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== πŸ“ Trip progress (live) ==
== πŸ“ Trip progress (live) ==


''Updated '''Wed 5 Aug 2026''' β€” Vienna full sightseeing day removed; '''1 night only''' in Vienna. Outbound shifted forward by one day.''
''Updated '''Sat 8 Aug 2026''' β€” LEGOLAND voucher booked (IQ Hotel Langenau + 2-day tickets + parking).''


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| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Done''' || 2 || Tue 4 Aug 2026 || '''LILIOM Apartment''' (AC, TV, free parking) || 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca || Keys in on-site lockbox Β· Check-in 15:00–23:30 Β· Check-out Wed 5 Aug 08:00–11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Done''' || 2 || Tue 4 Aug 2026 || '''LILIOM Apartment''' (AC, TV, free parking) || 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca || Keys in on-site lockbox Β· Check-in 15:00–23:30 Β· Check-out Wed 5 Aug 08:00–11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | πŸ“… '''Booked''' || 3 || Wed 5 Aug 2026 || '''Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion''' ⬆️ || KnΓΆllgasse 23, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) || '''Upgraded''' from Citadines South (water leak) Β· '''complimentary breakfast''' Β· same rates Β· Check-in 15:00–18:00 Β· Check-out '''Thu 6 Aug 07:00–11:00''' Β· 1 night Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Done''' || 3 || Wed 5 Aug 2026 || '''Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion''' ⬆️ || KnΓΆllgasse 23, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) || Upgraded from Citadines Β· breakfast included Β· 1 night Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
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| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ Next || 4 || Thu 6 Aug 2026 || ''GΓΌnzburg (to book)'' || β€” || Early checkout Vienna β†’ drive to GΓΌnzburg (~4–4.5 h) Β· base for LEGOLAND
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Booked''' || 4 || Thu 6 Aug 2026 || '''IQ Hotel Langenau''' (LEGOLAND partner) || Magirusstraße 16, 89129 Langenau || Booking '''#1129895''' Β· Apartment Β· Check-in '''14:30–23:30''' Β· Check-out '''by 12:00''' Β· Tel 07345-239010 Β· ~15–20 min to park
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | 🧱 '''Park day''' || 5 || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || '''LEGOLAND Deutschland''' || LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 Günzburg || Full park day · tickets + parking online · same Günzburg hotel (2nd night)
| style="background:#fff3cd;" | 🧱 '''Park''' || 5 || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || '''LEGOLAND Deutschland''' (2-day tickets) || LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg || Voucher '''#1129895''' Β· 4Γ— 2-day tickets + resort parking Β· valid from '''6 Aug''' (2 consecutive days) Β· night of 7 Aug '''not''' on this hotel voucher
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| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ || 6 || Sat 8 Aug 2026 || ''Berlin (to book)'' || β€” || GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin (~5.5–6 h) Β· optional Long Summer Night if still at park
| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ || 6 || Sat 8 Aug 2026 || ''Berlin (to book)'' || β€” || Drive to Berlin (~5.5–6 h) Β· Long Summer Night only if 2nd ticket day unused
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| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ || 7–11 || Sun 9 – Thu 13 Aug || ''Berlin Γ—5'' || β€” || 4 sightseeing days
| style="background:#f8f9fa;" | ⏳ || 7–11 || Sun 9 – Thu 13 Aug || ''Berlin Γ—5'' || β€” || 4 sightseeing days
|}
=== 🧱 LEGOLAND voucher (booking '''#1129895''') ===
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! Item !! Detail
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| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… Hotel || '''IQ Hotel Langenau Laible GmbH''' Β· Magirusstraße 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)
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| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… 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
|-
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… Parking || '''Resort parking''' Β· valid for entire stay Β· scan at exit barrier Β· '''not''' VIP parking Β· barcode on voucher
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| Booked || 5 Aug 2026 Β· customer Constantin Bogza
|}
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| 3 || Wed 5 Aug 2026 || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~2.5 h || Vienna || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή πŸ“… Jimmy's Dandelion (1 night)
| 3 || Wed 5 Aug 2026 || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~2.5 h || Vienna || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή πŸ“… Jimmy's Dandelion (1 night)
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| 4 || Thu 6 Aug 2026 || Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg || ~4–4.5 h || GΓΌnzburg || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ήβ†’πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Early checkout β†’ LEGOLAND base
| 4 || Thu 6 Aug 2026 || Vienna β†’ Langenau / LEGOLAND || ~4–4.5 h || Langenau || πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ήβ†’πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ βœ… IQ Hotel Β· LEGOLAND partner
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| 5 || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || LEGOLAND Deutschland || local || GΓΌnzburg || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ🧱 Full park day Β· NINJAGO / Miniland
| 5 || Fri 7 Aug 2026 || LEGOLAND Deutschland || local || ''2nd night TBD'' || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ🧱 2-day tickets #1129895
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| 6 || Sat 8 Aug 2026 || GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin || ~5.5–6 h || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Arrive & settle Β· Long Summer Night optional
| 6 || Sat 8 Aug 2026 || Langenau / GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin || ~5.5–6 h || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Arrive & settle
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| 7 || Sun 9 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Historic sights
| 7 || Sun 9 Aug 2026 || Berlin || β€” || Berlin || πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Historic sights
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''Outbound: Cluj β†’ Budapest (Γ—1) β†’ Vienna ('''Γ—1 only''' β€” no full sightseeing day) β†’ GΓΌnzburg (Γ—2) β†’ Berlin. Return: Dresden β†’ Oradea (β‰  outbound). Vienna day removed 5 Aug 2026 β€” schedule shifted forward.''
''Outbound: Cluj β†’ Budapest (Γ—1) β†’ Vienna ('''Γ—1 only''') β†’ '''Langenau / LEGOLAND''' β†’ Berlin. Return: Dresden β†’ Oradea (β‰  outbound). Vienna day removed 5 Aug 2026 β€” schedule shifted forward.''


