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| style="background:#cce5ff;" | π₯ Best Value || ''' | | style="background:#cce5ff;" | π₯ Best Value || '''[https://www.booking.com/hotel/ro/yamaluxe-apartments-westside-2.html YamaLuxe Apartments Westside 2]''' || Apartment || 1-bed apt + sofa (sleeps 4) || '''~β¬55β75''' (~274 RON quote 3 Aug) || '''Free private on-site''' || ~10β15 min drive to Unirii || Kitchen, Wi-Fi, west Cluj β easy Oradea exit Day 2 | ||
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | π₯ Convenient || ''' | | style="background:#fff3cd;" | π₯ Convenient || '''Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca''' || Hotel || Family room || β¬110β150 || Paid garage || Walk to centre || Predictable family rooms + breakfast | ||
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| style="background:#f8d7da;" | β Special || ''' | | style="background:#f8d7da;" | β Special || '''DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj''' || Hotel || Family / suite || β¬130β180 || On-site || Easy city access || Smooth check-in, parking-friendly | ||
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'''Recommended:''' [https://www.booking.com/hotel/ro/yamaluxe-apartments-westside-2.html YamaLuxe Apartments Westside 2] β family apartment with kitchen + free parking; west-side location suits the BorΘ run tomorrow (book 3 Aug night for 2A + children 8 & 13). | ||
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* Buy Romanian vignette at [https://www.roviniete.ro roviniete.ro]. | * Buy Romanian vignette at [https://www.roviniete.ro roviniete.ro]. | ||
* Prefer the northwest corridor (not Sibiu) β saves distance toward Oradea/BorΘ. | * Prefer the northwest corridor (not Sibiu) β saves distance toward Oradea/BorΘ. | ||
* Plan 2β3 breaks | * '''YamaLuxe''' check-in from 15:00; FloreΘti / west Cluj β stock fridge for an easy self-cater dinner. | ||
* Plan 2β3 breaks; finish driving before dusk. | |||
== Day 2 β Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026) == | == Day 2 β Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026) == | ||
Revision as of 07:47, 5 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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Trip Summary
| Day | Date | Route | Drive | Overnight | Highlights |
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| 1 | Mon 3 Aug 2026 | IaΘi β Cluj-Napoca | ~6.5β7 h (~400 km) | Cluj-Napoca | π·π΄ NW corridor (not Sibiu) |
| 2 | Tue 4 Aug 2026 | Cluj β Budapest | ~5.5β6 h (~460 km) | Budapest | ππΊ Evening only (1 night) |
| 3 | Wed 5 Aug 2026 | Budapest β Vienna | ~2.5 h (~245 km) | Vienna | π¦πΉ Transfer + afternoon |
| 4 | Thu 6 Aug 2026 | Vienna (stay) | β | Vienna | π¦πΉ Full sightseeing day |
| 5 | Fri 7 Aug 2026 | Vienna β GΓΌnzburg | ~4β4.5 h (~480 km) | GΓΌnzburg | π¦πΉβπ©πͺ LEGOLAND base |
| 6 | Sat 8 Aug 2026 | LEGOLAND | local | GΓΌnzburg | π©πͺπ§± Full park day |
| 7 | Sun 9 Aug 2026 | GΓΌnzburg β Berlin | ~5.5β6 h (~580 km) | Berlin | π©πͺ Arrive & settle |
| 8 | Mon 10 Aug 2026 | Berlin | β | Berlin | π©πͺ Historic sights |
| 9 | Tue 11 Aug 2026 | Berlin | β | Berlin | π©πͺ Technikmuseum |
| 10 | Wed 12 Aug 2026 | Berlin | β | Berlin | π©πͺ Cold War & East |
| 11 | Thu 13 Aug 2026 | Berlin | β | Berlin | π©πͺ Flexible family day |
| 12 | Fri 14 Aug 2026 | Berlin β Dresden | ~2β2.5 h (~190 km) | Dresden | π©πͺ Zwinger & Elbe |
| 13 | Sat 15 Aug 2026 | Dresden β Prague β Oradea | ~9β10 h | Oradea | π¨πΏ Half-day Prague + transit |
| 14 | Sun 16 Aug 2026 | Oradea β IaΘi | ~6.5β7.5 h (~520 km) | Home | π·π΄ Final leg |
Outbound: Cluj-Napoca (not Sibiu) β Budapest (Γ1) β Vienna (Γ2) β GΓΌnzburg (Γ2) β Berlin. NW corridor shortens Days 1β2 vs Sibiu. Salzburg skipped. Full city stay in Vienna. Return: Dresden β Oradea (β outbound).
