 nights
🥉 Convenient Austria Trend Hotel Bosei Hotel Family room €130–170 On-site Erdberg / U3 Driver-friendly
⭐ Special Outer stay + Park & Ride Strategy P+R U-Bahn Avoids Umweltzone stress
Recommended: Suite Home Vienna (or similar kitchen aparthotel) — park once for two nights.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Austrian vignette: asfinag.at.
  • Install EasyPark / ParkNow; do not drive deep into the centre.
  • Leave mid-morning from Budapest for afternoon Vienna playtime.

Day 4 — Vienna (Thu 6 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Local only (U-Bahn / tram)  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 Overnight: Vienna (night 2 of 2)

🗺️ What to See

Full sightseeing day formerly spent in Budapest — now in Vienna.

  • Schönbrunn Palace & Zoo — Gardens free; zoo is excellent with children.
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Schönbrunn Zoo

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  • Historic centre — Stephansdom, Graben, Hofburg exterior.
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Stephansdom

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  • Stadtpark / picnic — Playground reset and picnic time.
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Stadtpark

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✅ Kids checklist — Vienna (full day)

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Thing to see / do Child 1 Child 2 We took a photo
Visited Schönbrunn gardens or zoo
Saw Stephansdom from outside
Had a picnic or park play
Rode the U-Bahn without the car
Picked a favourite Vienna souvenir / photo
Helped choose dinner (self-cater or restaurant)

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📷 Our photos — Vienna full day

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  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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🏨 Where to Stay

Same Vienna property as Day 3 — no re-check-in.

Recommended: Stay put — zero packing maximises sightseeing.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Leave the car parked all day.
  • Book Schönbrunn timed entry only if doing the palace tour.
  • Pack picnic leftovers for tomorrow’s drive to Günzburg.

Day 5 — Vienna to Günzburg (Fri 7 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Vienna → A1 / A8 → Günzburg  |  ⏱ Drive: ~4–4.5 h (~480 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Günzburg

Salzburg is not a planned stop.

🗺️ What to See

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

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  • Arrive Günzburg — Check in, supermarket, early night before LEGOLAND.
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Günzburg

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✅ Kids checklist — Travel day to Günzburg

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

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📷 Our photos — Günzburg arrival

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  • Favourite thing: Almost at LEGOLAND! · Monica double thumbs up

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🏨 Where to Stay

First of two nights in Günzburg.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget ibis budget Günzburg Hotel Quad / family €75–100 Free 5–10 min to park Cheap clean sleep
🥈 Best Value Best Western Plus Hotel am Schlosspark Günzburg Hotel Family room €110–150 Free Short drive Comfortable beds
🥉 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
Recommended: LEGOLAND Holiday Village for both nights if budget allows — else Best Western Plus.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Depart Vienna ~10:30–11:00.
  • Confirm Austrian vignette covers transit.
  • Buy LEGOLAND tickets + parking online tonight: legoland.de.

Day 6 — LEGOLAND (Sat 8 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Local / LEGOLAND Günzburg  |  ⏱ Drive: ~0–15 min  |  🌙 Overnight: Günzburg (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

🗺️ What to See

  • Miniland — Miniature cities built from LEGO bricks.
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Miniland

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  • LEGO NINJAGO / City rides — Do popular rides at opening.
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NINJAGO area

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

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✅ Kids checklist — LEGOLAND

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

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📷 Our photos — LEGOLAND

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  • Favourite things: boat ride · Miniland church · Fahrschule licenses · NINJAGO spinners

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🏨 Where to Stay

Same Günzburg property as Day 5.

Recommended: Stay put — no hotel change on park day.

💡 Tips for This Day

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

Day 7 — Günzburg to Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Günzburg → A9 → Berlin  |  ⏱ Drive: ~5.5–6 h (~580 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin (night 1 of 5)

🗺️ What to See

  • Check-in & grocery run — Unpack once for five nights.
  • Local evening stroll (optional) — Spandau Altstadt or lakeside if staying in Köpenick — save Brandenburg Gate for Day 8.
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Spandau area

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✅ Kids checklist — Travel to Berlin

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

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📷 Our photos — Berlin arrival

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  • Photo: Nollendorfplatz (CC BY-SA 3.0 · Manfred Brückels)
  • Favourite thing: Long drive from Heidenheim · arrived at Numa Drift · U-Bahn at the door · grocery run for breakfasts

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🏨 Where to Stay

Book 5 nights (9–13 Aug nights). Prefer Spandau / Köpenick / Lichtenberg / Pankow — free parking + S-Bahn.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) Aparthotel Apt/kitchenette €100–130 Free on-site Bus + S-Bahn Kitchen + car-friendly
🥈 Best Value Hotel Lindenufer (Spandau) Hotel Family room €120–150 Nearby S-Bahn Spandau Altstadt charm
🥉 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 Köpenick apartment Apartment 2-bed €110–150 Often free S3 ~30–40 min Lakeside self-catering
Recommended: Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) — free parking + kitchenette for 5 nights.

💡 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).

🏙️ Berlin — 4 Full Sightseeing Days (Days 8–11)

Leave the car parked. Use BVG.