== ⏱ Road-time audit ==
== ⏱ Road-time audit ==
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| 3 || 5 Aug || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~245 || ~2.5 h || ~3.0–3.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || πŸ“… Tonight || Jimmy's Dandelion Β· 1 night
| 3 || 5 Aug || Budapest β†’ Vienna || ~245 || ~2.5 h || ~3.0–3.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || πŸ“… Tonight || Jimmy's Dandelion Β· 1 night
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| 4 || 6 Aug || Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg || ~480 || ~4.0–4.5 h || ~5.0–5.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Pass || Early checkout 07:00–11:00
| 4 || 6 Aug || Vienna β†’ Langenau || ~480 || ~4.0–4.5 h || ~5.0–5.5 h || Abroad 4–6 || βœ… Pass || IQ Hotel Langenau #1129895
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| 5 || 7 Aug || LEGOLAND local || ~5 || ~0 h || β€” || β€” || βœ… Pass || 2nd night GΓΌnzburg
| 5 || 7 Aug || LEGOLAND local || ~20 || ~0.3 h || β€” || β€” || βœ… Pass || 2-day tickets Β· parking booked
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| 6 || 8 Aug || GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin || ~580 || ~5.5–6.0 h || ~7.0–8.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || ⚠️ Watch || Two drivers
| 6 || 8 Aug || β†’ Berlin || ~580 || ~5.5–6.0 h || ~7.0–8.0 h || Abroad 4–6 || ⚠️ Watch || Two drivers
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| 7–10 || 9–12 Aug || Berlin || 0 || 0 || 0 || β€” || βœ… Pass || Sightseeing
| 7–10 || 9–12 Aug || Berlin || 0 || 0 || 0 || β€” || βœ… Pass || Sightseeing
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* '''Tomorrow:''' no Vienna sightseeing β€” depart by 09:00 for GΓΌnzburg.
* '''Tomorrow:''' no Vienna sightseeing β€” depart by 09:00 for GΓΌnzburg.


== Day 4 β€” Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Thu 6 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 4 β€” Vienna to Langenau / LEGOLAND (Thu 6 Aug 2026) ==
Β 
{| style="background:#d4edda; border-left:4px solid #28a745; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| βœ… '''BOOKED''' β€” Night 4 Β· Thu 6 Aug 2026 Β· '''IQ Hotel Langenau''' Β· LEGOLAND booking '''#1129895'''
|}


{| style="background:#e8f4fd; border-left:4px solid #2c6fad; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
{| style="background:#e8f4fd; border-left:4px solid #2c6fad; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Thu 6 Aug 2026  |  πŸš— '''Route:''' Vienna β†’ A1 / A8 β†’ GΓΌnzburg  |  ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~4–4.5 h (~480 km)  |  πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' GΓΌnzburg
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Thu 6 Aug 2026  |  πŸš— '''Route:''' Vienna β†’ A1 / A8 β†’ '''Langenau''' (LEGOLAND area)  |  ⏱ '''Drive:''' ~4–4.5 h (~480 km)  |  πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' '''IQ Hotel Langenau'''
|}
|}


''Salzburg is '''not''' a planned stop. Early checkout from Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion.''
''Salzburg is '''not''' a planned stop. Early checkout from Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion β†’ hotel in '''Langenau''' (~15–20 min from LEGOLAND GΓΌnzburg).''


=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
=== πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See ===
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''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Westautobahn_Austria.jpg</code>''
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Westautobahn_Austria.jpg</code>''


* '''Arrive GΓΌnzburg''' β€” Check in, supermarket, early night before LEGOLAND.
* '''Arrive Langenau / optional park evening''' β€” Check in by '''14:30–23:30'''; supermarket; 2-day tickets valid from today β€” short evening visit possible if energy remains.
[[File:Gunzburg_Altstadt.jpg|thumb|220px|GΓΌnzburg]]
[[File:Gunzburg_Altstadt.jpg|thumb|220px|GΓΌnzburg / LEGOLAND area]]
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Gunzburg_Altstadt.jpg</code>''
''Upload from Wikimedia Commons if missing: <code>Gunzburg_Altstadt.jpg</code>''


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


=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where We Stayed ===
''First of '''two nights''' in GΓΌnzburg.''


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|- style="background:#2c6fad; color:white;"
! Rank !! Property !! Type !! Beds !! Price/night (2A+2C) !! Parking !! Transport !! Why choose it
! Property !! Type !! Guests !! Check-in / out !! Booking !! Notes
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| style="background:#d4edda;" | πŸ₯‡ Budget || '''ibis budget GΓΌnzburg''' || Hotel || Quad / family || €75–100 || Free || 5–10 min to park || Cheap clean sleep
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''IQ Hotel Langenau''' (Laible GmbH) || Apartment || Constantin Bogza Β· Monica Ada Vlad Β· Cristina (13) Β· Stefan (8) || Thu 6 Aug '''14:30–23:30''' β†’ Fri 7 Aug '''by 12:00''' || '''#1129895''' || Magirusstraße 16, 89129 Langenau Β· Tel '''07345-239010''' Β· ~15–20 min drive to LEGOLAND
|-
| style="background:#cce5ff;" | πŸ₯ˆ Best Value || '''Best Western Plus Hotel am Schlosspark GΓΌnzburg''' || Hotel || Family room || €110–150 || Free || Short drive || Comfortable beds
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| style="background:#fff3cd;" | πŸ₯‰ Convenient || '''LEGOLAND Holiday Village / Hotel''' || Resort || Family / cabin || €180–280 || Free || Walk/shuttle || Zero morning drive
|-
| style="background:#f8d7da;" | ⭐ Special || '''LEGOLAND themed cabin''' || Cabin || Sleeps 4 || €200–300 || Free || Walk || Most memorable
|}
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{| style="background:#d4edda; border-left:4px solid #28a745; padding:8px; width:100%;"
{| style="background:#d4edda; border-left:4px solid #28a745; padding:8px; width:100%;"
| βœ… '''Recommended:''' LEGOLAND Holiday Village for both nights if budget allows β€” else Best Western Plus.
| βœ… '''Booked via LEGOLAND:''' IQ Hotel Langenau β€” '''1 night only''' (6 Aug). Night of '''7 Aug''' is '''not''' included on this voucher β€” book separately or drive toward Berlin after park day.
|}
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* Checkout Jimmy's '''07:00–11:00''' β€” enjoy included breakfast, then aim on A1 by '''09:00'''.
* Checkout Jimmy's '''07:00–11:00''' β€” enjoy included breakfast, then aim on A1 by '''09:00'''.
* Austrian vignette valid until '''14 Aug 23:59''' βœ… (still OK today).
* Austrian vignette valid until '''14 Aug 23:59''' βœ… (still OK today).
* Buy '''LEGOLAND tickets + parking''' online tonight: [https://www.legoland.de/tickets/ legoland.de/tickets] (~€12 parking).
* Nav: '''Magirusstraße 16, 89129 Langenau''' (not Günzburg centre).
* Install LEGOLAND app; note '''Flying NINJAGO''' needs 125 cm / age 7+.
* LEGOLAND tickets + parking already on voucher '''#1129895''' β€” keep PDF / barcodes ready.
* Early night before park day.
* Install LEGOLAND app; '''Flying NINJAGO''' needs 125 cm / age 7+.
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== Day 5 β€” LEGOLAND Deutschland (Fri 7 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 5 β€” LEGOLAND Deutschland (Fri 7 Aug 2026) ==
{| style="background:#d4edda; border-left:4px solid #28a745; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| βœ… '''TICKETS BOOKED''' β€” Voucher '''#1129895''' Β· 4Γ— '''2-day''' park tickets + resort parking Β· valid from '''6 Aug''' (2 consecutive days)
|}