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 Pass | Shorter than Sibiu; NW corridor |
| 2 | 4 Aug | Cluj β Budapest (via OradeaβBorΘ) | ~460 | ~5.5β6.0 h | ~7.0β8.0 h | Abroad 4β6 | β /β οΈ Pass | Border buffer at BorΘ; 1 night only |
| 3 | 5 Aug | Budapest β Vienna | ~245 | ~2.5 h | ~3.0β3.5 h | Abroad 4β6 | β Pass | Move stay to Vienna |
| 4 | 6 Aug | Vienna local | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | β Pass | Full Vienna day |
| 5 | 7 Aug | Vienna β GΓΌnzburg | ~480 | ~4.0β4.5 h | ~5.0β5.5 h | Abroad 4β6 | β Pass | No Salzburg |
| 6 | 8 Aug | LEGOLAND local | ~5 | ~0 h | β | β | β Pass | 2nd night GΓΌnzburg |
| 7 | 9 Aug | GΓΌnzburg β Berlin | ~580 | ~5.5β6.0 h | ~7.0β8.0 h | Abroad 4β6 | β οΈ Watch | Two drivers |
| 8β11 | 10β13 Aug | Berlin | 0 | 0 | 0 | β | β Pass | Sightseeing |
| 12 | 14 Aug | Berlin β Dresden | ~190 | ~2.0β2.5 h | ~2.5β3.0 h | Abroad 4β6 | β Pass | |
| 13 | 15 Aug | Dresden β Prague β Oradea | ~770 | ~9β10 h | ~11β12 h | Abroad 4β6 | β Fail (flagged) | Oradea overnight protects Day 14 |
| 14 | 16 Aug | Oradea β IaΘi | ~520 | ~6.5β7.5 h | ~8.0β9.0 h | RO β€8 h | β /β οΈ | Depart 08:00 |
Total pure driving: ~38β42 h Β· Distance: ~4,100β4,400 km (β60β80 km less than Sibiu outbound) Β· Re-check Google Maps the week before departure.
Day 1 β IaΘi to Cluj (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
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| 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 to Stay
| Rank | Property | Type | Beds | Price/night (2A+2C) | Parking | Transport | Why choose it |
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| π₯ Budget | Hotel Beyfin | Hotel | Family / connecting | β¬80β110 | Free/cheap on-site | Walk / short taxi to Unirii | Reliable after a long drive |
| π₯ Best Value | YamaLuxe Apartments Westside 2 | Apartment | 1-bed apt + sofa (sleeps 4) | ~β¬55β75 (~274 RON quote 3 Aug) | Free private on-site | ~10β15 min drive to Unirii | Kitchen, Wi-Fi, west Cluj β easy Oradea exit Day 2 |
| π₯ Convenient | Hampton by Hilton Cluj-Napoca | Hotel | Family room | β¬110β150 | Paid garage | Walk to centre | Predictable family rooms + breakfast |
| β Special | DoubleTree by Hilton Cluj | Hotel | Family / suite | β¬130β180 | On-site | Easy city access | Smooth check-in, parking-friendly |
| β Recommended: YamaLuxe Apartments Westside 2 β family apartment with kitchen + free parking; west-side location suits the BorΘ run tomorrow (book 3 Aug night for 2A + children 8 & 13). |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Buy Romanian vignette at roviniete.ro.