Day 8 — Historic Berlin (Mon 10 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Central Berlin on foot / U-Bahn  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin

🗺️ What to See

  • Brandenburg Gate — Start early for clearer photos.
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Brandenburg Gate

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  • Reichstag dome — Free; pre-book bundestag.de; bring passports.
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Reichstag dome

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

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  • Museum Island / Berliner Dom — One museum or exteriors + Dom.
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Berliner Dom

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✅ Kids checklist — 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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📷 Our photos — Historic Berlin

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  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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💡 Tips for This Day

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

Day 9 — Technikmuseum (Tue 11 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: U-Bahn to Kreuzberg  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 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)
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🗺️ What to See

  • Aviation hall — Aircraft overhead — usually the kids’ wow moment.
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Aviation hall

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  • Locomotives & ships — Historic trains and maritime exhibits.
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Historic locomotive

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  • Spectrum science centre — Interactive physics play — save for the energy dip.
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Spectrum

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✅ Kids checklist — Technikmuseum

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

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📷 Our photos — Technikmuseum

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  • Favourite things: magnetic experiments · funny mirror · BR 01 huge wheel · sit-on electric model · planes · boats · spaceships

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💡 Tips for This Day

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

Day 10 — Cold War Berlin (Wed 12 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: East Side Gallery → Bernauer Str. → Checkpoint → Kreuzberg  |  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin

🗺️ What to See

  • East Side Gallery — Free outdoor Wall murals along the Spree.
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East Side Gallery

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  • Berlin Wall Memorial — Best educational Wall stop (free outdoor).
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Wall Memorial

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

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✅ Kids checklist — 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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📷 Our photos — Cold War Berlin

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  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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💡 Tips for This Day

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

Day 11 — Flexible Day (Thu 13 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Choose 1–2 options  |  ⏱ Drive: none (or S-Bahn to Potsdam)  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin (last night)

🗺️ What to See

  • Zoo Berlin (option) — One of Europe’s best family zoos.
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Zoo Berlin

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  • Charlottenburg Palace (option) — Palace + gardens to run.
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Charlottenburg

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  • Potsdam / Sanssouci (option) — S-Bahn day trip; gardens.
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Sanssouci

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  • Tiergarten picnic (option) — Low-cost reset + Victory Column.
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Victory Column

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✅ Kids checklist — Flexible Berlin day

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

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📷 Our photos — Flexible Berlin

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  • Favourite things: Pizza Hut · ICE at Hauptbahnhof · S-Bahn + U-Bahn · amazing ice cream · shops · historic buildings · packed for Kraków

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💡 Tips for This Day

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

🏨 Berlin Accommodation (5 nights)

See Day 7 table — same property for nights 7–11.

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

Day 12 — Berlin to Dresden (Fri 14 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Berlin → A13 → Dresden  |  ⏱ Drive: ~2–2.5 h (~190 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Dresden

🗺️ What to See

  • Zwinger — Baroque courtyards.
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Zwinger

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  • Frauenkirche — Tell the rebuild story simply.
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Frauenkirche

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  • Fürstenzug — Long free porcelain mural.
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Fürstenzug

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✅ Kids checklist — 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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📷 Our photos — Dresden

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  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night Parking Transport Why
🥇 Budget Motel One Dresden-Palaisplatz Hotel Family €100–130 Garage Walk Style + location
🥈 Best Value Aparthotel Adagio Dresden Aparthotel Apt for 4 €120–160 On-site Walk/tram Kitchen calm night
🥉 Convenient INNSiDE by Meliá Dresden Hotel Family €140–180 Hotel parking Central Smooth drive-in
⭐ Special Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Luxury Suite €280+ Valet Steps to Zwinger Splurge
Recommended: Aparthotel Adagio Dresden — calm dinner before the long Day 13.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Buy Czech vignette tonight: edalnice.cz.
  • Early night — Day 13 starts 07:00.

Day 13 — Dresden to Prague (Sat 15 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Dresden → Prague (visit) → Oradea  |  ⏱ Drive: ~1.5–2 h + ~7.5–8 h (~770 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Oradea

🗺️ What to See

  • Charles Bridge — Walk a segment earlier for fewer crowds.
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Charles Bridge

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  • Old Town Square — Astronomical Clock exterior.
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Old Town Square

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

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✅ Kids checklist — 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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📷 Our photos — Prague

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🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night Parking Transport Why
🥇 Budget Hotel Paradise Oradea Hotel Family €70–95 Free Short drive Cheap last night
🥈 Best Value DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea Hotel Family €110–150 Free Walk/taxi Best sleep after hard drive
🥉 Convenient Ramada Oradea Hotel Family €90–130 Free Ring roads Fast E60 to Iași
⭐ Special Hotel Elite Oradea Hotel Suite €100–140 Free Central Strong reviews
Recommended: DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea — parking + proper meal before final leg.

💡 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 14 — Prague to Iași (Sun 16 Aug 2026)

  🚗 Route: Oradea → Cluj corridor → Iași  |  ⏱ Drive: ~6.5–7.5 h (~520 km)  |  🌙 Overnight: Home (Iași)

Heading kept for navigation continuity — you start from Oradea after Prague on Day 13.

🗺️ What to See

  • Optional Cluj coffee (45 min) — Only if ahead of schedule.
  • Home arrival — Kids’ own beds — the real finish line.
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Iași — almost home

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✅ Kids checklist — 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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📷 Our photos — Homecoming

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🏨 Where to Stay

No hotel — home in Iași.

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

💡 Tips for This Day

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

💰 Budget Summary

Category Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Fuel (~4,200–4,500 km) €420–560
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.

🛂 Vignettes, Tolls & Practical Checklist

Country Official link Typical short product
🇷🇴 Romania roviniete.ro 10-day ~€6
🇭🇺 Hungary motorway.hu 10-day ~€19–20
🇦🇹 Austria asfinag.at 10-day ~€11.50–12.80
🇨🇿 Czechia edalnice.cz 10-day ~€12
🇸🇰 Slovakia eznamka.sk 10-day ~€11–12

Checklist

  • Reichstag domebundestag.de
  • LEGOLAND ticketslegoland.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 — edit only Kids Checklist subpages
  • Publish wiki updates with python publish_wiki.py
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