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{| style="background:#e8f4fd; border-left:4px solid #2c6fad; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Fri 7 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; 🧱 '''Park:''' [https://www.legoland.de LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort] &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸ“ '''LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg''' &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''Drive:''' ~0–15 min from GΓΌnzburg &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' GΓΌnzburg (2nd night)
| πŸ“… '''Date:''' Fri 7 Aug 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; 🧱 '''Park:''' [https://www.legoland.de LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort] &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸ“ '''LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg''' &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸš— '''~15–20 min''' from IQ Hotel Langenau &nbsp;|&nbsp; πŸŒ™ '''Overnight:''' ''not on voucher β€” book or start Berlin early Sat''
|}
|}


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{| style="background:#fff3cd; border-left:4px solid #f0c040; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| 🧱 '''Full park day''' for 2A + kids (8 & 13) β€” 68 attractions in 11 themed worlds Β· online tickets from smartphone Β· rides usually close '''1 hour before''' park close.
| 🧱 '''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.
|}
|}


=== 🎟️ Tickets, parking & hours ===
=== 🎟️ Tickets, parking & hours (from voucher) ===


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! Item !! Detail
! Item !! Detail
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| '''Book''' || [https://www.legoland.de/tickets/ legoland.de/tickets] β€” scan tickets from phone / LEGOLAND app at gate
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Booking''' || '''#1129895''' Β· booked 5 Aug 2026 Β· Constantin Bogza
|-
| '''Online day ticket''' || Often from '''~€35''' pp (family multi-ticket deals) Β· gate prices higher
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| '''Gate price (peak)''' || Age 12+ '''~€64''' Β· ages 2–11 '''~€58''' Β· under 2 free
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''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
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| '''Your ages''' || Child 8 β†’ child ticket Β· child 13 β†’ adult/12+ ticket
| style="background:#d4edda;" | βœ… '''Parking''' || Resort parking for entire stay Β· scan at '''exit''' barrier Β· not VIP
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| '''Parking''' || '''€12/day''' Β· book with tickets Β· scan at exit barrier Β· 4,000+ spaces
| '''Park address''' || LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg Β· A8 exit GΓΌnzburg
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|-
| '''Hours (verify app)''' || Season 2026: typically '''10:00–17:00/18:00''' Β· longer on weekends & holidays
| '''Hours (verify app)''' || Typically '''10:00–17:00/18:00''' Β· rides close ~1 h earlier
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|-
| '''Long Summer Nights''' || '''1 + 8 + 15 Aug 2026''' until '''22:00''' + fireworks (Sat 8 Aug = Day 6 β€” optional if still nearby)
| '''Long Summer Nights''' || '''1 + 8 + 15 Aug''' until '''22:00''' + fireworks β€” Sat 8 Aug only if your '''2nd ticket day''' is unused
|-
| '''Nav address''' || LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg Β· A8 exit GΓΌnzburg
|}
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=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
=== 🏨 Where to Stay ===
''Same GΓΌnzburg property as Day 4 β€” no hotel change on park day.''
''IQ Hotel Langenau voucher is '''1 night only''' (6 Aug). Checkout Fri by '''12:00''' β€” park all day with 2-day tickets, then either book a local night for 7 Aug or rest and drive to Berlin Sat morning.''


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{| style="background:#fff3cd; border-left:4px solid #f0c040; padding:8px; width:100%;"
| βœ… '''Recommended:''' Stay put. If at '''LEGOLAND Holiday Village''', walk/shuttle to the gate; otherwise 5–15 min drive from GΓΌnzburg hotels.
| ⚠️ '''Night of Fri 7 Aug''' is '''not''' on booking #1129895. Confirm separately if you need a bed after the park day.
|}
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=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
=== πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day ===
* Buy '''tickets + parking online''' the night before β€” [https://www.legoland.de/tickets/ legoland.de/tickets].
* Tickets + parking already on voucher β€” scan barcodes at gate / parking exit.
* Drive '''~15–20 min''' from Magirusstraße 16, Langenau β†’ LEGOLAND Allee 1.
* Install the '''LEGOLAND Deutschland app''' for wait times, map, and show times.
* 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.
* '''Height checks:''' Flying NINJAGO needs '''125 cm + age 7''' β€” measure kids before queuing.
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* Park is '''smoke-free''' (designated spots only).
* Park is '''smoke-free''' (designated spots only).
* Rides close ~'''1 hour before''' park close β€” do last coaster before shopping.
* Rides close ~'''1 hour before''' park close β€” do last coaster before shopping.
* Early night β€” '''~5.5–6 h''' drive to Berlin on Day 6 (unless you stay for Long Summer Night on Sat 8 Aug).
* Early night if driving to Berlin tomorrow (~5.5–6 h).