- Prefer the northwest corridor (not Sibiu) β saves distance toward Oradea/BorΘ.
- YamaLuxe check-in from 15:00; FloreΘti / west Cluj β stock fridge for an easy self-cater dinner.
- Plan 2β3 breaks; finish driving before dusk.
Day 2 β Cluj to Budapest (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)
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| 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 |
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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 to Stay
District VI STR ban from Jan 2026 β 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 |
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| π₯ Budget | ibis Styles Budapest City | Hotel | Family room | β¬95β120 | Paid garage | Metro M3 | Predictable chain |
| π₯ Best Value | Danubius Hotel Helia | Hotel | Family / interconnecting | β¬130β165 | Free/paid on-site | Tram + Danube | Pool after long drive (XIII) |
| π₯ Convenient | Coral Residence (XIII aparthotel) | Aparthotel | 1β2 bed apt | β¬110β145 | Free/cheap on-site | Tram/metro | Kitchen + parking |
| β Special | Aquaworld Resort Budapest | Resort | Family room | β¬160β220 | Free car park | Shuttle ~25 min | Water park reset |
| β Recommended: Danubius Hotel Helia β parking, pool, District XIII β ideal for 1 overnight. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Hungarian e-matrica: motorway.hu (10-day covers outbound + return).
- Passports ready at BorΘ (not NΔdlac on this corridor); snacks for summer queues.
- Depart mid-morning Day 3 toward Vienna.
Day 3 β Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Budapest β M1 β Vienna | β± Drive: ~2.5 h (~245 km) | π Overnight: Vienna (night 1 of 2) |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Morning Budapest (optional, short) β Quick viewpoint or market snacks only if leaving by ~11:00.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Buda_Castle_Hill.jpg
- SchΓΆnbrunn gardens β Free gardens on arrival afternoon.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Schonbrunn_palace_and_gardens.jpg
- Prater & Riesenrad β Classic family fun if energy allows.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Wiener_Riesenrad.jpg
β Kids checklist β Vienna (arrival day)
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| 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
Add photos here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Vienna/Photos
π¨ Where to Stay
Book two nights (5β6 Aug). Prefer kitchen + P+R / outer districts (Umweltzone).
| Rank | Property | Type | Beds | Price/night (2A+2C) | Parking | Transport | Why choose it |
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| π₯ Budget | Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof | Hotel | Family room | β¬120β150 | Paid nearby | U3/U6 | Easy west exit to GΓΌnzburg |
| π₯ Best Value | Suite Home Vienna (or similar) | Aparthotel | Apt for 4 | β¬140β180 | Garage ~β¬15β25 | U-Bahn | Kitchen for 2 nights |
| π₯ Convenient | Austria Trend Hotel Bosei | Hotel | Family room | β¬130β170 | On-site | Erdberg / U3 | Driver-friendly |
| β Special | Outer stay + Park & Ride | Strategy | β | P+R | U-Bahn | Avoids Umweltzone stress |
| β Recommended: Suite Home Vienna (or similar kitchen aparthotel) β park once for two nights. |
π‘ 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 β Vienna (Thu 6 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Local only (U-Bahn / tram) | β± Drive: none | π Overnight: Vienna (night 2 of 2) |
πΊοΈ What to See
Full sightseeing day formerly spent in Budapest β now in Vienna.
- SchΓΆnbrunn Palace & Zoo β Gardens free; zoo is excellent with children.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Tiergarten_Schonbrunn_entrance.jpg
- Historic centre β Stephansdom, Graben, Hofburg exterior.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Stephansdom_Vienna.jpg
- Stadtpark / picnic β Playground reset and picnic time.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Stadtpark_Vienna.jpg
β Kids checklist β Vienna (full day)
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Visited SchΓΆnbrunn gardens or zoo | β | β | β |
| β | Saw Stephansdom from outside | β | β | β |
| β | Had a picnic or park play | β | β | β |
| β | Rode the U-Bahn without the car | β | β | β |
| β | Picked a favourite Vienna souvenir / photo | β | β | β |
| β | Helped choose dinner (self-cater or restaurant) | 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_Full_Day/Checklist
π· Our photos β Vienna full day
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- ____ Draw or stick a ticket stub from Vienna full day here (printout) ____
- ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________
Add photos here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Vienna_Full_Day/Photos
π¨ Where to Stay
Same Vienna property as Day 3 β no re-check-in.
| β Recommended: Stay put β zero packing maximises sightseeing. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Leave the car parked all day.