== Day 6 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026) ==
== Day 6 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026) ==
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{| style="background:#fff3cd; border-left:4px solid #f0c040; padding:8px; width:100%; margin-bottom:1em;"
| 🧱 '''Optional:''' Sat 8 Aug is a '''Long Summer Night''' at LEGOLAND (open until '''22:00''' + fireworks). Only stay if you bought a ticket and can delay Berlin check-in; otherwise leave GΓΌnzburg by '''08:00–09:00''' for Berlin.
| 🧱 '''Optional:''' Sat 8 Aug is a '''Long Summer Night''' (until '''22:00''' + fireworks) β€” only if your '''2nd consecutive ticket day''' is still unused. Otherwise leave the LEGOLAND area by '''08:00–09:00''' for Berlin.
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=== Checklist ===
=== Checklist ===
* '''LEGOLAND voucher #1129895''' β€” IQ Hotel Langenau + 2-day tickets + parking βœ…
* '''Reichstag dome''' β€” [https://www.bundestag.de bundestag.de]
* '''Reichstag dome''' β€” [https://www.bundestag.de bundestag.de]
* '''LEGOLAND tickets''' β€” [https://www.legoland.de legoland.de]
* '''Berlin Umweltplakette''' β€” buy by Day 6 (8 Aug)
* '''Berlin Umweltplakette''' β€” buy by Day 6 (8 Aug)
* '''Czech e-vignette''' β€” buy by Day 11 (13 Aug) for plate B901VTR
* '''Czech e-vignette''' β€” buy by Day 11 (13 Aug) for plate B901VTR
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| [[#Day 1 β€” IaΘ™i to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026)|Day 1]] Β· [[#Day 2 β€” Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026)|Day 2]] Β· [[#Day 3 β€” Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)|Day 3]] Β· [[#Day 4 β€” Vienna to GΓΌnzburg (Thu 6 Aug 2026)|Day 4]] Β· [[#Day 5 β€” LEGOLAND Deutschland (Fri 7 Aug 2026)|Day 5]] Β· [[#Day 6 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026)|Day 6]] Β· [[#Day 7 β€” Historic Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)|Day 7]] Β· [[#Day 8 β€” Technikmuseum (Mon 10 Aug 2026)|Day 8]] Β· [[#Day 9 β€” Cold War Berlin (Tue 11 Aug 2026)|Day 9]] Β· [[#Day 10 β€” Flexible Day (Wed 12 Aug 2026)|Day 10]] Β· [[#Day 11 β€” Berlin to Dresden (Thu 13 Aug 2026)|Day 11]] Β· [[#Day 12 β€” Dresden to Prague (Fri 14 Aug 2026)|Day 12]] Β· [[#Day 13 β€” Oradea to IaΘ™i (Sat 15 Aug 2026)|Day 13]] Β· [[#Day 14 β€” Home (Sun 16 Aug 2026)|Day 14]]
| [[#Day 1 β€” IaΘ™i to Cluj (Mon 3 Aug 2026)|Day 1]] Β· [[#Day 2 β€” Cluj to Budapest (Tue 4 Aug 2026)|Day 2]] Β· [[#Day 3 β€” Budapest to Vienna (Wed 5 Aug 2026)|Day 3]] Β· [[#Day 4 β€” Vienna to Langenau / LEGOLAND (Thu 6 Aug 2026)|Day 4]] Β· [[#Day 5 β€” LEGOLAND Deutschland (Fri 7 Aug 2026)|Day 5]] Β· [[#Day 6 β€” GΓΌnzburg to Berlin (Sat 8 Aug 2026)|Day 6]] Β· [[#Day 7 β€” Historic Berlin (Sun 9 Aug 2026)|Day 7]] Β· [[#Day 8 β€” Technikmuseum (Mon 10 Aug 2026)|Day 8]] Β· [[#Day 9 β€” Cold War Berlin (Tue 11 Aug 2026)|Day 9]] Β· [[#Day 10 β€” Flexible Day (Wed 12 Aug 2026)|Day 10]] Β· [[#Day 11 β€” Berlin to Dresden (Thu 13 Aug 2026)|Day 11]] Β· [[#Day 12 β€” Dresden to Prague (Fri 14 Aug 2026)|Day 12]] Β· [[#Day 13 β€” Oradea to IaΘ™i (Sat 15 Aug 2026)|Day 13]] Β· [[#Day 14 β€” Home (Sun 16 Aug 2026)|Day 14]]
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Revision as of 06:57, 8 August 2026

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

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

Updated Sat 8 Aug 2026 β€” LEGOLAND voucher booked (IQ Hotel Langenau + 2-day tickets + parking).

Status Night Dates Property Address / check-in Notes
βœ… Done 1 Mon 3 Aug 2026 Evo Residence Stay Cluj Bulevardul Muncii 14 A, 400394 Cluj-Napoca Check-in 15:00 Β· Check-out Tue 4 Aug by 11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 12)
βœ… Done 2 Tue 4 Aug 2026 LILIOM Apartment (AC, TV, free parking) 1094 Budapest, 17 Liliom utca Keys in on-site lockbox Β· Check-in 15:00–23:30 Β· Check-out Wed 5 Aug 08:00–11:00 Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
βœ… Done 3 Wed 5 Aug 2026 Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion ⬆️ KnΓΆllgasse 23, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) Upgraded from Citadines Β· breakfast included Β· 1 night Β· 2A + 2C (8 & 13)
βœ… Booked 4 Thu 6 Aug 2026 IQ Hotel Langenau (LEGOLAND partner) Magirusstraße 16, 89129 Langenau Booking #1129895 Β· Apartment Β· Check-in 14:30–23:30 Β· Check-out by 12:00 Β· Tel 07345-239010 Β· ~15–20 min to park
🧱 Park 5 Fri 7 Aug 2026 LEGOLAND Deutschland (2-day tickets) LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg Voucher #1129895 Β· 4Γ— 2-day tickets + resort parking Β· valid from 6 Aug (2 consecutive days) Β· night of 7 Aug not on this hotel voucher
⏳ 6 Sat 8 Aug 2026 Berlin (to book) β€” Drive to Berlin (~5.5–6 h) Β· Long Summer Night only if 2nd ticket day unused
⏳ 7–11 Sun 9 – Thu 13 Aug Berlin Γ—5 β€” 4 sightseeing days

🧱 LEGOLAND voucher (booking #1129895)

Item Detail
βœ… Hotel IQ Hotel Langenau Laible GmbH Β· Magirusstraße 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)
βœ… 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
βœ… 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

πŸ›‚ Vignettes on this car (RO B901VTR)

Status Country Product Plate Valid from Valid until Paid Receipt / ref
βœ… Bought πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί 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
βœ… Bought πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria 10-day car vignette 2026 (incl. 20% VAT) RO B901VTR 5 Aug 2026 09:32 14 Aug 2026 23:59 €12.80 asfinag.at
βœ… Bought πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Romania RovinietΔƒ (annual) RO B901VTR 2026 31 Dec 2026 β€” roviniete.ro β€” valid full year
⏳ Buy πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany Umweltplakette (green sticker) β€” β€” β€” ~€5–15 Before Berlin Β· Day 6 (8 Aug)
⏳ Buy πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czechia 10-day e-vignette RO B901VTR β€” β€” ~€12 By Day 11 (13 Aug) Β· edalnice.cz
⏳ If via SK πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia 10-day e-znΓ‘mka RO B901VTR β€” β€” ~€11–12 By Day 12 (14 Aug) Β· eznamka.sk

Hungary + Austria cover outbound (Budapest β†’ Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg). Czech (+ Slovakia if routed) needed for return via Prague. Germany: sticker only, no motorway vignette.

πŸ” Validity check β€” B901VTR (as of Wed 5 Aug 2026)

Day Date Route (toll roads) πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί HU πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή AT πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ CZ πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° SK Verdict
1 3 Aug IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj βœ… valid (annual) β€” β€” β€” β€” RO OK all year
2 4 Aug Cluj β†’ Budapest βœ… βœ… valid β€” β€” β€” HU OK (from 4 Aug 09:25)
3 Today 5 Aug Budapest β†’ Vienna βœ… βœ… valid βœ… valid (from 09:32) β€” β€” OK to drive today
4 6 Aug Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg β€” β€” βœ… valid β€” β€” AT OK until 14 Aug 23:59
5–6 7–8 Aug GΓΌnzburg / LEGOLAND / β†’ Berlin β€” β€” β€” β€” β€” Germany: Umweltplakette only (Day 6)
7–11 9–13 Aug Berlin / β†’ Dresden β€” β€” β€” β€” β€” No vignettes (Germany)
11 13 Aug Berlin β†’ Dresden β€” β€” β€” β€” β€” HU still valid until 23:59 tonight
12 14 Aug Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea βœ… valid ❌ expired β€” ❌ buy ❌ if via SK Action needed β€” see below
13 15 Aug Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i βœ… valid β€” β€” β€” β€” RO OK β€” annual vignette

Summary for B901VTR:

  • Today (5 Aug): Hungary βœ… until 13 Aug 23:59 Β· Austria βœ… until 14 Aug 23:59 β€” you are covered for Budapest β†’ Vienna and tomorrow Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg.
  • Hungary expires 13 Aug 23:59 β€” not valid on Day 12 (14 Aug). If Prague β†’ Oradea uses Hungarian motorways (common), buy a new HU 10-day on 13–14 Aug or plan a route via Slovakia/Romania that avoids HU toll roads.
  • Austria expires 14 Aug 23:59 β€” outbound only; return leg does not need AT.
  • Romania β€” annual rovinieta valid all of 2026 βœ… β€” no renewal needed on return leg.
  • Czechia β€” buy 10-day at edalnice.cz by 13 Aug evening (Dresden) for Prague on 14 Aug.
  • Slovakia β€” buy at eznamka.sk on 14 Aug morning if GPS route crosses SK motorways after Prague.

Verify purchases: HU autopalyamatrica.hu (plate + RO) Β· AT ASFINAG self-care Β· RO roviniete.ro

Trip Summary

Day Date Route Drive Overnight Highlights
1 Mon 3 Aug 2026 IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca ~6.5–7 h Cluj-Napoca πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ βœ… Evo Residence
2 Tue 4 Aug 2026 Cluj β†’ Budapest ~5.5–6 h Budapest πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί βœ… LILIOM apt
3 Wed 5 Aug 2026 Budapest β†’ Vienna ~2.5 h Vienna πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή πŸ“… Jimmy's Dandelion (1 night)
4 Thu 6 Aug 2026 Vienna β†’ Langenau / LEGOLAND ~4–4.5 h Langenau πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ήβ†’πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ βœ… IQ Hotel Β· LEGOLAND partner
5 Fri 7 Aug 2026 LEGOLAND Deutschland local 2nd night TBD πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ🧱 2-day tickets #1129895
6 Sat 8 Aug 2026 Langenau / GΓΌnzburg β†’ Berlin ~5.5–6 h Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Arrive & settle
7 Sun 9 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Historic sights
8 Mon 10 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Technikmuseum
9 Tue 11 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Cold War & East
10 Wed 12 Aug 2026 Berlin β€” Berlin πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Flexible family day
11 Thu 13 Aug 2026 Berlin β†’ Dresden ~2–2.5 h Dresden πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Zwinger & Elbe
12 Fri 14 Aug 2026 Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea ~9–10 h Oradea πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Half-day Prague + transit
13 Sat 15 Aug 2026 Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i ~6.5–7.5 h Home πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Final leg
14 Sun 16 Aug 2026 β€” β€” Home 🏠 Trip complete / rest day

Outbound: Cluj β†’ Budapest (Γ—1) β†’ Vienna (Γ—1 only) β†’ Langenau / LEGOLAND β†’ Berlin. Return: Dresden β†’ Oradea (β‰  outbound). Vienna day removed 5 Aug 2026 β€” schedule shifted forward.