- Book SchΓΆnbrunn timed entry only if doing the palace tour.
- Pack picnic leftovers for tomorrowβs drive to GΓΌnzburg.
Day 5 β Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Fri 7 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Vienna β A1 / A8 β GΓΌnzburg | β± Drive: ~4β4.5 h (~480 km) | π Overnight: GΓΌnzburg |
Salzburg is not a planned stop.
πΊοΈ What to See
- Scenic motorway west β Danube / Alpine foothill views; service-area stretch with playground.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Westautobahn_Austria.jpg
- Arrive GΓΌnzburg β Check in, supermarket, early night before LEGOLAND.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Gunzburg_Altstadt.jpg
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 |
Print this page or tick on a tablet β change β to β when done. Edit ticks here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Guenzburg/Checklist
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
Add photos here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/Guenzburg/Photos
π¨ Where to Stay
First of two nights in GΓΌnzburg.
| Rank | Property | Type | Beds | Price/night (2A+2C) | Parking | Transport | Why choose it |
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| π₯ Budget | ibis budget GΓΌnzburg | Hotel | Quad / family | β¬75β100 | Free | 5β10 min to park | Cheap clean sleep |
| π₯ Best Value | Best Western Plus Hotel am Schlosspark GΓΌnzburg | Hotel | Family room | β¬110β150 | Free | Short drive | Comfortable beds |
| π₯ Convenient | LEGOLAND Holiday Village / Hotel | Resort | Family / cabin | β¬180β280 | Free | Walk/shuttle | Zero morning drive |
| β Special | LEGOLAND themed cabin | Cabin | Sleeps 4 | β¬200β300 | Free | Walk | Most memorable |
| β Recommended: LEGOLAND Holiday Village for both nights if budget allows β else Best Western Plus. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Depart Vienna ~10:30β11:00.
- Confirm Austrian vignette covers transit.
- Buy LEGOLAND tickets + parking online tonight: legoland.de.
Day 6 β LEGOLAND (Sat 8 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Local / LEGOLAND GΓΌnzburg | β± Drive: ~0β15 min | π Overnight: GΓΌnzburg (2nd night) |
| ποΈ LEGOLAND Ticket & Visitor Info | |
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| Adult / age 12+ (gate) | ~β¬64 |
| Child ages 2β11 (gate) | ~β¬58 |
| Under 2 | Free |
| Online deals | Often from ~β¬35β39 pp |
| Parking | ~β¬12/day online |
| Hours | Typically 10:00β18:00 (verify) |
| Book | legoland.de |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Miniland β Miniature cities built from LEGO bricks.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Legoland_Deutschland_Miniland.jpg
- LEGO NINJAGO / City rides β Do popular rides at opening.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Legoland_Deutschland_Ninjago.jpg
- Shows & play zones β Check the app schedule; plan a quiet midday break.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Legoland_Deutschland_Park.jpg
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
Add photos here: Trip_to_Berlin_2026/Kids/LEGOLAND/Photos
π¨ Where to Stay
Same GΓΌnzburg property as Day 5.
| β Recommended: Stay put β no hotel change on park day. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Arrive by 09:15β09:30 for 10:00 open.
- Use the official app for wait times.
- Early night β long drive to Berlin tomorrow.
Day 7 β GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)
| π Route: GΓΌnzburg β A9 β Berlin | β± Drive: ~5.5β6 h (~580 km) | π Overnight: Berlin (night 1 of 5) |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Check-in & grocery run β Unpack once for five nights.