⏱ Road-time audit

Day Date Leg Km Pure drive + Breaks Rule Status Notes
1 3 Aug IaΘ™i β†’ Cluj-Napoca ~400 ~6.5–7.0 h ~8.0–9.0 h RO ≀8 h βœ… Done Evo Residence
2 4 Aug Cluj β†’ Budapest ~460 ~5.5–6.0 h ~7.0–8.0 h Abroad 4–6 βœ… Done LILIOM apt Β· BorΘ™
3 5 Aug Budapest β†’ Vienna ~245 ~2.5 h ~3.0–3.5 h Abroad 4–6 πŸ“… Tonight Jimmy's Dandelion Β· 1 night
4 6 Aug Vienna β†’ Langenau ~480 ~4.0–4.5 h ~5.0–5.5 h Abroad 4–6 βœ… Pass IQ Hotel Langenau #1129895
5 7 Aug LEGOLAND local ~20 ~0.3 h β€” β€” βœ… Pass 2-day tickets Β· parking booked
6 8 Aug β†’ Berlin ~580 ~5.5–6.0 h ~7.0–8.0 h Abroad 4–6 ⚠️ Watch Two drivers
7–10 9–12 Aug Berlin 0 0 0 β€” βœ… Pass Sightseeing
11 13 Aug Berlin β†’ Dresden ~190 ~2.0–2.5 h ~2.5–3.0 h Abroad 4–6 βœ… Pass
12 14 Aug Dresden β†’ Prague β†’ Oradea ~770 ~9–10 h ~11–12 h Abroad 4–6 ❌ Fail (flagged) Oradea overnight
13 15 Aug Oradea β†’ IaΘ™i ~520 ~6.5–7.5 h ~8.0–9.0 h RO ≀8 h βœ…/⚠️ Depart 08:00
14 16 Aug Home 0 0 0 β€” βœ… Trip complete

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


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

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

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

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Cluj

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Cluj

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

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🏨 Where We Stayed

Property Type Beds Check-in / out Parking Notes
βœ… Evo Residence Stay Cluj Apartment 2A + 2C (8 & 12) Mon 3 Aug 15:00 β†’ Tue 4 Aug 11:00 On-site Bulevardul Muncii 14 A, 400394 Cluj-Napoca
βœ… Booked & completed: Evo Residence Stay Cluj β€” 1 night, 3 Aug 2026.
Evo Residence Stay Cluj β€” B901VTR parked on arrival, Mon 3 Aug evening

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Romanian vignette: roviniete.ro β€” annual βœ… (valid all 2026)
  • NW corridor (not Sibiu) β€” saved distance toward Oradea/BorΘ™.
  • Plan 2–3 breaks; finish driving before dusk.

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

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

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Budapest (evening)

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Budapest

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

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🏨 Where We Stayed

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

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Hungarian e-matrica βœ… 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 βœ…
  • Depart by 11:00 Wed 5 Aug (checkout) toward Vienna.

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

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

πŸš— 2-hour Budapest (with car) β€” before Vienna

⏱ Window: ~2 h Β· Start: LILIOM (17 Liliom utca) after checkout Β· Then: M1 toward Vienna (~2.5 h) Β· Jimmy's check-in 15:00–18:00 β€” a 11:00–13:00 loop still lands ~15:30–16:00 in Vienna βœ…

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.

πŸ₯‡ Recommended: City Park + Heroes’ 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
0:00–0:25 Drive north ~8 km to City Park β€” target Museum Underground Parking (DΓ³zsa GyΓΆrgy ΓΊt, between Damjanich & Dembinszky) Β· ~400–500 HUF/hr Β· 8–10 min walk to castle
0:25–0:40 Heroes’ Square (HΕ‘sΓΆk tere) Millennium Monument Β· quick photos Β· no ticket needed
0:40–1:15 Vajdahunyad Castle grounds Fairytale mix of Hungarian architecture on the lake island Β· free 24/7 Β· 30–45 min stroll Β· kids love the towers & bridge
1:15–1:30 Snack stop (optional) LΓ‘ngos / ice cream at VΓ‘rosliget cafΓ© near the lake Β· or picnic on the lawn
1:30–2:00 Join M1 to Vienna Via AndrΓ‘ssy β†’ city west β†’ M1 (GyΕ‘r / BΓ©cs) Β· parking-hungary.hu if you need another ticket
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Heroes’ Square β€” start of the City Park loop

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Vajdahunyad Castle β€” free grounds, ~45 min with kids

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πŸ₯ˆ Alternative A: Citadella panorama (best single view)

Min Step Details
0:00–0:20 Drive to GellΓ©rt Hill Citadella / BΓΊsulΓ³ JuhΓ‘sz area Β· citadella.hu Β· limited paid parking near the top
0:20–1:10 Monolit viewpoint + promenade Free 24h Β· Parliament, Chain Bridge, Danube, Margaret Island in one sweep Β· 5–7 min walk from parking Β· skip paid exhibition unless kids insist
1:10–2:00 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.