- Local evening stroll (optional) β Spandau Altstadt or lakeside if staying in KΓΆpenick β save Brandenburg Gate for Day 8.
Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: Spandau_Citadel.jpg
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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Numa Drift neighbourhood β Nollendorfplatz, Sat 8 Aug arrival
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- 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 to Stay
Book 5 nights (9β13 Aug nights). Prefer Spandau / KΓΆpenick / Lichtenberg / Pankow β free parking + S-Bahn.
| Rank | Property | Type | Beds | Price/night (2A+2C) | Parking | Transport | Why choose it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| π₯ Budget | Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) | Aparthotel | Apt/kitchenette | β¬100β130 | Free on-site | Bus + S-Bahn | Kitchen + car-friendly |
| π₯ Best Value | Hotel Lindenufer (Spandau) | Hotel | Family room | β¬120β150 | Nearby | S-Bahn Spandau | Altstadt charm |
| π₯ Convenient | Park Penthouses Insel Eiswerder | Aparthotel | 1β2 bed apt | β¬150β200 | Paid ~β¬20/day | Bus/S-Bahn | Spacious kitchens |
| β Special | Adina Checkpoint Charlie | Aparthotel | Apt for 4 | β¬180β250 | Paid garage | U6 | Walk-to-sights premium |
| β Alt | KΓΆpenick apartment | Apartment | 2-bed | β¬110β150 | Often free | S3 ~30β40 min | Lakeside self-catering |
| β Recommended: Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) β free parking + kitchenette for 5 nights. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Umweltplakette on the windscreen before Berlin.
- Unload at hotel; do not drive into Mitte.
- Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~β¬11.20; kids 6β14 rules apply).
ποΈ Berlin β 4 Full Sightseeing Days (Days 8β11)
Leave the car parked. Use BVG.
Day 8 β Historic Berlin (Mon 10 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 9 β Technikmuseum (Tue 11 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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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 10 β Cold War Berlin (Wed 12 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‘ Tips for This Day
- Prioritise free outdoor Wall sites if museum fatigue hits.
- Keep explanations concrete for kids.
Day 11 β Flexible Day (Thu 13 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Choose 1β2 options | β± Drive: none (or S-Bahn to Potsdam) | π Overnight: Berlin (last night) |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Zoo Berlin (option) β One of Europeβs best family zoos.
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- Charlottenburg Palace (option) β Palace + gardens to run.
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- Potsdam / Sanssouci (option) β S-Bahn day trip; gardens.
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- Tiergarten picnic (option) β Low-cost reset + Victory Column.
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β Kids checklist β Flexible Berlin day
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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 β Flexible Berlin
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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‘ Tips for This Day
- Pack a picnic.
- Pre-pack tonight for Dresden.
- Rain plan: Museum Island leftovers.
π¨ Berlin Accommodation (5 nights)
See Day 7 table β same property for nights 7β11.
| β Recommended: Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) for all 5 nights. |
Day 12 β Berlin to Dresden (Fri 14 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Berlin β A13 β Dresden | β± Drive: ~2β2.5 h (~190 km) | π Overnight: Dresden |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Zwinger β Baroque courtyards.
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- Frauenkirche β Tell the rebuild story simply.
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- FΓΌrstenzug β Long free porcelain mural.
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β Kids checklist β Dresden
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Saw the Zwinger courtyard | β | β | β |
| β | Saw the Frauenkirche | β | β | β |
| β | Found the long porcelain mural | β | β | β |
| β | Had gelato by the Elbe | β | β | β |
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π¨ Where to Stay
| Rank | Property | Type | Beds | Price/night | Parking | Transport | Why |
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| π₯ Budget | Motel One Dresden-Palaisplatz | Hotel | Family | β¬100β130 | Garage | Walk | Style + location |
| π₯ Best Value | Aparthotel Adagio Dresden | Aparthotel | Apt for 4 | β¬120β160 | On-site | Walk/tram | Kitchen calm night |
| π₯ Convenient | INNSiDE by MeliΓ‘ Dresden | Hotel | Family | β¬140β180 | Hotel parking | Central | Smooth drive-in |
| β Special | Taschenbergpalais Kempinski | Luxury | Suite | β¬280+ | Valet | Steps to Zwinger | Splurge |
| β Recommended: Aparthotel Adagio Dresden β calm dinner before the long Day 13. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Buy Czech vignette tonight: edalnice.cz.
- Early night β Day 13 starts 07:00.
Day 13 β Dresden to Prague (Sat 15 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Dresden β Prague (visit) β Oradea | β± Drive: ~1.5β2 h + ~7.5β8 h (~770 km) | π Overnight: Oradea |
πΊοΈ What to See
- Charles Bridge β Walk a segment earlier for fewer crowds.
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- Old Town Square β Astronomical Clock exterior.
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- Prague Castle courtyards β Exteriors if queues are light; back to car by 14:00.
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β Kids checklist β Prague + long transit
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| β | Thing to see / do | Child 1 | Child 2 | We took a photo |
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| β | Saw the Astronomical Clock | β | β | β |
| β | Walked on Charles Bridge | β | β | β |
| β | Had dinner / ice cream in Old Town | β | β | β |
| β | Helped pack the car for Oradea morning | β | β | β |
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π· Our photos β Prague
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π¨ Where to Stay
| Rank | Property | Type | Beds | Price/night | Parking | Transport | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| π₯ Budget | Hotel Paradise Oradea | Hotel | Family | β¬70β95 | Free | Short drive | Cheap last night |
| π₯ Best Value | DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea | Hotel | Family | β¬110β150 | Free | Walk/taxi | Best sleep after hard drive |
| π₯ Convenient | Ramada Oradea | Hotel | Family | β¬90β130 | Free | Ring roads | Fast E60 to IaΘi |
| β Special | Hotel Elite Oradea | Hotel | Suite | β¬100β140 | Free | Central | Strong reviews |
| β Recommended: DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea β parking + proper meal before final leg. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Start by 07:00; Prague window 10:00β14:00.
- Slovak vignette if needed: eznamka.sk.
- Swap drivers every 2 hours after Prague.
Day 14 β Prague to IaΘi (Sun 16 Aug 2026)
| π Route: Oradea β Cluj corridor β IaΘi | β± Drive: ~6.5β7.5 h (~520 km) | π Overnight: Home (IaΘi) |
Heading kept for navigation continuity β you start from Oradea after Prague on Day 13.
πΊοΈ What to See
- Optional Cluj coffee (45 min) β Only if ahead of schedule.
- Home arrival β Kidsβ own beds β the real finish line.
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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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π¨ Where to Stay
No hotel β home in IaΘi.
| β Recommended: Depart Oradea by 08:00 with a full tank and two driver swaps planned. |
π‘ Tips for This Day
- Confirm Romanian vignette still valid.
- Fuel buffer on quieter DN stretches.
- Safe arrival is the only goal.
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
| Country | Official link | Typical short product |
|---|---|---|
| π·π΄ Romania | roviniete.ro | 10-day ~β¬6 |
| ππΊ Hungary | motorway.hu | 10-day ~β¬19β20 |
| π¦πΉ Austria | asfinag.at | 10-day ~β¬11.50β12.80 |
| π¨πΏ Czechia | edalnice.cz | 10-day ~β¬12 |
| πΈπ° Slovakia | eznamka.sk | 10-day ~β¬11β12 |
Checklist
- Reichstag dome β bundestag.de
- LEGOLAND tickets β legoland.de
- Berlin Umweltplakette
- Green Card insurance
- EHIC / GHIC for all 4
- Child car seats
- Warning triangle, vests, first-aid kit
- EasyPark / ParkNow
- BVG app
- Upload kids photos on each Kids Photos subpage (Special:Upload), not on the main itinerary
- Kids ticks β edit only Kids Checklist subpages
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