πŸ₯‰ Alternative B: Margaret Island (north end β€” playground)

Min Step Details
0:00–0:25 Drive via ÁrpΓ‘d hΓ­d Only car access: north-end parking lot (near ÁrpΓ‘d Bridge) Β· ~525 HUF/hr Β· island is otherwise car-free
0:25–1:15 Playground + Musical Fountain Ecological playground near parking Β· short walk to fountain Β· optional bringΓ³hintΓ³ pedal cart (~15–20 min hire)
1:15–2:00 Return to car Join M1 from north/west ring β€” allow extra traffic time

❌ Skip in 2 hours (with a car)

  • Castle District / Fisherman’s Bastion β€” parking scarce, crowds, needs 3+ h on foot
  • Parliament interior β€” tickets + security; no time today
  • SzΓ©chenyi Baths β€” 2–3 h minimum; wet + repack hassle before Vienna
  • Central Pest street parking β€” Zone A/B weekday limits (max 3 h, no extension); digital enforcement

πŸ—ΊοΈ 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 15:00–18:00.
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South Vienna neighbourhood

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

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

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Vienna

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

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ℹ️ Accommodation change: Citadines South Vienna (27 Triester Straße) unavailable due to water leak. Complimentary upgrade to Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion (KnΓΆllgasse 23) β€” same rates, breakfast included. No action needed.

🏨 Where to Stay

Property Type Beds Check-in / out Parking Notes
πŸ“… Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion ⬆️ Apartment (upgraded) 2A + 2C (8 & 13) Wed 5 Aug 15:00–18:00 β†’ Thu 6 Aug 07:00–11:00 On-site / nearby KnΓΆllgasse 23, 1100 Vienna (Favoriten) Β· complimentary breakfast Β· relocated from Citadines South
βœ… 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).

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Budapest 2 h: City Park loop above β€” park at Museum Underground Parking, pay with Parkl / Simple
  • Austrian vignette βœ… β€” 10-day €12.80 Β· plate B901VTR Β· valid 5 Aug 09:32 β†’ 14 Aug 23:59 Β· asfinag.at
  • LILIOM checkout 08:00–11:00 Β· then Budapest loop Β· M1 to Vienna Β· aim Jimmy's 15:00–18:00
  • Jimmy's check-in 15:00–18:00 β€” KnΓΆllgasse 23 (not Triester Straße)
  • 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)

βœ… BOOKED β€” Night 4 Β· Thu 6 Aug 2026 Β· IQ Hotel Langenau Β· LEGOLAND booking #1129895
  πŸš— Route: Vienna β†’ A1 / A8 β†’ Langenau (LEGOLAND area)  |  ⏱ Drive: ~4–4.5 h (~480 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: IQ Hotel Langenau

Salzburg is not a planned stop. Early checkout from Jimmy's Apartments Dandelion β†’ hotel in Langenau (~15–20 min from LEGOLAND GΓΌnzburg).

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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  • Arrive Langenau / optional park evening β€” Check in by 14:30–23:30; supermarket; 2-day tickets valid from today β€” short evening visit possible if energy remains.
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GΓΌnzburg / LEGOLAND area

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Travel day to GΓΌnzburg

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

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

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🏨 Where We Stayed

Property Type Guests Check-in / out Booking Notes
βœ… IQ Hotel Langenau (Laible GmbH) Apartment Constantin Bogza Β· Monica Ada Vlad Β· Cristina (13) Β· Stefan (8) Thu 6 Aug 14:30–23:30 β†’ Fri 7 Aug by 12:00 #1129895 Magirusstraße 16, 89129 Langenau Β· Tel 07345-239010 Β· ~15–20 min drive to LEGOLAND
βœ… Booked via LEGOLAND: IQ Hotel Langenau β€” 1 night only (6 Aug). Night of 7 Aug is not included on this voucher β€” book separately or drive toward Berlin after park day.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Checkout Jimmy's 07:00–11:00 β€” enjoy included breakfast, then aim on A1 by 09:00.
  • Austrian vignette valid until 14 Aug 23:59 βœ… (still OK today).
  • Nav: Magirusstraße 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)

βœ… TICKETS BOOKED β€” Voucher #1129895 Β· 4Γ— 2-day park tickets + resort parking Β· valid from 6 Aug (2 consecutive days)
  🧱 Park: LEGOLAND Deutschland Resort  |  πŸ“ LEGOLAND Allee 1, 89312 GΓΌnzburg  |  πŸš— ~15–20 min from IQ Hotel Langenau  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: not on voucher β€” book or start Berlin early Sat
🧱 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.

🎟️ Tickets, parking & hours (from voucher)

Item Detail
βœ… Booking #1129895 Β· booked 5 Aug 2026 Β· Constantin Bogza
βœ… 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
βœ… 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 10:00–17:00/18:00 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

πŸ—“οΈ Suggested day plan (ages 8 & 13)

Time Plan Why
09:15–09:45 Arrive Β· park Β· lockers Β· enter at open Beat queues; photo at gate
10:00–11:30 πŸ₯‡ LEGO NINJAGO World first Hottest queues early β€” NINJAGO The Ride (interactive 4D) Β· Flying NINJAGO (125 cm / 7+) Β· climbing / balancers
11:30–12:30 LEGO X-TREME / MYTHICA Bigger thrills for the 13-year-old Β· roller coasters / mythica rides (check height signs)
12:30–13:15 Lunch + shade break Bring snacks; park food is pricey Β· refill water
13:15–14:15 MINILAND Cooler midday Β· miniature cities from millions of bricks Β· easy photos for both kids
14:15–15:30 Pirate Land + Adventure Land Captain Nick’s Splash Battle (expect to get wet β€” spare clothes) Β· jungle / adventure rides
15:30–16:30 LEGO City + Knights’ Kingdom Driving school / city play Β· castle area Β· one more must-ride from the kids’ list
16:30–close Show Β· LEGO Shop Β· exit Check app for parade / stage times Β· one shared souvenir budget

πŸ—ΊοΈ Themed areas β€” pick your favourites

  • MINILAND β€” Heart of the park; cities & landmarks in miniature LEGO.
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Miniland

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  • LEGO NINJAGO World β€” Best early stop for ages 8–13 (rides + ninja training).
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NINJAGO area

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  • Pirate Land / Adventure Land / LEGO City / Knights’ Kingdom / Pharaohs’ Land / X-TREME / MYTHICA / Imagination β€” Mix splash, coasters, and play; use the app map.
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LEGOLAND park

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” LEGOLAND

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” LEGOLAND

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

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🏨 Where to Stay

IQ Hotel Langenau voucher is 1 night only (6 Aug). Checkout Fri by 12:00 β€” park all day with 2-day tickets, then either book a local night for 7 Aug or rest and drive to Berlin Sat morning.

⚠️ Night of Fri 7 Aug is not on booking #1129895. Confirm separately if you need a bed after the park day.

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Tickets + parking already on voucher β€” scan barcodes at gate / parking exit.
  • Drive ~15–20 min from Magirusstraße 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).
  • Rides close ~1 hour before park close β€” do last coaster before shopping.
  • Early night if driving to Berlin tomorrow (~5.5–6 h).

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

  πŸš— Route: GΓΌnzburg β†’ A9 β†’ Berlin  |  ⏱ Drive: ~5.5–6 h (~580 km)  |  πŸŒ™ Overnight: Berlin (night 1 of 5)
🧱 Optional: Sat 8 Aug is a Long Summer Night (until 22:00 + fireworks) β€” only if your 2nd consecutive ticket day is still unused. Otherwise leave the LEGOLAND area by 08:00–09:00 for Berlin.

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Travel to Berlin

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

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

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🏨 Where to Stay

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

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

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • ⏳ REMINDER: Buy Umweltplakette (green sticker) before entering Berlin LEZ β€” petrol station / TÜV on A9 approach Β· ~€5–15 Β· no motorway vignette in Germany.
  • Unload at hotel; do not drive into Mitte.
  • Prepare BVG tickets (24h AB ~€11.20; kids 6–14 rules apply).

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

Leave the car parked. Use BVG.

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

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

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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

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

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Historic Berlin

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

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

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

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

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

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

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

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

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Technikmuseum

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Technikmuseum

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

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

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

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

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

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Cold War Berlin

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Cold War Berlin

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

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

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

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

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

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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

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

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Flexible Berlin day

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Flexible Berlin

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

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πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

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

🏨 Berlin Accommodation (5 nights)

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

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

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

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

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

  • Zwinger β€” Baroque courtyards.
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Zwinger

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

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  • FΓΌrstenzug β€” Long free porcelain mural.
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FΓΌrstenzug

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Dresden

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Dresden

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

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🏨 Where to Stay

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

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • ⏳ REMINDER: Buy Czech 10-day e-vignette tonight for plate B901VTR β€” edalnice.cz (~€12) Β· needed Day 12 Prague drive.
  • Early night β€” Day 12 starts 07:00.

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

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

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Prague + long transit

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Prague

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  • ____ Favourite thing we saw: ________________________

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🏨 Where to Stay

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

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Start by 07:00; Prague window 10:00–14:00.
  • ⏳ REMINDER: If routing via Slovakia after Prague, buy SK e-znΓ‘mka for B901VTR β€” eznamka.sk (~€11–12) Β· before leaving Czechia.
  • Swap drivers every 2 hours after Prague.

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

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

You start from Oradea after Prague on Day 12.

πŸ—ΊοΈ What to See

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

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βœ… Kids checklist β€” Final day home

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

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πŸ“· Our photos β€” Homecoming

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🏨 Where to Stay

No hotel β€” home in IaΘ™i.

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

πŸ’‘ Tips for This Day

  • Depart Oradea by 08:00 with a full tank and two driver swaps planned.
  • Fuel buffer on quieter DN stretches.
  • Safe arrival is the only goal.

Day 14 β€” Home (Sun 16 Aug 2026)

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

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

πŸ’° Budget Summary

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

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

πŸ›‚ Vignettes, Tolls & Practical Checklist

βœ… Purchased (plate RO B901VTR)

Country Product Validity Price Purchase Reference
πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί 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
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria 10-day car vignette 2026 (incl. 20% VAT) 5 Aug 2026 09:32 β†’ 14 Aug 2026 23:59 €12.80 5 Aug 2026 09:32 asfinag.at

⏰ Buy reminders (by trip day)

By when Day / date Item Link Notes
βœ… Done Day 2 Β· 4 Aug πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Hungary 10-day motorway.hu Covers Budapest + return through HU if before 13 Aug 23:59
βœ… Done Day 3 Β· 5 Aug πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria 10-day asfinag.at Covers Vienna β†’ GΓΌnzburg; valid until 14 Aug 23:59
βœ… Done Day 1 Β· 2026 πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Romania rovinieta (annual) roviniete.ro Valid full year 2026 β€” covers outbound + return
By Day 6 Sat 8 Aug πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Umweltplakette (green sticker) Petrol station / TÜV / online Required for Berlin environmental zone β€” not a motorway vignette
By Day 11 Thu 13 Aug evening πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czech 10-day e-vignette edalnice.cz ~€12 Β· register plate B901VTR Β· needed for Prague on Day 12
By Day 12 Fri 14 Aug morning πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia 10-day (if routed) eznamka.sk ~€11–12 Β· only if Prague β†’ Oradea uses Slovak motorways

Germany has no car motorway vignette. Austria + Hungary on this trip do not need renewal on the return leg (different corridor).

All countries β€” quick reference

Country Official link Typical product This trip
πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ Romania roviniete.ro Annual βœ… valid all 2026
πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Hungary motorway.hu 10-day ~€17 βœ… 6 900 Ft Β· until 13 Aug 23:59
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ή Austria asfinag.at 10-day ~€12.80 βœ… bought 5 Aug Β· until 14 Aug 23:59
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany Umweltplakette Sticker ~€5–15 ⏳ before Berlin Day 6
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Czechia edalnice.cz 10-day ~€12 ⏳ buy Day 11 for Prague
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡° Slovakia eznamka.sk 10-day ~€11–12 ⏳ if routed Day 12

Checklist

  • LEGOLAND voucher #1129895 β€” IQ Hotel Langenau + 2-day tickets + parking βœ…
  • Reichstag dome β€” bundestag.de
  • Berlin Umweltplakette β€” buy by Day 6 (8 Aug)
  • Czech e-vignette β€” buy by Day 11 (13 Aug) for plate B901VTR
  • 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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